Operation Manual / TPL65VA32 / VA33
2 Safety / 2.7 Hazards during operation and maintenance
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HZTL2464_EN
Rev.E
March 2020
WARNING
Hot surfaces on uninsulated turbochargers
Uninsulated turbochargers can cause serious personal injuries (burns).
The turbocharger is supplied with or without insulation in accordance
with the purchase order received from the enginebuilder. If supply is
without insulation, the enginebuilder is responsible for providing the
turbocharger with proper insulation and for providing protection
against contact with hot surfaces.
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Compliance with the instructions and specifications given by the en-
ginebuilder to protect against hot turbocharger surfaces is compuls-
ory.
Wear safety gloves to protect against thermal hazards.
Hazards due to operating and auxiliary materials
Operating and auxiliary materials are substances used for operation or
the execution of maintenance work. Oils, greases, coolants, cleaning
agents and solvents, acids, etc. can be regarded as hazardous materials.
Operating and auxiliary materials can be combustible and easily ignited.
WARNING
Handling operating and auxiliary materials
Ingestion or inhalation of vapours of operating and auxiliary materials
or contact with such can cause damage to health.
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Avoid inhalation and contact with the skin.
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Ensure good ventilation.
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Observe details in the safety data sheets of the operating and auxili-
ary materials.
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Observe local laws.
Wear safety goggles.
Wear safety gloves to protect against chemical hazards.
Wear a respiratory mask to protect against gases.
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