1.6 Residual Risks
A residual risk is any hazard that cannot be fully reduced by design and protective techniques, or a potential hazard that is not
obvious.
ATTENTION
This manual indicates any operation that may generate a hazardous situation as well as the precautionary
measures to be observed in each case.
• All units have pictograms with hazard warnings.
• The units are safe machines, provided the safety guards are not tampered with or removed.
• Technical preparation, observance of the procedures outlined in this manual, and markings at critical points on the unit
will still allow safe operation.
• The following safety rules must be observed during installation, start-up, use and maintenance of the units:
• Do not operate the unit unless it and its electrical components have been connected to the earthing system;
• Do not operate unit unless fan is connected to a duct or protected with safety mesh;
• Do not use the unit as a stand for other machinery;
• Do not use unit as a walkway;
• Do not use unit as equipment storage;
• Do not open inspection panels while fan is running, especially in over pressure sections;
• Do not leave inspection panels partially closed; Make sure all handles or knobs are securely closed;
• Wear personal protective equipment before working on the unit;
• Before accessing the unit, make sure that all electrical utilities have been turned off, especially before
opening the inspection panels, make sure that the fan is off and cannot be turned on again without the
knowledge of the person working on the unit;
• Before starting the fan, always refit the protection cover or the closing panel of the fan section;
• Be careful when lifting the unit as its center of gravity may be severely unbalanced;
• Be careful when locking the lifting ropes/hooks;
• Be careful of sheet metal edges inside the unit;
• Be careful of sheet metal edges outside the unit;
• Be aware of possible burns from heating coils;
• Be aware of dampers that may close unexpectedly.
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