PR POWER PR8000 - Safety Regulations to Observe; Before Operating the Machine; During Maintenance; During Transport

PR8000 9mt 4x2000W METAL HALIDE
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TL116-11-00-03
01-04-2011
5. SAFETY REGULATIONS TO OBSERVE
The manufacturer is not responsible of any damage to equipment or persons, as a result of
operators not adhering to the correct safety regulations.
5.1 BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE
• It is advised you wear protective clothes, gloves, safety shoes and ear plugs.
• It is recommended you understand the correct operation of the lighting tower.
• It is recommended that all authorised staff read and understand all warnings and dangers
described in this manual.
• Place barriers 2 meters from the lighting tower to prevent unauthorised staff approaching the
unit.
• Ensure yourself that the lighting tower is not operating and that there are no moving parts.
• Only authorised staff can operate the lighting tower.
• Read the operating instructions and safety warning stickers placed on the lighting tower.
• Connect the unit to the earth through the earth clamp.
• The unit must be connected to the earth using a copper cable with a minimum cross-section of
6 mm².
• PR POWER is not responsible for any damage caused by failure to earth.
5.2 DURING MAINTENANCE
• Always turn off the lighting tower before any maintenance.
• Extraordinary maintenance must always be carried out by authorized staff.
• Before any maintenance operation on the floodlights, disconnect the power and wait for the
lamps to cool.
• The fluid of battery contains sulphuric acid which is extremely corrosive and harmful to the skin.
Always wear protective gloves and be extremely careful to avoid spillage when pouring the
acid.
• Contact with engine oil can damage your skin. Put on gloves when using engine oil. If you
come in contact with engine oil, wash it off immediately.
5.3 DURING TRANSPORT
• Warning!
Before towing the lighting tower, ensure the engine is switched off to avoid causing damage to
the equipment.
• Only use the correct lifting points as indicated on the tower.
• The lifting point, where present, must be used for the temporary raising and not for suspension
in the air of the equipment for long periods.
• The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage caused by negligence during transport.