Location; Selection And Qualification Of Staff; Operation; Normal Operation - Presto Conti Compact Series Operating And Maintenance Instructions Manual

PRESTO
GmbH & Co. KG
Bad Laer

3.5.2. Location

The location has to be chosen that way that
the channel-type baling press stands on a
plain surface. The location must have a
concrete plain surface that corresponds to
the weight of the machine.
The unit may be operated in an electrical
network with the corresponding conditions
(see chapter "electrical system").
As a protective measure against indirect
touching the fault-current circuit breaker
according to VDE 0100 has to be used when
erecting the machine in the open. Only fault-
current circuit breakers may be used with a
nominal fault current as specified in the
wiring diagrams of the manufacturer.
The provisions of the water household and
environmental protection law have to be
adhered to when setting up the unit and
taking it into operation.
Sufficient space has to be provided in front
of the channel-type baling press for the bale
which is pushed out. The access must be
possible for industrial trucks without
endangering persons.
The loading and starting area for industrial
trucks has to be marked.
3.5.3. Selection and qualification of
staff
Only such persons selected according to BGV
A1 § 13, BGV A2 are authorised to operate
and maintain the channel-type baling press.
The user will be responsible for the
occupation of the channel-type baling press
with machinists who have been instructed
about the use of the machine according to
BGV A1 § 13. The above mentioned is only
valid for the Federal Republic of Germany.
The corresponding regulations and guidelines
of the country where the machine is used are
applicable.
Only qualified and reliable staff may work at
and with the machine.
Persons instructed with work at/with the
machine must have thoroughly read and
understood the operating instructions and
here especially the safety instructions and
they must be in a corresponding mental and
physical state.
Non-compliance with these instructions may
result in danger for life and limb and/or
danger for the machine or other physical
assets.

3.6. Operation

3.6.1. Normal operation

The use in explosive areas and in an
explosive atmosphere is strictly prohibited.
The channel-type baling press is appropriate
for manual loading from ground level to the
loading space of the machine. If the loading
takes place from a ramp, PRESTO offers a
corresponding ramp funnel that guarantees
the necessary minimum height with regard
to safety.
This means, that the location of the loading
level has to be designed in such a way that a
minimum height to the load opening and to
the laterally fixed loading door (if any) does
not fall below 1100 mm. If the loading level
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