WIK USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH BO2662 5/09
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separately to the Purchaser. A copy should be kept
with these instructions.
Refer to section 10.3
The product must not be operated beyond
the parameters specified for the application. If
there is any doubt as to the suitability of the
product for the application intended, contact
Flowserve for advice, quoting the serial number.
If the conditions of service on your purchase order
are going to be changed (for example liquid pumped,
temperature or duty) it is requested that the user
seek the written agreement of Flowserve before start
up
1.6
Safety
1.6.1 Summary of safety markings
These User Instructions contain specific safety
markings where non-observance of an instruction
would cause hazards. The specific safety markings
are:
This symbol indicates electrical safety
instructions where non-compliance will involve a
high risk to personal safety or the loss of life.
This symbol indicates safety instructions where
non-compliance would affect personal safety and
could result in loss of life.
This symbol indicates
“hazardous substances
and toxic fluid” safety instructions where non-
compliance would affect personal safety and could
result in loss of life.
This symbol indicates safety
instructions where non-compliance would involve
some risk to safe operation and personal safety and
would damage the equipment or property.
This symbol indicates explosive atmosphere
marking according to ATEX. It is used in safety
instructions where non-compliance in the hazardous
area would cause the risk of an explosion.
This symbol indicates is used in safety
instructions to remind not to rub non-metallic surfaces
with a dry cloth; ensure cloth is damp. It is used
where non-compliance in the hazardous area would
cause the risk of an explosion.
This sign is not a safety symbol but
indicates an important instruction in the assembly
process.
1.6.2 Personnel qualification and training
All personnel involved in the operation, installation,
inspection and maintenance of the unit 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. If required the
operator may commission the manufacturer/supplier
to provide applicable training.
Always coordinate repair activity with operations and
health and safety personnel, and follow all plant
safety requirements and applicable safety and
health laws and regulations.
1.6.3 Safety action
This is a summary of conditions and actions to
prevent injury to personnel and damage to the
environment and to equipment. For products
used in potentially explosive atmospheres
section 1.6.4 also applies.
PREVENT EXCESSIVE EXTERNAL
PIPE LOAD
Do not use pump as a support for piping. Do not
mount expansion joints, unless authorized by
Flowserve in writing, so that their force, due to
internal pressure, acts on the pump flange.
ENSURE CORRECT LUBRICATION
(See section 5, Commissioning, startup, operation
and shutdown.)
START THE PUMP WITH OUTLET
VALVE PART OPENED
(Unless otherwise instructed at a specific point in the
user instructions.)
This is recommended to minimize the risk of
overloading and damaging the pump motor at full or
zero flow. Pumps may be started with the valve
further open only on installations where this situation
cannot occur. The pump outlet control valve may
