
Operation Manual / 2 Safety / A130 - A155
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Safety
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Mechanical hazards when working on the turbocharger
WARNING
Physical hazards due to rotating parts
The rotor can rotate due to the stack draught alone. Contact with rotating
parts can cause severe injury.
Secure rotor against turning.
WARNING
Mechanical hazards
Serious personal injuries or accidents with fatal consequences can occur
through mechanical influences as a result of risky, improper working
methods.
Heed the general rules for work safety and accident prevention.
Ensure the safety of the work area.
Perform only those tasks that are described in this manual.
Perform work only for which training has been carried out.
Hazards due to operating materials and supplies
Operating materials and supplies are substances required for the operation of the
turbocharger or for the performance of maintenance work. Oils, greases, coolants, detergents
and solvents, acids and similar substances can be classified as hazardous substances.
WARNING
Handling operating materials and supplies
Swallowing or inhaling vapours of operating materials and supplies or
contact with them may be harmful to health.
Do not breathe in these substances and avoid contact with the skin.
Ensure proper ventilation.
Observe the information in the material safety data sheet for the operating
materials and supplies.
Comply with local legislation.
Wear safety goggles.
Wear safety gloves against mechanical risks.
Wear a respiratory mask to protect against gases.
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April 2015