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Installation and operation manual
2.5.3 Sudden escape of pressurised fluids
The following situations may result in serious injury or death:
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Contact with fast or suddenly escaping fluids
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Bursting system parts
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Pressurised hose and pipe whipping as a result of disconnection
For the safe handling of pressurised systems, observe the following:
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Observe the following safety rules during all work:
1. Shut down the system or system section.
2. Secure the system or system section against restarting.
3. Reduce the pressure in the system or all system sections to the ambient pressure, e.g.,
by slowly relieving the pressure through relief valves in a controlled manner.
4. Lock out and tag out the system or system section so that it cannot be pressurised again.
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Check the pressurised system or system section for safety, contamination and possible damage.
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Before pressurisation, check all system connections for leak tightness and tighten if necessary.
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Make absolutely sure to charge the system or system section with pressure slowly.
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Avoid pressure blows and high differential pressures.
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Compensate any vibrations occurring in the pipe network by using vibration dampers.
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2.5.4 Transport and storage
Inappropriate transport or storage may result in personal injury or damage to property.
In order to ensure safety during the transport and storage of the product and accessories, observe the
following:
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Use personal protective equipment during all work with packaging material.
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Handle packaging, the product and accessories carefully.
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Transport and handle the product and accessories according to the markings on the packaging.
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Use only suitable transportation, lifting and lashing equipment that is in good working condition and
rated for the product's total weight.
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Always adhere to the permissible transport and storage parameters.
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Store the product and accessories only outside of areas exposed to direct sunlight, heat sources and
splash water.
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