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IOM Manual VF-W_ATEX_gb - Translation of original instructions in Italian - Rev 03_0 - 30/09/16
2 SAFETY INFORMATION
2.1 SAFETY STANDARDS
Read thoroughly the instructions given in this manual and those printed directly on the gearbox,
especially those regarding safety.
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Personnel appointed to work on the gearbox at any time during its service lifetime must be trained
specifically for the purpose, must possess the necessary skills and experience, and must also be
equipped with and trained to work with the appropriate tools and personal protection equipment required
by the safety legislation applicable in the place where the gearbox/gearmotor is installed. Failure to meet
these requirements constitutes a risk to personal health and safety.
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Keep the gearbox at its maximum efficiency by scrupulously following the maintenance schedule. Proper
maintenance ensures maximum performance, extended service life and continued compliance with
safety regulations.
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When working on the gearbox in areas that are difficult to access or hazardous, ensure that adequate
safety precautions have been taken for yourself and others in compliance with applicable legislation on
occupational health and safety.
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All maintenance, inspection and repairs must only be carried out by an expert maintenance technician
fully familiar with the attendant hazards. It is therefore essential to implement operating procedures which
address potential hazards and their prevention for the entire machine in which the gearbox is installed.
Expert maintenance technicians must always work with caution and in observance of applicable safety
standards.
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When working on the gearbox, wear the clothing and personal protective equipment specified in the
manufacturer’s instructions or required by the safety legislation applicable in the place where the gearbox
is installed.
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Use only the lubricants (oil and grease) recommended by the manufacturer.
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Do not dump polluting materials into the environment. Dispose of all such materials as stipulated by
applicable legislation.
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After changing lubricants, clean the gearbox and the walk-on surfaces around the work area.
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If the gearbox has to be serviced in a poorly lit area, use additional lamps and ensure that the work is
done in compliance with all applicable safety legislation.
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During functional testing at the manufacturer’s premises, the acoustic pressure measured under full load
at a distance of 1 m from the gearbox and at 1.6 m above ground level, without vibration, was less than
85 dB(A). The gearbox is a component. The constructor of the plant or machine in which the gearbox is
installed must therefore measure the level of noise emitted by the complete machine as required by the
Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. The vibrations produced by the gearbox do not constitute a health risk
for personnel. Excessive vibration may be the result of a fault, and should be immediately reported and
eliminated.
If a gearbox must be serviced in a potentially explosive atmosphere, the service engineer must
first switch off power to its motor to ensure that it is out of service, and must take all necessary
precautions against it being accidentally switched on again and against connected parts moving
without warning.
All additional environmental safety precautions must also be taken (e.g. elimination of residual gas
or dust, etc).
