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16. Piping or other parts with a temperature in excess of 70˚C (158˚F) and which may be accidentally

touched by personnel in normal operation must be guarded or insulated. Other high temperature
piping must be clearly marked.

17. For water-cooled machines, the cooling water system installed outside the machine has to be

protected by a safety device with set pressure according to the maximum cooling water inlet pressure.

18. If the ground is not level or can be subject to variable inclination, consult the manufacturer.
19. If the device is a dryer and no free extinguishing system is present in the air net close to the dryer,

safety valves must be installed in the vessels of the dryer.

Also consult following safety precautions:

Safety precautions during operation

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.

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Safety precautions during operation

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.

Precautions during operation

1. Never touch any piping or components of the machine during operation.
2. Use only the correct type and size of hose end fittings and connections. When blowing through a hose

or air line, ensure that the open end is held securely. A free end will whip and may cause injury. Make
sure that a hose is fully depressurized before disconnecting it.

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

Instruction book

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