Notes On Safety; Delivery Contents - Aventics LU1 Betriebsanleitung

AVENTICS | LU1/LU2 | 1829927007–BDL–001–AD | English
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1 About This Documentation
Validity of the documentation
This documentation applies to the following products:
W Locking unit for pneumatic cylinders Ø 32-100
This documentation is intended for installers, operators, service technicians and
systems owners.
This documentation contains important information on the safe and appropriate
assembly, operation, and maintenance of the locking unit for pneumatic cylinders
Ø 32-100 and how to remedy simple malfunctions yourself.
O Read all of this documentation thoroughly and carefully, in particular section 2
„Notes on Safety" on page 1, before you start working with the locking unit for
pneumatic cylinders.
Additional documentation
The locking unit is a system component. Also follow the documentation for the other
system components. Please observe the following documentation:
W System documentation from the system manufacturer
Presentation of information
In this documentation, uniform safety instructions, symbols, terms, and
abbreviations are used. These are described in the following subsections.

Notes on Safety

In this documentation, there are warning notices before the steps whenever there is
a danger of personal injury or damage to the equipment. The measures described to
avoid these hazards must be followed.
Safety instructions are set out as follows:
Type and source of riskr
Consequences of non-observance
O Measures to avoid these hazards
W Safety sign: draws attention to the risk
W Signal word: identifies the degree of hazard
W Type of risk: identifies the type or source of the hazard
W Consequences: describes what occurs when the safety instructions are not
complied with
W Precautions: states how the hazard can be avoided
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
Indicates damage: the product or the environment may be damaged.
If this information is disregarded, the product cannot be used or operated
optimally.
Abbreviations and symbols
The following symbols are used in this documentation:
Symbol Meaning
O
Individual, independent action
1. Numbered steps:
The numbers indicate the order of the steps.
2.
3.
LU1e Hold: spring force adjustable
Release: compressed air
LU1 Hold: spring force
Release: compressed air or screw (manual release)
LU2 Hold: compressed air
Release: compressed air
SIGNAL WORD
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
2 Notes on Safety
About this section
The product has been manufactured according to the accepted rules of safety and
current technology. Even so, there is a risk of injury or damage if the following
general safety instructions and the specific warnings given before the steps in this
documentation are not observed.
O Keep this documentation in a location where it is accessible to all users at all
times.
O Always include the relevant operating instructions when you pass the locking unit
on to third parties.
Intended use
O The locking unit is only intended for industrial applications.
O Use is permitted only within the performance limits listed in the technical data.
O Only load the piston in its direction of movement.
O Only use the locking unit to systematically hold piston rods or comparable round
bars.
O Only use rods with Ø 12, 16, 20 and 25 with tolerance range f9.
Improper use
Improper use of the product includes:
W Dynamic loading of the locking unit for pneumatic cylinders Ø 32-100.
W Do not use the locking unit in or as safety equipment.
W Do not use hardened or chrome-plated rods.
Personnel qualifications
Assembly, commissioning and operation, disassembly, service (including
maintenance and care) require basic pneumatic knowledge, as well as knowledge of
the applicable technical terms. In order to ensure operational safety, these tasks
may only be carried out by qualified personnel or an instructed person under the
direction of qualified personnel.
Qualified personnel are those who can recognize possible hazards and institute the
appropriate safety measures, due to their professional training, knowledge, and
experience, as well as their understanding of the relevant conditions pertaining to
the work to be done. Qualified personnel must observe the rules relevant to the
subject area.
General safety instructions
W Observe the valid local regulations to protect the environment in the country of
use and to avoid workplace accidents.
W Observe the safety instructions and conditions of the country in which the product
is used.
W If it is necessary to switch off safety equipment, for commissioning or
maintenance work for example, you must carry out all measures necessary to
ensure no hazardous situations can arise for personnel and assets. Observe the
operating instructions for the overall machine or system for these tasks as well.
W Only use a locking unit that is in perfect working order.
W Only use the product in safety-relevant applications if such use is specifically
stated and permitted in the product documentation.
Safety instructions related to the product and technology
During assembly
W Always make sure that the relevant system part is not under voltage or pressure
before you assemble the product. Make sure the part cannot be switched on
accidentally.
During cleaning
W Never use solvents or aggressive detergents. Only clean the product using a
slightly damp cloth. Only use water to do this and, if necessary, a mild detergent.
W Keep the piston rod clean and free of grease, oil, wax or silicone wax.
Contamination and the application of lubricating and adhesive substances will
impair the function of the locking unit.
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Delivery Contents

The delivery contains:
W 1 LU1e, LU1 or LU2 locking unit with mounting for pneumatic cylinders Ø 32-100
according to order
W 1 set of operating instructions for locking unit
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