Safety
Personnel qualification
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© Lutz-Jesco GmbH 2018
Subject to technical changes.
180426
BA-40900-02-V01
Gas warning device
EASYCON GW
Operating instructions
2 Safety
2.1 General warnings
The following warnings are intended to help you eliminate the dangers
that can arise while handling the device. Risk prevention measures al-
ways apply regardless of any specific action.
Safety instructions warning against risks arising from specific activities
or situations can be found in the respective sub-chapters.
DANGER
Mortal danger from electric shock!
Wrongly connected or located cables or damaged ones can injure you.
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Replace damaged cables without delay.
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Do not use extension cables.
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Do not bury cables.
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Secure cables to avoid being damaged by other equipment.
CAUTION
Increased risk of accidents due to insufficient qualifica-
tion of personnel!
The device may only be installed, operated and maintained by person-
nel with sufficient qualifications. Insufficient qualification will increase
the risk of accidents.
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Ensure that all action is taken only by personnel with sufficient and
corresponding qualifications.
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Prevent access to the system for unauthorised persons.
NOTE
Do not dispose of the device in the domestic waste!
Do not dispose of electric devices via the domestic waste.
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The device and its packaging must be disposed of in accordance
with locally-valid laws and regulations.
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Dispose of different materials separately and ensure that they are
recycled.
2.2 Hazards due to non-compliance with the safety
instructions
Failure to follow the safety instructions may endanger not only persons,
but also the environment and the device.
The specific consequences can be:
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Failure of major unit and system functions,
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failure of required maintenance and repair methods,
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danger for individuals through dangerous dosing media,
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danger to the environment caused by chlorine leaking from the
system.
2.3 Working in a safety-conscious manner
Besides the safety instructions specified in this operating manual, further
safety rules apply and must be followed:
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accident prevention regulations
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safety and operating provisions,
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safety regulations on handling hazardous substances,
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environmental protection provisions,
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applicable standards and legislation.
2.4 Personnel qualification
Any personnel who work on the device must have appropriate special
knowledge and skills.
Anybody who works on the device must meet the conditions below:
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attendance at all the training courses offered by the owner,
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personal suitability for the respective activity,
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sufficient qualification for the respective activity,
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training in how to handle the device,
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knowledge of safety equipment and the way this equipment functions,
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knowledge of this operating manual, particularly of safety instructions
and sections relevant for the activity,
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knowledge of fundamental regulations regarding health and safety
and accident prevention.
All persons must generally have the following minimum qualification:
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training as specialists to carry out work on the device unsupervised,
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sufficient training that they can work on the device under the
supervision and guidance of a trained specialist.
These operating instructions differentiate between these user groups:
2.4.1 Specialist staff
Thanks to their professional training, knowledge, experience and knowl-
edge of the relevant specifications, specialist staff are able to perform the
job allocated to them and recognise and/or eliminate any possible dan-
gers by themselves.
2.4.2 Trained electricians
Due to their professional training, knowledge and experience as well as
knowledge of specific standards and provisions, trained electricians are
able to do the electrical work assigned to them and to recognise and
avoid any potential dangers by themselves.
