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Tools
Make sure that hand tools are available on tool panels and easy to access when required.
Keep the special tools near the work area in the engine room.
Make sure that all tools have protection from corrosion.
Keep all the tools and devices ready to use and make sure that no large objects are available
on the floors and passages near engine area. Always keep the engine area clean.
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Spare parts
Keep the large spare parts near the work area and must be easy to access for the engine
room crane.
Make sure that the spare parts have protection from corrosion and mechanical damage.
Replace used spare parts as soon as possible.
Check and maintain the stock of spare parts at regular intervals and refill the stock if
required.
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Low temperature - Freezing
To avoid freezing, drain all the cooling water from the engine, pumps, coolers and pipe
systems.
NOTE:
Make sure that engine is cool down before repair and maintenance work.
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Check and Maintain
Do a check of measuring equipment, filter element and lubricating oil condition.
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Frost hazard
If the ambient air temperature decreases below 0°C and the engine is not in operation, the
water in the pipe systems can freeze. To prevent this, drain the pipe systems or increase
the temperature in the engine room.
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Alarms
Make sure that all the alarms are fully functional and helps to troubleshooting and solve the
error.
All the alarms are important and most serious alarm are with slow-down and shut-down
functions.
Make sure that all the engine crew members are trained and knows about the use and
importance of the alarm system
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Sealing Materials
Use hand gloves to remove the o-rings and other rubber or plastic based sealing materials.
The sealing material from the area of abnormally high temperature can have caustic effect
to personnel skin. To avoid this the hand gloves must be made up of neoprene or PVC.
Discard the gloves after use.
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Entering the Crankcase or Cylinder
Make sure that the turning gear is engage, even at the quay, the wake from the other ship
may turn the propeller and then engine.
Make sure that starting air supply to the engine and the starting air distributor is shutoff.
If there is alert from the oil mist alarm, before you open the crankcase follow all the
precautions.
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Operation Manual
Safety precautions and safety guidelines
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