1 Safety
1.1 Important provisions for all products
Nameplate
The product is identified by nameplate, model designation or serial number and must match with the infor-
mation on the title page of this manual.
Nameplate, model designation or serial number can be found on the product.
All EU-certified engines delivered by MTU come with a second nameplate. When operating the machine in the
EU: The second nameplate must be affixed in a prominent position as described in the accompanying specifi-
cations.
General information
This product may pose a risk of injury or damage in the following cases:
• Incorrect use
• Operation, maintenance and repair by unqualified personnel
• Modifications or conversions
• Noncompliance with the safety instructions and warning notices
Correct use
The product is intended for use in accordance with its contractually-defined purpose as described in the rele-
vant technical documents only.
Intended use entails operation:
• Within the permissible operating parameters in accordance with the (→ Technical data)
• With fluids and lubricants approved by the manufacturer in accordance with the (→ Fluids and Lubricants
Specifications of the manufacturer)
• With spare parts approved by the manufacturer in accordance with the (→ Spare Parts Catalog/MTU con-
tact/Service partner)
• In the original as-delivered configuration or in a configuration approved by the manufacturer in writing (in-
cluding engine control/parameters)
• In compliance with all safety regulations and in adherence with all warning notices in this manual
• With maintenance work performed in accordance with the (→ Maintenance Schedule) throughout the use-
ful life of the product
• In compliance with the maintenance and repair instructions contained in this manual, in particular with
regard to the specified tightening torques
• With the exclusive use of technical personnel trained in commissioning, operation, maintenance and re-
pair
• By contracting only workshops authorized by the manufacturer to carry out repair and overhaul
The product may only be operated in explosive atmospheres if it was certified for such operating conditions.
Any other use, in particular malpractice, shall be considered non-intended. Such improper use increases the
risk of injury and damage when working with the product. The manufacturer shall not be held liable for any
damage resulting from improper, non-intended use.
Modifications or conversions
Unauthorized changes to the product represent a contravention of its intended use and compromise safety.
Changes or modifications shall only be considered to comply with the intended use when expressly author-
ized by the manufacturer. The manufacturer shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from unauthor-
ized changes or modifications.
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