ORTEA NEXT ORION PLUS - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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to the instructions in this Manual, the unit is designed in order to work and be maintained without risks for people or the
environment. The voltage stabiliser is an automatic equipment that does not require maneuvering or command drives.
However, personnel dealing with it must be aware of its characteristics, functioning features, signals and alarm indications,
maintenance routines and troubleshooting procedures. The full comprehension of this Manual is therefore critical.
DANGER TAMPERING AND/OR UNAUTHORISED REPLACEMENT OF ONE OR MORE COMPONENTS, USING ACCESSORIES,
TOOLS OR MATERIAL NOT RECOMMENDED AND/OR NOT APPROVED BY THE MANUFACTURER MIGHT BE DANGEROUS AND
CAUSE ACCIDENTS. SAID ACTIONS RELIEVE THE MANUFACTURER FROM ANY CIVIL AND/OR PENAL RESPONSIBILITIES.
3.3.1 Correct behaviour
The User is protected against the risks related to the unit operation. The correct use allows for fully and safely exploiting its
performance and can be obtained by:
 following the instructions provided by this use and maintenance Manual
 paying attention to the provided warnings and danger indications
 respecting the recommended maintenance frequency and keeping a record of the performed interventions
 disconnecting the unit in case of inspection, maintenance or repairing routines
 using suitable PPEs (Personal Protective Equipment) when dealing with the unit
 promptly informing the supervisor about operating anomalies (suspected malfunctioning, incorrect operation or failure;
excessive noise; etc.) and if necessary putting the unit out of order.
3.3.2 Incorrect behaviour
Any use that contrasts with what stated above and any of the operations listed below can be defined as ‘incorrect’:
 arbitrary alteration of the working parameters. In case changes are required, please contact the Manufacturer or an
authorized Service Centre
 use of improper of unsuitable energy sources
 unit operated by insufficiently trained personnel
 failure to comply with the maintenance instructions or incorrect maintenance
 use of unsuitable or unauthorized not original spare parts
 alteration of the safety devices and/or unit tampering
 performance of inspection, maintenance or repairing routines without disconnecting the unit
WARNING THE MANUFACTURER SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE DUE TO ANY DAMAGE TO PEOPLE AND BELONGINGS ARISING
FROM INCORRECT USE AS ABOVE DEFINED.
The microprocessor-based control system detects data and anomalies, generating several alarms displayed by means of
the LEDs on the external control panel. The alarms are generally accompanied by an acoustic signal.
WARNING EXCLUDING OR BYPASSING IN ANY WAY THE ALARMS IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN. THE MANUFACTURER
DISCLAIMS ALL RESPONSIBILITY ON THE UNIT SAFETY IN CASE OF FAILURE TO RESPECT SAID BAN.
3.4 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
While dealing with the unit, the user must have and use suitable PPEs, in conformity with the safety requirements enforced
in the Country of installation and with the relevant European Directives. The Manufacturer strongly recommends dressing
suitably, avoiding clothes that might be caught up, wide sleeves, synthetic material, scarves and ties. Necklaces, bracelets,
metallic wristwatches and similar object should also be avoided. In the table below, the recommended PPEs are listed:
USER MAINTAINER DANGER CONSEQUENCE
SAFETY SHOES  
Bumping, tripping, slipping,
crushing limbs
Bruises, abrasions, cuts,
sprains, dislocations,
fractures
SAFETY GLOVES
 
Contact with sharp surfaces
or edges
Bruises, abrasions, cuts
SAFETY DIELECTRIC
GLOVES

Contact with live parts when
testing an energized unit
Electrocution
HELMET

Bumps to the head in the
presence of suspended loads
or work inside the enclosure
Bruises, abrasions, cuts,
concussion, fractures
VISOR/GLASSES 
Contact with liquids and
projectile
Eye injury, eyesight loss or
limitation
ANTI-ARC VISOR 
Contact with projectile and
radiation from electric arc
Eye injury, eyesight loss or
limitation
ANTI-DUST MASK 
Particulate and/or dust
inhalation
Respiratory disorders
WARNING A VISITOR CAN APPROACH A WORKING UNIT ONLY IF THE LATTER IS COMPLETELY CLOSED. SHOULD THE
INTERNAL COMPONENTS BE SHOWN, REGARDLESS OF THE PROTECTION AGAINST ACCIDENTAL CONTACT, THE UNIT WILL
HAVE TO BE SWITCHED OFF. OTHERWISE, THE VISITOR SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT A SAFETY DISTANCE BY MEANS OF
PHYSICAL BARRIERS.