Instruction Manual w VERTICUS 5 Compressor Units
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In addition to the instruction manual, provide supple
mentary instructions for supervision and monitoring du
ties taking into consideration exceptional factors e.g.
with regard to organization of work, production, per
sonnel employed.
Personnel engaged to operate the machine must have
read the instruction manual before beginning work, es
pecially the safety notices chapter. When work is
already underway it is too late. This is particularly relev
ant for temporary personnel, e.g. maintenance person
nel.
At the very least, supervise temporary personnel's work
in accordance with the instruction manual, taking into
account safety and danger factors.
Personnel may not wear long hair loose, loose clothing
or jewellery, including rings. There is a danger of injury
through, for example, these getting caught or being
pulled into the equipment.
As far as necessary or according to regulations, use per
sonal protective equipment.
Observe all safety and danger notices on the machine /
unit.
Keep all safety and danger notices on the machine / unit
complete and in readable condition.
If there are any modifications to the machine / unit or
operating conditions which may affect safety, stop the
machine / unit immediately and inform the department
/ person responsible of the fault.
No modifications may be made to the machine / unit
which could impair safety without first obtaining per
mission from the suppliers. This is also the case with re
gard to installation and adjustment of safety devices
and valves as well as welding of piping and reservoirs.
Spare parts must always comply with the technical re
quirements specified by the manufacturer. This is always
guaranteed with original spare parts.
Do not carry out programme changes (software) to the
programmable control system.
Piping must be thoroughly checked (pressure and visual
inspection) by the operator at appropriate time inter
vals, even if no safety related faults have been noticed.
Intervals stipulated or given in the instruction manual for
recurring checks / inspections must be adhered to.
It is absolutely essential that the workplace is appropri
ately equipped for maintenance measures.
Make sure location and operation of fire extinguishers
is known.
Pay attention to fire warning and fire fighting proced
ures.
1.3.3. Qualifications, fundamental duties
Work on / with the machine / unit may only be carried
out by reliable personnel. Observe the legal minimum
age permissible.
Only employ trained personnel, clearly establish re
sponsibility of personnel for operation, maintenance
and repairwork.
Ensure that only trained personnel work with the ma
chine.
Establish the responsibilities of the machine operator
and establish a procedure for him to inform a third per
son of unfavourable safety conditions.
People who are being trained or introduced to the job
should only be allowed to work with the machine / unit
under constant supervision of an experienced person.
Work on the electrical equipment of the machine / unit
may only be carried out by a qualified electrician or by
an instructed person under the direction and supervi
sion of a qualified electrician according to electrotech
nical regulations.
Work on gas equipment may only be carried out by qual
ified personnel.
1.3.4. Safety notices for operation
Do not carry out any work if safety is questionable.
Meet all requirements demanding that the machine /
unit is only operated in safe and good working order.
Only operate the machine if all protective and safety
equipment, e.g. all detachable protective equipment,
emergency shut-down devices, soundproofing is
provided and in good working order.
At least once every day, check the machine / unit extern
ally for damage and faults. Inform the department / per
son responsible immediately if anything is not as is
should be (including operation). If necessary, shut the
machine down immediately and make it safe.
If there are any malfunctions, shut the machine / unit
down immediately and make it safe. Correct faults im
mediately (or have them corrected).
Observe switching on and off processes and monitoring
indications according to the instruction manual.
Before switching on / starting up the machine / unit, en
sure that no one can be put at risk through running the
machine / unit.
Carry out the setting, maintenance and inspection pro
cesses at the intervals specified in the instruction
manual, including replacement of parts / equipment.
This work may only be carried out by qualified person
nel.
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