Future Automation AL675-FP, fixed lid safety considerations

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General Mitigations: • 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. AL675-FP ACTUATOR LIFT WITH FIXED PANEL General Mitigations: INTEGRATION CONSIDERATIONS • Implement a hold to run/dead man switch operation. High Risk - Crushing Top panel • Control methods should be located within direct line of site of the mechanism. Crush Risk between the base panel and the High Risk - Crush Hazard • Implement password or key switch protected operation. cabinet top as the lift opens. Crush hazard between the base panel and the cabinet top as the lift opens. Mitigation Mitigation Base panel mounting brackets are sprung and A pressure switch can be added to detect switched to detect and protect against Low Risk - Falling Objects Hazard obstructions. The cabinet top can also be floating/not obstructions. Falling objects hazard if items are left on permanently fixed to allow vertical movement if an Mitigation top of the mechanism during deployment. obstruction is caught between it and the base panel. Keep the gaps between the cabinet aperture and Keep all shadow gaps to a minimum (no smaller than the moving panels to a minimum (no smaller than Mitigation 3mm [1/8”]) to reduce the risk of obstruction (see 3mm [1/8”]) to reduce the risk of obstruction. C See general mitigations. detail C). X Tapeswitch TS16S Sensing Edge Activation travel approx. 3.5mm @ 0.39 Cabinet 10 <120N (12Kg) High Risk - Crush Hazard Screen clearance Crush hazard between the top panel and the cabinet top as the lift closes. Mitigation The top panel should be floating/ not permanently fixed to allow vertical movement if an obstruction is caught between it and the base panel. Base panel Screen DETAIL C Low Risk - Cable Snagging Hazard Cables could be snagged if not properly Low Risk - Toppling High Risk - Crush Hazard managed through and around the mechanism, Falling object risk if objects are left on top of the Crush hazard between the mechanism and the X causing damage to the mechanism and mechanism during deployment. cabinet as the mechanism closes. electronics. Mitigation Mitigation Ensure the area below the mechanism is kept clear Ensure all cables are run in suitable conduit/ at all times when the mechanism is being used. trunking to prevent snagging with moving If installing or maintaining the mechanism, do so mechanism parts. with the mechanism turned off. SECTION X-X CONSIDERATIONS SHEET UK +44 (0) 1438 833577 US +1 (603) 742 9181 ISSUE 001 WWW NET . . SHEET 1 FUTUREAUTOMATION