Servicing/Maintenance; Safety Regulations - KSB STAAL 40 AKDS Operating Manual

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7 Servicing/Maintenance

7 Servicing/Maintenance

7.1 Safety regulations

The operator ensures that maintenance, inspection and installation is performed by
authorised, qualified specialist personnel who are thoroughly familiar with the
manual.
DANGER
Valve under pressure
Risk of injury!
Leakage of hot and/or toxic fluids!
Risk of burns!
▷ The valve and its surrounding system must be depressurised prior to any
maintenance and installation work.
▷ If the bellows are defective and fluid escapes, ensure the valve is depressurised.
▷ Ensure the valve is depressurised before removing any drain, opening or vent
plugs.
▷ Allow the valve to cool down so that the temperature is below the fluid's
vaporisation temperature in all areas in contact with the fluid in order to
effectively prevent any risk of scalding.
▷ Never vent the valve by removing the bonnet/cover bolting or gland packing.
▷ Use appropriate spare parts and tools, even in emergencies.
WARNING
Fluids, consumables and supplies which are hot and/or pose a health hazard
Risk of injury!
▷ Observe all relevant laws.
▷ When draining the fluid take appropriate measures to protect persons and the
environment.
▷ Decontaminate valves used for handling fluids posing a health hazard.
NOTE
Before removing the valve from the piping, ensure that the pipe has been taken
out of service and released for repair/maintenance work.
A regular maintenance schedule will help avoid expensive repairs and contribute to
trouble-free, reliable operation of the valve with a minimum of maintenance
expenditure and work.
NOTE
All maintenance, service and installation work can be carried out by KSB Service or
authorised workshops. For contact details please refer to the enclosed "Addresses"
booklet or visit "www.ksb.com/contact" on the Internet.
Never use force when dismantling and reassembling the valve.