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.
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Specific dangers
Determined residual risks are described in the following section.
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Follow the safety instructions included here and the warning instructions in the other sections of these
operating instructions to reduce health risks and avoid dangerous situations .
Electrical Current
DANGER
Danger to life due to electrical voltage
Touching live parts poses a danger to life.
Damage to the insulation or individual components is life-endangering.
Therefore:
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If the insulation is damaged, shut off the voltage supply immediately and arrange for repairs to be
made.
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Work on the electrical system must be performed by qualified electricians only.
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Deenergise the electrical system and check that there is no voltage before commencing any work on
it.
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Shut off the voltage supply and prevent it from being switched back on again before commencing
maintenance, cleaning or repair work.
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Do not bypass or disable fuses. When changing fuses, make sure the correct amperage is used.
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Keep moisture away from live parts as it can cause short circuits.
Moving parts
WARNING
Risk of injury due to moving parts
Rotating and/or linear moving parts can cause injuries.
Therefore:
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Do not reach into moving parts or handle moving parts during operation.
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Do not open the covers during operation.
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Only perform checking and maintenance work when the engine is at a standstill.
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Observe the run-on time: before opening any covers ensure that no parts are still moving.
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Wear close-fitting clothing in the hazard area.
Flying parts in the event of sudden engine damage
WARNING
Risk of injury due to running engines
In the event of engine damage parts may fly around the engine room with high energy, injuring persons
in the immediate vicinity.
Therefore:
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Do not remain in the engine room when the engine is running.
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