Safety Information; Safety Instructions For The User; Unauthorized Modifications; Safety Of The System In The Event Of Product Failure - Grundfos DSS Instrucciones De Instalación Y Operación

3. Safety information

Non-observance of the safety instructions may have dangerous
consequences for persons, environment and the product, and may
result in the loss of any claims for damages.
Should you require further information, please contact Grundfos.

3.1 Safety instructions for the user

WARNING
Toxic material
Death or serious personal injury
‐
Wear personal protective equipment when handling
chemicals.
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Observe the chemical manufacturer's safety data
sheets (SDS) and safety instructions of the used
chemicals.
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Observe the local regulations.
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All work on the system must be carried out by qualified
and trained experts.

3.2 Unauthorized modifications

• Do not make modifications on a DSS system without prior
consent or agreement with the supplier.
• Use only original accessories and spare parts.
The use of wrong parts or the modification of a DSS system can
result in malfunction.

3.3 Safety of the system in the event of product failure

If the product fails, the safety of the overall system must be
ensured. Use appropriate monitoring and control functions.
WARNING
Toxic material
Death or serious personal injury
‐
Make sure that leaking chemicals do not cause per-
sonal injury or damage to property.
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Make sure that leak monitoring solutions and drip trays
are installed.

3.4 Working with chemicals

WARNING
Toxic material
Death or serious personal injury
‐
Wear personal protective equipment when handling
chemicals.
‐
Observe the chemical manufacturer's safety data
sheets (SDS) and safety instructions of the used
chemicals.
‐
Observe the local regulations.
Make sure that parts in contact with the chemicals are re-
sistant to the chemicals under the specific operating con-
ditions.
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4. Product introduction

DSS systems consist of one or more dosing pumps mounted on a
base together with optional components.
Standard DSS systems are pre-engineered according to the
variants available in the Dosing Skid System configurator.
Customized systems are engineered-to-order as customer-specified
products.
Related information
4.3 Product overview
4.1 Certificates and approvals
Depending on the DSS model, certificates and approvals may differ.
Please refer to the installation and operating instructions for the
pump and control panel used in your specific DSS system.

4.2 Intended use

• DSS systems are intended for media that are compatible with
the DSS materials of construction.
• The operating safety of DSS systems is only ensured, if they are
used for the specified application and media, and in accordance
with the values mentioned in section Technical data. The
specified limit values must not be exceeded.
• DSS systems may only be operated by experts in accordance
with the installation and operating instructions.
• Modifications to DSS systems are only permitted with the
consent of the manufacturer. Original spare parts and
accessories approved by the manufacturer are safe to use.
WARNING
Toxic material
Death or serious personal injury
‐
Any usage other than that described here is not in-
tended. Grundfos accepts no liability for any injuries or
damage resulting from improper use.
Related information
11. Technical data
4.2.1 Improper use
• DSS systems are not intended for dosing explosive, gaseous,
highly viscous, solid media, or media containing abrasive or
long-fibred particles.
• DSS systems are not intended for operation in other conditions
than specified in the agreement with the customer or described
in section Technical data.
WARNING
Toxic material
Death or serious personal injury
‐
Any improper use can lead to personal injury and
damage to the equipment.
The dosing medium must be in liquid state.
Observe the freezing and boiling points of the dosing me-
dium at operating pressure. Observe the temperatures
specified.
The operational safety of the product is only guaranteed, if it is used
in accordance with section Intended use.
• The product must not be used for media that are not specified in
the agreement between Grundfos and the customer.
• The product must not be used in potentially explosive areas.
• The product must not be used in food-processing systems.
• The product must not be used if it is damaged.
• The product must not be used after improper repair.
• The product must not be used after unauthorized modification.