Responsibility For Safety; Disclaimer - Leuze electronic MSI-MD-FBX Original Operating Instructions

Commissioning and testing
• Experience and specialist knowledge in the rules and regulations of labor protection, safety at work and
safety technology that are necessary for being able to assess the safety of the machine and the use of
the safety relay, including experience with and knowledge of the measuring equipment necessary for
performing this work.
• In addition, a task related to the subject matter is performed in a timely manner and knowledge is kept
up to date through continuous further training ‑ Competent person in terms of the German Betrieb-
ssicherheitsverordnung (Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health) or other national legal regulations.
2.3

Responsibility for safety

Manufacturer and operating company must ensure that the machine and implemented safety relay function
properly and that all affected persons are adequately informed and trained.
The type and content of all imparted information must not lead to unsafe actions by users.
The manufacturer of the machine is responsible for:
• Safe machine construction
• Safe implementation of the safety relay, verified by the initial test performed by a competent person
(see chapter 2.2 "Necessary competencies")
• Imparting all relevant information to the operating company
• Adhering to all regulations and directives for the safe commissioning of the machine
The operator of the machine is responsible for:
• Instructing the operator
• Maintaining the safe operation of the machine
• Adhering to all regulations and directives for labor protection and safety at work
• Periodic testing by a competent person (see chapter 2.2 "Necessary competencies")
2.4

Disclaimer

Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG is not liable in the following cases:
• Safety relay is not used as intended.
• Safety notices are not adhered to.
• Reasonably foreseeable misuse is not taken into account.
• Mounting and electrical connection are not properly performed.
• Proper function is not tested (see chapter 9 "Testing").
• Changes (e.g., constructional) are made to the safety relay.
Leuze electronic MSI-MD-FBX
Safety
9