1.5 Safety regulations for startup and operation
Safety regulations for startup
Install the product correctly and carry out acceptance in accordance the manufacturer's specifications
before putting the product into service.
Before the product is put into operation for the first time, all official authorizations must be available
and commissioning preconditions met.
When putting the product into operation, always ensure that
• All maintenance and repair work has been completed.
• All loose parts have been removed from rotating machine components.
• All personnel is clear of the danger zone surrounding moving parts of the machine.
• The service room is adequately ventilated.
• The exhaust system is leak-tight and that the gases are vented to atmosphere.
• Protect battery terminals, generator terminals or cables against accidental contact.
Immediately after putting the product into operation, make sure that all control and display instruments
as well as the monitoring, signaling and alarm systems work properly.
Safety regulations for equipment operation
The operator must be familiar with the controls and displays.
The operator must be familiar with the consequences of any operations performed.
During operation, the display instruments and monitoring units must be permanently observed with re-
gard to present operating status, violation of limit values and warning or alarm messages.
Malfunctions and emergency stop
The procedures for cases of emergency, in particular, emergency stop, must be practiced regularly.
The following steps must be taken if a malfunction of the system is recognized or reported by the sys-
tem:
• Inform supervisor(s) in charge.
• Analyze the message.
• If required, carry out emergency operations e.g. emergency stop.
Operation
Do not remain in the operating room when the product is running for any longer than absolutely neces-
sary.
Keep a safe distance away from the product if at all possible. Do not touch the product unless expressly
instructed to do so following a written procedure.
Do not inhale the exhaust gases of the product.
The following requirements must be fulfilled before the product is started:
• Wear ear protectors.
• Mop up any leaked or spilled fluids and lubricants immediately or soak up with a suitable binder
agent.
Operation of electrical equipment
When electrical equipment is in operation, certain components of these appliances are electrically live.
Observe the safety instructions for these devices.
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