Safety Instructions
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Safety instructions
1. Introduction
The safety instructions in this manual are given for information and guidance and are
provided in the interest of safety of personnel and the installation. NAPIER Turbochargers
cannot accept responsibility either for the manner in which they are observed or for any
consequence of failure to observe them.
Personnel must become thoroughly familiar with the safety instructions and must observe
these instructions throughout all procedures. Maximum safety of personnel must be of
primary importance, followed closely by protection of equipment from damage. Careful
observation of the instructions for safe equipment operation will also result in minimizing
hazards to personnel.
These instructions in no way override local procedures and regulations when operating and
maintaining the installation. Statutory and local requirements, codes of working practices,
safety and/or health precautions must be observed.
2. Correct application
This equipment has been designed and constructed so as to be safe and without risks to
health”When properlyused for the purposeforwhich it wasdesigned, and in accordancewith
the manufacturers recommendations”.
This NAPIER turbocharger has been developed exclusively for use on diesel engines to
generate the volume of air and the pressure necessary for the operation of the diesel engine.
Any other usage shall be regarded asaspecial application which must beclarified with Napier
Turbochargers. NAPIER accepts no liability for other applications.
It is important that the equipment shouldbe INSTALLED, OPERATED AND MAINTAINED by, or
under the supervision of competent qualified staff. Acceptable standards of engineering
practice, recommendations contained in this manual, and any instructions specifically
advised by the company, with particular reference to information marked on the equipment,
must be employed in these activities.
The turbocharger should only be operated and used in a technically perfect condition, for its
intended purpose and in compliance with the operation manual.
NOTE: You are requested to take such steps as are necessary to ensure that any appropriate
information relevant to our products is made available by you, to anyone concerned in
the installation, operation and maintenan ce of the contract supplied equipment.
Safety instructions also include procedures to be observed in the event of certain operating
malfunctions.
To avoid personal injury and damage to equipment, adhere to all caution and warning
statements for this product.
3. Competent personnel
A competent person is considered to be one who has the skill, knowledge, practical
experience and training to enable them to carry out installation, operating or maintenance
tasks on the turbine package. They should also be aware of and understand any local
regulations and safety procedures.
4. Notes, Warnings and Cautions
Personnel should be aware and be familiar with the Safety Instructions to be observed when
operating or maintaining the turbocharger and equipment before operating or maintaining
the equipment. In addition, attention is drawn to conditions which under certain
circumstances can be injurious to health and safety, by the insertion of noticesin the manual
under the headings of ‘‘WARNING”, ‘‘Caution” or ‘‘Note”.
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