Motortech VariSCR, Operating Manual

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Rev. 06/2020 9
2.1 General Safety Instructions
MOTORTECH equipment is manufactured as state of the art and therefore safe and reliable to
operate. Nevertheless the equipment can cause risks or damage can occur, if the following
instructions are not complied with:
– The gas engine must only be operated by trained and authorized personnel.
– Observe all safety instructions of the system and all safety instructions of the system
operator.
– Operate the equipment only within the parameters specified in the technical data.
– Use the equipment correctly and for its intended use only.
– Never apply force.
– For all work such as installation, conversion, adaptation, maintenance, and repair, all
equipment must be disconnected from the mains and secured against unintentional
reactivation.
– Perform only such maintenance and repair work as is described in this operating manual,
and follow the instructions given while working.
– Only use spare parts supplied by MOTORTECH for the maintenance of the device.
– Further work must only be performed by personnel authorized by MOTORTECH. Non-
compliance with the instructions will void any warranties for the proper function of the
equipment as well as the responsibility for the validity of the certifications.
– Safety devices must not be dismounted or disabled.
– Avoid all activities that can impair the function of the equipment.
– Operate the equipment only while it is in proper condition.
– Investigate all changes that occur during operation of the gas engine or electronic engine
control.
– Ensure compliance with all laws, directives, and regulations applicable to the operation of
your system, including such not expressly stated herein.
– If the system is not entirely tight and sealed, gas may escape and result in explosion hazard.
The inhalation of gas can also lead to death or severe health damages. Therefore, upon
completion of all assembly works, always check the system's tightness.
– Always ensure adequate ventilation of the engine compartment.
– Ensure a safe position at the gas engine.
– There is a risk of burning on hot surfaces. Allow the engine to cool down before starting any
work.
– Personal protective equipment (PPE), e.g. safety shoes and gloves, must be worn during all
work on the engine.
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