Atlas Copco XAHS 186 Cud PNE

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Safety precautions
INTRODUCTION
The policy of Atlas Copco is to provide the
users of their equipment with safe, reliable
and efficient products. Factors taken into
account are among others:
- the intended and predictable future use
of the products, and the environments
in which they are expected to operate,
- applicable rules, codes and regulations,
- the expected useful product life,
assuming proper service and
maintenance,
- providing the manual with up-to-date
information.
Before handling any product, take time to
read the relevant instruction manual.
Besides giving detailed operating
instructions, it also gives specific
information about safety, preventive
maintenance, etc.
Keep the manual always at the unit
location, easy accessible to the operating
personnel.
See also the safety precautions of the
engine and possible other equipment,
which are separately sent along or are
mentioned on the equipment or parts of the
unit.
These safety precautions are general and
some statements will therefore not always
apply to a particular unit.
Only people that have the right skills
should be allowed to operate, adjust,
perform maintenance or repair on Atlas
Copco equipment.
It is the responsibility of management to
appoint operators with the appropriate
training and skill for each category of job.
Skill level 1: Operator
An operator is trained in all aspects of
operating the unit with the push-buttons,
and is trained to know the safety aspects.
Skill level 2: Mechanical technician
A mechanical technician is trained to
operate the unit the same as the operator. In
addition, the mechanical technician is also
trained to perform maintenance and repair,
as described in the instruction manual, and
is allowed to change settings of the control
and safety system. A mechanical
technician does not work on live electrical
components.
Skill level 3: Electrical technician
An electrical technician is trained and has
the same qualifications as both the operator
and the mechanical technician. In addition,
the electrical technician may carry out
electrical repairs within the various
enclosures of the unit. This includes work
on live electrical components.
Skill level 4: Specialist from the
manufacturer
This is a skilled specialist sent by the
manufacturer or its agent to perform
complex repairs or modifications to the
equipment.
In general it is recommended that not more
than two people operate the unit, more
operators could lead to unsafe operating
conditions.
Take necessary steps to keep unauthorized
persons away from the unit and eliminate
all possible sources of danger at the unit.
To be read attentively and acted accordingly before towing, lifting,
operating, performing maintenance or repairing the compressor.