This operating manual contains information that you and your employees need
for safe operation over the life of the component. Be sure to read these Operating
Instructions carefully and ensure that the measures described here are observed.
The operator's duty of care includes planning the necessary safety measures and
monitoring that these measures are observed. The following principles apply:
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Only qualified personnel may work on the component.
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The operating company must authorize personnel to carry out the relevant
tasks.
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Order and cleanliness must be maintained at the work stations and in the
entire area surrounding the component.
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Personnel must wear suitable work clothing and personal protective
equipment. As the operating company must ensure that work clothing and
personal protective equipment are used.
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Inform personnel regarding any properties of the product which might pose a
health risk and the preventative measures to be taken.
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Have a qualified first-aid representative on call during the operation. This
person must be able to initiate any necessary first-aid measures in case of an
emergency.
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Clearly define procedures, competences and responsibilities for those
working in the area of the component. Everybody must know what to do in
case of an emergency. Instruct the staff in this respect at regular intervals.
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The signs on the component must always be complete and easy to read.
Check, clean and replace the signs as necessary at regular intervals.
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Observe the Technical Data specified and the limits of use!
Hint!
Carry out regular checks. This way you can ensure that these
measures are actually observed.
2.3
Subsequent changes
No technical modifications should ever be made to this component. Otherwise
you will have to undergo a new conformity process in accordance with the EC
Machinery Directive on your own.
In general, only original spare parts supplied by GEA Tuchenhagen GmbH
should be fitted. This ensures that the component is always operating properly
and efficiently.
2.4
General safety instructions and dangers
The component is safe to operate. It was built according to state-of-the-art
science and technology.
Nevertheless, dangers can arise from the component, if:
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the component is not used as intended
Safety
Subsequent changes
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