Safety Regulations For Startup And Operation - MTU 12 V 4000 M73 x Operating Instructions Manual

1.3 Safety regulations for startup and operation

Safety regulations for startup
Install the product correctly and carry out acceptance in accordance the manufacturer's specifications
before putting the product into service.
Before the product is put into operation for the first time, all official authorizations must be available
and commissioning preconditions met.
When putting the product into operation, always ensure
• that all maintenance and repair work has been completed;
• that all loose parts have been removed from rotating machine components;
• that no-one is present in the danger zone of rotating machine components.
Immediately after putting the product into operation, make sure that all control and display instruments
as well as the signaling and alarm systems work properly.
Safety regulations for equipment operation
The operator must be familiar with the control and display elements.
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 cases of emergency, in particular, emergency stop, must be practiced regularly.
The following steps must be taken if a malfunction of the system is recognized or reported by the sys-
tem:
• Inform supervisor(s) in charge,
• Analyze the message,
• If required, carry out emergency operations e.g. emergency stop.
Operation
The following conditions must be fulfilled before starting the product:
• Wear ear protection.
• Ensure that the engine room is well ventilated.
• Do not inhale the exhaust gases of the product.
• Ensure that the exhaust system is free of leaks and that the gases are discharged to atmosphere.
• Mop up any leaked or spilt fluids and lubricants immediately or soak up with a suitable binding agent.
• Protect battery terminals, generator terminals or cables against accidental contact.
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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