Safety Regulations For Startup And Operation - MTU 8 V 4000 Lx2 xx Operating Instructions Manual

1.4 Safety regulations for startup and operation

Safety requirements for startup
Install the product correctly and carry out acceptance in accordance with the manufacturer's specifica-
tions before putting the product into service. All necessary approvals must be granted by the relevant
authorities and all requirements for initial startup must be fulfilled.
When putting the product into operation, always ensure that
• All personnel is clear of the danger zone surrounding moving parts of the machine.
Electrically-actuated linkages may be set in motion when the Engine Control Unit is switched on.
• All maintenance and repair work has been completed.
• All loose parts have been removed from rotating machine components.
• All safety equipment is in place.
• No persons wearing pacemakers or any other technical body aids are present.
• The service room is adequately ventilated.
• Keep clear of the service room during the first operating hours. Hazardous gases may occur as a re-
sult of the combustion of paints or oils.
• The exhaust system is leak-tight and that the gases are vented to atmosphere.
• Protect battery terminals, generator terminals or cables against accidental contact.
• Check that all connections have been correctly allocated (e.g. +/- polarity, direction).
Immediately after putting the product into operation, make sure that all control and display instruments
as well as the monitoring, signaling and alarm systems are working properly.
Safety requirements for operation
The operator must be familiar with the controls and displays.
The operator must be familiar with the consequences of any operations performed.
During operation, the display instruments and monitoring units must be permanently observed with re-
gard to present operating status, violation of limit values and warning or alarm messages.
Malfunctions and emergency stop
The procedures for emergencies, in particular, emergency stop, must be practiced regularly.
The following steps must be taken if a malfunction of the system is detected or reported by the system:
• Inform supervisor(s) in charge.
• Analyze the message.
• Respond to the emergency appropriately, e.g. execute an emergency stop.
Operation
Do not remain in the operating room when the product is running for any longer than absolutely neces-
sary.
Keep a safe distance away from the product if possible. Do not touch the product unless expressly in-
structed to do so following a written procedure.
Do not inhale the exhaust gases of the product.
The following requirements must be fulfilled before the product is started:
• Wear ear protectors.
• Mop up any leaked or spilled fluids and lubricants immediately or soak up with a suitable binder
agent.
Operation of electrical equipment
When electrical equipment is in operation, certain components of these appliances are electrically live.
Observe the safety instructions for these devices.
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