Safety Information; Product Description; Construction - GEM R478 Tugela Operating Instructions Manual

2 Safety information

The safety information in this document refers only to an indi-
vidual product. Potentially dangerous conditions can arise in
combination with other plant components, which need to be
considered on the basis of a risk analysis. The operator is re-
sponsible for the production of the risk analysis and for com-
pliance with the resulting precautionary measures and re-
gional safety regulations.
The document contains fundamental safety information that
must be observed during commissioning, operation and main-
tenance. Non-compliance with these instructions may cause:
• Personal hazard due to electrical, mechanical and chemical
effects.
• Hazard to nearby equipment.
• Failure of important functions.
• Hazard to the environment due to the leakage of dangerous
materials.
The safety information does not take into account:
• Unexpected incidents and events, which may occur during
installation, operation and maintenance.
• Local safety regulations which must be adhered to by the
operator and by any additional installation personnel.
Prior to commissioning:
1. Transport and store the product correctly.
2. Do not paint the bolts and plastic parts of the product.
3. Carry out installation and commissioning using trained
personnel.
4. Provide adequate training for installation and operating
personnel.
5. Ensure that the contents of the document have been fully
understood by the responsible personnel.
6. Define the areas of responsibility.
7. Observe the safety data sheets.
8. Observe the safety regulations for the media used.
During operation:
9. Keep this document available at the place of use.
10. Observe the safety information.
11. Operate the product in accordance with this document.
12. Operate the product in accordance with the specifications.
13. Maintain the product correctly.
14. Do not carry out any maintenance work and repairs not de-
scribed in this document without consulting the manufac-
turer first.
In cases of uncertainty:
15. Consult the nearest GEMÜ sales office.
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3 Product description

3.1 Construction

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Item Designation
1 Shaft
2 Hexagon screw
3 Packing washer
4 Upper packing
5 Medium packing
6 Lower packing
7 Packing washer
8 Carbon bushing
9 Body
10 Spring washer
11 Hexagon nut
12 Shaft bearing
13 Shaft bearing
14 Static spring
15 Sealing washer
16 Lower cap
17 Hexagon screw
18 Disc pin
19 Disc
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Material
see order code (order
data)
Stainless steel
1.4408
PTFE
PTFE
PTFE
PTFE
Carbon
see order code (order
data)
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
PTFE coated steel
PTFE coated steel
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
same as body
Stainless steel
Steel
see order code (order
data)
GEMÜ R478 Tugela