Safety; Important Provisions For All Mtu Engines Or Systems - MTU 12 V 2000 P12 Operating Instructions Manual

1 Safety

1.1 Important provisions for all MTU engines or systems

Nameplate
Engine identification is provided by the engine serial number on the nameplate.
The nameplate is located on the engine.
General information
This engine or plant may present a risk of injury or damage in the following cases:
• Incorrect use
• Operation, maintenance and repair by unqualified personnel
• Modifications or conversions
• Noncompliance with the safety instructions
Correct use
The engine or plant is intended solely for use in accordance with contractual agreements and the pur‐
pose envisaged for it on delivery.
This means that the equipment must be operated:
• Within the permissible operating parameters in accordance with the (→ engine data)
• With fluids and lubricants approved by MTU in accordance with the (→ MTU Fluids and Lubricants
Specifications)
• With spare parts approved by MTU in accordance with the associated (→ Spare Parts Catalog)
• In the original as-delivered configuration or in a configuration approved by MTU in writing (engine and
engine control/parameters)
• In compliance with all safety instructions and in adherence to all warning notices in these Operating
Instructions
• In compliance with the maintenance and repair instructions contained in these Operating Instructions,
in particular with regard to the specified tightening torques
• Appointing only qualified personnel to carry out work related to initial startup, operation, maintenance
and repair
• Contracting only workshops authorized by MTU to carry out repair and overhaul
Any other use is considered improper use and increases the risk of personnel injury or material damage
in engine/plant operation.MTU will accept no liability for such damage.
Modifications or conversions
Unauthorized modifications to the engine or plant represent a safety risk.
MTU will accept no liability or warranty claims for any damage caused by unauthorized modifications or
conversions.
Spare parts
Only genuine MTU spare parts must be used to replace components or assemblies.
MTU will accept no liability or warranty claims for any damage caused by the use of other spare parts.
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