Operator care of the unit
If the unit is found to be in need of repair or in any way unsafe, or contributes to an unsafe condition, the matter shall be reported immediately to the user’s des- ignated authority, and the unit shall not be operated until it has been restored to safe operating condition.
If during operation the unit becomes un- safe in any way, the matter shall be re- ported immediately to the user’s designated authority, and the unit shall not be operated until it has been re- stored to safe operating condition.
Do not make repairs or adjustments un- less specifically authorized to do so.
MAINTENANCE AND RE-
BUILD PRACTICES
Operation of the unit may be hazardous if maintenance is neglected or repairs, rebuilds, or adjustments are not per- formed in accordance with the manufac- turer’s design criteria. Therefore, maintenance facilities (on or off pre- mises), trained personnel, and detailed procedures shall be provided. Maintenance and inspection of the unit shall be performed in conformance with the following practices:
Aa schedules planned maintenance, lubrication, and inspection system shall be followed; consult the manu- facturer’s recommendations.
Bonly trained and authorized person- nel shall be permitted to maintain, repair, adjust, and inspect the unit, and in accordance with manufactur- er’s specifications.
Avoid fire hazards and have fire protec- tion equipment present in the work area. Do not use open pans of fuel or flamma- ble cleaning fluids for cleaning parts.
FIRE SAFETY STANDARD
Any unit not in safe operating condition shall be removed from service.
Fire Prevention: The unit shall be kept in a clean condition and reasonably free of lint, excess oil, and grease. Noncom- bustible agents are preferred for clean- ing the unit. Flammable liquids [those having flash points at or above 100°F (37,8°C)] are not allowed. Precautions regarding toxicity, ventilation, and fire hazard shall be appropriate for the agent or solvent used.
Nameplate Visibility: The unit type des- ignations as shown on the nameplate and the type markers shall not be cov- ered over with paint so that their identi- fication information is obscured.
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