Hazards & safety

Hazards¶

Info

Familiriaze yourself with the potential hazards by reading this page before starting to use the Simucube 2 wheelbase.

Rotating high torque parts
- Shaft torque up to 32 Nm
- Shaft rotation speed up to 360 RPM
- Shaft mechanical power up to 600 W
Hazard of entangling to rotating parts
- Pull force may exceed 130 kg / 270 lbs / 800 N when wire, rope, hair or similar object tangles on 5 cm / 2" spool diameter (such as output shaft of the device)
Hot surface
- Device surface temperature may reach 70 degrees C or 158 degrees F.
- Sudden rotation / vibration
- Device may start producing motion unexpectedly

A.Mount device securely to a rigid platform before use. Fix Simucube 2 to a proper table mount or a racing rig that is Simucube 2 compatible with all four fixings screws that are included. Do not use other types of fixings. Never operate the product without fixing it first as instructed in this User Guide.
B. Read this user guide completely before installing or operating the device.
C. Test functioning of the Torque off button before each usage session.
D. Keep children away from the device.
E. Do not attempt to stop freely rotating parts by grabbing.
F. Always use the Torque off button or power off the device to stop and prevent motion.
G. Instruct other users of the device about the safe usage.
H. Keep hair, cables, clothing and other entangling items clear from the rotating parts.

Other safety notes and precautions¶

Simucube 2 Ultimate is intended for professional use only. Usage under other conditions is under user's own responsibility.
Do not grab, hold or insert fingers, etc objects to the rotating parts in a way where letting go immediately is not always possible.
Do not operate Quick Release when the device is powered ON and connected to a PC, with the Torque Off button not pressed.
- Always disable torque by pressing Torque off button before removing or attaching wheel
- Do not release Torque off button unless Quick Release has been securely clamped with Quick Release locking pin
Do not set torque level higher than the level user can safely hold with a single hand grip
If torque gets too high to control safely, let both hands off the wheel and press the Torque off button
Preventing motion by the means of True Drive or simulator software are not reliable ways to prevent motion
Device user must be an adult and physically and mentally fit person
Usage of the device is allowed only by an instructed person who understands and follows the above safety instructions
If the device becomes damaged in any way, stop using it immediately and contact the reseller
Using the vibration and force feedback may cause damage to your health
Do not open the casing of the device or the power supply. There are no user serviceable parts inside, and disassembling without specific instructions will void manufacturer’s warranty.
Do not use the device with a power source other than the power supply packaged with the Simucube 2 or received from an authorized reseller. Do not operate SC2 Pro Revision 1 model (two power supply units) with only one power supply connected and powered.
Do not use the device with any cables other than the cables packaged with the Simucube 2 or received from an authorized reseller
The Simucube Accessory Port is a female D15 connector on the back of the device. Its signal levels are from 0 to 5 Volts. Do not connect any unknown devices to this connector. The port is not a serial port connector although the mechanical connector is the same as a 15- pin serial port.
This product has magnets which may interfere with pacemakers, defibrillators and programmable shunt valves or other medical devices. Do not put this product close to these medical devices and the person who use any of these medical devices. Consult your doctor before using this product, if you have any concerns.
Simucube 2 Ultimate power supply is not intended to withstand physical stress. Do not damage or mishandle the power supply.
Operating environment:
15°C – 30°C room temperature, non-condensing humidity
Do not expose the Simucube 2 device to direct sunlight
Indoor use only
Simucube 2 Ultimate power supply is IP30 rated.

Safe use¶

Device's motor powered moving parts may induce serious injury. Keep the moving parts clear and free to move while the power cord is plugged in.

Only physically fit adult person may operate the device. Always keep children and pets away from the device.

While the wheelbase is powered on, operate the Quick Release only when the Safe torque off button is pressed.

Sichere Verwendung¶

Das Gerät darf nur von einer körperlich gesunden erwachsenen Person bedient werden. Das Gerät darf nicht in der Nähe von Kindern oder Tieren betrieben werden.

