Vicks PS-3K, PS-0K, PS-1K Staff qualification and training, Safety-conscious working

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Safety instructions

The word ACHTUNG (CAUTION) or WARNUNG (WARNING) has been incorporated into safety references the non-observance of which may lead to dangers for the machine and its functions.

General instructions are characterised with the following symbol:

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3.2Staff qualification and training

The staff designated for operation, maintenance, inspection and assembly must fulfil the qualifications required for these operations. Field of responsibility, competence and control of staff must be exactly regulated by the user. If the staff do not possess the qualifications required, these must be provided with the necessary training and instructions. This can, if necessary, be implemented by the manufacturer/supplier on behalf of the user. Furthermore, the user shall ensure that the contents of the Operating Instructions are fully understood by the personnel.

The Schweißtechnische Lehr- und Versuchsanstalt München (SLV) (Training and Testing Institute of Welding) offers appropriate training courses.

3.3Dangers resulting from non-observance of safety instructions

Non-observance of safety instructions may not only represent danger to persons, but also to the welding system and the environment. If the safety instructions are not observed, this may lead to a complete loss of warranty claims.

Non-observance may for example lead to the following individual dangers:

•Failure of important functions of the system

•Failure of prescribed methods for maintenance and repair

•Danger to persons by electric, mechanic, thermal and acoustic influences

3.4Safety-conscious working

The safety instructions stipulated in these Operating Instructions, the existing national regulations governing accident prevention, as well as possible interna- tional work, operating and safety regulations of the Operator must be observed.

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