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Stunning devices by Schmid &Wezel conform to
all relevant safety standards
2.2 Workplace safety
1. Keep your workplace tidy.
2. Ensure that the workplace environment is
suitable for the use of the tool and properly
illuminated (min. 500 lx).
3. Prevent unauthorised persons from accessing
your workplace. Concentrate on your work and
use common sense. Do not handle the stunning
device, if you feel tired and/or find it difficult to
concentrate.
4. Keep the stunning device in a safe place. While
not in use, store it in a dry place.
5. Work clothing: Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery, as such items could become
entangled in moving machine parts. Wear safety
footwear. Always wear a hairnet!
6. Avoid an unnatural posture. Make sure that you
stand firmly and do not lose your balance.
7. Handle your tools with care.
8. Never leave spanners or wrenches attached to
the tool. Before starting it, inspect the stunning
device to ensure that al l spanners and wrenches
have been removed.
9. Use only original EFA accessories. If other tool
inserts or accessories are used, there is also an
increased risk of injury to the operator and
other persons. The use of spare parts other
than original Schmid & Wezel parts shall void all
warranty.
10.It is prohibited to modify the machine in any
way. Schmid & Wezel rejects any liability for
damages arising from modified equipment.
3. Commissioning and
operational safety
Testing of impact energy
of the stunning device
This test can only be performed with t he MEVB 100
testing unit. For details regarding the testing cycle,
see operating instructions.
Have the MEVB 100 unit checked every 2 years by
Schmid & Wezel.
Workplace
The working area for the ope rator must be at least
1.5 m². This area must be kept clear and may not
be shared with any other staff, as the stunning
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device is moved during operation and could injure
other persons.
The working area must be illuminated with min.
500 lx.
3.1 Commissioning
Ensure that the stunning device
is switched off and connect it to
the supply network!
For detailed information, technical
data, parts lists and drawings of the
equipment, see Appendix A (page 11).
3.1.1 Spring-loaded pulley
The device may only operated in conjunction with a
spring-loaded pulley. The stunning device should
thereby be attached to the pulley mechanism and
positioned above the killing bay. The pulley must be
attached to a sliding crab secured to a beam above
the workplace or the ceiling. For detailed
information on how to install and balance the
spring-loaded pulley, please refer to chapter 4.2
"Adjusting the spring-loaded pulley" (page 6).
The stunning device must be attached in such a way
that its head section faces downwards. If required,
the tool can be realigned in vertical direction.
As the device weighs about 12 kg, there is a risk of
injury if it is dropped while being attached or
removed from the pulley system. Ensure that the
stunning device is not jamme d at the hooks. Always
proceed with special care when attaching or
removing the device from the pulley.
When the stunning device is not used, it must be
stored in such a way that persons cannot
inadvertently come into contact with it.
3.1.2 Compressor
The stunning device must be operated in
conjunction with a compressor (for order no., see
list of accessories).
3.1.3 Maintenance unit
For details, see separate compressor operating
manual (3.1.2).
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