Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual; General Information; Purpose Of This Manual; Requesting Technical Assistance - BONFIGLIOLI Riduttori AS Series Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION:

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PURPOSE OF THIS MANUAL

This manual has been prepared by the manufacturer in order to provide information regarding the safe
handling, installation, maintenance, repair, disassembly of the gearbox / geared motor. All necessary
purchasing and design information is provided in the sales catalogue. Follow good engineering
practices, read the information in this manual thoroughly and apply it rigorously. Information on
any electric motor coupled to the gearbox must be obtained directly from the motor's own

installation, operation and maintenance manual.

Failure to observe the information provided in this manual may result in risks to personal health
and safety, as well as damage to equipment.
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This manual, along with all other relevant documentation, must be stored by personnel appointed
to do so, in a suitable location, and in such a way that it is always available in good condition for
consultation. In case of loss or damage, request a replacement directly from the manufacturer,
quoting the code of this manual.
This manual reflects the conditions prevalent at the time the gearbox was introduced.
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REQUESTING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

For any technical service needs, contact the Manufacturer's sales network (www.bonfiglioli.com) quoting
the information indicated on the unit's name plate, the approximate hours of service, the duty cycle and the
type of defect.

MANUFACTURER'S LIABILITY

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The Manufacturer declines all liability in the event of:
• use of the gearbox/geared motor in contravention of local occupational health and safety legislation
• incorrect installation, disregard of or incorrect application of the instructions provided in this manual
• electrical power supply defects (for geared motors and/or gearboxes with electrical devices)
• modifications or tampering
• work done on the gearbox by unqualified or unsuitable personnel
The functionality and safety of the gearbox also depends on the scrupulous application of the instructions
given in this manual, in particular:
• Always operate the gearbox within its operating limits.
• Diligently observe the maintenance schedule.
• Ensure that only trained operators are authorized to inspect and service the gearbox.
• the configurations given in the gearbox catalogue are the only permitted ones
• do not attempt to use the unit in any other way
• the instructions given in this manual do not substitute but rather supplement the provisions of
established safety legislation.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

Additional information about the gearboxes described in this manual can be obtained from the sales
catalogues, available on the website www.bonfiglioli.com:
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