Man D2868 LE426, Operating Instruction

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General Safety Instructions
MAN marine diesel engines D2868 LE4.. / D2862 LE4..
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Carefully read through the Operating Instructions before starting any work!
This particularly applies to the General Safety Instructions section
and the safety instructions in the various chapters.
2.2 Content of the installation and operating instructions
Every person charged with working on or with the engine must have read and understood these instruc­
tions before commencing work on the engine. This also applies if the person concerned has already wor­
ked on this type of engine or a similar engine or has already received training from MAN.
Familiarity with these instructions is therefore essential.
2.3 Changes and alterations to the engine
To avoid danger and ensure optimum performance, the engine is not allowed to be modified, converted or
fitted with add-ons unless expressly approved by MAN.
If any changes are made without the written approval of MAN, MAN shall not be liable for any warranty or
warranty claims arising from damage and defects attributable to the unauthorised modification. Further­
more, MAN shall not be liable for any damage resulting from the unapproved modification.
2.4 Operator's responsibility
The engine operator must comply with the statutory requirements regarding work safety.
As well as following the work safety instructions in these instructions, compliance with the safety, accident
prevention and environmental protection regulations applicable to the engine's field of application must be
assured.
In particular:
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The operator must be familiar with the applicable industrial safety regulations and additionally determine
risks that arise due to the specific working conditions at the engine installation location in a risk assess­
ment. The operator must implement this in the form of operating instructions for operation of the engine.
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During the entire time the engine is in use, the operator must check to ensure that the operating instruc­
tions they have produced comply with the latest standards and requirements and, if necessary, amend
these operating instructions.
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The operator must clearly assign and define responsibilities for installation, operation, maintenance and
cleaning.
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The operator must ensure that all employees who handle the engine have read and understood the ope­
rating instructions.
In addition to this, the operator must ensure that the personnel receive regular training and information
about the risks.
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The operator must provide personnel with the required protective equipment.
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These instructions must be kept near the engine and be accessible to the personnel handling the engine
at all times.
The operator is responsible for ensuring that the engine is always technically faultless and operationally
reliable.
The following therefore applies:
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Perform maintenance work as described in these instructions and the maintenance instructions in its
entirety and at the specified intervals or have it performed by a MAN Service workshop/authorised MAN
agent.
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The operator must have the safety equipment checked regularly to ensure that it is operational and
complete.
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Follow the operating instructions without fail!