Basic Safety Instructions; Provision; Obligations Of The Operator - Elmo Rietschle V Serie Originalbetriebsanleitung

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BASIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

These operating instructions serve as a basis for the safe use and operation of the pump. The operating ins-
tructions, in particular the safety instructions, and the rules and regulations applicable to the place of use
must be observed by all persons working on or with the pump.
Furthermore, the generally applicable legal and other rules and regulations for accident prevention (e.g. per-
sonal protective equipment) and environmental protection must be observed.
NOTE
Some activities on the vacuum pump require compliance with special safety regulations. These
safety instructions can be found in the respective chapters of these operating instructions.
NOTE
The operating instructions must always be kept at the place of use and be freely accessible to all
persons with tasks on the vacuum pump.
The instructions of the occupational safety specialist and the instructions for action from the
briefings must be followed without fail.
The pump is only intended for the intended use described in the chapter 2.5.
The pump must not be used for purposes other than those for which it is intended.
All work on the pump may only be carried out by qualified and trained personnel (see chapter 2.4).
The safety instructions given in chapter 2.9 must be observed for all work on the pump.
2.1

Provision

The pump is a machine in the sense of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC Art 2a. The pump conforms to
the health and safety requirements of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
The pump may only be used once the operator has determined that the pump is installed in accordance with
the state of the art.
This is fulfilled if, among other things, the operating conditions listed in these operating instructions in accor-
dance with Directive 2006/42/EC Annex 1 Para. 1.7.4.2.i have been fully implemented.
2.2

Obligations of the Operator

The operator undertakes to only allow persons to work on the pump who
• are familiar with the basic occupational safety and accident prevention regulations;
• were instructed for the activities on the pump;
• have read and understood these operating instructions before carrying out any work on the pump;
• have reached the legal minimum age;
• are fit for use;
• are rested and not under the influence of drugs or medication;
• reliably fulfil the work assigned.
In addition, the operator must train staff at regular intervals and inform them about the hazards.
The personnel of the operating company must be permanently committed to safe working practices and
informed about the dangers and risks of the pump. This applies in particular to the safety instructions.
The operator must provide the personnel with the necessary protective equipment.
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BASIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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