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STI Universal Safety Mat- UM Series

Table of Contents

Section 1- Important Safety Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 2
Section 2- Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 3
Section 3- Mat Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4
Section 4- Selecting The Safety Mat Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 6
Section 5- Safety Mounting Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 7
Section 6- Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 9
Section 7- Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 16
SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Call: 1/888/510-4357 in USA and Canada
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Universal Safety Mat UM Series Rev. C
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© STI 08/2000

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Section 7— Warranty ............page 16 Appendix A —Comparison Between Good and Poor Installation Design ....page 17 Universal Safety Mat UM Series Rev. C SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGIES INC.

  • Page 2: Section 1- Important Safety Message

    A presence sensing mat and controller are general purpose presence sensing devices designed to guard personnel working around moving machinery. The use of this type of guarding system is regulated by government safety agencies. Please contact STI in California, USA at 510-608-3400 for additional assistance.

  • Page 3: Section 2- Introduction

    • The STI Test Procedure must be performed at installation and after any maintenance, modification or adjustment is performed on the machine controls or on the presence sensing mat and controller. The Test Procedure is presented in this manual.

  • Page 4: Section 3- Mat Construction

    19 degrees and measure 2 1/2 in. (62.5mm) wide. Aluminum Blunt Trim is 1 in. wide and should be used only in installations where a tripping hazard does not exist, such as against a wall, machine or mechanical guard. Universal Safety Mat UM Series Rev. C SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGIES INC. © STI 08/2000...
  • Page 5 2.263 0.863 Dimensions are shown in inches 2.850 3.725 2.263 0.863 Side View 2.850 3.725 Figure 3-4 PVC Trim Corner 270° Universal Safety Mat UM Series Rev. C SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGIES INC. Call: 1/888/510-4357 in USA and Canada © STI 08/2000...

  • Page 6: Section 4- Selecting The Safety Mat Size

    Universal safety mats are available in a variety of standard sizes, call STI for sizes and availability. If you need to identify an existing Universal safety mat, you may look in the STI catalog for instructions on how to determine the model number, or call STI for assistance. Knowing the distance that must be covered with safety mats from the hazardous area of the machine is critical to a safe installation.

  • Page 7: Section 5- Safety Mounting Distance

    The time required to stop the machine or remove the risk after receiving the output signal from the STI mat controller. Universal Safety Mat UM Series Rev. C SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGIES INC.
  • Page 8 2 and subtracting the 5th percentile shoe length, this gives a stride length of 27.6 inches (700 mm). If it is assumed that an allowance has been made, for example, between the safety mat and the Universal Safety Mat UM Series Rev. C SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGIES INC.

  • Page 9: Section 6- Installation

    Note! The Universal safety mat is a durable activating device, providing it is properly handled and installed. For dependable and long life of the safety mat, follow these instructions carefully. Universal Safety Mat UM Series Rev. C SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGIES INC.
  • Page 10 final position. Check that all gaps are closed and all components of the sensing area are snug and properly oriented. Use the pre-drilled Universal Safety Mat UM Series Rev. C SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGIES INC.
  • Page 11 Refer to Appendix A - European Norm EN 1760-1:1997, Annex B (Informative) for illustrations of proper vs. poor mat installation and recommendations to consider for all safety mat installations. Figure 6-2 Universal Safety Mat with Molded Corners Universal Safety Mat UM Series Rev. C SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGIES INC. Call: 1/888/510-4357 in USA and Canada...
  • Page 12 I N S T A L L A T I O N Safety Mat Installation Figure 6-3 Mat Installation Illustrating – Drilling and Countersinking Anchor bolts Universal Safety Mat UM Series Rev. C SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGIES INC. © STI 08/2000 Call: 1/888/510-4357 in USA and Canada...
  • Page 13 N S T A L L A T I O N Safety Mat Installation Figure 6-4 Universal Safety Mat with Mitered Corners Universal Safety Mat UM Series Rev. C SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGIES INC. Call: 1/888/510-4357 in USA and Canada © STI 08/2000...
  • Page 14 I N S T A L L A T I O N Safety Mat Installation Figure 6-5 Mat Installation Illustrating – For Metered Corners Mats Universal Safety Mat UM Series Rev. C SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGIES INC. © STI 08/2000 Call: 1/888/510-4357 in USA and Canada...
  • Page 15 Gebrauchsanweisung zu entnehmen. L a b e l P / N 286 0 7- 00 10 R ev.A Figure 6-6 Air Valve Instruction Universal Safety Mat UM Series Rev. C SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGIES INC. Call: 1/888/510-4357 in USA and Canada © STI 08/2000...

  • Page 16: Section 7- Warranty

    STI which is not specifically set forth herein shall be binding upon STI. STI shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages, losses or expenses directly or indirectly arising from the sale, handling, improper application or use of the goods or from any other cause relating thereto and STI’s liability hereunder, in any case, is expressly limited to the repair or...

  • Page 17: Appendixa -Comparison Between Good And Poor Installation Design

    The cable trunking is installed at the outside of the fixed guard. Reset button is located in a well protected location giving full visibility of the machine. Universal Safety Mat UM Series Rev. C SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGIES INC. Call: 1/888/510-4357 in USA and Canada...
  • Page 18 The function and service life of the sensors will be reduced due to ground irregularities. Access to the danger zone is provided by the baseplates of the fixed guard. Sensor not fastened down and presenting a tripping hazard. Universal Safety Mat UM Series Rev. C SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGIES INC. © STI 08/2000...