Vinten Radamec SE-500 Elevation Unit - Manual (Page 9)

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Safety issues
Safety issues including important warnings, risks and related topics are covered in this section of the
manual. It is very important that this information be available to all personnel who will work on or near the
AutoCam equipment.
Very important warnings
Customer responsibility
It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure that the workplace is safe. In normal operation, the remote
controlled elevation units, heads and payloads in an AutoCam system can move suddenly and without
warning. Since audible warnings are out of the question in normal television applications, it is
recommended that only trained personnel be allowed to work in the active areas where the remote
controlled elevation units, heads and payloads are located. As part of the training, personnel must be
made aware of the hazards of working in a robot environment, including the specific hazards listed below.
The forces are sufficient to cause personal injury, or injury to others and therefore, caution is essential.
Safe working environment
WARNING!:To avoid personal injury, always exercise caution when working in
the vicinity of energized pan/tilt heads and elevation units as they can start to
move without any warning.
WARNING!:Unless it is impossible, you should always de-energize the elevation
unit and head before working on any part of the elevation unit, the head, the
camera/lens, or any associated equipment.
WARNING!:Each of the remote controlled elevation units should be within the
view of the operator of the AutoCam system at the controller. Before and during
remote operation, the controller operator must verify visually that the active
area is clear. If personnel are too close to one of the elevation units that is about
to move, the operator can prevent the motion from starting, or stop the motion
after it has started.
If the direct line of sight is obstructed in your installation, it is recommended
that one or more viewing cameras are installed to cover the active areas and
allow the operator to view the entire workspace at all times.