User Manual for the Type 8300 Compatt 6
(and Variants)
UM-8300-Compatt 6
Issue B3
Section 2 – Safety
2.1 Introduction
Before any activity is carried out on the equipment, it is recommended that the included Sonardyne
Safety Manual and all warnings and cautions in this manual are read and fully understood.
It is recommended that the operator complies with the Health and Safety Regulations applicable to the
vessel and the region before operating this equipment.
Operators and service personnel must be familiar with the normal operating and safety procedures for
the subsea equipment being operated.
Documentation must be consulted whenever a
or
warning symbol is found on the equipment,
in order to determine the nature of the potential hazard and any actions which must be taken.
If any additional equipment is used, any warnings and cautions in the equipment user manual must be
read and fully understood and the equipment must only be used as specified by the manufacturer.
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the
equipment may be impaired.
The safety of any system incorporating this equipment is the responsibility of the assembler of the
system.
2.2 Safety Procedures
Warning and Caution terms used in this manual are described below:
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Warning: indicates potential for property damage, personal injury or death.
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Caution: indicates either potential damage to hardware, malfunction or loss of data.
2.2.1 Warnings
Personal protection. Appropriate protective equipment such as protective footwear, hard hat and
gloves must be worn when handling or carrying out any procedures involving Sonardyne and other
equipment.
Heavy equipment. Many Sonardyne products and equipment types, such as transponders,
transceivers, cable drums etc. require Manual Handling Equipment (MHE) for lifting due to their heavy
weight. If MHE is not available, it is the responsibility of the operator to perform a manual handling risk
assessment prior to carrying out manual lifting/handling. See the individual equipment documentation
for weight specifications.
Electric shock. Electric shock hazard risk is present when dismantling or assembling the
equipment. High voltages are present inside the transponder. Dismantling or assembling the
equipment must only be carried out by trained personnel.
High Internal Pressures Risk. Due to the high internal pressure risk, dismantling the sub-sea
equipment must only be carried out by trained personnel.
High Internal Pressures Risk. Make sure the pressure relief vent valve is manually operated to
release any internal pressure before attempting to dismantle the equipment.
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