Comprag ARD1808-500 [4/120] General safety guidelines

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1. Safety guidelines

1.1 Symbols used in the instructions.

Lethal hazard.

Warning.

Attention.

1.2 General safety guidelines.

Carefully familiarise yourself with the technical documentation, operat-

ing instructions and safety guidelines. Most accidents associated with

the use of compressor equipment occur as a result of non-compliance

with safety guidelines. Prevent hazards from developing and adhere to

the safety guidelines. The main rules are given in the following section.

The user is solely liable for injuries or damages which occur due to

non-compliance with safety guidelines during installation, opera-

tion or servicing, as well as unauthorised use of equipment!

1. The operator must stringently adhere to safety guidelines provided for by these instruc-

tions and local legislation!

2. When choosing between these safety guidelines and the regulations provided for by local

legislation, those rules which provide for more stringent requirements shall apply.

3. Only trained maintenance personnel with the relevant level of professional training are

permitted to operate, service and repair Comprag equipment.

4. Compressed air owing immediately from the compressor may contain oil and impurities

and is not suitable for breathing! Compressed air has to be puried to an air purity grade suit-

able for breathing, in accordance with the standards prescribed by local legislation.

5. Compressed air is an extremely hazardous energy source. Compressed air must not be used for un-

intended purposes! Do not use it to clean clothing and footwear and never point compressed air hoses

at people and animals! When using air to clean equipment, take extra caution and wear safety goggles!