Safety Instructions; Intended Use - SKF MicroDosage System Assembly Instructions Manual

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1. Safety instructions

The operator of the described pro-
duct must ensure that the assembly
instructions are read and understood by
all persons tasked with the assembly,
operation, maintenance, and repair of
the product. The assembly instructions
must be kept readily available.
Note that the assembly instructions
form part of the product and must
accompany the product if sold to a new
owner.
The described product is manufactured in
accordance with the generally accepted rules
and standards of industry practice and with
occupational safety and accident prevention
regulations. Risks may, however, arise from its
usage and may result in physical harm to per-
sons or damage to other material assets.
Therefore the product may only be used in
proper technical condition and in observance
of the assembly instructions. In particular, any
malfunctions which may affect safety must be
remedied immediately.
In addition to the assembly instructions,
statutory regulations and other general
regulations for accident prevention
and environmental protection must be
observed and applied.
Assembly instructions
1.1

Intended use

All products from SKF Lubrication
Systems Germany GmbH may be used
only for their intended purpose and in
accordance with the information in the
product's assembly instructions.
The SKF microdosage system MDS, together
with the products MDU micro-metering unit
and MDR lubricant reservoir, is used to
supply lubricant to high-speed spindles and
high-speed bearings.
The plastic or stainless steel capillary lines re-
quired between the MDU and the lubrication
points must have an internal diameter of
0.5 mm and cannot have an overall length
greater than 4 m.
The oils used must be filtered; prescribed filter
rating ≤ 5 µm.
Any other use is deemed non-compliant with
the intended use and could result in damage,
malfunction, or even injury.