Security Regulations - Bottarini GDP21 Maintenance And Operating Manual

3. Security Regulations

3.1 Identification of safety
instructions
GARDNER DENVER accepts no
responsibility for any damage or injury
caused by non-compliance with these
safety measures or non-observance of
normal care and caution during the
handling, operation, maintenance or repair
of this compressor, even if not expressly
stated in this operating manual.
If any of the regulations contained in
this manual do not correspond to local
statutory provisions, particularly with
reference to safety, then the stricter of
the two applies.
These safety instructions are of a
general nature and are applicable to
various types of machine and equipment.
For this reason it is possible that some
information may not apply to the
aggregate(s) described in this manual.
Danger
Places thus marked refer to possible
dangers for persons.
Attention
Places thus marked refer to possible
dangers for machines or parts of
machines.
Note
Places thus marked give general and
technical information for optimum, cost-
effective machine use.
3.2 General safety instructions
Organizational measures
Please keep this operating manual
handy at all times on the site of the
machine / installation, in the bag provided.
Please note and pass on general
statutory and other binding regulations
that may supplement the operating
manual for the prevention of accidents
and the protection of the environment.
Such obligations may be for example the
handling of hazardous materials, or the
provision and/or wearing of personal
protective equipment, or traffic regulations.
Instructions, including supervisory
responsibility and duty of notification for
taking account of special in-plant factors,
for example regarding work organization,
sequences of operations, personnel
assigned to certain tasks, are to be added
to the operating manual.
Personnel delegated to work with the
machine must have read the operating
manual before beginning this work,
particularly the chapter on safety
instructions. It is too late to do this while
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working. This applies particularly to
personnel only using the machine
occasionally, e.g. for setting up and
maintaining the machine.
Safety and danger-conscious working
by the personnel in compliance with the
operating manual should be checked at
least occasionally.
The personnel must not have long, loose
hair, or wear loose clothing or jewellery,
including rings, due to risk of injury
through catching. Personal protective
equipment should be worn if necessary or
as required by regulations.
Pay attention to all safety and danger
warnings on the machine/ installation!
Make sure that all safety and danger
warnings on the machine / installation can
be read.
For all safety-relevant modifications to
the machine / installation or its operating
behavior, stop the machine / installation
immediately and report the fault to the
competent authority / person.
Spare parts must meet the technical
requirements laid down by the
manufacturer. This is always guaranteed
when original spare parts are used.
Replace hydraulic hoses at the given
intervals, or at suitable intervals, even if
no safety-relevant defects are visible
(DIN 20066, Part 5).
Observe the intervals stipulated or those
given in the operating manual for routine
checks and inspections.
Workshop equipment suitable for
carrying out maintenance work is
essential.
The location and operation of fire
extinguishers must be made known.
Observe the instructions concerning fire
alarm and fire fighting.
Limiting values (pressure, temperature,
time settings etc.) must be permanently
marked.
Personnel selection and
qualification; basic tasks
Work on or with the machine /
installation may only be carried out by
reliable personnel. Observe the minimum
statutory age.
Only trained or specially instructed
personnel may be assigned to this work.
The responsibility of the personnel for
operating, setting up, maintaining and
repairing the machine / installation must
be clearly defined.
Make sure that only authorized
personnel use the machine.
Define who is responsible for operating
the machine, and authorize him to ignore
instructions from third parties if these
instructions could compromise safety.
Only allow personnel that are training,
that are under instruction or are attending
a course of general training to use the
machine / installation under the constant
supervision of an experienced person.
Work on the electrical systems of the
machine / installation may only be carried
out by a trained electrician in accordance
with electrical regulations.
Only persons with special knowledge
and experience of hydraulics may work on
system elements, for example
components under pressure.
3.3 Modifications and alterations
to the machine
No alterations, additions, or
modifications to the machine may be
carried out without the approval of the
manufacturer. This is also true for the
installation and the adjustment of safety
devices and valves as well as for welding
at supporting and pressurized parts.
Unauthorized modifications to the machine
are prohibited for reasons of safety.
Original parts are specially designed for
our machines. We must explicitly point out
that parts and special accessories not
supplied by us are not approved by us.
Installing or using such products may thus
adversely affect active and/or passive
safety.
The manufacturer accepts no liability
whatsoever for damage resulting from the
use of non-original parts or special
accessories. This also applies to the
installation and adjustment of safety
devices and valves as well as to welding
on bearing and pressurized parts.
Note
The General Type Approval becomes
invalid in case of modifications or
alterations which change or infringe upon
the external geometry as well as the gross
axle weight rating.
3.4 Loading/Relocation/Transport
Loading / Relocation
All loose parts that could fall down when
the machine is lifted must first be removed or
secured; pivoting parts like doors, etc.
must be immobilized.
For lifting heavy parts, hoisting gear and
heavy-lift facilities with the appropriate
capacities, which have been checked and
approved in accordance with local safety
regulations, must be used.