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2. SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
2.1
Persons responsible for safety
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The operator or maintenance supervisor must ensure:
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That all relevant instructions and regulations are followed.
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That only qualified personnel work with and on the C-Power.
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That unauthorized personnel are not allowed to work with and on the C-Power.
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That safety regulations are followed when mounting the lubricator or during maintenance.
2.2
General Safety Instructions
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All safety instructions must be followed, even if not expressly outlined in this manual.
Please contact Timken Customer Service with questions or problems.
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At the time of delivery, the C-Power is considered to be safe to operate.
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The possibility of accidents and or/injury increase when:
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Unqualified personnel operate the C-Power.
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The lubricator is used inappropriately.
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The lubricator setting/variation is incorrect.
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The C-Power is opened by force while in operation.
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The C-Power is not mounted with the Timken mounting device.
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The tube connection to the lubrication point is not attached correctly.
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Operate the C-Power only when it is in perfect working condition.
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Retrofitting, reconstructing or otherwise changing the lubricator is prohibited. Timken
must be consulted before any changes are made.
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Only original tube connections and connectors from Timken can be used on or with the
lubrication system. These will withstand high pressure up to 360 psi (25 bar).
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Ambient media, especially chemically aggressive substances, can attack seals and plastic.
2.3
Safety Information for Timken C-Power Multi-Point Lubricator
Safety During Installation and Maintenance
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All work stations and traffic routes must be safe and free of debris.
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Follow all regulations and guidelines when installation or maintenance is performed,
particularly under conditions in which there is a risk of falling objects.
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Observe all safety and operating instructions when the C-Power is installed or serviced.
Safety When Handling the C-Power LV-Unit
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Avoid contact between lubricant and eyes, skin and clothing.
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Avoid ingestion of lubricant.
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Prevent lubricant from spilling into soil or sewer system.
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Observe safety data sheets.
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Immediately clean lubricant from floors to avoid slipping accidents.
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Use only original C-Power LV-units from Timken.
Safety when Handling Batteries
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Avoid contact between battery substances and eyes, skin and clothing.
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Avoid ingestion of any leaking battery substances.
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Observe safety data sheets.
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Do not expose batteries to extreme heat and do not throw into open fire.
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Do not recharge batteries.
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Observe regulations for battery disposal.
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Use only original battery sets from Timken.
