Regular Inspection Of The Protective Device By Qualified Safety Personnel; Periodic Functional Checks Of The Protective Device - SICK TR4 Instrucciones De Operación

Operating Instructions
TR4
8014465/2012-05-07
Subject to change without notice
Commissioning
6.3.2 Regular inspection of the protective device by
qualified safety personnel
Check the system, following the inspection intervals specified in the
national rules and regulations. This procedure ensures that any
changes on the machine or manipulations of the protective device
after the initial commissioning are detected.
If any modifications have been made to the machine or the protective
device, or if the safety switch has been changed or repaired, the
system must be checked again.
6.3.3 Periodic functional checks of the protective
device
The effectiveness of the protective device must be checked daily, or
prior to the start of the shift, by a specialist or by authorized personnel.
How to check the effectiveness of the safety switch:
Check whether the machine is always switched off if a guard is
opened.
Check for the correct operation of the switch cable.
Check the protective device for signs of misuse or tampering.
Check the switch housing for damage.
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