2 Safety
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2.2.1 Prevention of foreseeable misuse
▪ Observe the minimum flow velocities required to fully open the swing check
valves to prevent the reduction of pressure and risk of clogging.
(Contact the manufacturer for the required minimum flow velocities/loss
coefficients.)
▪ Never exceed the permissible operating limits and use limits specified in the data
sheet or product literature regarding pressure, temperature, etc.
▪ Observe all safety information and instructions in this manual.
2.3 Personnel qualification and personnel training
All personnel involved must be fully qualified to transport, install, operate, maintain
and inspect the machinery this manual refers to.
The responsibilities, competence and supervision of all personnel involved in
transport, installation, operation, maintenance and inspection must be clearly
defined by the operator.
Deficits in knowledge must be rectified by sufficiently trained specialist personnel
training and instructing the personnel who will carry out the respective tasks. If
required, the operator can commission the manufacturer/supplier to train the
personnel.
Training on the pump (set) must always be supervised by technical specialist
personnel.
2.4 Consequences and risks caused by non-compliance with these operating
instructions
▪ Non-compliance with these operating instructions will lead to forfeiture of
warranty cover and of any and all rights to claims for damages.
▪ Non-compliance can, for example, have the following consequences:
– Hazards to persons due to electrical, thermal, mechanical and chemical
effects and explosions
– Failure of important product functions
– Failure of prescribed maintenance and servicing practices
– Hazard to the environment due to leakage of hazardous substances
2.5 Safety awareness
In addition to the safety information contained in this manual and the intended use,
the following safety regulations shall be complied with:
▪ Accident prevention, health regulations and safety regulations
▪ Explosion protection regulations
▪ Safety regulations for handling hazardous substances
▪ Applicable standards, directives and laws
2.6 Safety information for the operator/user
▪ Fit protective equipment (e.g. contact guards) supplied by the operator for hot,
cold or moving parts, and check that the equipment functions properly.
▪ Do not remove any protective equipment (e.g. contact guards) during operation.
▪ Provide the personnel with protective equipment and make sure it is used.
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