Air Techniques, Inc.
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1.
INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL ADVICE
1.1
Symbol explanation and definition
1.1.1 Symbol explanation
In the manual and on the product hand symbols and pictograms are used whose meaning you should memorize.
These symbols help you to understand the information in this manual quicker and make you aware of potential
danger or important advice.
Attention!
Danger sign. It points out danger as well as
rules and bans to prevent personal and /or danger to
property.
Advice!
Attention is brought to advise on the handling
and economic use of product.
Warning against electric energy!
Your life could be in
danger. Make sure that all electrical work is carried out
by a qualified electrician.
Warning advice. The product can start without
warning!
On the product and in the operating instruction special information
signs and warning Symbols with following meaning are used:
Warning of hot surfaces!
There is a danger of burns!
Observe especially that these surfaces may still be
hot after the product has been switched off. Work near
these surfaces only after they have cooled off.
1.1.2 Definitions
User, Operator: The responsible person who has the authorization to use the product. The user must have been
given instructions on the safe handling of the unit from the appropriate authority.
Operator Authority:
Responsible for the safe installation, regular servicing and cleaning of the product.
Qualified personnel:
Trained by the operating authority or by authorised Air Techniques personnel who are aware
of the dangers of the product and familiar with the technical aspects of the product. Qualified personnel are trained
to carry out service and repair on the product.
Product:
General term used for oil-free compressor stations.
1.2
General safety advice
During use, care and maintenance of the product, the following fundamental safety measures must be observed for
the protection of the operator, maintenance and service engineers as well as the product:
During the development and manufacture of the product, the recognized regulations of the technical
aspects, as well as the recognized valid standards and guide-lines were taken into account and used.
In addition the product has been designed and constructed in such a way that endangerment through
the agreed use are minimized. Nonetheless we feel obliged to describe the following safety measures
so the remaining dangers can also be minimized.
Warning!
When electrical equipment is being used, the basic safety precautions must be followed, to
prevent risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
Therefore please read the manual prior to starting work. Keep this manual within reach for the engineer
and the operator. The information should be passed on to any successor.
Introduction and General Advice
