KSB moviBOOST CL, Manual

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moviBOOST VPt / CL
1. General
These operating instructions are intended to facilitate
familiarization with the unit and its designated use.
The manual contains important information for reliable, proper
and efficient operation. Compliance with the operating instructions
is of vital importance to ensure reliability and a long service life
of the unit and to avoid any risks.
These operating instructions do not take into account local
regulations; the operator must ensure that such regulations are
strictly observed by all, including the personnel called in for
installation.
This pump / unit must not be operated beyond the limit values for
the fluid handled, capacity, speed, density, pressure, temperature
and motor rating specified in the technical documentation. Make
sure that operation is in accordance with the instructions laid
down in this manual or in the contract documentation.
The name plate indicates the type series / size, main operating
data and works / serial number; please quote this information in
all queries, repeat orders and particularly when ordering spare
parts.
If you need additional information or instructions or if the device
is damaged, contact your nearest KSB customer service centre.
2. Safety
These operating instructions contain important information which
must be observed when installing, operating and maintaining the
unit. For this reason, they must be read and understood by the
installing personnel and the responsible technical staff / operators
before the unit is installed and commissioned. They must always
be kept available at the place of installation of the unit for future
reference.
In addition to the general safety instructions laid down in this
chapter on “Safety”, the special safety instructions provided in
other sections must also be observed.
2.1 Symbols used in these operating instructions
Safety information in these operating instructions whose non-
observance might cause hazards to persons is specially marked
with the general hazard sign
safety sign to ISO 7000 - 0434
The electrical danger warning sign is
safety sign to IEC 417 - 5036,
The word
is used to introduce safety instructions whose non-observance
may lead to damage to the machine and its functions.
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Instructions attached directly to the machine, e.g.
- arrow indicating the direction of rotation
- markings for fluid connections
must always be complied with and be kept in a perfectly legible
condition at all times.
2.2 Personnel qualification and training
All personnel involved in the operating, maintaining, servicing,
inspecting and installing the unit must be fully qualified to carry
out the work involved. Areas of responsibility and personnel
monitoring must be clearly specified by the operator. If the
personnel in question does not already possess the requisite
know-how, appropriate training and instruction must be provided.
If required, the operator may commission the manufacturer /
supplier to take care of such training. In addition, the operator is
responsible for ensuring that the contents of the operating
instructions are fully understood by the responsible personnel.
2.3 Non-compliance with safety instructions
Non-compliance with safety instructions can jeopardize the safety
of personnel, the environment and the machine / unit 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 / system 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 health and safety regulations
and the operator’s own internal work, operation and safety
regulations.
2.5 Safety instructions for the operator / user
- Any hot or cold components that could pose a hazard
must be equipped with a guard by the operator.
- Guards which are fitted to prevent accidental contact
with moving parts (e.g. coupling) must not be
removed whilst the unit is operating.
- Leakages (e.g. at the shaft seal) of hazardous fluids
handled (e.g. explosive, toxic, hot) must be contained
so as to avoid any danger to persons and the
environment. All relevant laws must be heeded.
- Electrical hazards must be eliminated. (In this respect
refer to the relevant safety regulations applicable to
different countries and / or the local energy supply
companies.)
2.6 Safety instructions for maintenance,
inspection and installation work
The operator is responsible for ensuring that all maintenance,
inspection and installation work be performed by authorised,
qualified specialist personnel who are thoroughly familiar with
the manual.