AFRISO OM 1, Operating Instructions Manual

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Information on safety
EN
OM 5 / OM 5+1 / OM 1
Verify that the product is suitable for the application planned by you prior to
using the product. In doing so, take into account at least the following:
• All directives, standards and safety regulations applicable at the installa-
tion site of the product
• All conditions and data specified for the product
• The conditions of the planned application
In addition, perform a risk assessment in view of the planned application,
according to an approved risk assessment method, and implement the
appropriate safety measures, based on the results of the risk assessment.
Take into account the consequences of installing or integrating the product
into a system or a plant.
When using the product, perform all work and all other activities in conjunc-
tion with the product in compliance with the conditions specified in the oper-
ating instructions and on the nameplate, as well as with all directives, stand-
ards and safety regulations applicable at the installation site of the product
2.3 Predictable incorrect application
The product must never be used in the following cases and for the following
purposes:
• Hazardous area (EX)
- If the product is operated in hazardous areas, sparks may cause defla-
grations, fires or explosions.
- Use as overfill prevention system as per Technical Approval of the Ger-
man Institute for Civil Engineering (DIBt)
2.4 Qualification of personnel
Only appropriately trained persons who are familiar with and understand the
contents of these operating instructions and all other pertinent product doc-
umentation are authorized to work on and with this product.
These persons must have sufficient technical training, knowledge and expe-
rience and be able to foresee and detect potential hazards that may be
caused by using the product
All persons working on and with the product must be fully familiar with all
directives, standards and safety regulations that must be observed for per-
forming such work.
Only persons who are familiar with and understand the contents of these
operating instructions and all other pertinent product documentation are
authorized to work on and with this product.