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3. Persons switching on remotely controlled machines shall take adequate precautions to

ensure that there is no one checking or working on the machine. To this end, a suitable
notice shall be affixed to the remote start equipment.

4. Never operate the machine when there is a possibility of taking in flammable or toxic fumes,

vapors or particles.

5. Never operate the machine below or in excess of its limit ratings.
6. Keep all bodywork doors shut during operation. The doors may be opened for short periods

only, e.g. to carry out routine checks. Wear ear protectors when opening a door.
On machines without bodywork, wear ear protection in the vicinity of the machine.

7. People staying in environments or rooms where the sound pressure level reaches or

exceeds 80 dB(A) shall wear ear protectors.

8. Periodically check that:

• All guards are in place and securely fastened
• All hoses and/or pipes inside the machine are in good condition, secure and not

rubbing

• No leaks occur
• All fasteners are tight
• All electrical leads are secure and in good order
• Safety valves and other pressure relief devices are not obstructed by dirt or paint
• Air outlet valve and air net, i.e. pipes, couplings, manifolds, valves, hoses, etc. are in

good repair, free of wear or abuse

• Air cooling filters of the electrical cabinet are not clogged

9. If warm cooling air from compressors is used in air heating systems, e.g. to warm up a

workroom, take precautions against air pollution and possible contamination of the breathing
air.

10. On water-cooled compressors using open circuit cooling towers, protective measures must

be taken to avoid the growth of harmful bacteria such as Legionella pneumophila bacteria.

11. Do not remove any of, or tamper with, the sound-damping material.
12. Never remove or tamper with the safety devices, guards or insulations fitted on the machine.

Every pressure vessel or auxiliary installed outside the machine to contain air above
atmospheric pressure shall be protected by a pressure relieving device or devices as
required.

13. Yearly inspect the air receiver. Minimum wall thickness as specified in the instruction book

must be respected. Local regulations remain applicable if they are more strict.

Also consult following safety precautions:

Safety precautions during installation

and

Safety precautions during maintenance

These precautions apply to machinery processing or consuming air or inert gas.
Processing of any other gas requires additional safety precautions typical to the
application which are not included herein.
Some precautions are general and cover several machine types and equipment; hence
some statements may not apply to your machine.

1.5

Safety precautions during maintenance or repair

All responsibility for any damage or injury resulting from neglecting these precautions, or
non observance of the normal caution and care required for installation, operation,
maintenance and repair, even if not expressly stated, will be disclaimed by the
manufacturer.

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APF221384