Personnel Qualification And Training; Consequences And Risks Caused By Non-Compliance With This Manual; Safety Awareness - Speck pumpen Normblock Installation & Operating Manual

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2 Safety
▪ Never operate the pump without the fluid to be handled.
▪ Observe the information on minimum flow rates specified in the product
literature (to prevent overheating, bearing damage, etc).
▪ Observe the information on maximum flow rates specified in the product
literature (to prevent overheating, mechanical seal damage, cavitation damage,
bearing damage, etc).
▪ Do not throttle the flow rate on the suction side of the pump (to prevent
cavitation damage).
▪ Consult the manufacturer about any other modes of operation not described in
the product literature.
Prevention of foreseeable misuse
▪ Never open the discharge-side shut-off elements further than permitted.
– The maximum flow rate specified in the technical product literature would
be exceeded.
– Risk of cavitation damage
▪ Never exceed the permissible operating limits (pressure, temperature, etc.)
specified in the product literature.
▪ Observe all safety information and instructions in this manual.

2.4 Personnel qualification and training

All personnel involved must be fully qualified to transport, install, operate, maintain
and inspect the machinery this manual refers to.
The responsibilities, competence and supervision of all personnel involved in
transport, installation, operation, maintenance and inspection must be clearly
defined by the operator.
Deficits in knowledge must be rectified by means of training and instruction
provided by sufficiently trained specialist personnel. If required, the operator can
commission the manufacturer/supplier to train the personnel.
Training on the pump (set) must always be supervised by technical specialist
personnel.

2.5 Consequences and risks caused by non-compliance with this manual

▪ Non-compliance with this operating manual will lead to forfeiture of warranty
cover and of any and all rights to claims for damages.
▪ Non-compliance can, for example, have the following consequences:
– Hazards to persons due to electrical, thermal, mechanical and chemical
effects and explosions
– Failure of important product functions
– Failure of prescribed maintenance and servicing practices
– Hazard to the environment due to leakage of hazardous substances

2.6 Safety awareness

In addition to the safety information contained in this manual and the intended use,
the following safety regulations shall be complied with:
▪ Accident prevention, health and safety regulations
▪ Explosion protection regulations
▪ Safety regulations for handling hazardous substances
▪ Applicable standards, directives and laws
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