Safety; Introduction - ABB VTR 0 Series Assembly Instructions Manual

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Safety

2.1

Introduction

State of the art
Turbochargers manufactured by ABB Turbocharging are state of the art and comply with the
pertinent safety and health-protection requirements that applied when the turbocharger
was manufactured. Consequently, the turbocharger is safe to operate.
CE conformity information
ABB turbochargers fulfil machinery directive 2006/42/EC and are considered partly com-
pleted machinery as defined by Article 2 g.
Residual risks
Nevertheless, during turbocharger operation and when working on the turbocharger, resid-
ual risks can exist which:
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Are caused by the turbocharger itself or its accessories.
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Are caused by the operating and auxiliary materials used.
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Are a consequence of insufficient compliance with safety instructions.
All instructions contained in this chapter must be observed during all work on the turbochar-
ger.
Responsibility of the operating company
In awareness of its responsibility, the operating company must ensure that only authorised
personnel work on the turbocharger, who:
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Correspond to the target group (see
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Are versed in the general and locally applicable regulations for occupational safety and
accident prevention
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Are equipped with the prescribed personal protective equipment
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Have been instructed in the use of the turbocharger.
The safety-conscious work of the personnel and adherence to the assembly instructions
must be checked periodically.
Suitable working materials and personal protective equipment must be kept in a perfect
condition.
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Definition of target group
HZTL455311P0026_EN
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Rev.B July 2020