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Operating instructions CMVpro 125-400 | Version 1-en
Hazardous, aggressive conveyed media
Residue and deposits of the conveyed medium can reside in the fan or flow in
from the ductwork.
• Qualified personnel responsible for maintenance and repair work shall
• be trained in handling hazardous conveyed media,
• wear suitable personal protective equipment,
• coordinate with the operator when taking suitable protective and lock-
out measures.
When operating the fan in an overpressure condition, the conveyed medium can
escape at the impeller hub and lead to adverse health effects.
• When used with hazardous conveyed media, the fan is to be operated at a
negative pressure or outfitted with the optional hub seal
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2.3
Target groups and personnel requirements
These operating instructions are intended for:
• The operator of the system in which the fan is installed.
• The qualified personnel who carry out work on the fan during its various life
cycle phases, from installation to disposal.
The duties and personnel requirements for these target groups are described
next.
2.3.1
Operator
The operator is legal or natural person who operates the fan for commercial or
economic purposes or who allows a third party to use it and who assumes legal
liability during its operation.
The operator has the following duties:
• Comply with the minimum safety and health protection regulations for the
use of work equipment and performance of activities on the fan.
• Keep current on national and local occupational safety and health regula-
tions.
• Prepare Safety Data Sheets when the conveyed medium contains haz-
ardous substances.
• Identify via risk assessment of all additional dangers that arise due to spe-
cial working conditions at the fan installation location.
• Based on the risk assessment, derive, define, and implement for quali-
fied personnel the appropriate protective measures and operating in-
structions for safe maintenance and other activities.
• Adapt these operating instructions to current applicable standards and
regulations at the time of operation.
• Ensure that the fan is always in a technically sound condition under obser-
vance of the maintenance intervals per these operating instructions.
• Initiate and verify that the function and integrity of all fan safeguards are
checked regularly.