Safety; Correct Use; Staff Selection And Qualification; Organisational Safety Measures - Kessel FKA Instructions For Installation, Operation And Maintenance

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Safety

2.1

Correct use

The control unit may only be used to control backwater valves of the type FKA for wastewater with or without sewage.
The control unit must not be used in a potentially explosive environment.
Any
– conversions or attachments
– use of non-genuine spare parts
– carrying out of repairs by companies or persons not approved by the manufacturer
which has been carried out without the express and written permission of the manufacturer can lead to a loss of
warranty.
* Taking into account national requirements on explosion protection (ATEX).
2.2

Staff selection and qualification

People who operate and/or install the control unit must
– be at least 18 years old.
– have been sufficiently trained for the respective tasks.
– be familiar with and follow the respective technical rules and safety regulations.
The owner-operator decides on the required qualifications for the
– operating staff
– maintenance staff
– repair staff
The owner-operator must ensure that only qualified staff work on the control unit. Qualified staff are members of staff
who, on the basis of their training and experience as well as their knowledge of the relevant instructions, valid standards
and accident prevention regulations, can carry out the required tasks and both recognise and avoid any possible hazards.
Work on electrical components may only be carried out by specially trained specialist staff and under adherence to all
the valid accident prevention regulations (UVV).
2.3

Organisational safety measures

The operating and maintenance instructions must always be kept available at the control unit.
2.4

Risks caused by the product

Risk caused by electric current and cables
All live components must be protected against unintentional contact. Before housing covers, plugs and cables are
opened they must be switched voltage-free. Work on electrical components may only be carried out by specialist. .
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