Safety - TomTom Inductive Distance Measurement Tool Kit II User Manual

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Safety:

Rotary kilns, dryers and mills, where this tool typically is used, are huge rotating equipments with
many pinch points, they can cause serious injuries. Therefore only specialized and trained
personnel shall work close to these machines. To use the tool, follow strictly the local safety rules
given by the respective plant / factory / local authorities and discuss the application with the safety
engineer in charge.
The tools provided by TomTom-Tools GmbH have proven their functionality in various applications;
nevertheless TomTom-Tools GmbH does not take any responsibility for the application on site
regarding safety. The plant is responsible for the safety, according to the local law, in a way that
nobody can be hurt or injured. The application and safety instructions below are guidelines and not
exhausted which include the experience from previous measurement campaigns and might need to
be adapted to the local safety requirements.
Caution:
Pinch Points:
Do not put your hands nor any items close or into pinch points
(e.g. girth gear / pinion, kiln tires / support rollers,...)
Keep safe distance to avoid getting caught by moving parts.
For gear run out measurements, never place sensors on the side where
the teeth are engaging; place them always on the out running side, to
avoid the items get caught between
Magnet Fields:
Be aware of the strong magnet field of the magnet stands.
Keep the tool away from people with pace makers or any other sensitive
item as credit cards or magnetic data carrier.
Clamping:
Do not put fingers between the magnets and magnetic surface. There is the
risk for clamping or pinching, due to the strong magnetic force.
Gloves:
Wear proper gloves to protect your hands from hot and rough surfaces and
sharp edges.
April 4, 2022