FLEX User Instruction – 21TEM14546 EN
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1 General Information
1.1 Scope of manual
These instructions must be kept close to the product’s operating location or directly with
the product.
These instructions must be read prior to installing, operating, using, or maintaining the
equipment in any region worldwide. The equipment must not be put into service until all of the
safe operating conditions noted in the instructions have been met. Failure to comply with the
information provided in the User Instructions is considered to be misuse. Personal injury, product
damage, delay in operation, or product failure caused by misuse are not covered by the
Flowserve warranty.
The following user information covers the Flowserve FLEX™ 6300 and 8600.
These instructions are intended to familiarize the reader with the product and its permitted use.
Operating the product in compliance with these instructions is important to help ensure reliability
in service and avoid risks. These instructions may not take into account all local regulations;
ensure such regulations are observed by all, including those installing the product. Always
coordinate repair activities with operations personnel and follow all plant safety requirements
and applicable safety and health legislation.
Supplementary user instructions determined from the contract requirements for inclusion into
User Instructions for buy-out equipment such as instrumentation, controller, coupling, mounting
component, etc. are included in Annex B: Supplementary User Instructions.
The typical general arrangement drawing, and any specific drawings required by the contract
will be sent to the Purchaser separately unless the contract specifically calls for these to be
included into the User Instructions. If required, copies of other drawings sent separately to the
Purchaser should be obtained from the Purchaser and retained with these User Instructions.
1.2 Disclaimer
Information in this User Instruction is believed to be complete and reliable. In spite of all
Flowserve’s efforts to provide comprehensive information and instructions, sound engineering
and safety practices should always be used. Please consult with a qualified engineer.
Flowserve manufactures products to applicable International Quality Management System
Standards as certified and audited by external Quality Assurance organizations. Genuine parts
and accessories have been designed, tested, and incorporated into the products to help
ensure continued product quality and performance in use. As Flowserve cannot test parts and
accessories sourced from other vendors, the incorrect incorporation of such parts and
accessories may adversely affect the performance and safety features of the product. The
failure to properly select, install, or use authorized Flowserve parts and accessories is considered
to be misuse. Damage or failure caused by misuse is not covered by Flowserve’s warranty. In
addition, any modification of Flowserve products or removal of original components may impair
the safety of these products in use.
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