Original Operating Manual - ROPA Fahrzeug

1.17 Hazard from the pneumatic system
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1 Safety
Protection
Regularly check the condition of all hydraulics hoses and have damaged hoses
immediately replaced by trained specialist personnel. Have work on the hydraulics
system performed only by especially trained personnel. When working on the hydraulics
system, first render it pressureless! Work on the hydraulics system is only to be
performed by specially trained personnel. When working on the hydraulics system, first
render it pressureless! Avoid skin contact to hydraulics fluid.
In case of damage to the pneumatic system, the raised warning signs on the pile pickup
may suddenly come down and cause severe injury to people located in this area.
In case of faults of the pneumatic system, shut down the machine as quickly as possible
and then have the cause for this damage repaired by specialist personnel being familiar
with handling pneumatic systems.
1.18 General hints on safety when handling acid batterys
– Fire, sparks, smoking and open flames are prohibited. Avoid generation of sparks
formed by connecting and disconnecting electrical loads or measuring devices
directly to battery terminals. Before connecting and disconnecting batteries, switch
off the main battery switch. First remove the ground connection. Prevent short
circuits due to false polarity connections (avoid working near battery with spanner
wrenches). Do not unnecessarily remove pole protection covers. When connecting,
connect the ground cable last.
– Wear eye/face protection!
– Keep children away from acids and batteries!
– Batteries contain corrosive acid. Wear appropriate protective clothing and acidresistant
rubber gloves. Do not tilt the battery because acid may emit from the
ventilation opening.
– Comply with instructions from the battery manufacturer.
Explosion hazard! Increased care is required after longer operation or when charging
the battery using a charging device. Charging may create highly explosive oxyhydrogen
gas. Always ensure the area is adequately ventilated. Make sure that acid batteries are
only charged using the permitted charging current.
Chapter 1
Safety