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If the admissible pressure and temperature
ratings are exceeded, the equipment may be
destroyed and hot fluid may escape. Make
sure that the unit is always used within the
admissible pressure and temperature ratings.
You can find information on the pressure and
temperature ratings on the name plate.
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If unsuitable lifting gear is used or the gear is
used improperly the unit or parts of it could
fall down.
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Make sure that only qualified personnel lifts
the unit or parts of it.
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Make sure that nobody is standing or working
below the hoisted unit.
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Make sure that the lifting gear is of sufficient
strength for the load to be hoisted and that
the load is properly secured and attached to
it. For more information on the nature and
weight of the components and safe lifting
points please contact the manufacturer.
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Connections to the control cabinet as well
as troubleshooting on the connected devi-
ces may only be made by trained GESTRA
employees or specially trained electronics
technicians. When working on electrical
equipment, the operator must ensure a mains
separation device.
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Make sure that all locally applicable regulati-
ons on safety and the prevention of accidents
are strictly adhered to.
Risk of minor injuries
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Sharp edges on internals present the danger
of cuts to hands. Always wear industrial
gloves when servicing the unit.
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If the support of the unit during installation is
insufficient the unit might fall down, thereby
causing bruises or injuries. Make sure the
unit is safely held in place during installation
and cannot fall down. Wear protective safety
footwear.
Basic safety notes
Risk of severe injuries
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The unit may become hot during operation.
Do not operate the unit unless thermal insu-
lation or protection against accidental contact
prevents you from touching hot surfaces.
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The unit maybe hot during operation. Before
carrying out any work on the unit make sure
that the following requirements are met:
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The pipes and the plant must be shut off
depressurized (0 bar).
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The fluid must be completely removed
from the unit.
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The pipes and the unit must have cooled
down to room temperature (approx. 20 °C)
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If the unit is used in contaminated areas there
is a risk of severe injuries or death caused by
harmful substances in or on the unit. Before
working on the unit make sure that it is
completely decontaminated. Always wear the
protective clothing prescribed for contamina-
ted areas when working on the unit.
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The unit must only be used with fluids that
do not attack the material and the gaskets
and sealings of the unit. Otherwise leaks may
occur and hot or toxic fluid could escape.
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The unit and its component parts must only
be mounted or removed by qualified person-
nel. A qualified person must be acquainted
with and experienced in the following:
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Making pipe, vessel and tank connections.
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Selecting suitable lifting gear and under-
standing the rules for its safe use.
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Working with dangerous (contaminated,
hot or pressurized) fluids.
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The electrical personnel must also have
knowledge and experience in electrical
connection as well as of the current and
mains voltage used.
