Safety Information - BPW ECO Tronic EBS Operating And Installation Instructions

1 Introduction

1.3 Safety information

• All work must be performed by trained specialists in qualifi ed
workshops and authorised companies which have all the
necessary tools and knowledge for performing this work.
• The parameters of the system are only allowed to be set
by specialists who have completed a suitable training course
for this purpose. The parameters for the brake system can
be found in the brake calculation prepared for the vehicle in
question. The brake system calculation must take account of
statutory requirements of the country in question, as well as the
necessary safety provisions. If the set values are changed, the
person who performs this change is responsible for complying
with the statutory requirements of the country in question where
the vehicle is operated, as well as for maintaining safe function
of the system.
• When repairs are carried out on the vehicle, the brake system
must be protected against mechanical, thermal and surge
voltage damage.
• Local safety and accident prevention regulations as well as
regional and national regulations must be complied with.
• The relevant operation and service regulations as well
as safety regulations of the vehicle manufacturer and of the
manufacturers of other vehicle parts shall be adhered to.
• Do not perform repair and installation work unless wearing
protective clothing (gloves, safety boots, safety goggles, etc.)
and using the recommended tools.
• The vehicle must be secured against rolling away during
repair work. Please observe the relevant safety regulations for
repair work on commercial vehicles, in particular the safety
regulations for jacking up and securing the vehicle.
• Following each repair, it is necessary to perform a function
check or a test drive in order to make sure that the brakes are
functioning correctly.
• All exchanged components must be reused or disposed of
in accordance with the applicable environmental regulations,
laws and directives.
• Tighten screws and nuts with the prescribed tightening
torque.
• BPW can only guarantee the safety, reliability and
performance of systems, in particular those of ECO Tronic EBS,
if all instructions are complied with.
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Various safety information is indicated by different icons in
these installation and operating instructions. Their signifi cance
is described in the overview below.
Icon
This symbol informs you that an
acoustic check is necessary in order
to avoid potential damage to property
or follow-on damage.
This symbol informs you that an
optical check is necessary in order to
avoid potential damage to property or
follow-on damage.

This symbol informs you that the
connection must be clean and dry
before being attached.
Warning note!
Failure to comply with the warning
note can result in a potential
hazardous situation, leading to injury
to personnel.
Signifi cance