Future Automation LSM-FP, fixed lid safety considerations

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LSM-FP LIFT SYSTEM MEDIUM WITH FIXED PANEL INTEGRATION CONSIDERATIONS General Mitigations: • Implement a hold to run/dead man switch operation. • Control methods should be located within direct line of site of the mechanism. High Risk - Crushing Crush hazard between the base • Implement password or key switch protected operation. panel and the cabinet top as the lift closes. Mitigation Install a floating panel designed to Tapeswitch TS16S disengage and allow the lid to detach in the event Sensing Edge of an obstruction, preventing damage to both the obstruction and the operating mechanism. Top Panel FIG A High Risk - Crushing Crush hazard at the cabinet aperture when mechanism is Low Risk - Falling Objects Falling object opening. hazard if objects are left on top of the top Mitigation The cabinet top should be floating panel. on locator dowels to allow vertical movement if Mitigation See general an obstruction is caught between it and the base mitigations. panel. A tapeswitch is another useful method to prevent fingers getting crushed (see Fig A). Base Panel Low Risk - Crushing Cables could be snagged if High Risk - Crushing Crush hazard below not properly managed through and around the the mechanism when mechanism is mechanism, causing damage to the mechanism closing. and electronics. Mitigation Ensure area below the mechanism Mitigation Ensure sufÏcient cable slack is is kept clear at all times when the mechanism allowed around movement joints to prevent is being used. If installing or maintaining the stretching and/ or damage to the cables and/ mechanism do so with the mechanism turned or mechanism. off. UK +44 (0) 1438 833577 US +1 (603) 742 9181 CONSIDERATIONS SHEET WWW.FUTUREAUTOMATION.NET ISSUE 002 SHEET 1