Jesco MAGDOS LK, Operating Instructions Manual

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Safety
Hazards due to non-compliance with the safety instructions
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© Lutz-Jesco GmbH 2015
Subject to technical changes.
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BA-10221-02-V03
Stepper Motor-driven Diaphragm Dosing Pump
MAGDOS LK
Operating Instructions
CAUTION
Danger of personal injury and material damage!
Changing dosing media can lead to unpredictable reactions.
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Thoroughly clean the dosing pump and appropriate sections of
the plant to avoid chemical reactions.
2.2 Hazards due to non-compliance with the safety
instructions
Failure to observe the safety instructions can pose a risk not only to the
personnel, but consequentially to the environment and the unit.
The specific consequences can be:
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Failure of vital functions of the dosing pump and the system,
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failure of required maintenance and repair methods,
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danger for individuals through dangerous dosing media,
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danger to the environment through substances leaking from the
system.
2.3 Safe operation
Besides the safety instructions specified in these Operating instructions,
further safety rules apply and must be followed:
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Accident prevention regulations,
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safety and operating provisions,
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safety provisions for handling dangerous substances (mostly the
safety data sheets to dosing media),
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environmental protection provisions,
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applicable standards and legislation.
2.4 Personal protective equipment
Based on the degree of risk posed by the dosing medium and the type of
work you are carrying out, you must use corresponding protective
equipment. Read the Accident Prevention Regulations and the Safety
Data Sheets to the dosing media find out what protective equipment you
need.
As a minimum, the following protective equipment is recommended:
Protective clothing Protective gloves Goggles
Corresponding protective equipment must be used during these tasks:
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Commissioning,
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working on the dosing pump while running,
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decommissioning,
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maintenance work,
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disposal.
2.5 Personnel qualification
Any personnel who work on the dosing pump must have appropriate
special knowledge and skills.
Anybody who works with the dosing pump must meet the conditions
below:
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Attendance at all the training courses offered by the owner,
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Personal suitability for the respective job,
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Sufficient qualification for the respective job,
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Training in handling of the dosing pump,
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Knowledge of safety equipment and the way this equipment
func tions,
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Knowledge of these Operating instructions, particularly of safety
instructions and sections relevant for the job,
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Knowledge of fundamental regulations regarding health and safety
and accident prevention.
All persons must generally have the following minimum qualification:
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Training as specialists to carry out work on the dosing pump
unsu pervised,
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Sufficient training that they can work on the dosing pump under the
supervision and guidance of a trained specialist.
These Operating instructions differentiate these user groups:
2.5.1 Expert staff
Expert staff are able, thanks to their professional training, knowledge and
experience as well as knowledge of the respective provisions, to do the
job allocated to them and recognise and/or eliminate any possible
dangers by themselves.
2.5.2 Trained persons
Trained persons have been trained by the operator into the tasks they are
supposed to perform and into the dangers stemming from improper
behaviour.
In the table below you can check what qualifications are the pre-condi-
tion for the respective tasks. Only people with appropriate qualifications
are allowed to perform these tasks!
Qualification Activities
Expert staff
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Assembly
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Hydraulic installations
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Electrical installations
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Maintenance
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Repairs
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Commissioning
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Decommissioning
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Disposal
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Troubleshooting
Trained persons
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Storage
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Transportation
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Control
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Troubleshooting
Tab. 3: Personnel qualification