Cap.3 _ Safety regulations
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Use and maintenance manual
MCH-36
- The EEC Machinery Directive 89/392 provides the following definitions (appendix 1, 1.1.1):
«DANGEROUS ZONE»
: any zone inside and/or near a machine in which the presence of an exposed
person constitutes a risk for his/her security and health.
«EXPOSED PERSON»
: any person wholly or partially inside a dangerous zone.
«OPERATOR»
: the person(s) charged with the task of installing, running, maintaining, cleaning, repairing
and transporting the machine.
3.2 - GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
- Before carrying out any task or operation with the compressor it is compulsory to read and follow
the instructions given in the use and maintenance manual. Doing so during work is too late:
improper use or an erroneous manoeuvre could cause serious damage or injury.
- The employer must provide workers with detailed information on the risk of accident, especially
risks deriving from noise, use of safety devices and the general accident prevention regulations
provided for by international laws or standards or national standards within the country of use.
All operators must observe both international accident prevention standards and the national ones
relevant to the country of use.
Bear in mind that the European Union has issued directives concerning worker health and safety:
these include EEC directives 89/391, 89/686, 89/654, 89/655, 89/656, 86/188, 92/58 and 77/576 which
all employers are legally obliged to comply with.
- Before carrying out any work on the compressor each operator must have a perfect understanding
of how the compressor works, know how to use the controls and have read the technical
information contained in this manual.
IMPORTANT:
- Removing or tampering with any safety device is strictly forbidden.
- All installation, routine or unscheduled maintenance work must be carried out with the
compressor at standstill and disconnected from the electrical power supply.
- Once the compressor has been cleaned the operator must check for any worn, damaged or loose
parts; in this case seek assistance from the maintenance technician.
It is especially important to check that flex hoses or other parts subject to wear are in good
condition. Check also for any leaking of oil or other dangerous substances. If such situations arise
it is forbidden to restart the compressor before the situation is resolved. If these problems are
observed at the end of the refilling the operator must, before leaving the machine unattended, place
a sign on the compressor indicating that maintenance work is in progress and that it must not be
restarted.
IMPORTANT:
It is forbidden to tamper with or replace compressor parts without obtaining prior
authorisation from AEROTECNICA COLTRI Srl.
The use of accessories, tools, materials subject to wear or spare parts other than those
recommended by the manufacturer and/or illustrated in this manual can constitute a source
of danger to operators and/or damage the machine.
Any modification to the compressor that has not been expressly authorised by
AEROTECNICA COLTRI Srl shall exonerate the manufacturer from any civil or penal liability.
WARNING:
