WIK USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH BO2662 5/09
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INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY
1.1
General
These instructions must always be kept
close to the product's operating location or
directly with the product.
Flowserve products are designed, developed and
manufactured with state-of-the-art technologies in
modern facilities. The unit is produced with great
care and commitment to continuous quality control,
utilizing sophisticated quality techniques, and safety
requirements.
Flowserve is committed to continuous quality
improvement and being at service for any further
information about the product in its installation and
operation or about its support products, repair and
diagnostic services.
These instructions are intended to facilitate
familiarization 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. The instructions may not
take into account local regulations; ensure such
regulations are observed by all, including those
installing the product. Always coordinate repair
activity with operations personnel, and follow all
plant safety requirements and applicable safety and
health laws/and regulations.
These instructions must be read prior to
installing, operating, using and maintaining the
equipment in any region worldwide. The
equipment must not be put into service until all
the conditions relating to safety noted in the
instructions, have been met. Failure to follow
and apply the present user instructions is
considered to be misuse. Personal injury,
product damage, delay or failure caused by
misuse are not covered by the Flowserve
warranty.
1.2
CE marking and approvals
It is a legal requirement that machinery and
equipment put into service within certain regions of
the world shall conform with the applicable CE
Marking Directives covering Machinery and, where
applicable, Low Voltage Equipment, Electromagnetic
Compatibility (EMC), Pressure Equipment Directive
(PED) and Equipment for Potentially Explosive
Atmospheres (ATEX).
Where applicable, the Directives and any additional
Approvals cover important safety aspects relating to
machinery and equipment and the satisfactory
provision of technical documents and safety
Instructions. Where applicable this document
incorporates information relevant to these
Directives and Approvals.
To confirm the Approvals applying and if the product
is CE marked, check the serial number plate
markings and the Certification. (See section 9,
Certification.)
1.3
Disclaimer
Information in these User Instructions is
believed to be reliable. In spite of all the efforts
of Flowserve to provide sound and all necessary
information the content of this manual may
appear insufficient and is not guaranteed by
Flowserve as to its completeness or accuracy.
Flowserve manufactures products to exacting
International Quality Management System
Standards as certified and audited by external
Quality Assurance organizations. Genuine parts and
accessories have been designed, tested and
incorporated into the products to help ensure their
continued product quality and performance in use.
As Flowserve cannot test parts and accessories
sourced from other vendors the incorrect
incorporation of such parts and accessories may
adversely affect the performance and safety features
of the products. The failure to properly select, install
or use authorized Flowserve parts and accessories
is considered to be misuse. Damage or failure
caused by misuse is not covered by Flowserve
warranty. In addition, any modification of Flowserve
products or removal of original components may
impair the safety of these products in their use.
1.4
Copyright
All rights reserved. No part of these instructions may
be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or
transmitted in any form or by any means without
prior permission of Flowserve.
1.5
Duty conditions
This product has been selected to meet the
specifications of your purchaser order. The
acknowledgement of these conditions has been sent
