5.1 Safety instructions
RK Rose+Krieger GmbH has built this electro cylinder to the state of the art and existing safety
regulations. Nonetheless, this electro cylinder may pose risks to persons and property if these are
used incorrectly or not for the intended purpose or if the safety instructions are not obeyed.
Skilled operation guarantees high performance and availability of this electro cylinder. Faults or
conditions which can influence safety are to be rectified immediately.
Any person having anything to do with the installation, use, operation or maintenance of this
electro cylinder must have read and understood the assembly instructions.
This includes
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understanding the safety instructions in the text and
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the arrangement and function of the various operating and usage options.
Only nominated persons may use, install and operate this electro cylinder. Work on and with the
electro cylinder may only take place in accordance with these instructions. It is therefore essential
that these instructions are ready to hand in the vicinity of the electro cylinder and kept in a safe
place.
General, national and operating safety regulations are to be obeyed. Responsibilities for the use,
installation and operation of this electro cylinder must be regulated unambiguously and obeyed,
in order that there cannot be any ill-defined authorities with regard to safety. Before any com-
missioning, the user must be sure that no persons or objects are in the electro cylinder's danger
area. The user should only operate the electro cylinder in perfect condition. Any change is to be
reported to the nearest line manager immediately.
5.2 Special safety instructions
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Work with the electro cylinder may only take place in accordance with these instructions.
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The unit may only be opened by authorised technical staff. If there is a fault with the electro
cylinder, we recommend that you contact the manufacturer or send this electro cylinder for
repair.
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Independent conversions of or changes to the electro cylinder are not permitted on safety
grounds.
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The performance specification for this electro cylinder laid down by RK Rose+Krieger GmbH
must not be exceeded (see 6.2).
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The maker's plate must remain legible. It must be possible to call up the data effortlessly at
any time.
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The danger symbols marking danger areas on the product provide safety.
Safety-related devices must be checked at least once a year for serviceability, damage and com-
pleteness.
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