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VM 623.0004 GB/07.00 – Ident–Nr. 550 298
2 Safety
These operating instructions contain basic safety
instructions for installation, operation and
maintenance. It is therefore essential that they are read
by fitters and all specialist staff and customer personnel
prior to installation and start–up. They must always be
kept at hand at the place of installation.
The special safety instructions contained in the other
chapters must be observed in addition to the general
safety instructions in this chapter.
2.1 Identification of safety instructions in the
operating manual
The safety instructions contained in these operating
instructions which represent a danger to personnel if
not complied with are specially marked by the general
danger symbol:
Warning symbol
as per DIN 4844–W9
Warning of danger from electric voltage is indicated as
follows:
Warning symbol
as per DIN 4844–W8.
Instructions which are essential to avoid endangering
the machine and its operation are marked by the word
ATTENTION
Instructions affixed directly to the machine such as
S Directional markers
S Signs for fluid connections
must always be observed and maintained in fully
legible condition at all times.
2.2 Personnel qualification and training
The operating, maintenance, inspection and mounting
personnel must be appropriately qualified for the duties
assigned to them. The scope of their responsibilities,
competency and supervisory duties must be closely
controlled by the customer. If the personnel do not have
the required knowledge, they must be trained and
instructed. If required, this may be provided by the
manufacturer/supplier on behalf of the customer. The
customer must additionally ensure that personnel fully
understand the content of the operating instructions.
2.3 Dangers in the event of non–compliance with
safety instructions
Failure to comply with the safety instructions may result
in danger to persons, and place the environment and
the machine at risk. Non–compliance with the safety
instructions will lead to the loss of any claims for
damages.
Non–compliance may result in the following dangers:
S Failure of important functions of the plant
S Failure of specified methods for maintenance and
servicing
S Danger to persons resulting from electrical,
mechanical and chemical effects
S Danger to the environment resulting from leakage of
hazardous substances
2.4 Responsible working practices
The safety instructions contained in these operating
instructions, current national accident prevention
regulations, as well as internal working, operating and
safety rules of the customer, must be observed.
2.5 Safety instructions for the user/operator
S Hot or cold machine parts representing a danger
must be protected against accidental contact on
site.
S Protection against accidental contact for moving
parts (such as the coupling) must not be removed
while the machine is in operation.
S When operating pump aggregates in a dust–laden
environment (e.g. milling, chipboard manufacture,
bakeries), the surfaces of the pumps and motors
must be cleaned at regular intervals, depending on
local conditions, in order to maintain the cooling
effect and eliminate the possibility of spontaneous
combustion. Please also see explosion protection
regulations (ZH 1/10).
S Leakage (e.g. from the shaft seal) of hazardous
substances being handled, such as explosive, toxic
or hot materials, must be discharged in such a way
that no danger to persons or the environment is
created. Legal regulations must be observed.
S Dangers from electrical energy must be eliminated.
For details in this regard, please refer to VDE and
local power company regulations.
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