probst FTZ-MULTI-15 Operating Instructions Manual page 42

General
NOT ALLOWED ACTIVITIES:
Unauthorized alterations of the device and the use of any self-made additional equipment could cause
danger and are therefore forbidden!
Carrying capacities / working load limits(WLL) of the device must not be exceeded and nominal
widths/gripping ranges must not be exceeded or fallen below.
All unauthorized transports with the device are strictly prohibited:
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Transport of people and animals.
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Gripping and transporting of other loads and materials than
described in this operating instruction.
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Never suspend any goods with ropes, chains or similar at the
device, except at the designated lifting eyes/-bolts.
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Gripping of gripping goods with packaging foil, because they
could fall down.
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Gripping of gripping goods with surfaces that reduce the
coefficient of friction (e.g., abrasive, treated, dirty, frozen, coated,
painted surfaces), as this causes a reduction in the coefficient of
friction between the grippers and the gripping goods → Danger
of slipping!
Remedy: In case of dirt of any kind, it is absolutely necessary to
clean the grippers and the surface of the products in the area of
the grippers before each gripping process!
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Gripping of gripped goods, which can deform or break due to the
clamping force of the gripping device!
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Gripping of goods which show visible damage, or which may break
due to their own weight.
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Gripping and transporting of non-rectangular and round gripping
goods, because they could fall down (see figure to the right). ➔
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Transportation of material with "feet", "bellies" and "blind
spacers".
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The device is only designed for the use specified in this documentation.
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Every other use is not authorized and is forbidden!
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All relevant safety regulations, corresponding legal regulations, especially regulations of the declaration
of conformity, and additional local health and safety regulations must be observed.
Prior to every operation the user must ensure that:
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The equipment is suited to the intended operation
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the functioning and the working condition of the equipment is examined
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the load is suitable to be handled.
Any doubts about instructions should be raised with the manufacturer prior to use.
53100348 10 / 26 GB