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3.7
Risks involved in foreseeable incorrect handling and/or abnormal uses based on
experience
When moving, lifting and installing the fan, always follow the instructions provided in this manual.
It is absolutely prohibited to use the fan in conditions other than those indicated by the data on the
identification plate.
It is absolutely prohibited to deactivate, remove, modify or in any other way render inoperative safety
devices, guards or control devices, either of individual components or of the fan itself.
Do not position the hands, arms or any other part of the body near moving parts, even by forcing the
opening of apertures.
It is forbidden to extend parts of the body beyond protection structures. It is forbidden to use aids that
may increase normal accessibility.
It is forbidden to use fans in atmospheres or environments with the risk of explosions, with the exception
of fans that are in conformity with the ATEX 2014/34/EC Directive.
It is forbidden for unauthorized operators to work on any fan defects or malfunctions or to alter the type
of operation or installation.
Great care must be taken to ensure that fluids with characteristics other than those defined in this
manual (technical information sheet) are not introduced into fans.
After all repair work involving the removals of guards, barriers or other protection devices, these must be
replaced and checked for correct positioning and efficiency before the fan is started again.
All guards and safety devices must be maintained in conditions of perfect and constant efficiency.
Warning signs, safety symbols and danger warnings must be also maintained in perfect efficiency and in
their correct position.
When tracing the causes of any faults or malfunctions with fans, take all the precautions described in this
manual, intended to prevent all and any kind of injury to persons or damage to things.
Remember to tighten all bolts, nuts and fixing rings on all mechanical components that are adjusted or
serviced, following the indications given in Chart .
Before starting the fan, check that all guards and safety devices are installed and in perfect operating
condition. If they are not, it is absolutely prohibited to start the fan. The person responsible for plant
safety or the department head must be informed immediately.
Operators must be provided with Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) in conformity with legal
requirements, such as for example safety footwear, a protective helmet (if suspended loads are to be
moved), work gloves, insulated footwear and gloves (in case of work on electrical components) and all
other items of PPE required by specific safety regulations. Bulky garments and various accessories (ties,
wide sleeves, etc) are prohibited.
The fluid moved by the fan must be adequately checked for the possible presence of toxic and/or
inflammable substances, even if their presence is not envisaged in the use of the fan.
