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Gripper fingers
Requirements for the gripper fingers
Stored energy within the product creates the risk of serious injuries
and significant property damage.
• Arrange the gripper fingers in a way that the product reaches ei-
ther the position "open" or "closed" in a de-energized state.
• Only exchange the gripper fingers when no residual energy re-
mains in the product.
Environmental and operating conditions
Required ambient conditions and operating conditions
Incorrect ambient and operating conditions can make the product
unsafe, leading to the risk of serious injuries, considerable material
damage and/or a significant reduction to the product's life span.
• Make sure that the product and the top jaws are a sufficient size
for the application.
• Observe maintenance and lubrication intervals, (7.2, Page 35).
• Make sure that the environment is free from splash water and
vapors as well as from abrasion or processing dust. Exceptions are
products that are designed especially for contaminated environ-
ments.
Personnel qualification
Inadequate qualifications of the personnel
If the personnel working with the product is not sufficiently qualified,
the result may be serious injuries and significant property damage.
• All work may only be performed by qualified personnel.
• Before working with the product, the personnel must have read
and understood the complete assembly and operating manual.
• Observe the national safety regulations and rules and general
safety instructions.
The following personal qualifications are necessary for the various ac-
tivities related to the product:
Due to their technical training, knowledge and experience, trained
electricians are able to work on electrical systems, recognize and