2: Safety First - Loma IQ3X Operating Instructions Manual

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2: Safety First

The safety of people carrying out any activities associated with the installation and use of the
IQ3X Metal Detection System is of primary importance. This chapter is therefore included to
provide you with general safety guidance.
The following sections provide more information:
Safety Awareness
All personnel engaged in activities associated with the installation of the system should read and
comply with the instructions and information contained herein, the statutory requirements and
regulations, including the provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act (UK), and in line with
other international standards.
EC Declaration of Conformity
Provided it is installed, operated, serviced and maintained in accordance with the guidelines
contained in this User Guide, the IQ3X Metal Detection System complies with the appropriate EU
Directives which are listed in this section. A signed EC Declaration of Conformity is supplied with
each system.
Safety Warnings
A number of general safety warnings appropriate for the use of Loma Metal Detection Systems
are provided in this section. It is strongly recommended that personnel who are, or will be,
responsible for installing, maintaining or operating the system described in this guide should read
and understand these warnings.
Safety Labels
Safety labels are attached or etched in appropriate places to highlight areas of the system
where caution should be taken to avoid potential hazards. The labels used are listed and
described in this section.
Safety Guards
For Loma Metal Detection Systems the use of guarding, including covers, panels, curtains and
other methods is extremely important in order to restrict operators from accessing areas of the
system that are potentially hazardous when the machine is operating. This section provides some
guidance.
Responsibilities and Disclaimer
The IQ3X Metal Detection System warranty provided by Loma Systems is subject to it being used
and maintained in accordance with a set of guidelines which are included in this section.
Safety Measures
Before attempting to use the system a number of basic checks should be carried out to ensure
that it is in a safe condition and ready to be used. A list of recommended checks is included in
this section.
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