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Translation of the original instructions with assembly instructions AF 172 G2, Filtration Group GmbH, 09.12.17, Mat. No. 70355433, Version 05
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General safety instructions
2.1
Safety instructions for installation and
operating personnel
This Instruction Manual contains important safety
instructions which must be heeded at all times during
installation, normal operation and maintenance.
Non-observance can result in the following risks to persons
and the environment as well as in damage to the machine or
system:
Failure of critical functions of the machine or system or of
its component parts.
Danger to persons from electrical or mechanical effects
as well as from chemical reactions.
Danger to the environment owing to the leakage of
hazardous substances.
Before installation/start-up:
•
Read the Instruction Manual carefully.
•
Make sure that installation and operating personnel are
adequately trained.
•
Make sure that the contents of the Instruction Manual are
fully understood by the responsible persons.
•
Define areas of responsibility and competence.
•
Prepare a maintenance schedule.
During operation of the system:
•
Keep the Instruction Manual handy at the place where
the system is used.
•
Heed the safety instructions. Always operate the
machine/system in accordance with its ratings.
If in doubt:
•
Consult the manufacturer.
2.2
Warning structure
Where possible, warnings are structured according to the
following system:
Signal word
Possibly
with
symbol
Nature and source of the danger
Potential consequences of non-
observance.
•
Action to avert the danger.
2.3
Warning symbols used
DANGER!
Immediate danger!
Non-observance will result in serious or fatal injury.
WARNING!
Potentially dangerous situation!
Non-observance can result in serious or fatal injury.
CAUTION!
Potentially dangerous situation!
Non-observance can result in minor or moderate
injuries.
CAUTION! (without a symbol)
Potentially dangerous situation!
Non-observance can result in property damage.
2.4
Other symbols used
Danger from high voltage
Danger information about explosion
protection
Information about environmental protection
Wear protective clothing!
Wear goggles!
Wear a respirator!
Hand symbol:
Indicates general information and
recommendations
•
Bullet:
Indicates the order in which actions are to be
carried out
Arrow:
Indicates responses to actions
