Siemens Sinorix al-deco STD, Operating Handbook

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General Safety Instructions
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Building Technologies A54475-A1-A2_EN_05.docx
Fire Safety 01.2018
1.2 Who is responsible for what?
1.2.1 The manufacturer
The manufacturer of the automatic CO
2
extinguisher system of the type Sinorix
TM
al-deco STD is
Siemens, who has constructed the product for the extinguishing system in accordance with the
standards, guidelines and regulations listed in the Declaration of Conformity.
If the standards and directives cannot be complied with, the procedure will be adapted to the
respective technical state-of-the-art.
The manufacturer has drawn up installation instructions and directives for the installer. These
installation instructions are subject to the above-mentioned directives and regulations.
1.2.2 The installer
The „installer“ is the company that is responsible for the correct installation of the extinguisher system
(in accordance with the directives for EC pressure devices) and who is licensed and authorised by
Siemens.
During installation, it must be ensured that:

this product is installed in compliance with the accident prevention regulations and national
regulations in force,

this product is used as intended,
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any danger is avoided,

Siemens requirements are met (assembly instructions, technical instructions, commissioning, and
operating instructions),

the operators and the personnel have received and understood the information related to this
product.
At commissioning, he must ensure compliance with the legislation in force, technical regulations and
safety instructions.
In all other respects, the installer is obliged to draw up a Handover and Instruction Protocol. When
completed, this will serve as a certification of the correct installation, commissioning and handover of
the extinguisher system. This protocol must carry the legal signature of the installer, and be handed
over to the operator.
1.2.3 The operator
The „operator“ is the company that has had an extinguisher system installed in their machine tool.
The operator is responsible for the correct handover of the Handover and Instruction Protocol
(see
Chapter 8) and is obliged to sign this form. The original will be handed over to the installer and the
copy to the operator.
He is obliged to operate and maintain the extinguisher system in accordance with the operating
manual.
Inform your personnel about possible dangers that could arise from the extinguisher system and of
the safety measures to be taken. Also fit warning signs on the machine tool.
1.2.4 Personnel
The „personnel“ describes the employees of the company who work on the machine tool. They must
have been informed by the operator about the possible dangers that could arise from the extinguisher,
and about the safety measures to be taken. Observe the warning signs on the machine tool.
Immediately report any unusual incidents to your operator.