Regulations And Notes Regarding Safety - SICK PLS Serie Manual Del Usuario

PLS GB

3. Regulations and notes regarding safety

1. The use/installation of the non-contact safety device, both
for commissioning and for routine technical inspections, is
subject to the relevant national / international legal require-
ments, in particular
The Machine Directive 98/37 EC,
The Machinery Usage Directive 89/655 EEC, .
Manufacturers and users of the machinery on which our safety
devices are used are responsible for co-ordinating all applica-
ble safety regulations/rules with the relevant authorities, and
for complying with these rules and regulations.
2. Furthermore, our instructions, and test specifications in
particular (see Test chapter) in this technical description or
operating instructions (such as those concerning use, mount-
ing, installation or incorporation in the machine control system)
must be observed and complied with.
3. The tests are to be performed by specialists or by specially
authorized and nominated personnel, and are to be docu-
mented in a form, which is comprehensible at all times.
4. Our operating instructions are to be made available to the
employee (operator) of the machine on which our safety
equipment is used. The operator is to be instructed by spe-
cialists.
5. The appendix to this brochure includes a checklist for test-
ing by the manufacturer and equipment provider.
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