Festo CPX-CM-HPP Electronic Manual page 14

Contents and general instructions
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Holding brakes controlled by the drive controller alone
·
are not suitable to ensure personal protection!
Secure vertical axes from falling or sliding down when
the compressed air and load voltage are switched off,
as follows:
mechanical locking of the vertical axis,
external braking/safety catch/clamping device or
sufficient counterbalance of the axis.
Additional measures are required for use in
·
safety−related applications; in Europe, for example,
the standards listed under the EC Machinery Directive
must be observed. Without additional measures in
accordance with statutory minimum requirements,
the product is not suitable for use in safety−related
sections of control systems.
Protection from pressurised lines
Caution
Danger of injury through improper handling of pressurised
lines!
Uncontrolled movements of the connected actuators and
uncontrollable movements of loose tubing lines can cause
injury to people or material damage.
Do not disconnect, open or cap pressurised lines.
·
The lines must always be vented before removal
·
(release compressed air).
Use appropriate protective equipment
·
(for instance safety goggles, safety shoes, etc.).
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