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2. Safety:
(from:“VDMA sheet 24 292“)
The operation manual at hand provides basic notes which must be taken into account during assembly,
operation and maintenance works. Therefore, before assembly and commissioning, this operation manual must
be read by the assembler as well as by the responsible personnel/operator at all costs. It always must be
available on site of operation of the machine/plant.
The general safety notes listed under the main point safety are not the only notes to be taken into account.
Please also observe the specific safety instructions, such as those for private use, listed under other main
points.
2.1 Marking of the notes contained in the operation manual
The safety notes contained in this operation manual which can cause danger to persons are specifically marked
by the following general danger symbol
Safety sign according to DIN 4844 - W 9,
The following symbol warns against dangers caused by voltage
Safety sign according to DIN 4844 - W 8.
In case of safety notes the non-observance of which can cause danger to the switching device and its
functioning, the word ATTENTION!
is inserted.
Notes that are directly attached to the machine, such as type plate
must be observed and kept in completely readable condition at all costs.
2.2 Personnel development and training
The personnel responsible for operation, maintenance, inspection and assembly must have the corresponding
qualifications for those types of work. Area of responsibility, competence and the surveillance of the personnel
must be regulated precisely by the operator. If the personnel do not possess the necessary knowledge, they are
to be trained and instructed. By order of the operator, the instruction and training, if necessary, can be carried
out by the manufacturer/supplier. Furthermore the operator has to make sure that the personnel have
completely understood the content of the operation manual.
2.3 Dangers in case of non-observance of the safety notes
The non-observance of the safety notes can cause dangers to persons as well as to the environment and the
machine. If the safety notes are not observed, this can result in the loss of all compensation claims.
In detail, non-observance can for instance result in the following damages
as an example
:
- Failure of important functions
- Failure of the prescribed methods for maintenance and repair
- Endangerment of persons through electrical, mechanical and chemical influences
- Endangerment of the environment through leakage of hazardous substances
2.4 Safety-conscious way of working
The safety notes listed in this operation manual, the existent national regulations on accident prevention as well
as possible internal working, operating, and safety instructions of the operator must be observed.