RDG603A81
– Issue 2
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1.3 PROTECTION AGAINST MECHANICAL HAZARDS
1.3.1
Risk of loss of stability
Yes
*7
Yes
*7
*7
Lifting eyes are provided on the engine. The secure and stable installation of engine is to
be carried out by the boat builder/installer.
1.3.2
Risk of break-up during
operation
Yes
*8
Yes
*8
*8
Instructions to indicate the type and frequency of inspections and maintenance required
for safety reasons are in the accompanying manual. The mounting, positioning and/or
guarding of parts where a risk of rupture or disintegration remains (in particular V-belts and
pulleys), are to be made compliant by the boat builder/installer.
1.3.3
Risks due to falling or
ejected objects
Not applicable
1.3.4
Risks due to surface
edges or angles
Yes
Yes
1.3.5
Risks related to
combined machinery
Not applicable
By boat builder/installer.
1.3.6
Risks related to
variations in operating
conditions
1.3.7
Risks related to
moving parts
No
No
By boat builder/installer.
1.3.8
Choice of protection
against risks arising
from moving parts
No
No
1.3.8.1
Moving transmission
parts
No
No
1.3.8.2
Moving parts involved
in the process
Not applicable
By boat builder
1.3.9
Risks of uncontrolled
movements
1.4 REQUIRED CHARACTERISTICS OF GUARDS AND PROTECTIVE DEVICES
1.4.1
General requirements
No
No
Guards to be specified and
fitted by the boat
builder/installer.
1.4.2.1
Fixed guards
No
No
1.4.2.2
Interlocking movable
guards
Not applicable
By boat builder/installer.
1.4.2.3
Adjustable guards
restricting access
1.4.3
Special requirements
for protective devices
1.5 RISKS DUE TO OTHER HAZARDS
1.5.1
Electricity supply
Not applicable
By boat builder
1.5.2
Static electricity
Not applicable
By boat builder
1.5.3
Energy supply other
than electricity
Yes
*9
Yes
*9
This concerns the fuel
injection system and gearbox
hydraulic system where fitted.
*
9
For the fuel filter, fuel injection pump, fuel injection nozzles, high pressure fuel injection
pipes and fuel hoses supplied and installed on the engine by Barrus. Any other fuel system
parts connected to the engine to be made compliant by the boat builder/installer.
1.5.4
Errors of fitting
No
No
Fitting or refitting should only
be done by trained and skilled
personnel.
1.5.5
Extreme temperatures
Yes
*10
Yes
*10
Protection or warnings to be
made by the boat builder
*10
‘Hot Surface’ warning stickers are affixed to the rocker cover and/or the twin thermostat
housing. All other protection or warnings to be made by the boat builder
1.5.6
Fire
No
No
By boat builder
1.5.7
Explosion
No
No
