General; Safety; Symbols And Signal Words In The Operating Instructions; Personnel Qualifications - Wilo -COF-2B Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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1 General

About this document
The language of the original operating instruc-
tions is French. All other languages of these
instructions are translations of the original
operating instructions.
These installation and operating instructions are an
integral part of the product. They must be kept
readily available close by the product. Strict adher-
ence to these instructions is a precondition for the
proper use and correct operation of the product.
These installation and operating instructions cor-
respond to the relevant version of the product and
the underlying safety standards valid at the time
of going to print.
A copy of the EC-Declaration of conformity is a
key component of these installation and operat-
ing instructions.
If a technical modification is made on the designs
named therein without our prior approval, or if the
declarations made in these installation and oper-
ating instructions on product/personnel safety are
not observed, this declaration loses its validity.

2 Safety

These installation and operating instructions con-
tain important instructions which must be
adhered to during installation, operation and
maintenance. These instructions must therefore,
without fail, be read by the service technician and
the qualified personnel/operator before installa-
tion and commissioning.
It is not only the chapter on general safety
instructions that must be adhered to, but also the
special safety instructions from the following
chapters with an accompanying danger symbol.
2.1 Symbols and signal words in the operating
instructions
Symbols:
General danger symbol
Danger due to voltage
NOTICE:
Signal words:
DANGER!
Acutely dangerous situation.
Non-observance will result in death or the most
serious of injuries.
WARNING!
The user may suffer (serious) injuries. "Warning"
signifies that (serious) personal injury is proba-
ble if this instruction is not observed.
CAUTION!
There is a risk of damaging the product/system.
"Caution" signifies that damage to the product
and its functioning is likely if this instruction is
not observed.
NOTICE:
Useful notice on handling the product. It also
highlights any potential difficulties.
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Information that appears directly on the product,
such as
• the symbol indicating direction of flow/direction
of rotation,
• identifiers for connections,
• the rating plate and
• warning stickers
must be strictly complied with and kept in legible
condition.

2.2 Personnel qualifications

• Personnel have been instructed on locally applica-
ble regulations governing accident prevention.
• Personnel have read and understood the installa-
tion and operating instructions.
• Electrical work: qualified electrician Person with
appropriate technical training (according to EN
50110-1), knowledge and experience who can
identify and prevent electrical hazards.
• Lifting work: trained specialist for the operation of
lifting devices Lifting equipment, lifting gear,
attachment points
• Installation/dismantling must be carried out by a
qualified technician who is trained in the use of
the necessary tools and fixation materials.
• Operation/control: Operating personnel, instructed
in the functioning of the complete system
2.3 Danger in the event of non-observance of the
safety instructions
Non-observance of the safety instructions may
constitute a danger to persons, the environment
and the product/system. It also results in the
invalidation of any warranty claims. In detail, non-
observance can, for example, result in the
following risks:
• Danger to persons due to electrical, mechanical
and bacteriological factors.
• Damage to the environment due to leakage of
hazardous materials.
• Damage to the installation.
• Failure of important product/system functions.
• Failure of required maintenance and repair
processes.

2.4 Safety consciousness on the job

The safety instructions included in these installation
and operating instructions, the existing national
regulations for accident prevention together with
any internal working, operating and safety instruc-
tions of the operator must be complied with.

2.5 Safety instructions for the operator

This device is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or a lack of experience or
knowledge, unless they are monitored or have
been given detailed instructions concerning use of
the device by a person responsible for their safety.
Children must be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the device.
• If hot or cold components of the product or sys-
tem pose a danger, it is the customer's responsi-
bility to guard them against being touched.
• Guards which protect personnel from coming into
contact with moving components (e.g. couplings)
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