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2.4 Owner’s/Operators‘
obligations
If movable, rotating, hot or cold parts of the device bear risks, these parts need to be secured against contact by
the customer. This protection against contact must not be removed.
Any leakages of hazardous substances must be drained in a way that no risks for persons or the environment
arise.
Keep to all legal provisions.
Hazards due to electricity are to be excluded.
Examination of pipes and hoses regarding safe provision, use, proper assembly and function has to be carried
out according to regionally applicable directives. Inspection intervals may not be exceeded.
Defective pipes or hoses must be replaced immediately and professionally.
Hydraulic hoses and polyamide pipes are subject to a natural aging-process and thus have to be exchanged in
regular intervals according to the manufacturer’s specifications.
A safety data sheet of the currently used lubricant must be provided at the device.
2.5
Safety instructions for maintenance, inspection and assembly
All maintenance, inspection and assembly work may only be carried out by qualified personnel who is
sufficiently informed by thorough reading of the user information.
Generally any work at the device may only be carried out at complete standstill and in pressureless as well as
disconnected condition. Furthermore appropriate personal protective equipment (goggles among others) is
necessary. The shutdown procedure of the device as described in the manual must be strictly followed.
Secure the device against intentional or unintentional recommissioning during maintenance or repair. All safety and
protection arrangements have to be put back in place again immediately after finishing work.
Environmentally hazardous media must be disposed professionally and in correspondence to relevant legal
provisions
.
Polluted and contaminated surfaces have to be cleaned before maintenance. Please wear protective
equipment to that purpose. See the lubricant manufacturers‘ safety data sheets hereto, respectively the data sheets
provided by the manufacturers of auxiliaries and working materials.
Check the surface temperature of the device as a possible heat transfer bears the risk of burns. Wear heat resistant
protective gloves!
Open flame and fire are strictly forbidden during maintenance, inspection and repair due to fire hazard.
2.6
Unauthorized modification and production of spare parts
Modification, repair and alterations of the device are only accepted after manufacturer feedback. Original spare
parts and authorized accessories from the manufacturer contribute to safety. The use of other parts can result in the
loss of any liabilities for the resulting consequences. BEKA does not assume liability for parts that are retrofit by the
operator.
2.7
Inadmissible modes of operation
The operational safety of the device is only guaranteed for appropriate application as indicated in the operating manual. Never
exceed the limit values of the technical data.
2.8
General hazard warning – residual risk
All components are designed according to valid regulations of the construction of technical systems in regards to
operational safety and accident prevention. Independently from this the use can lead to hazards for the user or third
parties as well as for other technical facilities. Therefore the device may only fulfill its intended use in a technically
acceptable and faultless condition. This has to happen in adherence of the according safety regulations and under
observance of the operating manual. Inspect the device and its attachment parts regularly and check them for
possible damage or leakages. Liquids could escape under high pressure from pressurized components which
become leaky.
