Definition of the term "Protective Structure"
Explanation of abbreviations
1.5 Rollbar
1.6 Mechanical integrity
Responsibility for machine equipped with protective structures
OM 803 us – Edition 3.7 * 803b110.fm
Protective structures are additional elements that protect the operator against hazards.
These elements can be installed later on or as standard equipment.
ROPS:
Roll Over Protective Structure
TOPS:
Tip Over Protective Structure
The rollbar has been specially designed for protection in case of an accident.
• ROPS/TOPS tested rollbar (option).
• Shatter protection (option from AI00967); protective structure against fragments flying
around from the front.
DANGER
Accident hazard due to modified cabin and protective structures!
Incorrect work on the cabin and protective structures causes serious injury or death.
• No drilling, cutting or grinding on protective structures.
• Welding, straightening or bending work on protective structures is prohibited.
• Have damaged protective structures immediately replaced.
Information!
Check the rollbar and all protective structures once a day for damage.
Information!
Protective structures may only be installed or removed by a Wacker Neuson
service center.
The decision regarding the necessary protective structures (type and level I or II) must be
made by the machine owner and depends on the specific work situation.
The machine owner must observe the national regulations and he must inform the opera-
tor on the protective structure to be used in a specific work situation.
Introduction
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