Notes On The Operating Manual; Liability And Guarantee; Safety; Explanation Of Symbols - Reflex Variomat Basic Original Operating Manual

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Notes on the operating manual

This operating manual is an important aid for ensuring the safe and
reliable functioning of the device.
Reflex Winkelmann GmbH accepts no liability for any damage resulting
from failure to observe the information in this operating manual. In
addition to the requirements set out in this operating manual, national
statutory regulations and provisions in the country of installation must
also be complied with (concerning accident prevention, environment
protection, safe and professional work practices, etc.).
This operating manual describes the device with basic equipment and
interfaces for optional equipment with additional functions.
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Notice!
Every person installing this equipment or performing any other
work at the equipment is required to carefully read this
operating manual prior to commencing work and to comply
with its instructions. The manual is to be provided to the
product operator and must be stored near the product for
access at any time.
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Liability and guarantee

The device has been built according to the state of the art and
recognised safety rules. Nevertheless, its use can pose a risk to life and
limb of personnel or third persons as well as cause damage to the
system or other property.
It is not permitted to make any modifications at the device, such as to
the hydraulic system or the circuitry.
The manufacturer shall not be liable nor shall any warranty be
honoured if the cause of any claim results from one or more of the
following causes:
• Improper use of the device.
• Unprofessional commissioning, operation, service, maintenance,
repair or installation of the device.
• Failure to observe the safety information in this operating manual.
• Operation of the device with defective or improperly installed
safety/protective equipment.
• Failure to perform maintenance and inspection work according to
schedule.
• Use of unapproved spare parts or accessories.
Prerequisite for any warranty claims is the professional installation and
commissioning of the device.
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Note!
Arrange for Reflex Customer Service to carry out commissioning
and annual maintenance, see chapter 13.1 "Reflex Customer
Service" on page 27 .
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Safety

3.1

Explanation of symbols

3.1.1

Symbols and notes used

The following symbols and signal words are used in this operating
manual.
DANGER
Danger of death and/or serious damage to health
• The sign, in combination with the signal word 'Danger',
indicates imminent danger; failure to observe the safety
information will result in death or severe (irreversible) injuries.
Serious damage to health
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Damage to health
•
ATTENTION
Damage to property
•
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3.2
Assembly, commissioning and maintenance as well as connection of the
electrical components may only be carried out by knowledgeable and
appropriately qualified electricians.
3.3
Use the prescribed personal protective equipment as required (e.g. ear
protection, eye protection, safety shoes, helmet, protective clothing,
protective gloves) when working on the system.
Information on personal protective equipment requirements is set out
in the relevant national regulations of the respective country of
operation.
3.4
The device is a pressure maintaining station for heating and cooling
water systems. It is intended to maintain the water pressure and to add
water within a system. The devices may be used only in systems that
are sealed against corrosion and with the following water types:
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The ingress of atmospheric oxygen by permeation into the entire
heating and cooling water system, make-up water and similar must be
reliably minimised during operation.
3.5
The device is not suitable for the following applications:
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Variomat Basic — 22.07.2020 - Rev.A
Notes on the operating manual
WARNING
The sign, in combination with the signal word 'Warning',
indicates imminent danger; failure to observe the safety
information can result in death or severe (irreversible) injuries.
CAUTION
The sign, in combination with the signal word 'Caution',
indicates danger; failure to observe the safety information can
result in minor (reversible) injuries.
The sign, in combination with the signal word 'Attention',
indicates a situation where damage to the product itself or
objects within its vicinity can occur.
Note!
This symbol, in combination with the signal word 'Note',
indicates useful tips and recommendations for efficient handling
of the product.

Personnel requirements

Personal protective equipment

Intended use

Non-corrosive
Chemically non-aggressive
Non-toxic

Inadmissible operating conditions

Mobile system operation.
Outdoor operation.
For use with mineral oils.
For use with flammable media.
For use with distilled water.
Note!
It is not permitted to make any modifications to the hydraulic
system or the circuitry.
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