Working Safely; Selecting A Safe Starting Point; Observing Hazards In The Working Area; Determining The Safety Of The Modules To Be Cleaned - Cleantecs SOLA-TECS C Series Operating Instructions Manual

Working Safely

This section describes how to work
safely with the Sola-Tecs C system.

Selecting a safe starting point

� Basically, the place of use and its
accessibility determines the starting
point of the cleaning work.
� Before setting up the system, carry
out an inspection and consider how and
where you want to work safely.
WARNING
Risk of injury from falling
�AUse a fall-arrest system.
This will protect you from injuries from
falling off the roof.
CAUTION
Risk of injury due to slippery surface
�A Check the surface for any situations
that may facilitate slipping.
This will protect you from falling and
injuring yourself.
CAUTION
Risk of injury due to falling
�ACheck your working area for
unevenness and obstacles.
This will protect you from injuries
resulting from a fall.
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� The starting point for cleaning must be
easily accessible.
Observing hazards in the working
area
� In the immediate working environment,
there must be no high-voltage conduc-
tive equipment (cables, switch cabinets,
etc.)
Determining the safety of the
modules to be cleaned
� Check for defects in the system when
you inspect it.
e.g.
- broken / defective solar modules
- exposed lines
- loose fastenings
- ...
DANGER
Danger to life from electric shock and
high-voltage lines
�A Please keep a safety distance of at
least 3 meters (10 ft) to high-voltage
lines or other electrical installations
when performing cleaning work
around them.
Be attentive when handling the guide
lance (telescopic and modular) around
high-voltage lines. They may be hazar-
dous to your health and safety.
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