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1.6 Safety Instructions
These operating instructions contain safety instructions that point out possible hazards and
thus enable safe operation of the electric aircraft tug. Please follow these safety instructions at
all times!
In this section you will nd general safety instructions which do not refer to any specic work
step. Special instructions can be found in the specic sections.
1.6.1 General Safety Instructions
Before the aircraft tug is put into operation, it is imperative to read the operating
instructions, understand them and make them available to other users!
Never open the motor control unit or other covers! There is a hazard due to electric
current owing.
The motor control unit may only be operated with the 24V DC nominal voltage
which is specied on the type plate!
It must always be ensured that no connections or switches are damaged. It is pro-
hibited to operate the aircraft tug with damaged components!
In the event of a malfunction (e.g. if the engine control unit continues to drive
by itself, if a direction button is stuck) immediately activate the emergency stop
switch on the radio remote control, or one of the two battery disconnect switches
on the aircraft tug!
All electrical components must be protected from moisture, dripping and splas-
hing water!
The electric aircraft tug may not be operated in a potentially explosive atmos-
phere!