
Operation manual GMK-A
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5. Safety notes
5.1 Basic principle
The unit leaves the factory in flawless condition and ensures high technical safety.
The unit is in conformity with the rules of technology and the applicable safety and health
regulations. Nevertheless, in case of incorrect operation or misuse, risks are threatening to
the:
lives and bodies of the users or third parties,
unit or other operator assets,
efficient use of the unit.
5.2 Requirements on user training
Any person getting to work on the unit must be authorised and trained for that purpose by
the operator. They must be able to recognise and avoid potential risks. This also includes
knowledge in the accident prevention regulations, first-aid measures, and local rescue facil-
ities.
The unit may be inspected, maintained and repaired by technically skilled per-
sonnel with product-specific training only.
Work on electric facilities may be performed by skilled electricians in conform-
ity with DIN VDE 1000-10 only.
5.3 Safety facilities
Mechanically, the unit is built intrinsically safe.