Improper Use; Qualification Of Personnel - Bosch Rexroth AGEV1-48404-AA/HM/L01H01-XC Operating Instructions Manual

10/40 Safety instructions

Qualification of personnel

for the installation and
commissioning of valves in
explosive areas
Bosch Rexroth AG, Manifold block type AGEV1-48404-AA/HM/L01H01-XC, RE 62272-B/03.19

2.3 Improper use

Any use other than described in the section "Intended use" is considered as
improper and is therefore not permitted.
Bosch Rexroth AG does not assume any liability for damage caused by improper use.
The user assumes all risks involved with improper use.
Improper use of the manifold block includes:
• Incorrect transport
• Improper storing
• Lack of cleanliness during storage and mounting
• Faulty installation
• Use of unsuitable/non-approved media
• Exceeding of the specified maximum pressures
• Operation outside the permissible temperature range.
Changes to and/or modifications of the manifold block are not admissible, see
chapter 13.
2.4 Qualification of personnel
The activities described in this documentation require basic knowledge of
mechanics, electrics and hydraulics as well as knowledge of the appropriate
technical terms. For transporting and handling the product, additional knowledge
of how to handle lifting gear and the necessary attachment devices is required. In
order to ensure safe use, these activities may only be carried out by an expert in the
respective field or an instructed person under the direction and supervision of an
expert.
Experts are those who are able to recognize potential hazards and apply the
appropriate safety measures due to their professional training, knowledge and
experience, as well as their understanding of the relevant requirements pertaining
to the work to be undertaken. An expert must observe the relevant specific
professional rules and have the necessary expert knowledge.
With regard to hydraulic products, expertise means, for example:
• Reading and completely understanding hydraulic circuit diagrams,
• in particular, completely understanding the correlations regarding safety equipment
and
• knowledge of the function and structure of hydraulic components.
The personnel must have the following additional qualifications to the extent
required to fulfill their tasks:
• Understanding of general principles of explosion protection, types of protection
and device marking
• Understanding of those aspects of device design which influence the protection
concept
• Understanding of the contents of certificates and of the relevant parts of this
standard;
• General understanding of the testing, maintenance and repair requirements of IEC
60079-17
• Familiarity with the special methods which are to be applied during the selection
and installation of devices to which this standard refers;