Safety
Operating manual, Dumper – 3012 PLUS
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28 April 2015
Bergmann Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG
5.8. Working near overhead power lines
When working near overhead power lines, always keep a safety distance between the vehicle and the
power line to prevent damage to the machine and injury to persons. This distance is determined by the
rated voltage of the line. For vehicles with attachments, the safety distance must be kept between the
attachment and the overhead power line. Safety distances to overhead power lines:
Rated voltage
Safety distance
Up to 1000 V______________________________________ 1.0 m
From 1 kV to 110 kV_________________________________ 3.0 m
From 110 kV to 220 kV______________________________ 4.0 m
From 220 kV to 380 kV______________________________ 5.0 m
If rated voltage is not known__________________________ 5.0 m
In the event of electrical contact between the overhead power line and the machine, the machine operator
must lower or lift the attachment or move away from the power line to remove the machine from the
danger area. If this is not possible, the machine operator must follow the instructions below:
1. Do not leave the operator stand
2. Warn all persons in the vicinity of the machine to prevent them from coming closer to it or touching it
3. Arrange to have the power shut down
