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PI Operation Manual
The personnel responsible for operation, maintenance, inspection and assembly must be adequately
qualified. The responsibilities and supervision of the personnel must be exactly defined by the
plant operator. If the staff does not have the necessary knowledge, they must be trained and
instructed. Training may be performed by a WDM Pumps representative on behalf of the plant
operator. Moreover, the plant operator is to make sure that the contents of the operating manual
are fully understood by the personnel.
2.3 HAZARDS IN THE EVENT OF NON-COMPLIANCE WITH THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Non-compliance with the safety instructions may produce a risk to the personnel as well as to the
environment and the unit and results in loss of any right to claim damages.
Non-compliance may involve the following hazards:
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Risk of injury or death.
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Failure of important functions of the machine/plant.
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Exposure of people to electrical, mechanical, chemical, and thermal hazards.
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Endangering or damaging the environment due to hazardous substances being released.
2.4 COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO SAFETY AT WORK
When operating the pump, the safety instructions contained in this manual, the relevant national
accident prevention regulations, local and federal health and safety regulations, quality system
requirements, and any other service and safety instructions issued by the plant operator must be
observed
2.5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS RELEVANT FOR OPERATION
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If hot or cold machine components involve hazards, they must be guarded against accidental
contact (attach warning signs).
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Any leakage of hazardous fluids must be drained away to prevent any risk to persons or the
environment. Statutory regulations are to be complied with.
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Hazards resulting from electricity must be prevented.
2.2 QUALIFICATION AND TRAINING OF OPERATING PERSONNEL
