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fi re hazard. Furthermore, this will reduce the lifetime of
the dryer. Allow for sufficient cooling time of the dryer.
The distance to the object that is to be dried must be suf-
ficient. Otherwise there is risk for fire or explosion!
Keep all flammable materials in a sufficient distance
from the hot surfaces of the dryer.
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The dryer is only to be moved when the platform is
completely lowered (see 1.4 Hazards).
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Nobody and no objects are to be on the mobile
dryer whilst it is being moved.
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The dryer must always be monitored by the operator
for the entire duration of the moving, lifting or lower-
ing process.
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Parts such as the hoses or air bellows must be protect-
ed from damage when working in conditions where
high heat is generated (welding, grinding, etc.).
Abiding by the following regulations is particularly
emphasized:
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The instructions in the operating manual must be fol-
lowed whenever the dryer is operated.
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Independent operation is only to be undertaken by
a person who is older than 18 and has been trained
in the operation of the dryer.
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The dryer is only to be moved when it is in the start
position (completely lowered) and without anybody
or any load on it.
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Ensure stability and keep sufficient distance from
objects, walls and ceilings! The maximum permis-
sible gradient is 2.5% (1/40, corresponding to 2.5
cm per 100 cm).
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The dryer must be monitored by the operator during
the entire lifting or lowering process.
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Nobody is to stand under the load lifting handling
attachments or in the pivot area of the scissors.
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This dryer is for indoor use only. Outdoor installation
is not allowed!
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The dryer must be inspected by a specialist after
any modifications have been made to the structure
and after maintenance has been carried out on the
load-bearing parts. Modifications and repairs must
be recorded in the master data sheet.
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Climbing on the dryer is prohibited.
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The dryer must not be used as a hoist or a crane.
1.4 Hazards
Tilting
The risks for tilting increases when the platform is in el-
evated position do not transport the mobile dryer unless
its platform is lowered completely. Small adjustments in
length and sideways can be made in elevated positions
to get the green lights from the distance indicators. All
movements of the IRT Siemens Leading Edge Protection
Dryer are to be made with help of the four handle bars
one at each corner at the base. No adjustments or move-
ment of the dryer are to be made by applying force to
the scissor/lifting part of the mobile dryer or frame with
the IR heaters mounted on the lifting platform.
1. Safety instructions
1.1 Operator´s duty of care
The IRT Siemens Leading Edge Protection Dryer is
designed and built after a hazard assessment was con-
sidered and following careful selection of the required
harmonized standards as well as additional technical
specifications. It corresponds to the current state of tech-
nology and guarantees the highest safety level.
However, this safety level can only be reached during
practical operation, when all the required measures have
been implemented. Due diligence is required on the
part of the platform operator, to plan these measures
and ensure their implementation.
In particular, the operator must always ensure that:
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the dryer is only used for the intended purpose.
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the dryer is only to be used in a fully functional and
fault-free state and it is to be checked regularly for
operational functionality with special attention paid
to the safety equipment.
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persons are prevented from entering the hazardous
area (space under the IR platform). Maintenance
work is excepted.
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the operating instructions must always be fully leg-
ible and available at the dryer operational site.
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the dryer is only used by individuals who have read
and understood the operating manual.
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only adequately qualified and authorized personnel
are allowed to operate, maintain or repair the dryer.
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none of the safety and warning labels on the dryer are
to be removed and all of them must always be legible.
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the personnel are to be regularly instructed in all
relevant questions regarding work safety, environ-
mental protection and the operating manual and
especially the safety instructions contained therein.
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the heater platform must be lowered into its start
position after you have finished working with it.
1.2 Task of the operator
Certain measures are included in the Industrial Safety
Regulations for operators using working equipment in
hazardous areas.
The operator must conduct a risk assessment of the area
in which the working equipment (working platform) is
to be deployed. The hazardous situations that can be
caused when using the working equipment in conjunc-
tion with the working materials and the working environ-
ment should be recognized and addressed.
The operator must implement the required measures
and select the equipment which is appropriate for the
given workplace conditions and which, if used for its
intended purpose, offer the necessary protection as
regards health and safety.
The operator must apply national directives and stan-
dards when conducting the risk assessment and choos-
ing the appropriate equipment.
1.3 Basic safety measures
The IRT Siemens Leading Edge Protection Dryer must not
be exposed to paint fog, sanding dust or solvents, due to
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