Safety and Responsibility
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Carry out regular inspections:
for damage,
of the safety devices,
of the EMERGENCY STOP function,
of components needing to be monitored.
Machines drawing in air from the surroundings should not be operate without an air
filter.
Maintenance
Make sure the machine is disconnected from electrical power, is voltage---free and de-
pressurised before commencing any maintenance work.
Wear close---fitting, flame---resistant clothing. Wear protective clothing as necessary.
Do not leave any loose components, tools or cleaning rags on the machine.
Components removed from the machine can still be dangerous.
Do not open or destroy removed components as some (inlet valves, for instance) are
powerfully spring---loaded.
Decommissioning / disposal
Drain all fluids from the machine, e.g. cooling oil and water, and dispose of in accord-
ance with local environmental regulations.
Give refrigerant only to authorised bodies for disposal.
Dispose of the machine in accordance with local environmental regulations.
3.5.3 Organising
Designate personnel and their responsibilities.
Give clear instructions on reporting faults and damage to the machine.
Give instructions on fire reporting and fire---fighting measures.
3.5.4 Danger zones
The table gives information on the zones dangerous to personnel.
Only authorised personnel may enter these zones.
Activity
Danger zone Authorised personnel
Transport 3 m radius from the machine Installation or transport per-
sonnel.
All personnel excluded dur-
ing transport.
Beneath the lifted machine. All personnel excluded!
Installation Within the machine.
1 m radius of the machine and power
lines.
Installation personnel
Operation 1 m radius from the machine
2 m radius from the cooling air discharge.
Operating personnel
Maintenance Within the machine.
1 m radius from the machine
Maintenance personnel
Tab. 31 Danger zones
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