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Safety precautions for portable lighting towers
Read these instructions carefully and strictly comply with them before moving, lifting, using and maintaining or repairing the machine.
Introduction
Atlas Copco policy is based on the supply of eective, safe
and reliable products to its clients. Factors considered are,
among others:
– designed and intended use of the equipment and
respective use environments;
– applicable rules, codes and regulations;
– service life provided for the equipment, assuming
assistance and maintenance are correctly carried out;
– manual updates;
Before using any product, read its respective instruction
manual. In addition to detailed instructions, the manual
also provides information on safety standards, preventive
maintenance, etc.
Always store the manual with the machine, for easy access
by the respective operators.
Also refer to safety precautions for the engine and other
types of equipment which may have been separately
supplied or that are indicated on the equipment or machine
parts.
These are general safety precautions, but sometimes they
may not apply to a certain machine.
Only employees properly qualied may use, adjust
and maintain or repair Atlas Copco equipment. The
management is responsible for appointing operators with
appropriate training and qualication for each task.
Specialization level 1: Operator
An operator should be trained on all aspects related to
machine use and its respective commands, as well as on
all safety standards.
Specialization level 2: Mechanic technician
A mechanic technician is trained to use the machine
similarly to the operator. A mechanical technician is also
trained to perform maintenance and repair activities, as
described in the instruction manual, and is authorized to
change values of the control system. Mechanic technicians
do not perform activities in electric components.
Specialization level 3: Electrical technician
An electrical technician is trained and qualied similarly
to an operator and mechanical technician. The electrical
technician may also perform electric repairs inside
the machine. These operations include active electric
components.
Specialization level 4: Manufacturer expert
An expert sent by the manufacturer or its agent to carry out
complex repair or modications in the equipment.
In general, it is recommended that the machine is not used
by more than two operators. More operators may lead to
dangerous use conditions. Take the required precautions in
order to prevent unauthorized access to the machine and
eliminate all hazards related to the machine.
When handling, using, opening and/or performing any
maintenance or repair tasks on Atlas Copco equipment,
mechanics should employ safe procedures and comply
with all local safety standards and regulations. The
following list presents special safety guidelines and
precautions applicable to Atlas Copco equipment.
Failure to comply with safety precautions may jeopardize
not only people, but also the environment and the machine:
– putting people at risk of electric, mechanic or chemical
accidents;
– putting the environment at risk of oil, solvent or other
substances leakage;
– putting the machine at risk due to operational failures.
Atlas Copco is not responsible for any damages or injuries
resulting from non-compliance with these precautions or
for lack of care when handling, using, maintaining and
repairing it, even if they are not mentioned in this manual.
The manufacturer does not take any responsibility for
damages resulting from the use of non-original parts, as
well as for any modications, additions or conversions
made without its written approval.
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