5. Safety
5.2 Special safety instructions
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All work with the electric cylinder may only be carried out in accordance with these instruc-
tions.
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The device may only be opened by authorized specialist personnel. If there is a fault in the
electric cylinder, we recommend contacting the manufacturer and / or sending the electric cyl-
inder to be repaired.
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Unauthorised modifications or changes to the electric cylinder are not permitted for safety
reasons.
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The performance data for this electric cylinder specified by RK Rose+Krieger GmbH must not
be exceeded.
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The type plate must remain legible. It must be possible to identify the ratings data effortlessly at any
time.
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Safety-relevant hazard symbols identify danger areas on the product.
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Safety-relevant devices must be inspected at regular intervals, but at least once a year, for
proper function, damage and completeness.
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With an overhead installation of the electric cylinder, fixed loads must be secured against fall-
ing down.
The danger area underneath the application must be marked in the documentation of the end
product.
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An electric drive or electrically driven components may only be connected to this electric cyl-
inder by the appropriate technical staff, in observance of the local connection conditions and
regulations (e.g. DIN, VDE).
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Permanently monitoring the motor current. By monitoring the motor current, faults can be
detected immediately and hazards originating from the system can be avoided.
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Wear the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times during work.
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If a mains lead and / or feed line is damaged, the electric cylinder is to be taken out of service
immediately.
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