1.3 Personnel
qualifications
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• The operator must ensure that the maintenance intervals specified in these
instructions are followed.
• The operator must have all safety devices inspected regularly for function and
completeness.
The operator has the following obligations:
• The operating instructions as well as the installation and maintenance
instructions must always be ready to hand for the specified groups of people.
• The groups of people must read the parts of the instructions that are relevant to
them before using the product.
• Users of the locking systems that do not have access to the operating instructions
(hotel guests, patients etc.) must be shown how to use the product properly by
the operator.
• The instructions must be kept until the product is disposed of, and handed to the
new operator in the event of a change of operator.
• Any abuse of the keys must be prevented.
• The programming and clearing keys must be kept in a safe place, since
unauthorised persons can gain access to rooms with both keys.
Essential requirements
Only those persons are authorised as personnel who can be expected to carry out
their work reliably.
Persons whose ability to react is affected by, e.g., drugs, alcohol, or medication are
not permitted to operate the system.
In the selection of personnel, observe appropriate training as well as the applicable
occupation-specific regulations.
1.3.1 Installation and start-up personnel
Installation and initial start-up may only be carried out by trained experts. Knowledge
of the following is a prerequisite:
• National accident prevention regulations
• National fire prevention regulations
• Expert electro-technical knowledge
If the installation and start-up personnel do not have these qualifications, a specialist
installation company must be commissioned to do the work.
Persons who are under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medicines that affect
reactions must not install or start up the equipment.
Personnel who are being trained may only install and start up the product under
supervision or after being authorised to do so by someone with experience.
The operator and the installer are personally responsible for compliance with the
VDE regulations (and the national electrotechnical and electronics regulations).
1.3.2 Operating personnel (personnel with locking authorisation)
The operating personnel must be informed about the following:
• Safe and proper handling of the product
• The emergency opening facility
• Responsible use of locking authorisation to rooms occupied by other persons