Operating Manual for
BAUER Plug & Play Separator System
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVEN-
TION
Check the operational safety of the machine before every startup!
All regulations of public authorities that apply to the operation and maintenance of the system must be strictly
observed.
In addition to the operating manual, all generally applicable statutory and otherwise mandatory regulations on
accident prevention and environmental protection must be separately prescribed and observed.
Such obligations may concern, for instance, the handling of hazardous substances, the provision and wearing of
personal protective gear or traffic and road safety regulations.
The operating manual should be extended with the instructions for taking into account special operating condi-
tions, such as with regard to the work organization, work processes and the active personnel. The supervisory
and reporting obligations of the operator must also be clearly regulated.
To ensure your safety and the safety of your employees, every person who is responsible for operating the system
must also be familiar with these obligations. It is too late for this when the system is already running!
The personnel assigned to operating the plant must have read the operating manual and in particular the section
“General Instructions for Safety and Accident Prevention” before starting work.
Every person must be aware of the safety measures that must be complied with during work on electro-mechanical
components and machines.
Only trained personnel may enter the hazard zone of the machine.
Only trained personnel may be assigned to work with the machine. The respective competencies of the personnel
for the operation, setup, maintenance and repair of the machine must be clearly defined. It must also be ensured
that only appropriately authorized personnel work on the system.
Personnel, who are being trained, taught, instructed or are participating in a general training program may only
work on the system under the constant supervision of a person experienced in operation of the system.
The safety- and risk-conscious work by the personnel in compliance with the operating manual must be checked
at least at certain intervals.
The personnel assigned to operate the machine may not have:
Exposed long hair
Loose clothing
Jewelry, including rings and drop earrings
Such items could get stuck and/or drawn into the machine, resulting in possible injuries.
The operating personnel of the system must be familiarized with the fire alarm and fire-fighting options.
The wearing of personal protective gear
such as
hearing protection, safety glasses, safety shoes, etc. during
operation of the system must be required by means of rules or regulations.
All safety information and warnings present on the system must be pointed out, and these must be kept on the
system in a clearly visible and legible condition.
In event of safety-relevant changes to the system or its operating behavior, the system must be immediately shut
down and the fault must be reported to the competent person or office.
Replace pipelines and hoses in the specified or otherwise reasonable intervals, even if no operationally relevant
defect is discernible.
Intervals that are required or specified in the operating manual for regular daily, weekly and monthly inspections
and tests must be complied with. Appropriate tools and equipment must be kept available for the performance of
such work.
Any potentially unsafe work on the machine must be avoided. The system may only be used in accordance with
its intended use. All necessary measures must be taken to ensure that the system is only operated in a safe and
fully functional condition.
The system may only be started up if all protective and safety-related features are fully functional. This includes
the fact that all removable protective features,
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buttons and covers must be present and
functional.
The system must be inspected for externally identifiable defects before it is started up each time. Any changes
that occur, including changes to the operating behavior and functional disruptions, must be immediately re-
ported to the competent party. The system must be immediately shut down and secured.
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