General Safety Precautions - Atlas Copco XRHS 506 Instruction Manual

Skill level 2: Mechanical technician
A mechanical technician is trained to operate the unit the same as the operator. In addition, the
mechanical technician is also trained to perform maintenance and repair, as described in the
instruction manual, and is allowed to change settings of the control and safety system. A
mechanical technician does not work on live electrical components.
Skill level 3: Electrical technician
An electrical technician is trained and has the same qualifications as both the operator and the
mechanical technician. In addition, the electrical technician may carry out electrical repairs within
the various enclosures of the unit. This includes work on live electrical components.
Skill level 4: Specialist from the manufacturer
This is a skilled specialist sent by the manufacturer or its agent to perform complex repairs or
modifications to the equipment.
In general it is recommended that not more than two people operate the unit, more operators could
lead to unsafe operating conditions. Take necessary steps to keep unauthorized persons away from
the unit and eliminate all possible sources of danger at the unit.
When handling, operating, overhauling and/or performing maintenance or repair on Atlas Copco
equipment, the mechanics are expected to use safe engineering practices and to observe all
relevant local safety requirements and ordinances. The following list is a reminder of special safety
directives and precautions mainly applicable to Atlas Copco equipment.
These safety precautions apply to machinery processing or consuming air. Processing of any other
gas requires additional safety precautions typical to the application and are not included herein.
Neglecting the safety precautions may endanger people as well as environment and machinery:
endanger people due to electrical, mechanical or chemical influences,
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• endanger the environment due to leakage of oil, solvents or other substances,
• endanger the machinery due to function failures.
All responsibility for any damage or injury resulting from neglecting these precautions or by non-
observance of ordinary caution and due care required in handling, operating, maintenance or repair,
also if not expressly mentioned in this instruction manual, is disclaimed by Atlas Copco.
The manufacturer does not accept any liability for any damage arising from the use of non-original
parts and for modifications, additions or conversions made without the manufacturer's approval in
writing.
If any statement in this manual does not comply with local legislation, the stricter of the two shall
be applied.
Statements in these safety precautions should not be interpreted as suggestions, recommendations
or inducements that it should be used in violation of any applicable laws or regulations.
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General safety precautions

1 The owner is responsible for maintaining the unit in a safe operating condition. Unit parts and
accessories must be replaced if missing or unsuitable for safe operation.
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