General Safety Instructions
MAN Industrial Diesel Engines D2848/40/42 LE201/203/211/213
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Carefully read the Operating Instructions before starting any work!
This is especially valid for the chapter on General Safety Instructions
and the safety instructions in each of the chapters.
Exhaust gases
WARNING!
Risk of health hazard caused by exhaust gases!
Leaks in the exhaust system can cause dangerous exhaust gases to leak into the engine
room.
For this reason:
S Ensure sufficient ventilation.
S Immediately shut down engines with exhaust leaks.
Highly Flammable Substances - Diesel Fuel, Oils and Grease
WARNING!
Risk of fire caused by highly flammable substances!
Highly flammable substances, fluids or gases can catch on fire and cause serious or deadly
injuries.
For this reason:
S Do not smoke in the hazard area or in the vicinity.
No open fires or sources of ignition.
S Keep fire extinguishers at hand.
S Immediately report any suspicious substances, fluids or gases to the person in charge.
S In the case of fire, immediately stop working. Leave hazard area until the danger is over.
Coolants - Antifreeze, Anticorrosion Agents
WARNING!
Risk of injury caused by coolants that are hazardous to health
Coolants contain substances that are hazardous to your health. Contact with these sub
stances can lead to serious poisoning, allergies, skin irritations and damage to eyes.
For this reason:
S Observe the safety sheets from the manufacturer.
S Always wear protective clothing, chemical-resistant protective gloves and safety glasses.
S Avoid spilling or spraying these substances.
Hot Fluids and Lubricants
WARNING!
Risk of burns caused by hot fluids and lubricants!
Fluids and lubricants can reach high temperature while in operation and cause burns when
coming into contact with them.
For this reason:
S Before handling any fluids and lubricants, check whether they are hot. If necessary, let
them cool down first.
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