Safety; Important Requirements For All Products - MTU 12 V 2000 M84 Operating Instructions Manual

1 Safety

1.1 Important requirements for all products

Nameplate
The product is identified by a nameplate, model designation or serial number which must match the
information on the title page of this manual.
Nameplate, model designation or serial number can be found on the product.
General information
This product may pose a risk of injury or damage in the following cases:
• Improper use
• Operation, maintenance and repair by unqualified personnel
• Changes or modifications
• Noncompliance with the safety instructions and warning notices
Intended use
The product is intended for use in accordance with its contractually-defined purpose as described in the
relevant technical documents only.
Intended use entails operation:
• Within the permissible operating parameters in accordance with the (→ Technical data)
• With fluids and lubricants approved by the manufacturer in accordance with the (→ Fluids and Lubri-
cants Specifications of the manufacturer)
• With spare parts approved by the manufacturer in accordance with the (→ Spare Parts Catalog/MTU
contact/Service partner)
• In the original as-delivered configuration or in a configuration approved by the manufacturer in writ-
ing (including engine management/parameters)
• In compliance with all safety regulations and in accordance with all warning notices in this manual
• With maintenance work performed in accordance with the (→ Maintenance Schedule) throughout the
useful life of the product
• In compliance with the maintenance and repair instructions contained in this manual, in particular
with regard to the specified tightening torques
• With the exclusive use of technical personnel trained in commissioning, operation, maintenance and
repair
• By contracting only workshops authorized by the manufacturer to carry out repair and overhaul
Any other use shall be considered non-intended. Such improper use increases the risk of injury and
damage when working with the product. The manufacturer shall not be held liable for any damage re-
sulting from improper, non-intended use.
Changes or modifications
Unauthorized changes to the product represent a contravention of its intended use and compromise
safety.
Changes or modifications shall only be considered to comply with the intended use when expressly au-
thorized by the manufacturer. The manufacturer shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from
unauthorized changes or modifications.
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