General Safety Instructions
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Carefully read these 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.
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General Safety Instructions
This chapter provides information on residual risks and hazards during proper use of the engine.
The generally valid safety instructions to be observed are listed here. They provide optimum protection for
personnel and for the safe and smooth operation of the engine.
In the following, specific, action and situation-related safety information is placed before the corresponding
step, or in the chapter described.
Failure to observe the Operating Instructions and Safety Instructions in this document can result in signifi
cant hazards.
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Intended use
The engine is built exclusively to drive generators or for the coupling of heat exchangers within the limits of
technical data.
Any other use is considered as "non-intended".
MAN is not liable for any damage resulting from non-intended use. The risk is entirely borne by the opera
tor.
Intended use also includes compliance with the country-specific, local environmental regulations.
This in particular concerns the compliance with the applicable legal exhaust emission limits.
Furthermore, the engine operating parameters according to the technical data sheets currently in effect
must also be adhered to.
The mixture generating and control system, as well as - if needed - the exhaust aftertreatment system must
be prepared by the manufacturer of the complete machine to meet these criteria.
Intended use also includes compliance with the prescribed operating, maintenance and repair work.
The engine may only be used, maintained and repaired by persons who are familiar with the engine and
have been informed of the hazards.
Unauthorised modifications to the engine shall void any liability for any resulting property damage and per
sonal injury.
Similarly, tampering with the control system can affect engine performance and emission characteristics.
Compliance with statutory environmental protection requirements is therefore no longer guaranteed.
DANGER
Danger due to non-intended use
Any use that exceeds the intended use and/or any different use of the engine can lead to dangerous
situations which will invalidate the operating permit.
For this reason:
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Use the engine for its intended purpose only.
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Use the engine outside of hazardous areas where there is a risk of explosion.
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Use the engine with an overspeed limiting device installed.
User tip
Observe the following information when operating the engine:
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The safety instructions in these Operating Instructions and the suppliers' instructions.
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The “Technical data" section in these instructions and the suppliers' instructions.
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Country-specific regulations.
