2.3
Residual risks
Explosion
Sparks, open flames and hot surfaces can
cause explosions in explosive atmospheres.
Serious injuries and death can be the conse-
quence.
Perform all maintenance away from
explosive atmospheres.
Do not use any sources of ignition and no
open light.
Do not smoke.
Ground the product.
Ground the work piece.
Only use conductive lines.
Flammable materials can cause a fire or an
explosion.
Ensure that the flashpoint of the cleaning
agent is at least 5 K above the ambient
temperature.
Pay attention to the explosion group of
the material, cleaning agent and rinsing
agent.
Ensure that forced ventilation and fire
protection equipment are in operation.
Do not use any sources of ignition and no
open light.
Do not smoke.
Follow safety data sheets.
Danger from harmful or irritant sub-
stances
Contact with hazardous liquids or vapors,
can result in serious injury or death.
Ensure that the forced ventilation is
operational.
Observe the safety data sheets.
Wear specified protective equipment.
Pressure
Material can escape with high pressure and
penetrate the body. Death or serious injuries
may result.
Before working on the product:
Disconnect the system with the product
from compressed air and material supply.
Secure the system against being
switched on again.
Relieve the lines.
Movable components
There is a risk of death if components or
equipment in the vicinity move unexpectedly.
Switch off and lock out all system compo-
nents against being switched on again
before working on the product.
Noise
The noise during normal operation may
cause severe hearing damage.
Wear hearing protection.
Do not spend more time then necessary
in the work area.
Hot surfaces
During normal operation the surfaces of
components can get extremely hot. Burn
injuries can happen on contact.
Before carrying out any work:
Check the temperature.
Do not touch hot surfaces.
Let components cool down.
Wear protective gloves.
2.4
Staff qualification
WARNING!
Inadequate qualification
If you do not assess risks properly,
serious injury or death may result.
– All activities must be conducted
exclusively by people who possess
the proper qualifications.
This instructions manual is intended for
qualified personnel in the industry pos-
sessing at least the following knowledge:
Safe operation of application stations
Fundamentals of electrical engineering,
hydraulics and pneumatics:
Safety
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