General Safety Precautions - Atlas Copco HiLight E2 Manuel D'instructions

The manufacturer does not accept any liability for any
damage arising from the use of non-original parts and for
modifications, additions or conversions made without
the manufacturer's approval in writing.
If any statement in this manual does not comply with
local legislation, the stricter of the two shall be applied.
Statements in these safety precautions should not be
interpreted as suggestions, recommendations
inducements that it should be used in violation of any
applicable laws or regulations.
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General safety precautions

This light tower is supplied in
transport position. Before raising the
mast, make sure to put the light
tower in operation position (flood
light support rotated 90°). Refer to
chapter 3.2.
or
1. The owner is responsible for maintaining the unit
in a safe operating condition. Unit parts and
accessories must be replaced if missing or
unsuitable for safe operation.
2. The supervisor, or the responsible person, shall at
all times make sure that all instructions regarding
machinery and equipment
maintenance are strictly followed and that the
machines with all accessories and safety devices,
as well as the consuming devices, are in good
repair, free of abnormal wear or abuse, and are not
tampered with.
3. Whenever there is an indication or any suspicion
that an internal part of a machine is overheated,
the machine shall be stopped but no inspection
covers shall be opened before sufficient cooling
time has elapsed; this to avoid the risk of
spontaneous ignition of oil vapour when air is
admitted.
4. The machinery and equipment shall be kept clean,
i.e. as free as possible from oil, dust or other
deposits.
5. All regulating and safety devices shall be
maintained with due care to ensure that they
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function properly. They may not be put out of
action.
6. Safety devices shall be tested as described in the
maintenance schedule of the instruction manual to
determine that they are in good operating
condition.
7. Mind the markings and information labels on the
unit.
8. In the event the safety labels are damaged or
destroyed, they must be replaced to ensure
operator safety.
9. Keep the work area neat. Lack of order will
increase the risk of accidents.
operation and
10. When working on the unit, wear safety clothing.
Depending on the kind of activities these are:
safety glasses, ear protection, safety helmet
(including visor), safety gloves, protective
clothing, safety shoes. Do not wear the hair long
and loose (protect long hair with a hairnet), or
wear loose clothing or jewellery.
11. Take precautions against fire. Keep a fire-
extinguisher in the vicinity.
12. On-site light towers (with earthing pin):
Earth the light tower as well as the load properly.
13. The power source for the HiLight E3+ and
HiLight E2 light towers must be protected with an
Earth Leakage Relay to avoid direct and indirect
contacts.