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8 All regulating and safety devices shall be maintained
with due care to ensure that they function properly.
They may not be put out of action.
9 Pressure and temperature gauges shall be checked
regularly with regard to their accuracy. They shall be
replaced whenever outside acceptable tolerances.
10 Safety devices shall be tested as described in the
maintenance schedule of the instruction manual to
determine that they are in good operating condition.
11 Mind the markings and information labels on the unit.
12 In the event the safety labels are damaged or
destroyed, they must be replaced to ensure operator
safety.
13 Keep the work area neat. Lack of order will increase
the risk of accidents.
14 When working on the unit, wear safety clothing.
Depending on the kind of activities these are: safety
glasses, ear protection, safety helmet (including
visor), safety gloves, protective clothing, safety shoes.
Do not wear the hair long and loose (protect long hair
with a hairnet), or wear loose clothing or jewellery.
15 Take precautions against fire. Handle fuel, oil and
anti-freeze with care because they are inflammable
substances. Do not smoke or approach with naked
flame when handling such substances. Keep a fireextinguisher in the vicinity.
16aPortable generators (with earthing pin):
Earth the generator as well as the load properly.
16bPortable generators IT:
Note: This generator is built to supply a sheer
alternating current IT network.
Earth the load properly.
Safety during transport and installation
To lift a unit, all loose or pivoting parts, e.g. doors and
towbar, shall first be securely fastened.
Do not attach cables, chains or ropes directly to the lifting
eye; apply a crane hook or lifting shackle meeting local
safety regulations. Never allow sharp bends in lifting
cables, chains or ropes.
Helicopter lifting is not allowed.
It is strictly forbidden to dwell or stay in the risk zone
under a lifted load. Never lift the unit over people or
residential areas. Lifting acceleration and retardation
shall be kept within safe limits.
1 Before towing the unit:
- check the towbar, the brake system and the towing eye.
Also check the coupling of the towing vehicle,
- check the towing and brake capability of the towing
vehicle,
- check that the towbar, jockey wheel or stand leg is
safely locked in the raised position,
- ascertain that the towing eye can swivel freely on the
hook,
- check that the wheels are secure and that the tyres are
in good condition and inflated correctly,
- connect the signalisation cable, check all lights and
connect the pneumatic brake couplers,
- attach the safety break-away cable or safety chain to
the towing vehicle,
- remove wheel chocks, if applied, and disengage the
parking brake.
2 To tow a unit use a towing vehicle of ample capacity.
Refer to the documentation of the towing vehicle.
3 If the unit is to be backed up by the towing vehicle,
disengage the overrun brake mechanism (if it is not an
automatic mechanism).
4 Never exceed the maximum towing speed of the unit
(mind the local regulations).
5 Place the unit on level ground and apply the parking
brake before disconnecting the unit from the towing
vehicle. Unclip the safety break-away cable or safety
chain. If the unit has no parking brake or jockey
wheel, immobilize the unit by placing chocks in front
of and/or behind the wheels. When the towbar can be
positioned vertically, the locking device must be
applied and kept in good order.
6 To lift heavy parts, a hoist of ample capacity, tested
and approved according to local safety regulations,
shall be used.
7 Lifting hooks, eyes, shackles, etc., shall never be bent
and shall only have stress in line with their design
load axis. The capacity of a lifting device diminishes
when the lifting force is applied at an angle to its load
axis.
8 For maximum safety and efficiency of the lifting
apparatus all lifting members shall be applied as near
to perpendicular as possible. If required, a lifting
beam shall be applied between hoist and load.
9 Never leave a load hanging on a hoist.
10 A hoist has to be installed in such a way that the
object will be lifted perpendicular. If that is not
possible, the necessary precautions must be taken to
prevent load-swinging, e.g. by using two hoists, each
at approximately the same angle not exceeding 30°
from the vertical.
11 Locate the unit away from walls. Take all precautions
to ensure that hot air exhausted from the engine and
driven machine cooling systems cannot be
recirculated. If such hot air is taken in by the engine or
driven machine cooling fan, this may cause
overheating of the unit; if taken in for combustion, the
engine power will be reduced.
12 Generators shall be stalled on an even, solid floor, in a
clean location with sufficient ventilation. If the floor
is not level or can vary in inclination, consult Atlas
Copco.
13 The electrical connections shall correspond to local
codes. The machines shall be earthed and protected
against short circuits by fuses or circuit breakers.
14 Never connect the generator outlets to an installation
which is also connected to a public mains.
15 Before connecting a load, switch off the
corresponding circuit breaker, and check whether
frequency, voltage, current and power factor comply
with the ratings of the generator.
16 Before transportation of the unit, switch off all the
circuit breakers.