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Safety regulations
1.4 Requirements of the operating personnel
The test chamber may only be operated and maintained by persons who are of legal age, and
who have received instructions for the test chamber. Personnel who are to be instructed or
who are undergoing general training may only work with the test chamber under the continu-
ous supervision of an experienced person.
The test chamber may only be transported by persons (with fork-lift trucks, manual pallet
jacks), who are trained for this work and who know the corresponding safety regulations.
Repairs may only be performed by qualified electricians. The regulations in the separate service
manual must be observed.
1.5 Responsibility of the owner
The owner of the test chamber
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is responsible for the flawless condition of the test chamber and for the test chamber be-
ing operated in accordance with its intended use (see page 14 );
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is responsible for ensuring that persons who are to operate or service the test chamber
are qualified to do this, have received instructions about the test chamber and are familiar
with this operating manual;
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is responsible for ensuring that the safety label on the test chamber (see Chapter 1.3 ) is
visible at all times;
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must know about the applicable regulations, requirements and work protection regula-
tions, and train staff accordingly;
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is responsible for ensuring that unauthorised persons have no access to the test chamber;
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is responsible for ensuring that the maintenance plan is adhered to and that maintenance
work is properly carried out (see page 61 );
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ensures, for example through corresponding instructions and inspections, that the test
chamber and its surroundings are kept clean and tidy;
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is responsible for ensuring that personal protective clothing is worn by operating person-
nel, e.g. work clothes, safety shoes, and protective gloves.
1.6 Changes and conversions
No independent conversions or alterations may be made to the test chamber. No parts may
be added or inserted which have not been approved by the manufacturer.
Independent conversions or alterations result in the EC declaration of conformity (see page
15 ) losing its validity, and the test chamber may no longer be operated.
The manufacturer is not liable for any damage, danger or injuries that result from independ-
ent conversions or alterations, or from non-observation of the regulations in this manual.
1.7 Behaviour in case of malfunctions and irregularities
The test chamber may only be used when in a flawless condition. If you as the operator notice
irregularities, malfunctions or damage, immediately put the test chamber out of service (see
Chapter 1.9 ) and inform your superior.
You can find information on eliminating malfunctions from page 44 .
