PRODUCT INFORMATION
INDEX
DATE
Dep. 2
IC-G-D-60-003e
D
May 2016
REVIEW OF COMPLIANCE WITH EUROPEAN MACHINERY
SAFETY REGULATIONS AND "CE" MARK
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This section reviews the design solutions implemented to overcome any machine-specific risks and the
preventive measures against unavoidable risks.
Kohler
will not be liable for any injury or damage arising from any use of the engine
other than that described in the instruction manual. Operating the engine beyond its nominal conditions (e.g. in
terms of power, ignition advance, mixture strength - carburetion, etc) can have serious consequences for the
user or even put the user's life at risk and cause extensive material damage.
4.1. MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS
The materials and products used for the construction and operation of the machine do not involve any health or
safety hazard as long as operators follow the user instructions and current regulations.
4.2. EQUIPMENT DRIVES
The drive systems are safe and reliable, with clearly identified and visible controls, including adequate alarms as
well as normal and emergency stop devices.
4.3. MECHANICAL HAZARDS
The equipment supplied has been designed and built to offer sufficient stability under the planned operating
conditions. Its components are designed for appropriate resistance in operation. Product information sheets
specify the necessary inspection and maintenance programmes for safety’s sake.
We design and manufacture the moving parts of the engine to avoid any risk. Therefore they incorporate guards
or protective systems impeding physical contact that would cause injuries or accidents. Drive components
(pulleys, belts, gears, etc) have covers that can be fixed or are movable depending on the frequency of
servicing tasks. All protective devices are made solidly and resistant.
4.4. ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
The engines’ design, construction and equipment prevent or ensure possible prevention of all electrical hazards.
Refer to the “Electrical installation” section. The engines also have static elimination systems.
4.5. FIRE, EXPLOSION AND HIGH TEMPERATURE HAZARDS
We have taken precautionary measures to avoid injuries caused by hot parts or materials through physical
contact or remotely. We also addressed the risk of flying hot matters and avoided fire and overheating hazards
originating in the engine.
Various types of fluids of varying properties circulate through the engine at varying temperatures.
4.5.1. COOLING WATER
By design, all the connections in the water circuit are fitted with mechanical seals and/or bushed systems with
ethylene propylene O-rings, suitable for the high temperature of the engine coolant in the main system (120 ºC)
and in the auxiliary circuit (90 ºC). Therefore no rubber couplings are used.
4.5.2. LUBRICATING OIL
The oil circuit has been designed fully integrated into the engine so that the only outgoing pipes are those to and
from the oil cooler. Sealing of all the tubes is through mechanical seals or bushed systems with Viton O-rings,
avoiding the use of rubber couplings by all means.
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