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3.1 Marking of instructions in the manual
The safety information contained in this manual whose
non-observance might cause hazards to persons are
specially marked with the general hazard sign, namely
Safety sign in accordance with DIN 4844--- W9), The
electrical danger warning sign in is
Safety sign in accordance with DIN 4844--- W8)
The word
Is used to introduce safety information whose
non-observance may lead to damage to the valve and its
functions,
Instructions attached directly to the valve (e.g. nominal
pressure) must always be complied with and be kept in a
perfectly legible condition at all times
3.2 Non-compliance with safety information
Non-compliance with safety information can jeopardise the
safety of personnel, the environment and the valve itself.
Non-compliance with these safety instructions will also lead
to forfeiture of any and all rights to claims for damages.
In particular, non-compliance can, for example, result in:
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Failure of important valve / system functions
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Failure of prescribed maintenance and servicing
practices
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Hazard to persons by electrical, mechanical and
chemical effects.
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Hazard to the environment due to leakage of hazardous
substances.
3.3 safety awareness
It is imperative to comply with the safety information
contained in this manual, the relevant national health and
safety regulations and the operator
’s own internal work,
operation and safety regulations.
3.4 safety information for the operator / user
Any hot or cold parts of the valve (e.g. body components or
hand wheel) that could pose a hazard must be equipped with
a guard by the operator
Guard which are fitted to prevent accidental contact with
moving parts (e.g. coupling) must not be removed whilst the
unit is operating.
KSB recommends that leakages (e.g. at the stem seal) of
hazardous fluids (e.g. explosive. toxic, hot) be contained so
as to avoid any danger to persons and the environment. All
relevant laws must be heeded.
Electrical hazards must be eliminated. For details please
refer to VDE regulations and the safety regulations laid down
by the local energy supply companies, for instance.
3.5 safety information for maintenance, inspection
And installation work
The operator is responsible for ensuring that all maintenance,
inspection and installation work be performed by qualified
personnel.
As a rule, work on the valve must only be carried out after the
valve has temperature must be below the vaporisation
temperature limit in all areas in contact with the fluid.
Work on (actuated) valve must be carried out only during
standstill. The shutdown procedure described in the manual
for taking the valve out of service must be adhered to without
fail.
Immediately following completion of the work, all safety
relevant and protective devices must be reinstalled and/or
re-activated
Please observe all instructions set out in section 7,
Commissioning / start-up, before returning the valve to
service.
3.6 Unauthorized modification and manufacture of
spare parts
Modifications or alterations of the valve supplied are only
permitted after consultation with the manufacturer. Original
spare parts and accessories authorised by the manufacturer
ensure safety. The use of other parts can invalidate any
liability of the manufacturer for consequential damage.
3.7 Unauthorized modes of operation
The warranty relating to the operating reliability and safety of
the valve supplied is only valid if the equipment is used in
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