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Operating manual Retrofit kit for level sensor G 4 Safety, overview and upgrading Item no. of the operating manual: 00840535 Retrofit kit for level sensor G 4 complete Item no. 00835051 Read the operating manual prior to starting any work!
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Retrofit kit for level sensor G 4 / Safety, overview and upgrading About us About us Publisher Knauf PFT GmbH & Co. KG Postfach 60 ▪ 97343 Iphofen Einersheimer Straße 53 ▪ 97346 Iphofen Germany Document name 00840535_2.0_EN Translation of the original operating manual (DE) Date of first issue 03.2024...
Retrofit kit for level sensor G 4 / Safety, overview and upgrading Table of contents Table of contents 1 General information........Information regarding the operating manual..........Information on the safety instruc- tions..........Keep the manual for future refer- ence..........Symbols..........Limitation of liability......
Retrofit kit for level sensor G 4 / Safety, overview and upgrading General information General information Information regarding the operating manual This operating manual provides important information and instruc- tions on the correct use of the machine. A prerequisite for safe working is the observance of all stated safety guidelines and instructions.
Retrofit kit for level sensor G 4 / Safety, overview and upgrading General information Symbols Warning signs Warning signs can be identified in the operating manual by symbols. The signs are implemented by using signal words, which indicate the intensity of the danger. Follow the signs unconditionally and work with care to avoid acci- dents, injuries or material damage.
Retrofit kit for level sensor G 4 / Safety, overview and upgrading General information Limitation of liability All specifications and instructions in this manual have been compiled considering the applicable standards and regulations, the status of technology as well as our long-term expertise and experiences. The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage in the following cases: Failure to follow the instructions...
Retrofit kit for level sensor G 4 / Safety, overview and upgrading General information Spare parts WARNING Danger of injury due to wrong spare parts! Wrong or defective spare parts can cause damage, malfunctioning or total breakdown as well as hamper the safety.
Retrofit kit for level sensor G 4 / Safety, overview and upgrading General information 1.9.1 Owner responsibility The device is used in the commercial field. The operator of the device is therefore liable to follow the legal duties for occupational safety. Apart from the occupational safety instructions in this operating manual, the safety, accident prevention and environment protection regulations must be adhered to.
Retrofit kit for level sensor G 4 / Safety, overview and upgrading General information 1.9.2 Operating personnel 1.9.2.1 Requirements WARNING Risk of injury due to lack of qualification! Improper use can lead to severe injuries or considerable material damage. Therefore: Only let the people mentioned in the respective sections of this manual carry out the special activities.
Retrofit kit for level sensor G 4 / Safety, overview and upgrading General information 1.9.2.2 Unauthorised individuals WARNING Danger for unauthorised personnel! Unauthorised individuals who do not fulfil the require- ments here are not fully aware of the dangers in the work area.
Retrofit kit for level sensor G 4 / Safety, overview and upgrading General information Electric current DANGER Danger to life from electric current! There is danger of immediate death if live parts are touched. Damage to electrical insulation or individual components can be potentially life-threatening.
Retrofit kit for level sensor G 4 / Safety, overview and upgrading General information When accidents happen... Trigger emergency stop immediately. Initiate first aid measures. Rescue people from the danger zone. Inform responsible person at the operational site. Alert doctor and/or fire brigade. Clear access roads for rescue vehicles.
Retrofit kit for level sensor G 4 / Safety, overview and upgrading Description Description Brief description of the level sensor NOTE As soon as there is no more material at the level sensor (1), the machine switches off. Figure 1: Level sensor in the material hopper NOTE When the machine switches off, the yellow indicator light...
Retrofit kit for level sensor G 4 / Safety, overview and upgrading Upgrading Retrofit kit for level sensor Upgrading Retrofit kit for level sensor Hole in the material hopper Figure 4: Hole in the material hopper 1. If there is no hole yet in the material hopper, it must be drilled in the material hopper (1) according to the specified dimensions (155 mm from the bottom edge and exactly centred between the right and left curve, diameter 49 mm).
Retrofit kit for level sensor G 4 / Safety, overview and upgrading Upgrading Retrofit kit for level sensor 3. Plug the protective sleeve (2) and the support angle of the level sensor (3) together. 4. Screw the protective sleeve (2) and the support angle of the level sensor (3) to each other (4).
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Retrofit kit for level sensor G 4 / Safety, overview and upgrading Upgrading Retrofit kit for level sensor 5. Lay the cable with the level sensor between the material hopper and the control box in the direction of the material hopper. 6.
Retrofit kit for level sensor G 4 / Safety, overview and upgrading Maintenance Maintenance Safety Personnel The maintenance works described here can be carried out by the operator, unless marked otherwise. Some maintenance work must only be carried out by specially trained technical personnel or exclusively by the manufacturer.
5. Ensure that all safety systems of the installation work perfectly. Spare parts lists The spare parts lists for the machine can be found on the Internet at www.pft.net. DOCUMENT CENTRE Open the Document Centre under Service → Downloads. In this area, select the spare parts list category.
Retrofit kit for level sensor G 4 / Safety, overview and upgrading Maintenance 4.5.1 Accessories Recommended accessories/equipment can be found in the PFT machine and equipment catalogue or under www.pft.net page 19 / 24...
Retrofit kit for level sensor G 4 / Safety, overview and upgrading Disassembly Disassembly After the useful service life has been reached, the device has to be dismantled and disposed of in an environment-friendly manner. Safety Personnel Disassembly must be carried out by specially trained technical personnel only.
Retrofit kit for level sensor G 4 / Safety, overview and upgrading Disassembly Disassembly When decommissioning, clean the device and dismantle it according to the applicable work safety and environmental protection regula- tions. Prior to starting the disassembly: Switch off device and secure against restarting. Disconnect the entire energy supply from the machine and discharge the residual energy.
Retrofit kit for level sensor G 4 / Safety, overview and upgrading Disposal Disposal Provided no return or disposal agreements have been made, recycle the disassembled parts: Scrap metals. Recycle plastic elements. Dispose of remaining components, sorted according to the type of material.
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