TowFlexx TF3 - Rights, Obligations and Rules of Conduct; Prohibition of Use by Unauthorised Persons; Damage and Defects; Repairs and Maintenance

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2.12 Rights, obligations and rules of conduct
The operator must be informed about his rights and obligations, instructed in the operation of
the aircraft tow tug and familiarized with the contents of this operating manual.
2.13 Prohibition of use by unauthorized persons
The operator is responsible for the aircraft tug during the period of use. The operator must
forbid unauthorized persons to drive or operate the tug. No persons are allowed to be
transported on the TowFLEXX equipment or support equipment being towed.
2.14 Damage and Defects
Damage and other defects to the aircraft tug or its attachments must be reported immediately
to the supervisor. Tugs that are unsafe to operate (e.g. worn wheels or defective brakes) must
not be used until they have been properly repaired.
2.15 Repairs and Maintenance
The operator must not carry out any repairs or modications to the aircraft tug without written
authorisation and without special training. Under no circumstances may the operator disable
or block safety devices or controls.
2.16 Fire Protection
At no time escape routes or other re protection equipment must be blocked by the aircraft tug
or its attachments or accessories. Explosion-hazardous areas may not be entered and should be
avoided at a safe distance.
There must be no ammable materials or sparking equipment within a distance of at least 2
metres to the aircraft tug parked for charging. The room must be ventilated and re protection
equipment must be provided in sucient quantity.
The operator must ensure that sucient re protection. If necessary, additional re protection
must be provided on the tug. If there is any uncertainty, the responsible supervising authority
will provide information.