WABCO OPTIFLOW SIDEWINGS, Installation Manual

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OptiFlow™ SideWings
Safety Instructions
2 Safety Instructions
Observe all necessary provisions and instructions
– Read this publication thoroughly.
– Adhere to all instructions, information and safety information to prevent
injury to persons and damage to property.
WABCO will only guarantee the security, reliability and performance of
their products and systems if all information in this publication is adhered
to.
– Maintain all business accident regulations as well as regional and
national regulations.
Meet all provisions for a safe working environment to avoid personal
injury
– Only trained and qualifi ed technicians are to perform work on the vehicle.
– Use personal protective equipment if required (protective goggles,
respiratory protection, ear protectors, etc.).
– Clean all residues or dirt quickly to avoid the risk of fi re.
Pedal actuations can lead to severe injuries if persons are in the vicinity of
the vehicle. Make sure that pedals cannot be actuated as follows:
– Secure the vehicle against rolling by using chocks.
– Fasten a visible note to the steering wheel indicating that work is being
performed on the vehicle and that the pedals are not to be actuated.
Observe the following safety instructions when dealing with the
OptiFlow SideWings system to avoid personal injury or damage to
components
– Do not move the vehicle if SideWings are open and a technician is
performing any work on the vehicle. SideWings can fall and hurt the
technician.
– – Do not install the system when it is too windy or draughty. Do not install the system when it is too windy or draughty.
– – Make sure that all SideWings and hatches are correctly locked to avoid Make sure that all SideWings and hatches are correctly locked to avoid
unexpected opening caused by airfl ow when driving – or caused by wind
unexpected opening caused by airfl ow when driving – or caused by wind
when parking.
when parking.
– – Do not open the SideWings when it is too windy or draughty. You could Do not open the SideWings when it is too windy or draughty. You could
be hurt if a hatch opens unexpectedly.
be hurt if a hatch opens unexpectedly.
– – Never drive a vehicle with a SideWing or hatch open. Never drive a vehicle with a SideWing or hatch open.
– – Keep the Flow Conductors locked at all times. Keep the Flow Conductors locked at all times.
– – Always watch your head when you are working with the SideWings open. Always watch your head when you are working with the SideWings open.
– – Never loosen or tighten the screws between aluminum and plastic Never loosen or tighten the screws between aluminum and plastic
SideWings part.
SideWings part.