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Inst ruct ion and operat ing manual CVS SiloKing 1500
Pow erband driven
(for-030/031013)
2
Safety
2.1
General
This operating manual provides important information concerning operation and
maintenance of the installation that must be observed. Authorised personnel/the
operator must read the manual carefully before going into operation and the manual
must be kept in direct proximity of the installation.
2.2
Qualification and training personnel
Any w ork on the compressor such as operation and maintenance shall only be carried
out by authorised, skilled and qualified personnel, w ho are familiar w ith the applicable
safety regulations. Repairs, maintenance and conversion w ork shall only be carried out
by authorised personnel.
2.3
Operating safety conscious
Essential safety regulations relating to the setting up, operation and maintenance of air
compressors are covered by the follow ing publications:
- Regulations for the prevention of accidents, in particular:
• VBG 16 compressors
- Standards, in particular:
• DIN EN 12100 Safety of machines
• DIN EN 1012-1 Compressors and vacuum pumps, safety requirements
The latest edition of each of these regulations shall be applicable. Any special official
codes and regulations, particularly safety regulations applicable to your operation in
view of the local conditions shall be observed likew ise. In the event of competing
regulations, the most severe requirements shall apply.
2.4
Safety instructions operator
Securing the compressor’ s operational safety is the responsibility of the operator.
Damaged or non-functioning parts must be replaced immediately. If combustible
materials are to be handled by the compressor, it shall be ensured that the spontaneous-
ignition temperature of any dust/air mixture w ill not be reached. VBG 16 prescribes that
a temperature limit of max. 120° C should not be exceeded (measuring point prior to
contact w ith the conveyed product).
2.5
Modifications and repairing spare parts
Unauthorized repair w ork and modifications are not permitted. Warranty doesn’t apply
to installations w ith a damaged seal. Original spare parts and accessories approved by
the manufacturer contribute to safety. Using foreign spare parts and accessories may
entail the loss of any liability for the consequences arising therefrom.
2.6
Modifications installation
Without approval from RTI, it is not permitted to make any alterations to the installation.
