Voith VR 115 E - Product Safety; Staff Qualification; Safety-Conscious Working; Environmental Protection

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Product SafetyVoith Turbo I Aftersales Service Manual Voith Retarder VR 115 E I Basic Safety Information
Voith Turbo I 153.00009710 I arrtd I 2005-11 © 2005
2.1 Product Safety
The retarder is constructed according to state of the
art technology and acknowledged safety regulations.
Nevertheless, hazardous situations and property
damage may occur as a result of improper usage,
maintenance and repair.
Ö Observe safety and warning information.
2.2 Staff Qualification
Ö Allow only qualified professionals to carry out repair
and maintenance work.
2.3 Safety-Conscious Working
Voith does not assume any liability for personal injury
and/or property damage caused by improper and
unprofessional work.
Ö Observe the following regulations:
- Accident-prevention regulations
- Other generally acknowledged safety
regulations and occupational health
- Motor vehicle regulations
- Safety regulations for handling chemical
substances such as oils and greases
2.4 Environmental Protection
Ö Drained fuels and fluids, consumables and old parts
must be disposed of properly.
2.5 Troubleshooting
Voith provides a warranty/goodwill service for
defective parts only.
Ö Do not replace parts on mere speculation.
2.6 Maintenance and Repair
Danger of burning and scalding via squirting oil!
The oil in the retarder may be hot.
Ö Work carefully.
Danger of burning and scalding via hot coolant!
The coolant may be hot.
Ö Work carefully.
Danger of burns via hot parts!
Parts of the retarder may be hot.
Ö Work carefully.
Ö Wear protective gloves or use cloths if necessary.
Damage to property via soiled parts!
Considerable damage or malfunctions may occur due
to soiling.
Ö Ensure cleanliness.
Damage to property via improper cleaning!
Ö Do not aim the jet of a high-pressure cleaner
(steam-jet device) at valves, pressure sensors or
ventilators of the retarder.
2.7 Driving Mode
Ö Ensure that the retarder is fully functional for all
vehicle maneuvers, i.e.:
- Retarder properly filled with oil
- Retarder electronics connected and functional
- Pneumatic control connected and functional