2 Safety
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Hya-Duo D FL
2 Safety
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DANGER
All the information contained in this section refers to hazardous situations.
In addition to the present general safety information the action-related safety
information given in the other sections must be observed.
2.1 General
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This operating manual contains general installation, operating and maintenance
instructions that must be observed to ensure safe operation of the system and
prevent personal injury and damage to property.
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Comply with all the safety instructions given in the individual sections of this
operating manual.
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The operating manual must be read and understood by the responsible specialist
personnel/operators prior to installation and commissioning.
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The contents of this operating manual must be available to the specialist
personnel at the site at all times.
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Information and markings attached directly to the product must always be
complied with and kept in a perfectly legible condition at all times. This applies
to, for example:
– Flow direction arrow
– Markings for connections
– Name plate
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The operator is responsible for ensuring compliance with all local regulations not
taken into account.
2.2 Intended use
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The fire-fighting system must only be operated within the operating limits
described in the other applicable documents.
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Only operate the fire-fighting system in perfect technical condition.
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Do not operate partially assembled fire-fighting systems.
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Only use the fire-fighting system to handle the fluids described in the product
literature of the respective design variant.
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Never operate the fire-fighting system without the fluid to be handled.
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Observe the information on minimum flow rates specified in the product
literature (to prevent overheating, bearing damage, etc).
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Observe the maximum flow rates indicated in the data sheet or product
literature (to prevent overheating, cavitation damage, bearing damage, etc).
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Do not throttle the flow rate on the suction side of the fire-fighting system (to
prevent cavitation damage).
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Consult the manufacturer about any other modes of operation not described in
the product literature.
2.3 Personnel qualification and personnel training
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All personnel involved must be fully qualified to install, operate, maintain and
inspect the product this manual refers to.
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The responsibilities, competence and supervision of all personnel involved in
transport, installation, operation, maintenance and inspection must be clearly
defined by the operator.
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Deficits in knowledge must be rectified by means of training and instruction
provided by sufficiently trained specialist personnel. If required, the operator can
commission the manufacturer/supplier to train the personnel.
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Training on the fire-fighting system must always be supervised by specialist
technical personnel.
