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1 Safety instructions
1.1 General safety instructions
The product has been manufactured according to the generally recog-
nised rules and standards of technology and complies with the legal
regulations in force when it was brought into circulation.
Nevertheless, there is still a risk of damage to persons or property
if you do not follow this chapter and the safety instructions in this
documentation.
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Read this documentation carefully and in its entirety before working
with the product.
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This documentation must be kept accessible to all users at all times.
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Always hand over the product to third parties together with the full
documentation.
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Follow all of the instructions in relation to the proper handling of the
product.
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If you detect damage to the product or the mains supply, stop its
operation and notify a service technician immediately.
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Use only accessories, spare parts, and consumable materials that
have been approved by BWT.
● Adhere to the environmental and operating conditions specified in
the chapter “Technical data”.
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Use your personal protective equipment. It ensures your safety and
protects you from injury.
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Only perform tasks that are described in these operating instructions
or if you have been trained to do so by BWT.
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Perform all tasks in compliance with all applicable standards and
provisions.
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Instruct the operator in the function and operation of the product.
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Instruct the operator in the maintenance of the product.
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Instruct the operator in relation to potential dangers that may arise
while operating the product.
1.2
Personnel qualifications
The installation work described in these instructions requires basic
knowledge of mechanics, hydraulics and electrical systems as well as
knowledge of the corresponding specialist terms.
To ensure that the device is installed safely, this work must be performed
only by a qualified specialist or a trained person under the guidance of
a qualified specialist.
A qualified specialist is anyone who can assess the work assigned to him
or her, identify potential risks, and take suitable safety measures thanks
to his or her specialist training, knowledge, and experience as well as
his or her knowledge of the applicable regulations. A qualified specialist
must comply with the applicable specialist regulations.
1.3 How safety instructions are displayed
In this document safety instructions precede any sequence of actions
that could cause harm to persons or damage to property. All hazard
prevention measures must be followed. Safety instructions are displayed
as follows:
SIGNAL WORD!
Type of hazard (e.g. mains voltage)
Consequences of hazard (e.g. risk of fatal
injury)!
►
Escape or prevent the hazard
►
Rescue measure (optional)
Signal word / colour
Indicates the severity of the hazard
Warning symbol
Calls attention to the hazard
Type/source of hazard
Indicates the type and the source of the
hazard
Consequences of
hazard
Explains the consequences of not
following the safety instructions
Hazard prevention
measure
Explains how to avoid the hazard
Signal word Colour Severity of the hazard
DANGER
High-risk
hazard.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided,
will result
in death or serious
injury.
WARNING
Hazard with a
moderate
degree of risk.
Indicates a hazardous situation which,
if not avoided,
could
result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION
Low-risk
hazard.
Indicates a hazardous situation which,
if not avoided,
could
result in minor or
moderate injury.