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3 Safety and Responsibility
3.1 Basic Information
The machine is manufactured to the latest engineering standards and acknowledged safety regula‐
tions. Nevertheless, dangers can arise through its operation:
■ Danger to life and limb of the operator or third parties.
■ Impairments to the machine and other material assets.
DANGER
Disregard of these instructions can result in serious injury.
➤ Read the service manual carefully and take notice of the contents for safe machine operation.
➤ Use this machine only if it is in a technically perfect condition and only for the purpose for which
it is intended; observe all safety measures and the instructions in the service manual.
➤ Immediately rectify (have rectified) any faults that could be detrimental to safety.
3.2 Specified Use
The machine is intended solely for industrial use in generating compressed air. Any other use is
incorrect and does not comply with requirements. The manufacturer is not liable for any resulting
damages. The risk involved in such incorrect use is taken solely by the user.
➤ Keep to the specifications listed in this service manual.
➤ Operate the machine only within its performance limits and under the permitted ambient condi‐
tions.
➤ Do not use compressed air for breathing purposes unless it is specifically treated for such.
➤ Do not use compressed for any application that will bring it into direct contact with foodstuffs
unless it is specifically treated for this.
3.3 Improper Use
➤ Never direct compressed air at persons or animals.
➤ Cooling air, warmed after passing through the machine, may be used for heating purposes but
only when it poses no health risk to humans or animals. If necessary, hot cooling air should be
treated by suitable means.
➤ Do not allow the machine to take in toxic, acidic, flammable of explosive gases or vapours.
➤ Do not operate the machine in areas in which specific requirements with regard to explosion
protection are applied.
3.4 User's Responsibilities
3.4.1 Observe statutory and universally accepted regulations
This is, for example, nationally applied European directives and/or valid national legislation, safety
and accident prevention regulations.
➤ Observe relevant statutory and accepted regulations during installation, operation and mainte‐
nance of the machine.
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3.1 Basic Information
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