Manufacturer's Information; Packaging; Transport; Storage - GEM 660 Operating Instructions Manual

9 Manufacturer's information

9.1 Packaging

The product is packaged in a cardboard box which can be re-
cycled as paper.

9.2 Transport

1. Only transport the product by suitable means. Do not drop.
Handle carefully.
2. After the installation dispose of transport packaging ma-
terial according to relevant local or national disposal regu-
lations / environmental protection laws.

9.3 Storage

1. Store the product free from dust and moisture in its ori-
ginal packaging.
2. Avoid UV rays and direct sunlight.
3. Do not exceed the maximum storage temperature (see
chapter "Technical data").
4. Do not store solvents, chemicals, acids, fuels or similar
fluids in the same room as GEMÜ products and their spare
parts.

9.4 Delivery

● Check that all parts are present and check for any damage
immediately upon receipt.
The product's performance is tested at the factory. The scope
of delivery is apparent from the dispatch documents and the
design from the order number.

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10.1 Preparing for installation

The equipment is subject to pressure!
▶ Risk of severe injury or death
Depressurize the plant.
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Completely drain the plant.
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Corrosive chemicals!
▶ Risk of caustic burns
Wear appropriate protective gear.
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Completely drain the plant.
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Hot plant components!
▶ Risk of burns
Only work on plant that has cooled
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down.
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Exceeding the maximum permissible pressure.
▶ Damage to the product
Provide precautionary measures against exceeding the
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maximum permitted pressures caused by pressure
surges (water hammer).
Use as step.
▶ Damage to the product
▶ Risk of slipping-off
Choose the installation location so that the product can-
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not be used as a foothold.
Do not use the product as a step or a foothold.
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Suitability of the product!
▶ The product must be appropriate for the piping system
operating conditions (medium, medium concentration,
temperature and pressure) and the prevailing ambient
conditions.
Tools
▶ The tools required for installation and assembly are not
included in the scope of delivery.
Use appropriate, functional and safe tools.
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1. Ensure the product is suitable for the relevant application.
2. Check the technical data of the product and the materials.
3. Keep appropriate tools ready.
4. Wear appropriate protective gear as specified in the plant
operator's guidelines.
5. Comply with appropriate regulations for the connections.
6. Installation work must be performed by trained personnel.
7. Shut off the plant or plant component.
8. Secure the plant or plant component against recommis-
sioning.
9. Depressurize the plant or plant component.
10. Completely drain the plant or plant component and allow it
to cool down until the temperature is below the media va-
porization temperature and cannot cause scalding.
11. Correctly decontaminate, rinse and ventilate the plant or
plant component.
12. Lay piping so that the product is protected against trans-
verse and bending forces, and also vibrations and tension.
13. Only install the product between matching aligned pipes
(see chapters below).
14. Pay attention to the installation position (see "Installation
position" chapter).

10.2 Installation position

The installation position of the product is optional.
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