Safety; General; Intended Use; Personnel Qualification And Training - KSB UPA Installation & Operating Manual

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2 Safety

2 Safety
All the information contained in this section refers to hazardous situations.
In addition to the present general safety information the action-related safety
information given in the other sections must be observed.

2.1 General

▪ This operating manual contains general installation, operating and maintenance
instructions that must be observed to ensure safe operation of the system and
prevent personal injury and damage to property.
▪ Comply with all the safety instructions given in the individual sections of this
operating manual.
▪ The operating manual must be read and understood by the responsible specialist
personnel/operators prior to installation and commissioning.
▪ The contents of this operating manual must be available to the specialist
personnel at the site at all times.
▪ Information and markings attached directly to the product must always be
complied with and kept in a perfectly legible condition at all times. This applies
to, for example:
– Markings for connections
– Name plate
▪ The operator is responsible for ensuring compliance with all local regulations not
taken into account.

2.2 Intended use

▪ The pump (set) must only be operated in the fields of application and within the
use limits specified in the other applicable documents.
▪ Only operate pumps/pump sets which are in perfect technical condition.
▪ Do not operate the pump (set) in partially assembled condition.
▪ Only use the pump (set) to handle the fluids described in the data sheet or
product literature of the pump variant.
▪ Never operate the pump (set) without the fluid to be handled.
▪ Observe the minimum flow rate and maximum flow rate indicated in the data
sheet or product literature (to prevent overheating, mechanical seal damage,
cavitation damage, bearing damage, etc).
▪ Always operate the pump (set) in the direction of rotation it is intended for.
▪ Do not throttle the flow rate on the suction side of the pump (to prevent
cavitation damage).
▪ Consult the manufacturer about any use or mode of operation not described in
the data sheet or product literature.

2.3 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.
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