Operation and Maintenance Manual
Safety
Personal protective equipment
– Do not disconnect any pressurized fuel lines or hoses.
– Protect hands, face and body against escaping liquids when looking for leaks in
pressurized lines and hoses.
2.6.6 Electrical energy
– The safety zones around the operational Diesel engine may not be accessed by
persons with a heart pacemaker.
– Do not touch any live parts.
– Disconnect the power supply before any work on the electrical system.
2.6.7 Danger due to noise
Permanent hearing impediments are possible at noise levels above 84dB(A).
Sound level up to 110dB(A) possible!
– Keep all sound-absorbing guards on the equipment closed when the engine is
running.
– Do not stand near the running engine without hearing protection that is suitable
for the noise level.
– Pay attention to the hearing protection measures in accordance with the diesel
engine's operating manual.
The operators and unauthorized personnel may not enter the safety zones when
the engine is ready for use or running. However, if a technician has to approach an
unprotected engine for troubleshooting work he must wear hearing protection
suitable for the noise level.
2.7 Personal protective equipment
– Wear protective equipment during direct access to Diesel engines.
– Ensure that:
•
The protective equipment is in a good condition.
•
The protective function is guaranteed.
The following protective equipment is necessary to access the Diesel engine:
Protective work wear
– Close-fitting, non-tear-resistant protective clothing as protection against injuries
and simple chemical substances.
Wear protective work gear in the direct vicinity of the engine.
Safety helmet
– Protection against falling or flying objects and against knocks to the head.
Wear safety helmet in the direct vicinity of the engine.
Safety shoes
– Protect feet against falling objects and from getting caught in heavy parts.
Additional protection against slipping.
Wear safety shoes in the direct vicinity of the engine.
Safety gloves
– Protection against hot elements and chemicals.
Wear safety gloves during work with hot parts. (For example: shrink-fitting the
crown gear on the flywheel.)
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