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2. Safety rules and notes on danger
Designated usage
The rotary compressor or compressor and vacuum
pump is designed entirely for compression and/or
suction of filtered air. Any other or additional usage is
not deemed to be part of the designated usage.
Designated usage also includes adherence to the
operating data and the maintenance stipulations given
in the operating instructions.
Acceptance and monitoring
The machine itself is not subject to any general
acceptance and monitoring requirements.
If specific legal requirements apply at the site of
operation of the rotary compressor/compressor and
vacuum pump, the operator is responsible for
observation of these requirements.
In every case, the safety and accident prevention
regulations of the local working safety authorities must
be adhered to.
Operational safety
This symbol indicates possible dangers for
personal safety. Working safety requires
exact observation of instructions so marked.
Safety instructions must be known to all
persons who use the machine!
Environmental protection
This symbol shows that environment
protection regulations must be observed.
ATTENTION
“ATTENTION” designates regulations and
instructions which are designed to prevent
damage to the machine Information
Information
This symbol indicates information of
particular interest to the operator of the
machine!
Points to note
The rotary compressor/compressor and
vacuum pump has been constructed
according to the latest technological
standards and safety regulations. However,
during use of the machine it is still possible
that the health and life of the operator or
other persons may be endangered, or that
damage to the machine or to other property
may be caused.
Only use the machine when it is in a technically
perfect condition; such use must be carried out in
accordance with the designated usage and with due
regard for safety. In particular, any faults which are
relevant to the safety of the machine must be
repaired immediately.
Alterations, attachments or modifications to the
rotary compressor/compressor and vacuum pump
which may affect the safety of the machine are not
permissible without consulting the manufacturer.
All warning notices on the machine must be
observed, and care must be taken that all such
notices are always in a legible condition.
Attention must be paid to fire detection and
firefighting features.
Work on electrical devices must be carried out by a
qualified electrician in accordance with the electrical
and technical regulations.
All personnel who are required to work with
the machine must read the operating
instructions,
especially
the
safety
instructions, before commencing such
work
. When working on the machine, it
is too late
!
Work on the machine must only be carried out when
the machine is at a standstill.
Before such work begins, measures must be taken
to prevent the drive from being switched on.
During such work, the machine must not be subject
to
excess
pressure
or
under
pressure.