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SALMSON 04/2014
English
1. General
1.1 About this document
The language of the original operating instruc-
tions is German. All other languages of these
instructions are translations of the original oper-
ating instructions.
These installation and operating instructions are
an integral part of the product. They must be kept
readily available at the place where the product is
installed. Strict adherence to these instructions
is a precondition for the proper use and correct
operation of the product.
These installation and operating instructions cor-
respond to the relevant version of the product
and the underlying safety standards valid at the
time of going to print.
EC declaration of conformity:
A copy of the EC declaration of conformity is a
component of these operating instructions.
If a technical modification is made on the designs
named there without our agreement or the dec-
larations made in the installation and operating
instructions on product/personnel safety are not
observed, this declaration loses its validity.
2. Safety
These operating instructions contain basic infor-
mation which must be adhered to during installa-
tion, operation and maintenance. For this reason,
these operating instructions must, without fail,
be read by the service technician and the respon-
sible specialist/operator before installation and
commissioning.
It is not only the general safety instructions list-
ed under the main point “safety” that must be
adhered to but also the special safety instructions
with danger symbols included under the following
main points.
2.1 Indication of instructions in the operating
instructions
Symbols
General danger symboll
Danger due to electrical voltage
NOTE
Signal words:
DANGER!
Acutely dangerous situation.
Non-observance results in death or the most
serious of injuries.
WARNING!
The user can suffer (serious) injuries. ‚Warning‘
implies that (serious) injury to persons is proba-
ble if this information is disregarded.
CAUTION!
There is a risk of damaging the product/unit.
“Caution” implies that damage to the product
is likely if this information is disregarded.
NOTE:
Useful information on handling the product. It
draws attention to possible problems.
Information that appears directly on the product,
such as:
• Direction of rotation arrow,
• Identifiers for connections,
• Name plate,
• Warning sticker
must be strictly complied with and kept in legible
condition.
2.2 Personnel qualifications
The installation, operating, and maintenance per-
sonnel must have the appropriate qualifications
for this work. Area of responsibility, terms of
reference and monitoring of the personnel are to
be ensured by the operator. If the personnel are
not in possession of the necessary knowledge,
they are to be trained and instructed. This can be
accomplished if necessary by the manufacturer of
the product at the request of the operator.
2.3 Danger in the event of non-observance of the
safety instructions
Non-observance of the safety instructions can
result in risk of injury to persons and damage
to the environment and the product/unit. Non
observance of the safety instructions results in
the loss of any claims to damages.
In detail, non-observance can, for example, result
in the following risks:
• Danger to persons from electrical, mechanical
and bacteriological influences,
• Damage to the environment due to leakage of
hazardous materials.
• Property damage
• Failure of important product/unit functions
• Failure of required maintenance and repair pro-
cedures.
2.4 Safety consciousness on the job
The safety instructions included in these instal-
lation and operating instructions, the existing
national regulations for accident prevention
together with any internal working, operating
and safety regulations of the operator are to be
complied with.
2.5 Safety instructions for the operator
This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sen-
sory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safe-
ty. Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
• If hot or cold components on the product/the
