PB3 User Instruction
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1.5 Safety
1.5.1 Summary of safety markings
These user instructions contain specific safety markings where non-observance of an instruction would cause
hazards. The specific safety markings are:
Symbol
Description
This symbol indicates electrical safety instructions where non-compliance will involve
a high risk to personal safety or the loss of life.
This symbol indicates safety instructions where non-compliance would affect personal
safety and could result in loss of life.
This symbol indicates “hazardous substances and toxic fluid” safety instructions where
noncompliance would affect personal safety and could result in loss of life.
This symbol indicates safety instructions where non-compliance will involve some risk
to safe operation and personal safety and would damage the equipment or property.
This symbol indicates explosive atmosphere marking according to ATEX. It is used in
safety instructions where non-compliance in the hazardous area would cause the risk of
an explosion.
This symbol indicates is used in safety instructions to remind not to rub non-metallic
surfaces with a dry cloth; ensure cloth is damp. It is used where non-compliance in the
hazardous area would cause the risk of an explosion.
This sign is not a safety symbol but indicates an important instruction in the assembly
process.
1.5.2 Personnel qualification and training
All personnel involved in the operation, installation, inspection and maintenance of the unit must be qualified to
carry out the work involved. If the personnel in quetion do not already possess the necessary knowledge and
skill, appropriate training and instruction must be provided. If required the operator may commission the
manufacturer / supplier to provide applicable training.
1.5.3 Safety action
This is a summary of conditions and actions to prevent injury to personnel and damage to the environment and
to equipment. (For products used in potentially explosive atmospheres section 1.6.4 also applies.)
Caution
Ensure correct lubrication.
Caution
Prevent excessive external pipe load. Do not use pump as a support for piping. Do not
mount expansion joints, unless authorized by Pumpiran in writing, so that their force,
due to internal pressure, acts on pump flange.
