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Protective clothing
The required protective clothing depends on the
regulations at the place of work and the fluids
used. You will find information on suitable
protective clothing and PPE in the safety data
sheet for the fluid used.
The protective clothing basically consists of the
following items:
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Safety helmet as per EN 397
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Safety boots as per EN ISO 20345
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Sturdy leather gloves as per EN 388
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Safety goggles as per DIN EN 166
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Using the equipment in systems with the
wrong operating conditions can lead to
material damage or malfunctions. Always
ensure the following operating conditions are
complied with:
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An air venting pipe must always be
installed.
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The steam pressure of the system must
always be higher downstream of the FPS
than upstream of it.
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The minimum height difference must be
complied with.
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The condensate line upstream of the
equipment must be sufficiently large to
act as a reservoir for condensate arising
during the pumping process. A pipe elbow
must be installed immediately upstream
of the equipment, to allow the vertical
accumulation of fluid.
Personnel qualifications
Specialist personnel must have knowledge and
experience in the following areas:
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Explosion and fire protection provisions
applicable at the site of installation
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Work on pressure equipment
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Producing pipe connections
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Working with hazardous (hot or pressurised)
fluids
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Lifting and transporting loads
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All information in this Installation & Operating
Manual and other applicable documentation
