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Preface
This operating instruction contains information for
• product description,
• safety,
• transport,
• storage,
• installation and commissioning,
• maintenance,
• overhaul,
• troubleshoo
ting and
• spare parts
of the side channel blower.
For the purpose of these instructions, "handling" the side channel
blower means the transport, storage, installation, commissioning,
influence on operating conditions, maintenance, troubleshooting
and overhaul of the side channel blower.
Prior to handling the side channel blower these operat-
ing instructions shall be read and understood. If any-
thing remains to be clarified please contact your AIR-
TECH representative!
Keep these operating instructions and, if applicable, other pertinent
operating instructions available on site.
Limitation of liability
All information and notes in this manual were compiled under due
consideration of valid standards and regulations, the present status
of technology and our years of knowledge and experience.
The manufacturer can not be made liable for damage resulting
from:
•
disregarding these instructions,
•
unintended use ,
•
employment of untrained personnel,
•
unauthorized conversions,
•
technical modifications,
•
use of unapproved spare parts.
In case of special versions the actual scope of delivery can vary
from the explanations and representations in this manual, because
of the utilization of additional order options or due to latest tech-
nical changes.
Apart from this, the obligations agreed upon in the delivery con-
tract, the General Terms of Business and the delivery conditions of
the manufacturer and the legal regulations valid at the time of con-
tract do apply.
Safety notes
The side channel blower has been designed and manufactured ac-
cording to the state-of-the-art. Nevertheless, residual risks may re-
main. These operating instructions inform about potential hazards
where appropriate. Safety notes are tagged with one of the key-
words
DANGER, WARNING
and
CAUTION
as follows:
Wear safety
gloves
Warning of suspended
load
Wear Safety shoes
Electrical voltage
warning
Wear ear protection
Warning of hot
surface
Wear respiratory
protection
Warning of dangerous
explosive material
Disconnect before
maintenance and
repair
Warning of toxic sub-
stances
installation
instructions
Warning of biological
hazard
CAUTION!
Depending on the design of the machine, other supplied docu-
ments must be observed in addition to this operating manual,
e.g. the operating manuals of the motor, bell housing, con-
verter etc.
DANGER!
Disregard of this safety note will always lead to accidents with
fatal or serious injuries.
WARNING!
Disregard of this safety note may lead to accidents with fatal
or serious injuries.
CAUTION!
Disregard of this safety note may lead to accidents with minor
injuries or property damage.
WARNING!
Disregard of this safety note may lead to accidents with fatal
or serious injuries.
