Improper Use; Personnel Qualifications - Bosch rexroth M1-16 Series Instruction Manual

10/54 Control blocks for mobile applications | Safety instructions
Bosch Rexroth AG, RE 64025-B/2021-08-12
2�3 Improper use
Any use other than that described as intended use is considered improper.
Bosch Rexroth AG is not liable for damages resulting from improper use. The user
is solely responsible for any risks arising from improper use.
The following foreseeable forms of faulty usage are also considered improper
(this list is not exhaustive):
• Use outside the operating parameters approved in the data sheet or in the order
confirmation (except for customer-specific approvals)
• Use of non-approved fluids, e.g. water or polyurethane components
• Changes to factory settings by unauthorized persons.
• Use of assembled parts (e.g. control unit, valves) not in combination with
the specified Rexroth components
• Use of the control block in explosive environments unless the component
or machine/system has been certified as being compliant with
ATEX directive 2014/34/EU
2�4 Personnel qualifications
The activities described in this documentation require a basic understanding
of mechanics, electricity and hydraulics, as well as familiarity with associated
technical terms. For transporting and handling the product, knowledge
regarding the use of lifting gear and lifting devices is required. The term skilled
personnel refers to persons who possess the professional training, knowledge
and experience, as well as the understanding of the regulations relevant to the
work to be done that are necessary to recognize possible dangers and take the
appropriate safety measures. Skilled personnel must follow the rules relevant
to their field and have the necessary hydraulic expert knowledge.
Hydraulic expert knowledge includes:
• Being able to read and fully understand hydraulic circuit diagrams
• In particular, fully understanding the relationships with regard to safety devices
• Knowledge regarding the function and interaction of hydraulic components.
Bosch Rexroth offers you measures supporting training in specific areas. For an
overview of the training contents, visit our website
under: www.boschrexroth.com/training.