General information 1.1 General safety instructions
Page 4 Operating instructions for S 40-3...S 150-3 series screw compressors
Personnel requirements
Work on and with the compressor must only be carried out by personnel duly
authorised by the operator of the compressor.
The personnel working on the compressor must observe all industrial safety
regulations and user instructions, properly recognize responsibilities and have
read and understood the operating instructions. It is essential to wear the com-
pulsory personal protective equipment at all times when working on the com-
pressor!
Personal protective
equipment
During all work on the compressor,
– protective clothing,
– chemical resistant gloves,
– slip-resistant safety shoes and
– hearing protection, if applicable,
must be worn.
For special tasks,
– safety helmets (when operating lifting gear to transport equipment) and
– safety goggles (when working on the compressed air system and/or on the
pneumatic control system)
must be worn.
Before working with oils or greases, barrier cream must be applied to the skin.
After the work is finished, a skin care product must be applied.
Safety instructions for
maintenance and repair
of the compressor
– Ensure that maintenance work is carried out by suitably trained persons
only.
– Settings, fault rectification and repair work must be carried out by special-
ists or suitably trained persons only.
– Before carrying out any maintenance or repair work:
WARNING!
During repair and maintenance, use only original spare parts, compressor
oils and operating materials approved by BOGE.
DANGER: High voltage!
When working on the electrical system be aware of the constant danger of
contact with live parts!
To prevent danger, the mains connection must be equipped with an auto-
matic circuit breaker!
The automatic circuit breaker must comply with the requirements of national
regulations!