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Issue Date: 23 February 2015
HYDRAU-FLO
®
Safety
2.2
General Safety
Use of the Hydrau-Flo
®
Components for an application in an environment other than defined at the time of purchase is
strictly prohibited and can result in a hazardous situation. The Hydrau-Flo
®
Components may only be installed and
operated by persons who are competent and are aware of the dangers of working with it.
These instructions are intended to facilitate familiarisation with the product and its permitted use. Operating the product
in compliance with these instructions is important to help ensure reliability in service and avoid risks. These instructions
may not take into account local regulations. It is the responsibility of the purchaser of the product to ensure such
regulations are observed by all, including those installing the product. Always coordinate repair activities with
operations personnel and follow all plant safety requirements, applicable workplace health and safety laws and
regulations. The equipment must not be put into service until all the conditions relating to workplace health and safety
in the instructions are met.
Information in these user instructions is believed to be reliable. Despite of all the efforts to provide correct and
necessary information the content of this manual may appear insufficient and is not guaranteed as to its completeness
or accuracy.
It is not permitted to make changes to the Hydrau-Flo
®
components without permission from Weir Minerals Multiflo
®
. If
any changes are made to the product without permission, Weir Minerals Multiflo
®
disclaims all liability.
2.3
Qualified Workers
All personnel involved in the installation operation and inspection of the Hydrau-Flo
®
Components must be qualified to
carry out the work involved. If the personnel in question do not already possess the necessary knowledge and skill,
appropriate training and instruction must be provided by a suitable qualified trainer.
If required, the operator may engage the manufacturer/supplier to provide applicable training.
Always coordinate repair activities with operations and workplace health and safety personnel and follow plant safety
requirements and applicable workplace health and safety laws and regulations.
2.4
Safe Working
All standard safety precautions for such equipment must be followed before and during installation, operation, and
maintenance. Drain the fuel tanks and isolate pipework before installation. The appropriate workplace health and safety
precautions must be taken. All metal mating faces must be cleaned of dirt, rust, paint and other adhering substances
prior to installation. Failure to clean parts can affect installation and running clearances and could lead to premature
failure of parts.
2.5
Safety Equipment
The correct safety equipment (PPE) and safety instructions must be carried out accordingly in assigned areas. It is the
User’s responsibility to carry out assigned safety rules. If any incidents/accidents occur due to unsafe act the User’s
held liable for all cause and responsibilities.
2.6
Risks
It is the User’s responsibility to perform the risk analysis specific to the application of the site working conditions.
It is the User’s responsibility to understand all the inherent risks and consequences involved during Installation,
Operation & Maintenance procedures and take necessary precautions against such risks.
Adequate safety measures
MUST
be taken before performing any operation.
