KSB Ixo-Pro - Intended Use; Personnel Qualification and Training; Consequences and Risks Caused by Non-Compliance with this Manual; Safety Awareness

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2.3 Intended use
▪ The pump (set) must only be operated in the fields of application and within the
use limits specified in the other applicable documents.
▪ Only operate pumps/pump sets which are in perfect technical condition.
▪ Do not operate the pump (set) in partially assembled condition.
▪ Only use the pump to handle the fluids described in the data sheet or product
literature of the pump model or variant.
▪ Never operate the pump without the fluid to be handled.
▪ Observe the minimum flow rates indicated in the data sheet or product literature
(to prevent overheating, bearing damage, etc).
▪ Observe the minimum flow rate and maximum flow rate indicated in the data
sheet or product literature (to prevent overheating, mechanical seal damage,
cavitation damage, bearing damage, etc).
▪ Do not throttle the flow rate on the suction side of the pump (to prevent
cavitation damage).
▪ Consult the manufacturer about any use or mode of operation not described in
the data sheet or product literature.
2.4 Personnel qualification and 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 means of training and instruction
provided by sufficiently trained specialist personnel. 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.
2.5 Consequences and risks caused by non-compliance with this manual
▪ Non-compliance with this operating manual 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
2.6 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 and safety regulations
▪ Explosion protection regulations
▪ Safety regulations for handling hazardous substances
▪ Applicable standards, directives and laws