GESTRA UNA 38, Original Installation Instructions

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After operation
DANGER
If fluid escapes personnel may suffer
severe injuries, poisoning or even loss of
life.
 After working on the equipment make
sure that all connections and valves
are tight.

Make sure that the gaskets of the
body are leakproof.
DANGER
Personnel working on pipes are exposed to
safety risks and may suffer severe injuries,
poisoning or even loss of life.

Make sure that no hot or hazardous
fluid is in the equipment or the pipes.

Make sure that the pipes upstream
and downstream of the equipment are
depressurised.

Make sure that the installation is
switched off and protected against
unauthorised or unintended activation.
 Make sure that the equipment and the
pipes have cooled down to room
temperatures.

Wear protective clothing that is
suitable for the fluid and, if necessary,
wear protective gear.
For more information on suitable protective clothing
and safety gear refer to the safety data sheet of the
fluid in question.
DANGER
If the equipment is used in contaminated
areas there is a risk of severe injuries or
death caused by harmful substances in or
on the equipment.

Only qualified personnel are allowed to
perform work on contaminated
equipment.
 Always wear the protective clothing
prescribed for contaminated areas
when working on the equipment.
 Make sure that the equipment is
completely decontaminated before
carrying out any service work.

Follow the pertinent instructions for
handling the hazardous substances in
question.
Attention!
Frost damage may occur when the
installation is shut down.
 Drain the equipment if ambient
temperatures below 0 °C (frost) are to
be expected.