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BTS-Ex, non-contacting thermal switch unit
Safety
5.8 Qualification of staff
Only qualified and authorized professional staff are allowed to perform work, such as
transportation, storage, installation, electrical connection, commissioning, operation,
maintenance, servicing and repair.
Qualified professional staff in the sense of this installation and operating manual are
persons who are familiar with transportation, storage, installation, electrical
connection, commissioning, maintenance, service and repair, and who have the
necessary qualifications for their job. Qualification has to be ensured by performing
training and giving instructions.
Only specialists with respective qualification according to the Ordinance on Industrial
Safety and Health or similar local regulations are allowed to commission the BTS-Ex,
considering the electrical characteristic value in potentially explosive atmospheres of
Zone 1 (Gas Ex, Category 2G) and Zone 21 (Dust Ex, Category 2D).
It is mandatory to observe the data indicated on the nameplate. Please also observe
the information in this operating manual as well as the conditions for use and
permissible data indicated on imprints / nameplates of the respective equipment.
This staff must be trained, instructed and authorized to:
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operate and service machines in a professional manner in accordance with the
technical safety standards.
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use lifting appliances, slings (ropes, chains, etc.) and lifting points in a
professional manner.
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properly dispose of media and their components, e.g. lubricating grease.
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service and use safety devices in a manner that ensures compliance with safety
standards.
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prevent accidents and provide first aid.
Staff to be trained may only perform work on the turbo coupling and the non-
contacting thermal switch unit under the supervision of a qualified and authorized
person.
The staff in charge of any work to be done on the non-contacting thermal switch unit
must
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be reliable,
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have the legal age,
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be trained, instructed and authorized with regard to the intended work.
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observe
EN 1127-1 Annex A
and
EN 1127-1 Section 7
if the unit is installed in
potentially explosive atmospheres. Use only tools which are approved for use in
potentially explosive atmospheres. Avoid formation of sparks.
