MTU 12 V 4000 L63 Operating Instructions Manual page 13

Procedure in the case of accidental release of combustible gas:
• Seal point of gas escape!
• Remove ignition sources!
• Cordon off danger zone.
• Ensure sufficient ventilation!
• Do not enter danger zone before measurements have confirmed that gas concentration is not hazard‐
ous.
Biogenic gases from fermentation processes
Observe the safety data sheet.
Caution: Highly flammable gas, forms an explosive mixture with air/oxygen!
Caution: Can be life threatening depending on concentration! Can no longer be detected by sense of
smell in higher concentrations.
Caution: There is always a risk of suffocation! Due to the lack of oxygen, the absorption of methane can
occasionally lead to increased breathing frequency (hyperventilation) and heart rates, low blood pres‐
sure, numbness of the extremeties, drowsiness, mental confusion and loss of memory!
Tendency to segregate. In low-lying areas of the plant, carbon dioxide enrichment is possible.
All gas-carrying lines must be checked for leaks prior to commissioning and at regular intervals during
operation.
Procedure in the case of accidental release of combustible gas:
• Seal point of gas escape!
• Remove ignition sources!
• Cordon off danger zone.
• Ensure sufficient ventilation!
• Do not enter danger zone before measurements have confirmed that gas concentration is not hazard‐
ous.
Used oil
Used oil contains combustion residue harmful to health.
Rub your hands with skin protection cream.
Wash your hands after contact with used oil.
Lead
• When working with lead or lead-containing compounds, avoid direct contact to the skin and do not
inhale lead vapors.
• Prevent the buildup of white powder of lead.
• Switch on fume extraction system.
• After coming into contact with lead or lead-containing materials, wash your hands!
Compressed air
When working with compressed air, safety precautions must be constantly observed:
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