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1 Safety
1.1 Introduction
1.1.1 Compulsory Reading
This Chapter is compulsory reading matter for anyone working with or at the SIPLACE Material
Tower. ASM declines all responsibility for personal injuries or material damages occurring as a
result of non-observance of this chapter's instructions and warnings.
1.1.2 Detailed Safety Regulations
For further detailed safety regulations that matter for anyone working with or at the SIPLACE
Material Tower please refer to the user manual.
1.2 Use of the SIPLACE Material Tower
1.2.1 Intended Use
The SIPLACE Material Tower is purpose-built for the following operations:
• fully automatic SMT parts storage and retrieval
• storage of reels and trays
Operations other than the intended use are not permitted. ASM assumes no responsibility for any
damages caused by using this machine for other purposes.
In case of any safety
-relevant alteration of the equipment or its behaviour, the equipment
must be taken out of service immediately and the defect has to be reported to the
responsible department or person.
1.2.2 Prohibited Use
Not known at issue date.

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1.2.3 Modifications
It is forbidden to make any software or hardware modifications or extensions to the SIPLACE
Material Tower. All modifications require the written consent of the equipment's manufacturer.
1.3 Personnel Requirements
Any incorrect use of the SIPLACE Material Tower, its modules or options can cause severe
injury. Therefore only authorized personnel is permitted to
work with or at the SIPLACE
Material Tower equipment.
1.3.1 Maintenance (Preventive and Corrective) - Personnel Profile
The maintenance tasks on the SIPLACE Material Tower, its modules or options may only be
performed by authorized maintenance personnel who fulfill the following requirements.
Function
Responsible for regular checks of the machine, for cleaning and lubrication, for regular adjustments
as well as for removal and replacement of faulty assemblies.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Handles material and chemicals in a correct and safe manner.
• Knows how to interpret material safety data sheets (MSDS).
• Interprets the maintenance information correctly.
• Interprets hints and errors and takes correct action.
• Follows approved technical methods for maintaining the SIPLACE Material Tower, modules or
options of it.
• Participates in regular trainings to maintain the required level of knowledge related to
maintain and service the equipment and trains subordinate personnel as required.
• Wears and uses protective equipment (goggles, protective gloves, etc.) when working with
aggressive substances.
1.3.2 Conformation Statement
All persons who are assigned to work with or at the SIPLACE Material Tower have to agree to the
following statements before they start working with the SIPLACE Material Tower for the first time.
They must commit themselves with their signature:
• I agree to observe the regulations regarding safety of work and accident prevention.
• I confirm that I have read and understood the chapter on safety regulations in this manual as
well as the warning paragraphs.

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1.4 Safety Information in User Documentation
This section describes the safety information used in product manuals, instructions and other
collateral information materials of the SIPLACE Material Tower machine.
1.4.1 Signal Words
Throughout all manuals and other collateral information materials, attention is drawn to safety
issues by using the following signal words:
DANGER WARNING CAUTION NOTICE
Signal words are selected based on the degree or level of hazard seriousness, in particular, the
probability and severity of harm associated with not following the safety message.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury. This signal word is limited to the m
ost extreme situations.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may
also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, may result in equipment or material damage.
1.4.2 Safety Alert Symbol
The safety alert symbol is used to refer to safety messages indicating a potential personal injury
hazard.
Read the Startup & Safety Manual before using this product
1.4.3 Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
For Material Safety Data Sheets keep readily available the SIPLACE Material Tower All-In-One
manual.