FlexLink Spiral Elevator - Manual (Page 18)

Introduction
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3 Introduction
This section deals with a number of general matters with respect to
the Spiral Elevator. This involves, among other things, the purpose of use,
the conditions of use and the working principle of the Spiral Elevator.
Should you have any further questions on the safe operation of the
Spiral Elevator please contact FlexLink.
The warranty conditions have been included in the FlexLink quotation or
are available separately from FlexLink.
FlexLink does not accept any liability for unsafe situations, accidents and
damages resulting from:
• Neglect of warnings or stipulations as displayed on the machine,
in this documentation or in the Project Documentation
(if applicable).
• Use in applications or circumstances other than those specified in
this manual, the quotation, the Project documentation
(if applicable), or FlexLink catalogue.
• Modifications to the machine. This also includes the use of
replacement parts other than those specified and supplied by
FlexLink.
• Insufficient or incorrect maintenance.
FlexLink does not accept any liability for the consequential damage in case
of failures of the machine, for example damage of products, interruption of
operation, etc.
3.1 Purpose of use
The purpose of use of the Spiral Elevator is to transport products / goods
in a vertical direction. This may be for bridging a difference in height or for
functioning as a cooling buffer.
It is not recommended to use the Spiral Elevator for transporting products
with parts that are protruding, hanging loose, for transporting products that
result in a higher load than mentioned in the documentation or for
transporting products with measurements deviating from those given in the
technical specification associated with the particular Spiral Elevator.
Additionally it is not permitted to walk, stand or sit on the Spiral Elevator or
to stick objects or body parts between the guards, conveyor plates or other
moving parts.