Safety
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2. Safety
This chapter provides an overview of all important safety aspects for optimal protection of person-
nel as well as safe and trouble-free operation.
Disregarding this operating manual and warning instructions specified therein may result in consid-
erable danger.
2.1. Hints for the safe operation
Conduct inspections on a regular time base. This will ensure that the appropriate measures will
actually be carried out.
The unit is operational save. It was built according to the existing state of technology.
Despite this the unit could cause hazards, if it is
used in a way it was not intended for
used improperly
operated under unsuitable conditions
2.1.1. Prevent hazards
Hazards can be prevented by safety-conscious and anticipatory behavior of staff.
Everybody working with the unit should keep the following in mind:
Make this operating manual available for everybody at the operational location of the
unit in a complete and perfectly readable form!
Use the unit exclusively for what it was intended!
The unit must be operational and error free. Check the condition of the unit before
working with it and within a regular time frame!
Make sure that nobody can injure themselves by any part of the unit!
Any disruption or recognizable change concerning the unit should be reported to the
person responsible.
Stick to the accident prevention regulations as well as any regional regulations!
Use personal protection equipment!
2.1.2. Hints regarding the electrical equipment
DANGER
DANGER
Electrical danger!
Work on electrical installations may be carried out by trained and authorized electri-
cians only.
Switch off the unit before starting your work.
Disconnect the unit from mains by pulling the mains plug.
Secure the unit against being switched on again.
Verify that the unit is dead.
Carry out earthing and short circuiting.
Keep unauthorized persons away from the working area.
When working on electrical installations the following principles should be observed:
