General; Safety; Marking Of Instructions In The Manual; Personnel Qualification And Training - KSB RDLO Series Operating Instructions Manual

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General

This KSB pump has been developed in accordance
with state-of-the-art technology, it is manufactured
with utmost care and subject to continuous quality
control.
These operating instructions are intended to
facilitate familiarisation with the pump and its
designated use.
The manual contains important information for
reliable, proper and efficient operation. Compliance
with the operating instructions is of vital importance
to ensure reliability and a long service life of the
pump and to avoid any risks.
These operating instructions do not take into
account local regulations; the operator must ensure
that such regulations are strictly observed by all,
including the personnel called in for installation.
This pump/unit must not be operated beyond the
limit values specified in the technical documentation
for the medium handled, capacity, speed, density,
pressure, temperature and motor rating. Make sure
that operation is in accordance with the instructions
laid down in this manual or in the contract
documentation.
The name plate indicates the type series/size, main
operating data and works/serial number; please
quote this information in all queries, repeat orders
and particularly when ordering spare parts.
If you need any
instructions exceeding the scope of this manual or
in case of damage please contact KSB's nearest
customer service centre.
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Safety

These operating instructions contain fundamental
information which must be complied with during
installation, operation and servicing. Therefore this
operating manual must be read and understood
both by the installing personnel and the responsible
trained personnel/operators prior to installation and
commissioning, and it must always be kept close to
the location of operation of the machine/unit for
easy access.
Not only must the general safety instructions laid
down in this chapter on "Safety" be complied with,
but also the safety instructions outlined under
specific headings.
additional information
2.1

Marking of Instructions in the Manual

The safety instructions contained in this manual
whose non-observance might cause hazards to
persons are specially marked with the general
hazard sign, namely
safety sign in accordance with DIN 4844 - W9.
The electrical danger warning sign is
safety sign in accordance with DIN 4844 - W8.
The word
is used to introduce safety instructions whose non-
observance may lead to damage to the machine
and its functions.
Instructions attached directly to the machine, e.g.
- arrows indicating the direction of rotation
- markings for fluid connections
must always be complied with and be kept in
perfectly legible condition at all times.
or
2.2

Personnel Qualification and Training

All personnel involved in the operation, servicing,
inspection and installation of the machine must be
fully qualified to carry out the work involved.
Personnel responsibilities,
supervision must be clearly defined by the operator.
If the personnel in question is not already in
possession of the requisite know-how, appropriate
training and instruction must be provided. If
required, 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.
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