2 Safety 2.1 Basic safety instructions
Alpha Installation manual 3
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2Safety
2.1 Basic safety instructions
The following basic safety instructions and the warning
notes are an essential part of this manual and are of fun-
damental importance for handling the product.
Regardless of the certified structural analysis, it must be
ensured prior to every installation that the product meets
the static requirements on site according to the local
jurisdiction having authority for such installation.
2.2 Working on roofs
2.3 Warnings
The warning notes used in this manual identify safety
related information.They consist of:
| Warning symbol (pictograph)
| Indicator word to denote the danger level
| Information about type and source of the danger
| Information about possible consequences if the
danger is not observed
| Measures for avoiding the danger and for preventing
injuries or property damages
The heading of the warning notes identifies one of the
following danger levels:
Denotes a major risk, failure to observe which
could lead to serious injury or death.
Denotes a potentially dangerous situation
which may lead to moderate to serious physical
injury and property damage.
Denotes a potential risk which may lead to phy-
sical injury and property damage.
2.4 Responsibilities of the operator
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
When working on roofs, note the following instructions:
| Pay attention to accident prevention regulations for
working on roofs. If appropriate, use a barrier to pro-
tect against falling parts.
| In line with accident prevention regulations, work on
roofs should be carried out using safety harnesses
for individuals or safety scaffolding.
| Observe the relevant local safety regulations.
| Before stepping on to the roof, check the load-bea-
ring capability of all parts which are under stress.
| Use fall protection.
| Use protective equipment to guard against falling
even when carrying out short jobs.
| Do not carry materials on to the roof via ladders, but
rather use suitable lifting gear.
Modifications to Mounting Systems equipment may be
performed only by authorized personnel.
The operator of the system has the following safety rela-
ted responsibilities:
| Performing recommended maintenance work.
| Ensuring that the installation of the frame is per-
formed only by qualified personnel with adequate
skill and knowledge.
| Ensuring that the assigned installation personnel
can evaluate the work assigned and recognize pos-
sible dangers.
| Ensuring that the installation manual is available
during the installation. The installation manual is
part of the product.
| Ensuring that the installation manual and particularly
the safety instructions are read and understood by
the authorized installation personnel prior to begin-
ning the work.
| Ensuring that work site safety regulations and
requirements are observed.
| Ensuring that suitable lifting devices are used for the
installation.
