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2.3
Non-compliance with Safety Instructions
Non-compliance with safety instructions can jeopardize the safety of personnel, the environment and the machine 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:
Failure of important machine / unit functions
Failure of prescribed maintenance and servicing practices
Hazard to persons by electrical, mechanical and chemical effects
Hazard to the environment due to leakage of hazardous substances.
2.4
Safety Awareness
It is imperative to comply with the safety instructions contained in this manual, the relevant national and local health and safety
regulations and the operator’s own internal work, operation and safety regulations.
2.5
Safety Instructions for Operators
Any hot or cold components that could pose a hazard must be equipped with a guard by the operator.
Guards that are fitted to prevent accidental contact with moving parts (e.g. coupling) must not be removed while the
machine is operating.
Leakages (e.g. at the shaft seal) of hazardous media handled (e.g. explosive, toxic, hot) must be contained so as to
avoid any danger to persons and the environment. Pertinent legal provisions must be adhered to.
Electrical hazards must be eliminated. (Refer to the relevant safety regulations applicable to different countries and /
or the local energy supply companies.)
Mixing unsuitable media may cause a chemical reaction resulting in a pressure buildup and potential explosion.
2.6
Safety Instructions for Maintenance, Inspection & Installation
The operator is responsible for ensuring that all maintenance, inspection and installation work is performed by
authorized and qualified personnel who are thoroughly familiar with the manual.
Work on the machine must be carried out only during standstill. The shutdown procedure described in the manual for
taking the machine out of service must be adhered to without fail.
Pumps or pump units handling media injurious to health must be decontaminated.
Immediately following completion of the work, all safety / protective devices must be re-installed and / or re-activated.
Please observe all instructions set out in the Section 6 "Commissioning" before returning the machine to service.
2.7
Unauthorized Modification and Manufacture of Spare Parts
Modifications or alterations of the machine are only permitted after consultation with the manufacturer. Original spare parts and
accessories authorized by the manufacturer ensure safety. The use of other parts can invalidate any liability of the manufacturer
for damage or warranty.
2.8
Unauthorized Modes of Operation
Any warranty of the operating reliability and safety of the pump / unit supplied is only valid if the machine is operated in
accordance with its designated use as described in the following sections. The limits stated in the data sheet must not be
exceeded under any circumstances.
2.9
Assembly & Disassembly Safety
DANGER
Do not apply heat to the impeller hub or nose due to the sealed cavity at the impeller nose.
DANGER OF EXPLOSION!
For sectional drawings and bills of material relating to your specific pump and equipment, locate an official copy of the
documentation provided by GIW / KSB. This may be shipped separately from the pump and will include drawings and bills
of material as attachments to this basic manual.
Dismantling and reassembly must always be carried out in accordance with the rules of sound engineering practice
and the relevant sectional drawings. Any work on the motor, gear reducer, mechanical seal or other non-pump
equipment shall be governed by the specifications and regulations of the respective supplier.
Before assembly thoroughly clean all dismantled part mating surfaces and check them for signs of wear. Damaged or
worn components are to be replaced by original equipment spare parts. Make sure that the seal faces are clean and
the o-rings and gaskets are properly fitted. It is recommended that new seal elements (o-rings and gaskets) be used
whenever the pump is reassembled. Make sure that new gaskets have the same thickness as the old ones.
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