DEMAG ZBA Assembly Instructions Manual page 7

2.5 General safety
People under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medicines which affect
their reactions must not install, operate, put into service, maintain, repair or
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disassemble motors.
Any conversions and modifications to the products require the written consent of
the manufacturer.
Work on electric equipment may only be carried out by qualified electricians in
accordance with electric engineering regulations. Motors must be brought to a
standstill and switched off immediately if a malfunction occurs
Malfunctions must be eliminated immediately.
National accident prevention regulations and codes of practice and general safety
regulations must be observed when operating our products. Important information
and instructions are marked by corresponding symbols.
Follow these instructions and safety regulations to avoid accidents and damage.
The assembly instructions must be kept available at the place where the motors
are in use at all times. They include significant aspects and appropriate excerpts
from the relevant guidelines, standards and regulations. The owner must instruct
his personnel appropriately.
Any failure to follow the safety warnings in these assembly instructions can result
in death or personal injury.
Observe general statutory and other obligatory regulations relating to accident
prevention and environmental protection and basic health and safety requirements
in addition to those included in these assembly instructions. Such requirements
may also relate, for example, to the handling of hazardous materials or the
provision/wearing of personal protection equipment. Comply with these regulations
and general accident prevention regulations relevant for the place where motors
are used when working on motors.
Motors can still constitute a danger to life and limb if they are not installed,
operated, maintained or used as intended by personnel who have not been
trained or specially instructed. The assembly instructions must, if required, be
supplemented by the owner with instructions and information (e.g. operating
procedure instructions) relating to organisation of work, working procedures,
operating personnel, etc. Supervising and reporting obligations as well as special
operating conditions must also be taken into consideration.
Personnel assigned to working on motors must have read and understood the
assembly instructions and, in particular, the safety information contained in
them. All activities relating to motors which are not described in these assembly
instructions may only be carried out by specifically trained specialist personnel.
The owner must ensure that personnel work in a safety and hazard-conscious
manner in compliance with the assembly instructions.
The owner must ensure that motors are only operated when in proper working
order and that all relevant safety requirements and regulations are fulfilled.
Motors must be taken out of service immediately if functional defects or
irregularities are detected. In the event of a stoppage (e.g. if defects regarding
safe and reliable operation are detected, in emergency situations, in the event of
operating malfunctions, for maintenance purposes, if damage is detected or after
finishing work), the operator/experienced technician must carry out all prescribed
safety measures.
All safety and hazard warnings on motors must be kept in complete and in legible
condition.
Modifications, additions to and conversions of motors which can impair safety in
any way must not be carried out without the written consent of the manufacturer.
Safety devices must not be rendered inoperative.
Only genuine Demag spare parts and accessories may be used. Observe
prescribed deadlines or those specified in the assembly instructions for routine
checks/inspections.
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