GIRBAU PB32 Series Installation, Operation And Maintenance Instructions Manual page 6

16. Delimitate danger areas and PREVENT public access to them with machine in operation. Do not expose
yourself to drainage areas or to vapour, condensation, fume or ventilation outlets.
17. All machines working with temperature present a fire risk. Take EXTREME care: Periodically the machine of
inflammable materials: lint, fluff, soot... KEEP the environment free of combustible materials and PLACE,
suitable extinguishers near the machine in easily accessible places.
Safety measures. Do not store or use petrol or other flammable vapours and liquids in the vicinity of this or
any other machine.
18. All installations necessary for the proper operation of the machine MUST be carried out by a duly accredited
Authorised Installation Company (see note 3) following the applicable legal regulations in the country of use.
19. The machine MUST be commissioned by the Authorised Technical Service in the presence of the customer's
technical service (see notes 2 and 4) or a responsible person appointed by the customer.
20. This machine MUST BE USED by personnel who are properly trained in how to use it (see note 1).
21. NEVER START THE MACHINE NOR USE IT IN THE ABSENCE, INCORRECT POSITION OR
MALFUNCTION OF:

COVERS ( GUARDS) AND PROTECTIONS

SAFETY DEVICES

CONTROL ELEMENTS
22. DO NOT USE the machine if you notice any abnormal noise or smell or if you suspect that the machine is
faulty or defective.
23. If you smell gas, CLOSE the general gas line valve, DO NOT LIGHT flames, DO NOT SWITCH ON any
appliance, DO NOT TURN ON any electrical switch, OPEN doors and windows, EVACUATE the occupants
of the room, the building or the area and WARN the supply company or the fire service. DO NOT USE ANY
TELEPHONE INSIDE THE PREMISES.
24. On completion of the day's work, TURN OFF the manual fluid supply valves and DISCONNECT the electrical
power.
25. The inspections required by the regulations applicable to the country where the machine is being used must
be carried out. You are also recommended to request an overall, detailed service of the machine by the
Authorised Technical Service every year (see note 2).
26. INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR OPERATIONS
DANGER!
Incorrect installation, adjustment, alteration, repair or maintenance of this machine may lead to material
damage, injury or even death.
Read the installation, operation and maintenance instructions carefully before installing the equipment or
carrying out maintenance work.
Before carrying out any action on the machine:

Close and mechanically lock the manual fluid supply valves.

Check that the bath has COMPLETELY drained, that no part of the machine is at a high temperature and
that no circuits or containers are under pressure.

Check that all moving parts of the machine are stopped or at rest. Securely fix all moving parts of the
machine that could cause an accident.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock:

COMPLETELY disconnect the machine from the original power source and check for accidental
reconnection. TURNING OFF THE ON SWITCH OR PRESSING THE STOP KEY ARE NOT ENOUGH.

Disconnect the electrical connection of any circuit external to the machine; for example external dosing
equipment, central vending points, feeders or folders, etc. The electrical connection of these circuits is
independent of the machine electrical connection.

To prevent the risk of electrical discharge caused by residual voltage, wait at least five minutes before
removing any guard or cover from the machine.

Failure to follow these warnings may cause a serious accident.
27. CONTACT the Installation Companies or the Authorised Technical Service (see notes 3 and 2) if you have
any doubt, anomaly or problem.
28. It is advisable to copy and enlarge the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS and put them in a visible place in the
laundry.
Safety Instructions
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Code no. 550038
Rev. no. 16/1018