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General
1.1 Safety information
The Schaeffler SmartCheck vibration monitoring system is manufactured in accordance with the recognised
standards and guidelines (see Declaration of Conformity) and is safe to operate. Nevertheless, the device can pose
unavoidable residual hazards to users and third parties or to property, therefore it is imperative that all of the safety
information given in this guide is observed. The generally applicable safety and accident prevention regulations must
also be taken into account. Failure to do so may result in the health and life of persons being put at risk, or cause
damage to property. The safety information in this guide applies in the Federal Republic of Germany. In other
countries, the relevant national regulations apply.
This guide differentiates between
·
General safety information, which applies to the whole guide and is listed in this chapter
and
·
Specialised safety information, which you will find in each chapter, either at the start or accompanying
individual actions
General safety information
Schaeffler SmartCheck is integrated in a machine as a system for permanent machine monitoring. The system must
be installed in the machine, connected to machine components and operated in the machine within the
specifications set out in this guide (see Technical data
device properly and for ensuring safe operation in the machine as a whole.
In addition to recording measured values, it is also possible to transfer characteristic values or alarms to superordinate
control systems via the SmartCheck outputs. In doing so, the limitations of use for the connected machine
components must also be observed, in addition to the SmartCheck specification. The machine owner bears sole
responsibility for this.
Operating personnel
SmartCheck may only be installed, operated and maintained by authorised qualified electricians who have received
training in accordance with the applicable, relevant regulations.
1.2 Hazard symbols and signal words
Hazard symbols used in this guide
Safety information and warnings are identified by specific, standardised hazard symbols. If no specific symbol applies,
a general hazard symbol is used.
General hazard symbol
DANGER
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According to its intended use, the SmartCheck device is not subject to EC Machine Directive
2006/42/EC.
The Schaeffler SmartCheck device must not be used for safety-relevant tasks or for critical
switching operations! This applies in particular when these tasks or switching operations have
health and safety implications.
The nature and source of the hazard are specified here
Actions to prevent the hazard are explained here.
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). The machine owner is responsible for installing the
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