BOGE Operating instructions for C 16 N...C 30 N, C 16 F N...C 30 F N series screw compressors
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General
1.1
General safety instructions
Part 1: General
1.1 General safety instructions
Safety instructions for
compressor operation
Compressor
1. Ensure that no commissioning and maintenance work on the compressor
is undertaken until these operating instructions are understood.
2. Only use the compressor for its intended use, as described in these oper-
ating instructions.
3. The owner must ensure,
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that only appropriately trained and authorized personnel work on this
compressor,
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that no persons work on this compressor, whose ability to react is
restricted due to misuse of e.g. drugs, alcohol, medication etc.,
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that the operating, maintenance and repair personnel has been made
fully familiar with all safety instructions, and that they are being ob-
served,
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that the compressor is only operated in a safe operating condition.
4. Avoid any operating method which may impair the safety of the compres-
sor.
5. Always wear your compulsory personal protective quipment as a protec-
tion against injuries from sharp corners or edges when working on the
compressor.
6. To avoid dangers from debris or parts lying around, the service area of the
compressor has always to be kept tiedied up and clean.
7. Always squat when working on components mounted at low height, never
stoop. When working on components mounted higher up always stand
upright and erect.
8. Do not exceed the limit value for the final compression pressure specified
on the type plate.
9. Do not operate the compressor without the attendant protection and safety
devices.
Do not dismantle any built-in safety devices or put them out of operation.
Ensure that all safety claddings and doors are closed prior to commission-
ing/starting up the compressor and that they are not opened during oper-
ation.
10. Place the compressor out of operation as described in these operating
instructions, when dismantling the safety claddings or safety devices for
repair or maintenance work. Reattach and close all cladding and safety
devices immediately upon completion of the repair or maintenance work.
11. Only operate the compressor using the additional equipment (options) rec-
ommended or authorized by the manufacturer.
WARNING!
Nonobservance of the following safety instructions may lead to injuries and
damage to the compressor.
Also observe the generally valid safety and accident prevention regulations
in addition to the information in these operating instructions!
