Regulations And Notes Regarding Safety - SICK PLS 10X-317 Manual De Instrucciones

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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 requirements, in particular
The Machine Directive 98/37 EC,
The Machinery Usage Directive 89/655 EEC,
Safety regulations as well as
Regulations for the prevention of accidents/
rules for safety.
Manufacturers and users of the machinery on which our safety de-
vices are used are responsible for co-ordinating all applicable safety
regulations/rules with the relevant authorities, and for complying with
these rules and regulations.
2. Furthermore, our instructions, and test specifications in par-
ticular (see Test chapter) in this technical description or operating
instructions (such as those concerning use, mounting, 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 au-
thorized and nominated personnel, and are to be documented in a
form, which is comprehensible at all times.
4. Our operating instructions are to be made available to the em-
ployee (operator) of the machine on which our safety equipment is
used. The operator is to be instructed by specialists.
5. The appendix to this brochure includes a checklist for testing by
the manufacturer and equipment provider.
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