3.5
Hazards posed by the unit
General rules when using the unit
The combi oven has been designed in such a way as to ensure that users will be protected from all
hazards that can be reasonably prevented using design-based measures.
However, the combi oven's intended use entails a series of residual risks that will require you to take
precautions in order to avoid them. The safety devices and guards on the unit may protect you from
some of these risks to a certain extent. However, in order for the safety devices and guards to protect
you, you must always make sure that they are in place and working properly.
Following is a description of these residual risks and what kinds of hazards they pose.
Moving heavy loads
During transportation and setup, the following hazards can be posed when moving heavy loads:
Risk of injury due to excessive exertion
When?
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Whenever moving or lifting the unit
How can I avoid the hazard?
Use a forklift or pallet jack to place the unit at its installation location or to change its
position or location
Make sure that a sufficient number of people help correct the unit's position; do not lift or
carry too much weight during the process! (Rule of thumb: 30 lbs to a maximum of
120 lbs depending on age and gender.)
Comply with all occupational health and safety regulations that apply at the installation
location
Wear the required personal protective equipment
Loss of unit stability
During transportation and setup, the following hazards can be posed when moving the unit:
Crush hazard for all body parts if the unit falls down
When?
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Whenever moving or lifting the unit
How can I avoid the hazard?
Use appropriate transportation equipment
Transport equipment slowly and carefully and secure it in such a way that it cannot tip
over
Keep the unit's center of gravity in mind
Avoid bumping into objects
Missing equipotential bonding
The unit can pose the following hazards during all installation work:
Risk of electric shock posed by live parts
Where?
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On the unit and on neighboring metal parts
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On the unit and on neighboring metal accessories
How can I avoid the hazard?
Before putting the unit into operation, make sure that it is bonded to an electrical ground
system together with all metal accessories
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