Safety instructions
2.5 Special types of danger and personal protective equipment
18 Edition 06/2022 A5850-02en
DANGER
Electric shock
Live parts can cause electric shock.
Ensure that the entire plant is de-energised before starting electrical installation work.
Protective equipment
Wear the following personal protective equipment when handling the gear unit:
• Safety shoes
• Overalls
• Helmet
• Safety gloves
• Safety goggles
WARNING
Risk of eye injury
Small foreign particles such as sand or dust can enter the cover plates of the rotating parts
and be hurled back by them.
Wear safety goggles.
Dangers during operation
Damage to the gear unit is possible.
Switch the gear unit to standstill immediately if inexplicable changes are noticed during oper-
ation. Such changes may include unusual gear unit noise or a significant increase in operat-
ing temperature.
WARNING
Risk of falling
There is an increased risk of falling when standing or walking on the gear unit during oper-
ation.
Only walk or stand on the gear unit and its mounted components for maintenance and re-
pair work when it is at a standstill. Do not walk or stand on shaft ends, protection covers,
mounted components or pipes.
WARNING
Danger to life through rotating or moving parts
There is danger that rotating or moving parts may catch hold of you or pull you in.
Secure rotating and/or moving parts against contact using safeguards.