General Safety Guidelines; Workers' Health And Safety; Personal Safety Equipments - Rinnai Shimanto 110 User's And Installer's Manual

1.4 GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES

Before beginning to operate on the "SHIMANTO" units, every user has to be perfectly knowledgeable about the
functions of the equipment and its controls and should read and understood the information listed in this manual.
It's strictly forbidden to remove and/or tamper with any safety device.
Do not remove the grills on the fan outlet and top cover.
It' forbidden the use by children and unassisted disabled persons.
Do not touch the appliance when barefoot or with wet or damp parts of the body.
Do not pull, detach or twist the electrical cables coming from the unit, even if it is disconnected
from the mains supply.
Do not stand with your feet on the device, sit down and/or lean on any type of object.
Do not spray or pour water directly on the device.
Not dispose of, abandon or leave within reach of children packaging materials (cardboard,
staples, plastic bags, etc.). because it can be a potential source of danger.
Any routine or not-routine maintenance operation shall be carried out when the equipment has
been shut down, disconnected from electric power sources.
The plastic cover can be removed only by qualified operators.
Do not put neither your hands nor insert screwdrivers, spanners or other tools into moving
parts of the equipment.
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The equipment supervisor and the maintenance man has to receive suitable training for the
performance of their tasks in safety.
Operators have to know how to use personal protective devices and have to know the accident-
prevention guidelines contained in national and international laws and norms.

1.4.1 Workers' health and safety

The European Community has adopted a number of directives on workplace's health and safety, which include 89/391/
CEE, 89/686/CEE, 2009/104/CE, 86/188/CEE and 77/576/CEE directives. Every employer shall implement such
provisions and ensure that workers respect them:
Do not tamper with or replace parts of the equipment without the specific consent of the manufacturer.
The manufacturer shall have no responsibility whatsoever in case of unauthorised operations.
Using components, expendable materials or spare parts that do not correspond to those recommended
by the manufacturer and/or listed in this manual may be dangerous for the operators and/or damage the
equipment
The operator's workplace has to be kept clean, tidy and free from objects that may prevent free movements.
Appropriate lighting of the work place shall be provided so as to allow the operator to carry out the
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required operations safely. Poor or too strong lighting can cause risks.
Ensure that work places are always adequately ventilated and that aspirators are working, in good
condition and in compliance with the requirements of the laws in force.

1.4.2 Personal safety equipments

When operating and maintaining the SHIMANTO units, use the following personal protective equipments.
Protective clothing. Maintenance men and operators has to wear protective clothing that complies
with the basic safety requirements currently in force. In case of slippery floors, users have to wear
safety shoes with non-slip soles.
Gloves. During maintenance or cleaning operation protection gloves have to be used.
Mask and goggles. Respiratory protection (mask) and eye protection (goggles) should be
used during cleaning and maintenance operations.
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