BOGE Operating instructions for scroll compressors, series EO 6...EO 22 D
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Safety
2.1
General safety information
Personnel requirements
General
Only personnel authorised by the operator of the compressor may work with
or on the compressor. The personnel working on the compressor must ob-
serve all industrial safety regulations and operating instructions, successfully
carry out their responsibilities, and read and understand the operating instruc-
tions. Always wear compulsory personal protective equipment when working
on the compressor.
Only persons who are able to carry out work correctly and reliably and who
meet the following requirements may perform activities on the compressor:
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Only authorised specialists should be instructed to carry out assembly,
installation, service and maintenance work on the compressor.
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Work on the electrical installations may only be carried out by an author-
ised and qualified electrician. The electrical equipment must be discon-
nected from the mains and precautions taken to prevent it from being
switched back on again.
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The compressor must be operated by trained personnel.
Trained personnel
Trained personnel are persons whom the operator has given detailed infor-
mation about the tasks assigned to them and the possible dangers.
Qualified personnel / specialist
Skilled personnel are persons who are able to successfully carry out work
assigned to them, recognise possible dangers independently and avoid injury
to persons or damage to property due to their professional training, knowledge
and experience as well as knowledge of the relevant regulations.
Qualified electrician
All work on the electrical system may only be carried out by a qualified electri-
cian. Qualified electricians are persons who are able to successfully carry out
work assigned to them on electrical equipment, recognise possible dangers
independently and avoid injury to persons or damage to property as a result of
electrical current due to their specialist qualifications, knowledge and experi-
ence as well as knowledge of the relevant regulations.
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
In general for all work on the compressor
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protective clothing
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slip-resistant safety shoes and
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hearing protection, if applicable,
must be worn.
For special duties
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a protective helmet (for transportation with lifting gear)
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protective goggles (for work on pressurised parts / components)
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chemical-resistant protective gloves (when handling lubricants)
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cut and puncture-resistant protective gloves
must be worn.
Before starting work with operating materials (e.g. lubricating greases) without
wearing chemical-resistant protective gloves, a skin protection cream must be
applied. After finishing the work a skin care product must be applied.
