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The GEMÜ valve must be used in
accordance with these directions. All
information in these operating instructions
regarding all valve work must be
observed and applied.
If the information is not observed, the
operator´s guarantee rights and the
manufacturer´s legal liability cease. This
can also lead to a loss of all rights to
claim damages.
The manufacturer shall undertake no
responsibility for this valve if these safety
instructions are not observed.
The regulations, norms and guidelines
named in these instructions are only
applicable in Germany. If the GEMÜ valve is
used in other countries, the local applicable
regulations must be observed. When
dealing with harmonised European norms,
standards and guidelines, these apply wit-
hin the Single European Market. The opera-
tor must also adhere to national rules if
applicable.
The descriptions and instructions in these
safety instructions refer to standard versions.
The safety instructions do not take into
account:
- coincidences and events which may occur
during assembly, operation and servicing.
- local safety regulations which must be
adhered to by the operator - also with
respect to any additional assembly staff.
1.3 Preparation for all work
1. Put on your personal protective gear
2. Shut-off plant (or plant component)
3. Secure against unauthorised
re-commissioning
4. Completely drain the plant (or plant
component) and let it cool down until the
temperature is below the media
vaporization temperature and scalding can
be ruled out
5. Decontaminate the plant (or plant
component) professionally, wash it out
and ventilate it.
IMPORTANT
If you have any questions, please do
not hesitate to ask your closest GEMÜ
sales office. (www.gemue.de)
1.4 Safety information
Please observe the items listed in these
safety instructions, the existing national and
European accident avoidance regulations
and any existing operator's internal wor-
king, operating and safety guidelines.