caem S50 Operating instructions

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Operating and
Maintenance
Manual
CAEM Shelving Systems
For more information contact:
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[phone]

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Important:
1. Instructions
The instructions contained in this
manual are indicative and can be
considered exhaustive for the
assembly and maintenance of
s he l vi ng .
2. Diagrams and Pictures
The pictures contained in this manual
are indicative and can vary according
to the model, though the procedures
for assembling and maintaining
r e m a i n unc ha ng e d .
Preparing for Installation:
Loading and unloading
operations (laying and
withdrawal of materials)
must be carried out
manually, without the
use of fork-lifts or other
mechanic means of
ha nd l i ng .
It is forbidden to bump
or lean on shelving with
tr ol l e y s or oth e r m e a n s .
This may cause collapse.
It is forbidden to
structurally alter, modify
or change the shelving
or an y comp one n ts .
Modifications or
alterations can make the
system unsafe, causing
potential overturning or
s tr u c tu r al co lla p s e .
It is forbidden to use
shelving in a way which
is inadequate or different
from that which is
d esc r i bed i n t he m an u al .
It is forbidden to climb
u p t he s he l vi ng .
Installation:
Install the shelving
closely following all
indications of the
i n s tal l a ti on m an u al .
Shelving and
accessories must
be installed by trained
staff who have read and
u n d e r s tood th e m an u al .
Copies of the
instruction manual are
available on request.
Some installations may
be affected by local laws
on s af e ty , h y g i e n e , an ti -
f i r e , an ti - e ar th q u ak e . I n
those cases the owner is
responsible to verify with
the local authorities
which laws are to be
considered and how to
install the shelving
accordingly to those
l a ws .
When installing or
changing a layout of the
shelving, it is forbidden
to move assembled
un i t s .

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It is strictly forbidden to
combine CAEM products
with non-CAEM
p r od u c ts .
Never used damaged
components. Installing
damaged products may
make the shelving
unsafe or expose sharp
e d g e s . W e r e comme n d
o r de r i ng ne w o ne s .
Please contact our staff
to do so.
Loads must be
distributed uniformly
over the shelves.
It is forbidden to load
A deep deflection of the
Installing shelving
shelves over the limits
shelving may show a
without kicker panels
spec i f i ed by CAE M . I n
dangerous over-charge
helps collisions to the
case of overload, unload
o f t h e u n it . It is
bases with possible
the products from the
recommended to
movements of
shelf and redistribute
immediately remove the
ba se s a n d u pr i g h t , l o ss
them uniformly.
weight, to make and
inspection to the
of alignment.
structure and to remove
the cause before
c h a r gin g a ga in .
It is strictly forbidden to
To avoid injuries and
It is strictly forbidden to
install shelves or
accidental impacts it is
modify or charge the
accessories on the rear
suggested to install
structure of the shelving
part of a wall unit or
shelves and accessories
or an y of i ts p ar ts . Th e
anywhere without
with a higher depth than
changes will make the
a base.
t h e b a se sh el f .
shelving structure
unsafe, with possible
co lla p s e .
Brackets must be
properly inserted and
hooked into the upright
s l ots .
Shelves must be
properly placed on the
brackets.
It is strictly forbidden to
walk, hang with the
hands and lean against
t he s he l vi ng . T he CA EM
shelving is not designed
for this purpose and they
m a y cau se a c ol l ap s e .
It is forbidden to modify
the initial configuration,
either in the number or
in the distribution of
upper shelves, without
checking the loading
capacity tables.
DANGER! Not following the above rules may result in injuries to your
employees, customers or damage to your property and shelving.

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Admitted Deflection
The maximum admitted deflection measured in the middle must be L/200 (L =
s he l f l e ng t h) .
Front
f = ≤
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L
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I mpo r tant: A l wa y s wo r k wi t hi n t he s a f e wo r k i ng l o a d s ( S W L) f o r t he s he l vi ng .
S W L l o a d s c a n b e f o u nd i n t he te c hn i c al m a n u al s f or yo u r p ar ti c u l ar s y s te m .
Constant inspections of
the structure can avoid
personal injury and/or
property damage and
can limit the interruption
of the productive
ac ti v i ty .
It is advisable to inspect
the structures and look
for possible anomalies,
which may affect the
proper settling of the
structure and cause
accidents to people
and properties.
If hazardous issues are
discovered, it is
advisable to unload the
shelving immediately
and pay the utmost
attention to avoid
personal injury and/
or p r op e r ty d am ag e . If
necessary, contact
CAEM customer service
to examine the situation
a nd s o l ve t h e p r ob l em .
Item
Recommended Frequency of checks
Uprights
6 Months
Shelves
6 Months
Bases
6 Months
Brackets
6 Months
Back Panel
6 Months
Shelving Verticality
6 Months
Shelving Levelling
6 Months
Position of Shelves
6 Months
Weight on Shelves
Each time a product is changed
Rust Presence
12 months

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Check the main elements such as brackets, back panels and feet; in case of
damaged components, unload all the products and employ competently
trained person to replace the damaged components.
Check the shelving verticality; if necessary, unload it completely and put it in
the right vertical position.
Check the shelving level; if necessary, unload it completely and put it in the
right position.
CAEM Shelving units are relatively maintenance free. Though it is
recommended that shelving is cleaned periodically with a damp cloth and
mild detergent. Please ensure you use a product that conforms with your site
health and safety directions.
To learn more about spotting issues with your shelving, and the danger signs
within your estate, download our whitepaper on shelf safety:
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