FLEX User Instruction – 21TEM14546 EN
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2 Safety Information
2.1 Intended use
The product/system must not be operated beyond the parameters specified for the
application. If there is any doubt as to the suitability of the product/system for the application
intended, contact Flowserve for advice, quoting the serial number.
• Installing, operating, or maintaining the product/system in any way that is not covered in
this User Instruction could cause death, serious personal injury, or damage to the
equipment. This includes any modification to the product/system or use of parts not
provided by Flowserve.
• Only operate the product/system when it has successfully passed all inspection
acceptance criteria.
• Do not operate the product/system in a partially assembled condition.
• If the conditions of service on the customer’s purchase order change (i.e., pumping fluid,
temperature, or duty conditions) it is requested that the user seeks written agreement
from Flowserve before startup.
• Observe equipment labels, such as arrows designating the direction of flow, warning
signs, etc., and keep them in a legible condition. Replace any damaged and/or illegible
labels immediately.
2.2 Safety symbols and description
This User Instruction contains specific safety markings where non-observance of an instruction
would cause a hazard. The specific safety markings can be found in Table 1 and Table 2.
Table 1: Definition of safety symbols and markings