Future Automation LSH-S, fixed lid safety considerations

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LSH-S LIFT SYSTEM HEAVY SWIVEL General Mitigations: INTEGRATION CONSIDERATIONS • Implement a hold to run/dead man switch operation. • Control methods should be located within direct line of site of the mechanism. • Implement password or key switch protected operation. High Risk - Crushing Crush hazard between the top panel and the cabinet top as the lift closes. Top Panel Mitigation Low Risk - Falling Objects Install a pressure switch below the top panel to Falling object hazard if objects are left on top detect any obstructions. A pressure switch can be of the top panel. installed between two timber panels to allow the vertical movement required for switching. Mitigation See general mitigations. High Risk - Crushing Crush hazard at the cabinet aperture when Low Risk - Impact mechanism is opening. Impact hazard around mechanism when swivelling. Mitigation The implementation of a box enclosure with tight Mitigation Base Panel shadow gaps can help alleviate this risk. The Set swivel limits to prevent impact with cabinet top should be floating/ not permanently surrounding objects/ structures. Ensure fixed to allow vertical movement if an obstruction sufficient space is left between the screen and is caught between it and the base panel. Install a any obstructions. pressure switch below the cabinet top to detect General Mitigations any obstructions. •Ensure that all methods of control are located within direct line of site of the mechanism. The user must be able to visually inspect the area before operating the mechanism. •Implement a hold to run/ dead man switch operation. The mechanism will only move Low Risk - Crushing while the move button is pressed, as soon as it is released, the mechanism will stop. Cables could be snagged if not properly managed High Risk - Crushing •Implement password or key switch protected operation to ensure only authorised and through and around the mechanism, causing Crush hazard below the mechanism when trained personnel can operate the mechanism. damage to the mechanism and electronics. mechanism is closing. Mitigation Mitigation Ensure sufficient cable slack is allowed around Ensure area below the mechanism is kept clear movement joints to prevent stretching and/ or at all times when the mechanism is being used. damage to the cables and/ or mechanism. If installing or maintaining the mechanism do so with the mechanism turned off. CONSIDERATIONS SHEET UK +44 (0) 1438 833577 US +1 (603) 742 9181 ISSUE 001 WWW NET . . SHEET 1 FUTUREAUTOMATION