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1. Safety instructions
1.1 Intended use
Supply of lubricants.
The product is intended solely for installation in another
machine.
Use is only permitted within the scope of commercial or
economic activity by professional users, in compliance with the
specifications, technical data, and limits specified in this manual.
1.2 Persons authorized to use the
product
Operator
A person who is qualified by training, knowledge and experience
to carry out the functions and activities related to normal
operation. This includes avoiding possible hazards that may
arise during operation.
Specialist in mechanics
Person with appropriate professional education, knowledge and
experience to detect and avoid the hazards that may arise
during transport, installation, start-up, operation, maintenance,
repair and disassembly.
Specialist in electrics
Person with appropriate professional education, knowledge and
experience to detect and avoid the hazards that may arise from
electricity.
1.3 General behaviour when handling the
product
It is prohibited to commission or operate the product prior to
reading the Instructions and all other applicable documents. The
owner must ensure that any persons entrusted with works on
the product or persons who supervise or instruct the before-
mentioned group of persons have read and fully understood the
instructions. These Instructions must be kept for further use.
The product may be used only in awareness of the potential
dangers, in proper technical condition, and according to the
information in these instructions. All work steps and safety
instructions relevant for the respective activity as well as the
internal instructions must be observed. Uncertainty seriously
endangers safety. Responsibilities for different activities must be
clearly defined and observed. In addition to these Instructions,
general statutory regulations for accident prevention and
environmental protection must be observed.
Any malfunctions which may affect safety must be remedied
within the scope of responsibility. Immediately inform your
superior in the case of faults beyond your competence. Safety-
related protective and safety equipment must not be removed,
modified or affected otherwise in its function and is to be
checked at regular intervals for completeness and function.
Unauthorized conversions and modifications may result in
unforeseeable impacts on safety and functionality. Therefore,
any unauthorized conversions or modifications are expressly
prohibited.
Repair or maintenance work may be carried out only with the
spare parts and accessories offered by SKF for the respective
product.
Any unclear points regarding proper condition or correct
assembly/ operation must be clarified. Operation is prohibited
until issues have been clarified.
The painting of all plastic parts, visual monitoring devices and
seals is prohibited. Tape or remove parts completely before
painting.
Maintain electrical equipment in proper condition. This must
be ensured by regular repeat tests in accordance with the
relevant standards and technical regulations in force. The type,
period and scope of testing must be determined according to
the risk analysis to be carried out by the operator. Work on
electrical components must be carried out by electrical
specialists only. Carry out electrical connections only according
to the information in the valid connection diagram and taking
the relevant regulations and the local connection conditions into
account. For electrical equipment that must be protected
against the effects of lightning during use, the operator must
take appropriate measures. The electrical equipment is not
equipped with an earthing system to dissipate the relevant
electrical charge and does not have the necessary voltage
resistance with regard to lightning strikes.
1.4 Transport, installation, maintenance,
malfunctions, repair, shutdown, disposal
All relevant persons must be informed of the activity prior to
starting any work. Before carrying out any work, take at least
the following safety measures:
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Keep unauthorized persons away.
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Mark and secure work area.
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Cover neighbouring units that are live.
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Dry or cover wet, slippery surfaces accordingly.
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Cover hot or cold surfaces accordingly.
Where applicable:
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Depressurize
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Disconnect and secure against being switched on again
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Check that no electrical voltage is present
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Earth and short-circuit
Protect the product against humidity, dust and vibrations and
install it in an easily accessible position. Ensure sufficient
distance to sources of heat or cold. Possibly existing visual
monitoring devices, e.g. pressure gauges, MIN/MAX markings or
oil inspection glasses, must be clearly visible. Observe
prescriptions regarding the installation position.
Undertake drilling only at non-critical, non-load bearing parts
of the operator’s infrastructure. Use available boreholes, if
possible. Other units must not be damaged or impaired in their
function by the installation. Lubricant lines must be primed with
lubricant prior to installation. This makes the subsequent
ventilation of the system easier.
Avoid friction points during installation. Block moving or
detached parts during work. Observe the specified tightening
torques.
If protective and safety equipment has to be dismantled, it
must be reassembled immediately after finishing the work, and
then checked for correct function.
