Sulzer VMS - Safety and Environment; General Safety; Users; Safety Provisions

8 Installation, Operating and Maintenance Instructions (Original Instructions)
VMS Vertical Multistage Pumps
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4 Safety and environment
4.1 General
This Sulzer product has been developed using state-of-the-art technology; it is manufactured with utmost care
and subject to continuous quality control. Sulzer does not accept any liability for damage and injury caused by
not observing the directions and instructions in this manual, or in cases of carelessness during the installation
procedure, use, and maintenance of the product.
Non-compliance with safety instructions can jeopardize the safety of personnel, the environment, and the
product itself. Non-compliance with these safety instructions will also lead to forfeiture of any and all rights to
claims for damages.
For example, in particular, non-compliance can result in:
• Failure of important pump/system functions.
• Failure of prescribed maintenance and servicing practices.
• Injury to persons by electrical, mechanical, and chemical e󰀨ects.
• Hazard to the environment due to leakage of hazardous substances.
• Explosions.
Depending on specic activities, extra safety measures may be required. Contact Sulzer if a potential danger
arises during use.
ATTENTION! The owner of the product is responsible for compliance with the local safety
regulations and internal company guidelines.
ATTENTION! Not only must the general safety instructions laid down in this chapter on safety be
complied with, but also the safety instructions outlined under specic headings.
4.2 Users
All personnel involved in the operation, maintenance, inspection, and installation of the product must be fully
qualied to carry out the work involved and be aware of all applicable responsibilities, authorisations and
supervisions. If the personnel in question are not already in possession of the required know-how, appropriate
training and instruction must be provided. If required, the operator may commission the manufacturer / supplier
to take care of such training. In addition, the operator is responsible for ensuring that the contents of the
operating instructions are fully understood by the responsible personnel.
4.3 Safety provisions
The product has been designed with the greatest possible care. Original parts and accessories meet the safety
regulations. Modications in the construction, or the use of non-original parts, may lead to a safety risk.
ATTENTION! Make sure that the product operates within its working range. Only then is the
product performance guaranteed.
4.3.1 Labels on the product
The icons, warnings, and instructions applied to the product are part of the safety provisions. The labels may
not be removed or covered. Labels must remain legible during the entire life of the product. Replace damaged
labels immediately.
4.4 Safety precautions
4.4.1 During normal use
• Contact the local electricity company for questions about the power supply.
• Protect the parts that can become hot, making direct contact impossible.
• When applicable, always place undeformed coupling guards to protect the coupling, before putting the pump
into use. Make sure that the coupling guards are never in contact with the rotating coupling.
• Always close the terminal box of the motor.
• Always close the control panel where applicable.