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Incorrect handling of lifting gear or the use of
unsuitable lifting gear can cause the equip-
ment or its parts to fall.
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Only allow specialist personnel to lift the
equipment or its components.
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Make sure that there are never any
persons below suspended loads.
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Make sure that the lifting gear has suffi-
cient load-bearing capacity for the load to
be lifted, and that the load is sufficiently
secured. Please consult the manufacturer
for information about component weight
and safe lifting points.
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Ensure compliance with all locally
applicable safety and accident prevention
regulations.
Risk of minor injury
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There is a risk of cuts from sharp-edged
internal parts of the equipment. Always wear
protective gloves when working on the equip-
ment.
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If the equipment is inadequately supported
during installation, there is a risk of crushing
if it falls. Secure the equipment during in-
stallation so it cannot fall. Wear sturdy safety
boots.
Information on material damage or
malfunctions
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Installing the equipment against the specified
direction of flow or in the wrong location
will result in malfunctions. This could cause
damage to the equipment or the higher-level
system. Install the equipment in the pipe in
the direction of flow stated in this Installation
& Operating Manual.
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Equipment made from materials that are
unsuitable for the fluid used will wear faster.
This can cause fluid to escape. Make sure the
material is suitable for the fluid used.
Basic safety notes
Risk of serious injury
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The equipment can become hot during oper-
ation. Only bring the equipment into service
if contact with hot surfaces is prevented by
insulation or other protection.
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The equipment is under pressure and can get
hot. Only perform work on the equipment if
the following conditions are satisfied:
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The pipes must not be under pressure.
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All fluid must be thoroughly removed from
pipes and the equipment.
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Before carrying out any work, the high-
er-level system must be switched off and
secured so it cannot be switched back on
prematurely.
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The pipes and equipment must have
cooled to around 20 °C (lukewarm).
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For equipment used in contaminated areas,
there is a risk of serious or fatal injury from
harmful substances on the equipment. Only
perform work on the equipment when it has
been thoroughly decontaminated. Wear the
protective clothing specified for the contami-
nated zone during all work.
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The equipment may only be used with fluids
that are not aggressive in contact with its
material and gaskets. Otherwise, leaks may
occur and hot or toxic fluid may escape.
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The equipment and its components may only
be installed or removed by specialist person-
nel. Specialist personnel must have know-
ledge and experience in the following areas:
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Producing pipe connections.
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Selecting suitable lifting gear for the
product, and using it safely.
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Working with hazardous (contaminated, hot
or pressurised) fluids.
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If the admissible pressure and temperature
ratings are exceeded, the equipment may
be destroyed and hot or pressurised fluid
may escape. Make sure that the equipment
is always used within the admissible pres-
sure and temperature ratings. You can find
information on the pressure and temperature
ratings on the name plate.
