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Training and qualifications
4.4 Training and qualifications
Operator errors caused by inadequate qualifications can cause serious ac-
cidents or jeopardise the success of the operation. Safe operations can be
assured only when operation and consistent maintenance of the product is
performed exclusively by specially trained personnel.
Only qualified training by experienced firefighting experts and continuous
practice of operating procedures ensure safe operations.
A one-off briefing is not enough!
The portable fire pump may only be operated by persons who have suc-
cessfully completed training as a machine operator in firefighting (fire trucks
/ fire pumps).
Persons without qualified training may not operate the product.
The operator is responsible for defining responsibilities and supervision of
personnel as well as for adequate instruction and training according to ap-
plicable regulations.
Even during operation, make sure that persons without technical knowl-
edge never operate the product.
Personnel must exhibit physical and mental aptitude. Minors and persons
without qualified training may not operate the product.
Modifications and conversions to the product may be performed only with
written authorisation from Rosenbauer and must be performed by a manu-
facturer-authorised person.