KSB 4K Series, Installation & Operating Manual

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2 Safety
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4K / 4KD
2 Safety
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DANGER
All the information contained in this section refers to hazardous situations.
In addition to the present general safety information the action-related safety
information given in the other sections must be observed.
2.1 General
This operating manual contains general installation, dismantling, operating and
maintenance instructions that must be observed to ensure safe handling and prevent
personal injury and damage to property.
The safety information in all sections of this manual must be complied with.
The operating manual must be read and understood by the responsible specialist
personnel/operators prior to installation and commissioning.
The contents of this operating manual must be available to the specialist personnel
at the site at all times.
Information attached directly to the product must always be complied with and kept
in a perfectly legible condition at all times. This applies to, for example:
▪ Arrow indicating the direction of rotation
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Markings for connections
▪ Fitting direction
The operator is responsible for ensuring compliance with all local regulations not
taken into account in this operating manual.
2.2 Intended use
▪ This product must only be operated within the limit values stated in the technical
product literature for the ambient temperature, fluid handled, speed, density,
pressure, temperature and in compliance with any other instructions provided in
the operating manual or other applicable documents.
▪ The product must not be used in potentially explosive atmospheres.
2.3 Personnel qualification and training
All personnel involved must be fully qualified to transport, install, operate, maintain
and inspect the product this manual refers to. The responsibilities, competence and
supervision of all personnel involved in installation, operation, maintenance and
inspection must be clearly defined by the operator.
Deficits in knowledge must be rectified by means of training and instruction
provided by sufficiently trained specialist personnel. If required, the operator can
commission the manufacturer/supplier to train the personnel.
Training on the product must always be supervised by specialist technical personnel.
2.4 Consequences and risks caused by non-compliance with this manual
▪ Non-compliance with these operating instructions will lead to forfeiture of
warranty cover and of any and all rights to claims for damages.
▪ Non-compliance can, for example, have the following consequences:
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Hazards to persons due to electrical, thermal, mechanical and chemical
effects and explosions
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Failure of important product functions
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Failure of prescribed maintenance and servicing practices
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Hazard to the environment due to leakage of hazardous substances