1.0 - GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 - PURPOSE OF THE MANUAL
This manual has been compiled by the Manufacturer to provide information on the safe transport, handling,
installation, maintenance, repair, disassembly and dismantling of the gear units.
All purchasing and design criteria is provided in the Sales Catalogue. Apart from adhering to establi-
shed engineering practices, the information given in this manual must be carefully read and applied
rigorously.
The information regarding the electric motor that can be found matching the speed reducer is sup-
plied with the owner's manual relevant to the specific electric motor.
Failure to adhere to the information provided herein may result in risk to personal health and safety, and may
incur economic damages.
This information, provided in the original language (Italian) of the Manufacturer, may also be made available
in other languages to meet legal and/or commercial requirements.
The documentation must be stored by a person with the correct authority and must always be made availa-
ble for consultation.
In case of loss or damage, replacement documentation must be requested directly from the Manufacturer,
quoting the code of this manual.
The manual reflects the state of the art at the time of commercialisation of the gear unit.
The Manufacturer reserves the right to modify, supplement and improve the manual, without the present pu-
blication being for that reason considered inadequate.
Particularly significant sections of the manual and important specifications are highlighted by symbols whose
meanings are given below.
SYMBOLS:
DANGER - WARNING
This symbol indicates situations of serious danger which, if ignored, may result in serious
risks to the health and safety of personnel.
CAUTION - ATTENTION
This symbol indicates the need to adopt specific precautions to avoid risks to the health
and safety of personnel and possible economic damages.
IMPORTANT
This symbol indicates important technical information.
The instructions indicated on a yellow background next to these symbols refer exclusively to
equipment conforming to the "ATEX" Directive 94/9/EC.
The operations highlighted by these symbols must be carried out by qualified professionals spe-
cially trained in the safety requirements for zones characterised by potentially explosive atmo-
spheres.
Failure to observe these instructions may result in serious risks to personal and environmental
safety
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