Handling The System; Dangers When Using The Machine; Safety Precautions In Normal Operation; Dangers Caused By Electrical Energy - Festo CP Factory Manual

1.4 Handling the system

1.4.1 Dangers when using the machine

The system has been constructed in accordance with the state of the art and the recognized safety rules.
Nevertheless, there might occur dangers to life and limb of the user or a third person when used, as well as
negative impact on the system or on other material assets.
You may only use the system:
• for the intended use
•
in excellent condition concerning safety regulations
Any faults which might affect the safety must be eliminated instantly!

1.4.2 Safety precautions in normal operation

Please use the system only if all safety devices are fully functional.
Please inspect the system regarding externally discernible damages and the functionality of the safety
devices at least before starting the operation.
Do not touch the running station.
Before any circuit assembly, disassembly or modifications in a circuit:
Switch off the compressed air supply and the power supply.
Observe the general safety regulations: DIN 58126 and VDE 0100.

1.4.3 Dangers caused by electrical energy

After finishing the maintenance works you have to check the safety devices regarding their function.
Only an electrically or electronically trained person is allowed to execute operations on the electrical supply.
The terminal boxes have to be kept close all of the time. Any access is only allowed if supervised by a
training person.
Please do not operate electrical limit switches manually when searching for an error, but use the tools.
Please do only use low voltage 24 VDC.

1.4.4 Dangers caused by pneumatic energy

Tubes coming off due to compressed air may cause injuries. Take away the pressure instantly.
Caution! When switching on the compressed air, the cylinders may drive in or out automatically.
Do not uncouple the tubes when under pressure. Exception: Debugging. In this case, you have to hold the
tube end tight. Do not exceed the permitted working pressure. See also data sheets.

1.4.5 Maintenance and fault clearance

Carry out all prescribed setting and servicing work in due time (see data sheets).
Protect the compressed air and the electrics against an accidental commissioning.
During all maintenance, servicing or repair works, the machine must be disconnected from the power supply
and the compressed air supply, and it must be protected against an unintentional restart.
Please check that all screw connections which have been loosened during the maintenance, servicing or
repair works are firmly seated.

1.4.6 Organizational measures

All existing safety equipment has to be checked regularly.
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