5.19 General service and maintenance work
5.19.1 Vehicle cleaning
General instructions for all the
areas of the vehicle
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A distinction is made between 3 areas in vehicle cleaning:
Vehicle cab, inside
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Complete vehicle outside
Engine space
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Here the wrong choice of cleaning equipment and agents can impair the
operating safety of the vehicle and also endanger the health of the
cleaning personnel. Therefore the following instructions should be
followed without fail:
Environmental danger
Use only dedicated washing places for cleaning the vehicle.
When using washing solutions
Ensure sufficient room ventilation!
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Wear suitable protective clothing
Do not use any combustible liquids such as petrol or diesel fuel
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When using compressed air
Work carefully
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Wear eye protection and protective clothing
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Do not direct compressed air onto the skin or towards other persons
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Do not use compressed air for cleaning clothes
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When using a high-pressure cleaner or steam jet cleaner
Maintain a minimum distance of at least 30 cm!
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Max. pressure 120 bar at max. 80 °C
Cover electrical parts and insulating mats and do not expose them to a
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direct jet.
Cover these parts and do not expose them to a direct jet: vent grilles on
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the rear wall of the vehicle cab, venting filter of the hydraulic oil tank, lid
of the fuel and hydraulic oil tank, etc.
Protect the following components against moisture:
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• Electrical parts, such as three-phase generator, sensors, electrical
plug connections, engine control unit, etc.
• Control devices and seals
• Air suction filter etc.
When using volatile and easily flammable anti-rust agents and
sprays:
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Ensure sufficient room ventilation!
Use no naked fire or light!
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Do not smoke!
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