For your safety
8 V-11/2018
2.5 About strong magnets
Magnets can affect the functioning of pacemakers and implanted
defibrillators. If you wear one of these devices, stay out of the direct
vicinity of the magnets!
The holding force of magnets can weaken. Be aware at all times that a
magnet can become demagnetised, causing the unit to fall. The unit and
mounting brackets must therefore always be secured with arrester cables!
Magnets have a strong magnetic force. When handling magnets, be
careful that they do not pinch your fingers or skin. Wear safety gloves, if
necessary.
Magnets are brittle and can crack or shatter. Avoid magnets striking each
other or hard surfaces. Do not expose them to mechanical stress such as
drilling or grinding.
Magnets and their coatings can contain nickel. Regular contact with them
can trigger nickel allergies. Avoid contact between magnets and bare skin.
In persons with a nickel allergy, contact can cause allergic reactions. If you
have a nickel allergy, you should not handle magnets.
The magnetic field of a magnet can cause irreversible damage to objects.
Maintain a sufficient safety distance of at least 1 metre. Objects that can
be damaged include, for example:
- electronic devices such as hearing aids, laptops and monitors
- objects that contain iron, such as mechanical watches
- data carriers such as magnetic strips on credit cards, hard drives, etc.
2.6 Human safety
Be attentive, pay attention to what you are doing, and use common sense
while working. Do not use the device if you are tired or under the influence
of drugs, alcohol or medications. One moment of carelessness during use
of the device can result in serious injuries. The sensor and the magnetic
mounting bracket must be secured against falling by suitable means.