Halten Sie die beweglichen Teile frei und bewegen Sie sie nicht unter Strom. Körperteile, Tiere, Kabel und andere Gegenstände von den beweglichen Teilen fernhalten.

Eingeschaltete Pedalfläche nur mit dem Fußballen berühren. Achten Sie auf plötzliche und starke Druck-, Zug- oder Pendelbewegungen

Gefahren¶

Bewegliche Teile
Quetschungsbereich
Hohe Kräfte
Schnelle Bewegung
Plötzliche Bewegung
Starke Vibration

Uso seguro¶

El dispositivo solamente se puede operar por una persona adulta en buena forma física. No encienda el dispositivo cerca de niños o animales.

Mantenga las piezas móviles despejadas y libres para moverse mientras esté encendido. Mantenga alejados partes del cuerpo, animales, cables y demás elementos.

Cuando esté encendido, toque la cara del pedal solamente con la punta del pie y esté preparado para un movimiento oscilante, de empuje o tracción repentino y fuerte.

Peligros¶

Piezas móviles
Punto de fijación
Fuerzas elevadas
Movimiento rápido
Movimiento repentino
Vibraciones fuertes

Utilisation en toute sécurité¶

Seule une personne adulte considérée comme apte sur le plan physique peut utiliser l'appareil. Ne faites pas fonctionner l’appareil à proximité d’enfants ou d'animaux.

Veillez à ce que les pièces mobiles soient dégagées et puissent se déplacer librement lorsqu'elles sont sous tension. Éloignez les parties du corps, les animaux, les câbles et autres objets.

Lors de la mise sous tension, touchez la surface de la pédale uniquement avec la pointe du pied et préparez-vous à un mouvement soudain et puissant de poussée, de traction ou d'oscillation.

Dangers¶

Pièces mobiles
Point de pincement
Forces élevées
Déplacement rapide
Mouvement soudain
Fortes vibrations

Utilizzo sicuro¶

Il dispositivo può essere azionato unicamente da persone adulte e fisicamente idonee. Non accendere il dispositivo in prossimità di bambini o animali.

Con il dispositivo acceso, assicurarsi che le parti mobili possano muoversi liberamente e senza ostacoli. Tenere a distanza parti del corpo, animali, cavi e altri oggetti.

All’accensione, premere la superficie del pedale solo con l’avampiede e prepararsi a forti movimenti improvvisi di spinta, trazione o oscillazione.

Pericoli¶

Parti mobili
Punto di schiacciamento
Forze elevate
Movimento rapido
Movimento improvviso
Forti vibrazioni

Utilização segura¶

O dispositivo apenas pode ser utilizado por uma pessoa adulta fisicamente apta. Não ligue o dispositivo próximo de crianças ou animais.

Mantenha as peças em movimento desimpedidas e livres para se moverem quando o dispositivo estiver ligado. Mantenha afastadas partes do corpo, animais, cabos e outros artigos.

Quando ligado, toque no pedal apenas com a almofada plantar do pé e esteja preparado para qualquer movimento súbito e forte de empurrar, puxar ou oscilar.

Riscos¶

Peças em movimento
Ponto de entalamento
Forças elevadas
Movimento rápido
Movimento súbito
Vibração forte

Turvallinen käyttö¶

Laitteen moottoroidusti lilikkuvat osat voivat aiheuttaa vakavan vamman. Pidä liikkuvat osat vapaana esineistä ja kehon osista aina kun virtajohto on kytketty.

Vain fyysisesti terveet aikuiset ihmiset saavat käyttää laitetta. Pidä lapset ja lemmikkieläimet aina loitolla laitteesta.

Kun laite on kytketty päälle, käytä Quick Release toimintoa vain Torque Off nappi pohjaan painettuna.

Vaarat¶

Liikkuvia osia
Leikkausvaara
Suuret voimat
Nopea liike
Yhtäkkinen liike
Voimakas tärinä