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1. General information
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1. General information
1.1 Information for your safety
We are pleased that you have decided for a high-class GUTH product. With correct application and adequate
maintenance, our products provide long time and reliable operation.
Before installation and initiation, please carefully read this instruction manual and the security advices contained
in it. This guarantees reliable and safe operation of this product and your plant respectively. Please note that an
incorrect application of the process components may lead to great material damages and personal injury.
In case of damages caused by non observance of this instruction manual, incorrect initiation, handling
or external interference, guarantee and warranty will lapse!
Our products are produced, mounted and tested with high diligence. However, if there is still a reason for com-
plaint, we will naturally try to give you entire satisfaction within the scope of our warranty. We will be at your
disposal also after expiration of the warranty. In addition, you will also find all necessary instructions and spare
part data for maintenance in this instruction manual. If you don't want to carry out the maintenance by yourself,
our GUTH service team will naturally be at your disposal.
1.2 Marking of security instructions in the operating manual
Hints are available in the chapter "safety instructions" or directly before the respective operation instruction. The
hints are highlighted with a danger symbol and a signal word. Texts beside these symbols have to be read and
adhered to by all means. Please continue with the text and with the handling at the valve only afterwards.
1.3 Designated use
The fitting is designed exclusively for the purposes described below. Using the fitting for purposes other than
those mentioned is considered contrary to its designated use. GUTH cannot be held liable for any damage
resulting from such use. The risk of such misuse lies entirely with the user. The prerequisite for the reliable and
safe operation of the fitting is proper transportation and storage as well as competent installation and assembly.
Operating the fitting within the limits of its designated use also involves observing the operating, inspection and
maintenance instructions.
1.4 Personnel
Personnel entrusted with the operation and maintenance of the tank safety system must have the suitable qual-
ification to carry out their tasks. They must be informed about possible dangers and must understand and
observe the safety instructions given in the relevant manual. Only allow qualified personnel to make electrical
connections.
1.5 Modifications, spare parts, accessories
Unauthorized modifications, additions or conversions which affect the safety of the fitting are not permitted.
Safety devices must not be bypassed, removed or made inactive. Only use original spare parts and accessories
recommended by the manufacturer.
1.6 General instructions
The user is obliged to operate the fitting only when it is in good working order. In addition to the instructions
given in the operating manual, please observe the relevant accident prevention regulations, generally accepted
safety regulations, regulations effective in the country of installation, working and safety instructions effective in
the user's plant.
Symbol Signal word Meaning
DANGER
Imminent danger which will result severe per-
sonal injury or death.
WARNING
Imminent danger which may result severe per-
sonal injury or death.
CAUTION
Dangerous situation which may cause slight
personal injury or material damages.
ATTENTION
An harmful situation which may result in dam-
ages of the product itself or of adjacent vicinity.
NOTICE
Marks application hints and other information
which is particularly useful.
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