Warner Electric Heavy Duty Industrial Foot Switches - Manual (Page 4)

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Assembly Instructions
To assemble either the top safety cover or the
protective shield onto the foot switch set it at a
right-angle (90º) to the base and then swivel
down. It is important to ensre the rubber seal and
cover is seated correctly. The cover should be
hand tightened (Max. 5Nm / 3.7 ft. lb.). Over
tightening will dambage the seal.
Hazardous Applications
Do not use foot switches on machines without
point-of-operation protection. Failure to observe this
warning can result in serious injury or death.
Point of Operation - The point or area of the
machine or equipment where the work piece or
material is actually positioned and work is being
performed during any process.
Foot switches are used to control many industrial
procccesses, while leaving the operator’s hands free
to perform other functions. The type or model of
foot switch suitable for each application will veary
depending on factors such as the control function
required, degree of protection required, production
methods, unusual conditions, government
regulations, etc. Only the user can be aware of all
the conditions and factors present during setup,
operation and maintenance of the machine;
therefore, only the user can determine which foot
switch or switches can be properly used. When
selecting a foot switch for a particular application,
the user should refer to the application ANSI
standards and OSHA regulations.