General Safety Instructions
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Carefully read the Operating Instructions before starting any work!
This is especially valid for the chapter on General Safety Instructions
and the safety instructions in each of the chapters.
Multi-engine plants
WARNING!
Risk of injury caused by engines!
Persons in the operating room are at a risk if engine damage occurs.
For this reason:
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Limit the time spent in the operating room to the absolute minimum.
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Set up protective partitions to isolate running engines.
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Access to the operating room may only be made when engine is running at a light load.
Exhaust gases
WARNING!
Risk of health hazard caused by exhaust gases!
Leaks in the exhaust system can cause dangerous exhaust gases to leak into the engine
room.
For this reason:
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Ensure sufficient ventilation.
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Immediately shut down engines with exhaust leaks.
Highly Flammable Substances - Gaseous Fuels, Oils and Grease
WARNING!
Fire hazard caused by gaseous fuels!
For this reason:
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No smoking and no open flames.
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The regulations for gas installations must to be observed.
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Leaks in the gas supply system are an explosion hazard and are to be rectified
immediately.
Conduct when gas leaks
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Close shutoff valve for gas supply
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Switch off master switch for electrical system
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Block off the hazard area. Keep all uninvolved persons out of the hazard area
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If gas leaks, immediately notify those responsible and start repairs
Conduct in case of fires
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Alert fire department
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Administer first aid to the injured and, if necessary, notify the paramedics
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When gas leaks from a system and catches fire, the flames cannot be easily
extinguished. Try to cool the burning object (e.g. by reducing the surrounding oxygen:
close doors and windows).
Burning gas = Controlled gas!
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Prevent the flames from spreading to the surroundings
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If the flames spread to the surroundings, fight resulting fires using fire extinguishers
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Keep calm!
