Operating Instructions en
1.3
Storage and distribution of the
documentation
These instructions must be kept in the immediate vicinity of
the workplace and must be available to all personnel at all
times. The operating company must inform the personnel
where these instructions are kept. If the instructions have
become illegible, the operating company must obtain a new
copy from the manufacturer.
If the product is handed over or sold to a third party, the
following documents must be given to the new owner:
Addendum, if supplied
Operating Instructions
1.4
Target group for the instructions
The Operating Instructions must be read and observed by
every person who performs any of the following tasks:
Mounting
Installation
Operation
Maintenance
Removal, environmental protection and disposal
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Safety
General accepted safety precautions, in particular the
applicable precautions relating to the handling of live
electrical equipment, must be followed when operating the
system. Failure to observe these safety precautions may
result in personal injury or damage to the equipment.
It is understood that safety rules within individual
companies vary. If a conflict exists between the material
contained in these instructions and the rules of a
company using this system, the more stringent rules take
precedence.
2.1
Intended use
The product must only be operated when in proper and safe
condition. It is intended solely for the following use:
Position measurements with up to four incremental or
absolute encoders for inspection stations, multipoint
inspection apparatuses as well as for mobile data
acquisition, such as in machine inspection and
calibration.
Any other use of the product or any use beyond that
specified is considered improper use and may cause
hazards and damage.
The product supports the use of a wide variety of
peripheral devices from different manufacturers.
HEIDENHAIN cannot make any statements
on the intended use of these devices. The
information on their intended use, which is
provided in the respective documentations,
must be observed. If no such information has
been supplied, it must be requested from the
manufacturers concerned.
2.2
Improper use
Any use that has not been specified in "Intended use" is
considered improper use. The company operating the
product is solely liable for any damage resulting from
improper use.
In addition, the following uses are not permitted:
Use with parts, cables or connectors that are defective
or that do not comply with applicable standards
Use in potentially explosive environments or fire risk
areas
Use outside the operating conditions specified in
"Specifications"
Any alterations of the product or peripherals that have
not been authorized by the manufacturers
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