1. General
1.1 About this document
The language of the original operating instruc-
tions is English. All other languages of these
instructions are translations of the original oper-
ating instructions.
These installation and operating instructions are
an integral part of the product. They must be kept
readily available at the place where the product is
installed. Strict adherence to these instructions is
a precondition for the proper use and correct
operation of the product.
These installation and operating instructions cor-
respond to the relevant version of the product
and the underlying safety standards valid at the
time of going to print.
EC declaration of conformity:
A copy of the EC declaration of conformity is a
component of these operating instructions.
If a technical modification is made on the designs
named there without our agreement, this decla-
ration loses its validity.
2. Safety
These operating instructions contain basic informa-
tion which must be adhered to during installation,
operation and maintenance. For this reason, these
operating instructions must, without fail, be read by
the service technician and the responsible special-
ist/operator before installation and commissioning.
It is not only the general safety instructions listed
under the main point "safety" that must be adhered
to but also the special safety instructions with dan-
ger symbols included under the following main
points.
2.1 Indication of instructions in the operating
instructions
Symbols
General danger symbol
Danger due to electrical voltage
Note
Signal words:
DANGER! Acutely dangerous situation. Non-
observance results in death or the most serious
of injuries.
WARNING! The user can suffer (serious) injuries.
'Warning' implies that (serious) injury to persons
is probable if this information is disregarded.
CAUTION! There is a risk of damaging the prod-
uct/unit. "Caution" implies that damage to the
product is likely if this information is disregarded.
NOTE: Useful information on handling the prod-
uct. It draws attention to possible problems.
Information that appears directly on the product,
such as
SALMSON 12/2013
• direction of rotation/flow arrow,
• identifiers for connections,
• name plate,
• warning sticker
must be strictly complied with and kept in legible
condition.
2.2 Personnel qualifications
The installation, operating, and maintenance per-
sonnel must have the appropriate qualifications
for this work. Area of responsibility, terms of ref-
erence and monitoring of the personnel are to be
ensured by the operator. If the personnel are not
in possession of the necessary knowledge, they
are to be trained and instructed. This can be
accomplished if necessary by the manufacturer of
the product at the request of the operator.
2.3 Danger in the event of non-observance of the
safety instructions
Non-observance of the safety instructions can
result in risk of injury to persons and damage to
the environment and the product/unit. Non
observance of the safety instructions results in
the loss of any claims to damages.
In detail, non-observance can, for example, result
in the following risks:
• Danger to persons from electrical, mechanical
and bacteriological influences,
• Damage to the environment due to leakage of
hazardous materials.
• Property damage
• Failure of important product/unit functions
• Failure of required maintenance and repair pro-
cedures
2.4 Safety consciousness on the job
The safety instructions included in these installa-
tion and operating instructions, the existing nation-
al regulations for accident prevention together with
any internal working, operating and safety regula-
tions of the operator are to be complied with.
2.5 Safety instructions for the operator
This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, senso-
ry or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervi-
sion or instruction concerning use of the appli-
ance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
• If hot or cold components on the product/the
unit lead to hazards, local measures must be
taken to guard them against touching.
• Guards protecting against touching moving
components (such as the coupling) must not be
removed whilst the product is in operation.
• Leakages (e.g. from the shaft seals) of hazardous
fluids (which are explosive, toxic or hot) must be
led away so that no danger to persons or to the
environment arises. National statutory provisions
are to be complied with.
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