Foreword; Information About These Instructions; Supplementary Documents To These Instructions; Other Relevant Publications - Man V8-1000 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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Foreword

1.1 Information about these instructions

User tip
This provisional version of the instructions reflects the engine's current state of development.
This instructions therefore contain graphic representations of the MAN marine engine on which these
instructions are based.
These instructions contain information on the installation, operation and maintenance of the engine.
All safety instructions and other instructions must be followed in order to ensure safe working practices.
Furthermore, the local accident prevention regulations valid for the engine's area of application and the
general safety regulations must be observed.
Timely and proper maintenance and care of the engines according to the set maintenance intervals ensure
and maintain the operational safety and the reliable application of these engines.
Only use genuine MAN spare parts and accessories or spare parts and accessories that have been appro­
ved by MAN. Only the genuine spare parts approved by us are tested by us and thus meet the relevant
requirements for use of the engine.
The improvement of the protection of the environment is of special concern to MAN.
This starts with the development and construction of our engines. So we take great care to ensure that no
environmentally damaging materials are used in this process and also, for example, that emission values
satisfy the most stringent requirements.
Economical operation helps to conserve our resources and our environment.
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Supplementary documents to these instructions

Supplementary documents to these instructions include:
- Service products for MAN diesel engines
- Maintenance record
All publications are a component of the product and must be kept in a location in the immediate vicinity of
the engine and accessible by personnel at all times.
Carefully read through the Operating Instructions before starting any work! This particularly applies to the
General Safety Instructions section and the safety instructions in the various chapters.
Failure to adhere to these instructions and all accompanying supplier operating instructions will lead to the
loss of claims under the warranty.
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Other relevant publications

The following publications also supplement these instructions:
- Spare Parts Catalogue (included)
Diese Anleitung vor Beginn aller Arbeiten sorgfältig durchlesen!
Dies gilt insbesondere für das Kapitel Allgemeine Sicherheitshinweise
und die jeweiligen Sicherheitshinweise in den Kapiteln.
MAN marine diesel engines D2868 LE4.. / D2862 LE4..
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