Cleaning, Maintenance, Repair; Personnel Qualifications; Hazards; Notes On Safety - Emerson AVENTICS SM6 Operating Instructions Manual

2.4.4 Cleaning, maintenance, repair

The owner must ensure that the following prerequisites are complied with:
• Cleaning intervals are determined and complied with according to environ-
mental stress factors at the operating site.
• No unauthorized repairs are attempted by employees of the operator if there
is a malfunction.
• Only accessories and spare parts approved by the manufacturer are used to
avoid injuries due to unsuitable spare parts.

2.5 Personnel qualifications

The work described in this documentation requires basic knowledge in the fol-
lowing areas, as well as knowledge of the appropriate technical terms:
• Pneumatics
• Electrics
The activities described in this documentation may only be carried out by the fol-
lowing persons:
• by a qualified person or
• by an instructed person under the direction and supervision of a qualified per-
son
Definition of qualified person
Qualified persons are those who can recognize possible hazards and
institute the appropriate safety measures due to their professional
training, knowledge, and experience, as well as their understanding of
the relevant conditions pertaining to the work to be done. Qualified
persons must observe the rules relevant to the subject area.

2.6 Hazards

The following section gives you an overview of the basic hazards that arise when
working with the product.

2.6.1 Notes on safety

To eliminate risks, observe the following instructions:
High danger of injury or death
Non-compliance is very likely to result in serious injury or death.
In the following, observe all specifications marked with "accident preven-
u
tion".

Material damage

Non-compliance can lead to material damage and malfunctions.
In the following, observe all specifications marked with "material protec-
u
tion".

2.6.2 Danger of injury

Trip hazard due to improperly laid cables and lines
• Lay the cables and lines so that no one can trip over them.
2.6.3 Material damage
Damage due to too high mechanical loads
The product can be damaged by too high mechanical loads.
• Never twist or bend the product, or mount it when it is under tension.
• Do not use the product as a handle or step.
• Do not position any objects on the product.

3 Scope of delivery

• 1x Sensor
• 1x Operating instructions
• 1 hexagon screwdriver wrench size 1.3
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4 Transport and storage

4.1 Transporting the product

Hazards during transportation
To eliminate risks during transport, observe the following instructions:
• Proceed with caution and observe the information on the packaging when un-
loading and transporting the packaged product to the destination.
• Ensure that the product cannot fall down before the product is released from
the mountings (accident prevention, material protection).
• Do not stand under suspended loads (accident prevention).
• Take steps to avoid damage when lifting the product (accident prevention,
material protection).
• Heavy products and components must be carried by two people or by one
person with lifting aids (accident prevention, material protection).
• Wear appropriate protective clothing (e.g. sturdy footwear).

4.2 Storing the product

Damage due to incorrect storage
Unfavorable storage conditions can result in corrosion and material deteriora-
tion.
• Comply with the limits: see section g 13. Technical data.
• Only store the product in locations which are dry, cool, and prevent corrosion.
• Avoid direct sunlight.
• Keep the product in the original or delivery packaging until the time of instal-
lation.
• Also observe any additional storage information on the product packaging.

4.3 Returning the product

Proceed as follows to return the product:
1. If the product has already been mounted: Dismount the product (see section
g 10. Dismounting).
2. Package the product in its original packaging.
If the original packaging is no longer available: Select suitable replacement
packaging in consultation with EMERSON (contact details: see back cover).
3. If the product cannot be returned immediately: Observe the storage condi-
tions (see section g 4. Transport and storage).
4. Return the product.

5 Product description

5.1 Brief description

The SM6 is a non-contact analog position sensor whose output signal transfers
the current position of the cylinder piston.
The SM6 distance measuring sensor is not a safety component in terms of the
Machinery Directive.

5.2 Identification

Name plate
Product identification
The ordered product is clearly identified by the material number.
Check the material number to determine whether the delivered product matches
the number on your order confirmation or delivery note.
The material number can be found in these locations:
• As a QR code on the cable flag.
• On the adhesive label on the packaging.
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