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1 General
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This KSB ITUR equipment has been
developed in line with state-of-the-art
technology, manufactured with great care and put through
continuous Quality Control. The present Instructions Manual
will provide you with knowledge of the equipment and the
ways it can be applied.
It contains important instructions to operate the equipment
appropriately and profitably. It is important to comply with the
manual in order to guarantee reliability and a long useful life
for the pump, whilst avoiding any possible risks.
This manual does not include any local regulations or any
instructions with regards to assembly personnel, which the
user shall be responsible for.
This group cannot be used in conditions in excess of
those established in the technical documentation with
regards to the liquid to be pumped, flow, speed (rpm),
density, pressure and temperature, and with regards to the
motor power or anything else set out in the instructions
manual and contractual documentation. Check with the
manufacturer as appropriate.
The factory plate shows the model/size, the main service data
and the manufacture number of the equipment. Please include
these data in any queries, subsequent orders or requests for
spare parts.
If you require any additional information or have problems with
regards to failures, please contact the nearest KSB ITUR
service.
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Safety
This instructions manual contains fundamental indications
which must be complied with in assembly, service and
maintenance. It must be read by assembly personnel,
competent technical personnel and users before installing and
starting up, and it must be available at all times at the place of
location of the machine.
Proceed not only in line with this main safety chapter, but also
observing the instructions described in other similarly
important safety points.
In order to prevent and avoid any possible risks which
may affect the safety of people, facilities and the
environment, pay special attention to the information
contained in the manuals for the pumps which make up this
equipment.
All regulations in the country of use must be borne in
mind and complied with.
Unauthorised changes are forbidden. Always check
with KSB ITUR before modifying the equipment.
2.1
Marking of warnings in this manual
All instructions in this manual which may involve personal
hazard if not complied with are indicated with a general hazard
sign.
Safety instructions which may involve a hazard to
people and facilities if not complied with in accordance
with ISO 7000-0434.
Safety instructions to prevent electrical hazards in
accordance with IEC 417-5036.
Safety instructions which may affect the equipment and its
operation if not complied with.
Note
The details shown directly on the machine, such as:
- Rotation direction arrow
- Fluid connections identifications
These must be complied with, and conserved in a manner
which ensures they are legible.
2.2
Personnel qualifications and instruction
All Service, Maintenance, Inspection and Assembly personnel
must be duly qualified. The terms regarding responsibility,
competence and supervision of personnel must be regulated
by the user in an exact manner.
Any personnel lacking appropriate know-how must be duly
instructed. This preparation can be obtained upon request by
the machine user to the manufacturer or supplier of the
machine.
Finally, the user must ensure that all personnel have fully
understood the content of the instructions manual.
2.3 Risks of failing to comply with the safety
instructions
Failure to comply with the safety instructions may lead to risks
both for people, the environment and the machine, and may
lead to the loss of any entitlement to claims.
In particular, failure to comply may cause the following
hazards:
- Failure of important machine/facility functions.
- Failure of the prescribed maintenance and conservation
methods.
- Personal hazard resulting from electrical, mechanical or
chemical effects.
- Danger to the environment due to escaping noxious
products.
2.4
Conscientious safety at work
The safety instructions contained in this Manual must be
observed, as must international prescriptions on Health and
Safety at Work and any possible Safety Regulations at the
workplace of the user.
2.5 Safety instructions for users and service
personnel
- The installer must ensure that the parts of the machine
which may create danger due to heat or cold are
protected against accidental contact.
- The contact protections of moving parts (e.g. couplings)
must not be removed whilst the machine is in service.
- Any possible leaks (e.g. through the shaft sealing) of
hazardous products must be channelled in such a
manner as they do not present any risk to people or the
environment, in line with corresponding legislation.
- Electrical hazard must be avoided (see details in the
specific legislation of the country and/or the electricity
supply company).
