General Safety Information - schmalz VCMC-S4 Manual De Instrucciones

1 General Safety Information

1.1 Instructions for the operating company
A risk analysis was taken into account during the design
and construction of the mechanical clamp. Carefully
selected harmonized standards and further technical
specifications were also observed during the process.
This state-of-the-art system guarantees the highest
levels of safety.
However, these safety levels can only be reached in
actual operation when all necessary measures are
taken. The operator of the clamp is responsible for
planning these measures and ensuring that they are
taken.
In particular, the operator must ensure the following:
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The clamp must only be used as intended.
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The mechanical clamp must only be operated in a
flawless, fully-functional condition and the safety
equipment must be checked for flawless functio-
nality on a regular basis.
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The operating instructions must be kept in a legible
and complete condition, and must always be
available where the machine is in operation.
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Only qualified and authorized personnel may
operate and maintain the clamp.
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Such personnel must be trained regularly in all
aspects of work safety
protection, and must be familiar with the operating
instructions (especially the safety information).
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All safety and warning notices on the machine and
mechanical clamp must be legible and kept in place
at all times.
1.2 Safety instructions in this manual
The safety instructions in this manual are identified as
follows:
Danger
Identifies an immediate hazard. Death or serious
injury may result if disregarded.
Caution
Identifies a potentially dangerous situation. Can
result in slight or minor injuries if disregarded.
1.3 Basic safety measures
In particular, the operator must ensure the following:
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Further hazards that arise from the specific
operating conditions on site must be identified as
part of a risk assessment (as specified in the
German "Health and Safety at Work Act"
[Arbeitsschutzgesetz], Section 5).
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Information is available to everyone who comes
into contact with the mechanical clamp.
These operating instructions must be kept with the
machine. Any person who carries out work on the
machine must be able to consult the operating
instructions at all times.
In addition to these operating instructions, additional
operating instructions must also be provided as specified
in the German "Health and Safety at Work Act" and the
German "Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health"
[Arbeitsmittelbenutzungsverordnung]).
1.4 Danger due to unexpected malfunctions
Danger
When working on the mechanical clamp, there is a
risk of unexpected malfunctions due to:
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A system failure or a malfunction in the vacuum
supply system
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Restoration of the vacuum supply after an
interruption
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Existing software errors (machine control switch
functions)
1.5 Instructions for installation, maintenance and
operating staff
Caution
The clamp may only be operated by fully trained and
authorized persons. These persons must be familiar
with the operation instructions and work according to
them. The relevant authorization of the operating
staff must be clearly defined.
Additionally, special qualifications are required for the
following tasks:
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and environmental
Commissioning may only be carried out by
specially trained persons.
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Cleaning may only be carried out by specially
trained persons.
Operating personnel in training may only initially work on
the clamping system under the supervision of expe-
rienced personnel. Completion of training must be
confirmed in writing.
All persons working on the machine or with the
mechanical clamp must read the operating instruction in
full and acknowledge that they have understood its
contents with their signature.
1.6 Intended use
Danger
The clamp is designed for use on tables of
machining centers (CNC-controlled machines and
systems).
Suitable safety equipment must be present for the
machine or system before the mechanical clamp
may be operated.
The mechanical clamp is only designed for clamping
flat workpieces where the contact surface is two-
dimensional.
1.7 Specific hazards
Danger
Danger of power outages, vacuum pump failure, line
breaks or sudden leakage.
These events cause the following:
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Workpiece can shift or even break free during
machining.
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Caution
Before starting work, ensure you are familiar with the
following:
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All aspects of the clamping system
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Machine equipment and fittings
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Operating method of the clamping system
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The immediate surroundings of the clamping
system and machine or system in which the
clamping system is deployed
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The safety equipment of the machine
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Measures to be taken in event of an emergency
Danger
Carry out the following tasks before each machine
start:
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Ensure that all safety equipment is present and
fully functional.
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Ensure that the workpiece is positioned
securely, both visually and manually.
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Check the clamping system for visible damage
and deal with any problems immediately (or
notify the supervisor).
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The clamping system and machine may only
be operated in flawless condition.
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Ensure that the available clamping area is
large enough so that the selected tool speed,
selected feed rate, feed depth (processing
depth) and the condition of the tool (sharp) all
have the correct values to prevent workpieces
from shifting or breaking free.
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Ensure that only authorized persons are
present in the working area of the machine or
system and that no other persons are put in
danger by switching on the machine.
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All objects and materials that are not required
for operating the machine must be removed
from the working area of the machine.
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Hands and fingers may be crushed if they are
clamped between the clamping plate and
workpiece.
Danger
The system includes permanent magnets. The
magnetic field can lead to a hazardous situation
(e.g. for people with pacemakers) or damage
electronic devices.
1.8 Personal protective equipment
When operating the device, always wear:
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Protective work shoes (with steel toe caps)