KSB BOAX- B, Operating Instructions Manual

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4.1. Safety Symbols in these
Operating Instructions
Safety instructions put forth in this instructions manual, the
nonobservance of which would involve the risk of personal injury,
they are specially marked with the general hazard symbol:
in accordance with ISO 3864 - B.3.1.
or with the electric voltage warning sign:
In accordance with ISO 3864 - B.3.6.
Safety instructions the nonobservance of which would involve
hazard to the valve and jeopardize its operation have been
marked with the word
lnstructions directly attached to the valve, (e.g. nominal pressure)
must be complied with and maintained in a legible condition.
4.2. Qualification of personnel and training
The personnel for operation, maintenance, Inspection and
installation must be adequately qualified for the work involved.
The personnel responsibility, competence and supervision must
be clearly defined by the user. lf the personnel in question is not
already in possession of the required know-how, appropriate
training and instructions must be provided. lf deemed necessary,
the manufacturer/supplier will provide such training and
instructions at the user’s request. In addition, the user is
responsible for ensuring that the contents of these operating
instructions are fully understood by the personnel involved.
4.3. Danger or nonobservance of the
safety instructions
Nonobservance of the safety instructions may lead to personal
injury and danger for both the environment and the valve itself.
Nonobservance of these safety instructions will also forfeit the
user’s warranty.
Such noncompliance could result in for example :
- failure of essential functions of the valve/plant
- hazard to people by electrical, mechanical or chemical effects
- hazard to the environment due to leakage of hazardous
substances.
4.4. Safety Consciousness
The safety instructions contained in this manual, the applicable
national accident prevention regulations and any o
f the user’s
own applicable internal work, operation or safety instructions
must be fully complied with.
4.5. Safety Instructions for the User/Operator
Any hot or cold parts of the valve (e.g. body or handle or actuator)
that could cause a hazard must be protected by the user against
accidental contact.
Leakage of hazardous substance (e.g. flammable, hot) must be
drained so as to avoid all danger to people or the environment. All
relevant laws must be observed.
Electrical hazards must be effectively prevented. (For
details, please refer to the IEC 364 or equivalent national
standard and/or local utility energy supply regulations).
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