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
information on the title page of this manual.
Nameplate, model designation or serial number can be found on the product.
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 exclusively for the application specified in the contract or defined at the time of
delivery.
This means that the equipment must be operated:
• 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 Lubri-
cants Specifications of the manufacturer)
• With spare parts approved by the manufacturer in accordance with the (→ Spare Parts Catalog/MTU
contact/Service partner)
• In the original as-delivered configuration or in a configuration approved by the manufacturer in writ-
ing (including engine control/parameters)
• In compliance with all safety regulations and in adherence with all warning notices in this manual
• In accordance with the maintenance requirements over the entire service life of the product (→ Main-
tenance Schedule)
• 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
repair
• By contracting only workshops authorized by the manufacturer to carry out repair and overhaul
Any other use is considered improper use and increases the risk of personnel injury or material damage
in product operation. The manufacturer will accept no liability for such damage.
Modifications or conversions
Unauthorized modifications to the product compromise safety.
The manufacturer will accept no liability or warranty claims for any damage caused by unauthorized
modifications or conversions.
Spare parts
Only genuine spare parts must be used to replace components or assemblies.
The manufacturer will accept no liability or warranty claims for any damage caused by the use of other
spare parts.
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