Automatic Escalator/Travelator Deep Cleaning Machine –ET15 V1.0
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If work on the opened machine within
connected current is absolutely
necessary, such work may be carried out
only by a qualified electrician who is
familiar with all attendant dangers and the
relevant work stipulations (VDE0100).
When work is carried out on machine or
parts when live, only tools specially
intended for this purpose may be used.
1 Safety instructions
1.1 Preliminary remarks
The automatic escalator/travelator deep clean
machine ET15 was manufactured according to
state-of-the-art technology and in compliance
with all relevant regulations. This, however, does
not guarantee that some other unavoidable
dangers for persons and property can occur. All
personnel working with this machine must
therefore read and follow these operating
instructions, and in particular the safety
regulations, with great care.
These operating instructions must remain at the
machine for use by the operator. Each operator
must receive thorough instruction on handling
and working with the machine.
1.2 Owner’s duties
In accordance with EU directive on the use of
operating equipment 89/655/EEC Art.6(1) and 7
and EU framework directive 89/391/EEC Art.1(1)
and Art. 6(1), the owner of the equipment is
obliged to instruct all persons, particularly with
regard to safety, who will be authorised to work
on assembly, operation, maintenance, repair or
dismantling of the machine.
The owner is also obliged in accordance with EU
directive on the use of operating equipment
89/655/EEC Art.4a to inspect the machine
before start-up, following repair work and
following faults or malfunction.
1.3 Intended and specified use
The automatic escalator/travelator deep
cleaning machine ET15 is exclusively intended
for basic and maintenance cleaning of indoor
and outdoor escalators. Any use beyond this
stipulation must be considered as contrary to the
manufacturer’s intentions. The manufacturer will
not be liable for any damage resulting from such
work; all risk in this case will be borne
exclusively by the operator. Correct use of the
machine also includes compliance with the
conditions of operation and maintenance
stipulated by the manufacturer.
• The automatic escalator/travelator deep
cleaning machine ET15 is not intended, nor
suitable for cleaning hazardous dirt.
• The machine is not fire-proof.
• The machine is also not licensed for use in
cleaning public streets and paths.
1.4 Who may operate the machine?
The machine may only be used by persons who
have been instructed in its operation and who
are expressly authorised to carry out such work.
These persons should be at least 18 years old.
All relevant accident prevention regulations and
other generally recognised rules of safety
engineering, industrial medicine and the
Highway Code must be strictly observed.
Assembly, equipment, maintenance and repair
work demand special knowledge and may only
be carried out by specially trained experts.
1.5 Safety for the operator
• The user must under no circumstances touch
the plug of the power supply with damp hands.
• When the machine is being disconnected from
the power network, only the plug itself may be
pulled - never the power cable.
• The machine may be repaired or opened only
by qualified electricians.
