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acquainted with and experienced in the
following:
Making pipe connections.
Selecting suitable lifting gear and
understanding the rules for its safe use.
Working with dangerous (contaminated, hot
or pressurized) fluids.
If the admissible temperature and pressure
limits are exceeded the equipment may be
destroyed and hot or pressurized fluid may
escape. Make sure that the equipment is only
operated within the admissible service range
and limits.
For more information on pressure and
temperature ratings see name plate or refer to
the respective operating manual of the
component part.
Risk of minor injuries
Sharp edges on internals present the danger of
cuts to hands. Always wear industrial gloves
when servicing the equipment.
If the support of the equipment during
installation is insufficient the equipment might
fall down, thereby causing bruises or injuries.
Make sure the equipment is safely held in place
during installation and cannot fall down. Wear
protective safety footwear.
Risk of bruises or injuries if you touch moving
parts inside the equipment. Never touch any
moving parts! Wear sturdy protective gloves.
Information on property damage
or malfunctions
Malfunctions will occur if the equipment is
installed in a wrong position or with the flow
pattern in the opposite direction of the fluid flow.
This may result in damage to the equipment or
the installation. Observe the flow direction arrow
on the equipment body and make sure it
matches the direction of the fluid flow in the
pipe when installing the equipment.
If the material is unsuitable for the fluid,
increased wear may occur and fluid may
escape. Make sure that the material is suitable
for the fluid used in your installation.
Qualification of personnel
A qualified person must be acquainted with and
experienced in the following:
the pertinent on-site rules and regulations for
preventing fire and explosions as well as
industrial safety regulations
working on pressure equipment
making pipe connections
working with dangerous (hot or pressurized)
fluids
lifting and transporting loads
observing all notes and instructions in this
installation & operating manual and the
applicable documents
Protective gear
The operator must ensure that anyone working on
the equipment must wear the required protective
clothing and safety gear stipulated for the site of
installation. The protective clothing must be suitable
for the used media and must protect the wearer
against safety and health hazards associated with a
particular job to be carried out at the site of
installation. Protective clothing & equipment must
provide protection from potential hazards, in
particular from injuries to:
Head
Eyes
Body
Hand
Feet
Hearing
Note that this list is not exhaustive. The operator
must establish personal protective equipment
guidelines and specify any additional protective
gear that is required if the worker is exposed to a
specific risk at the site of installation.
