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1. GENERAL
About this document
The language of the original operating instructions is German.
All other languages of these instructions are translations of the
original operating instructions.
These installation and operating instructions are an integral
part of the product. They must be kept readily available at the
place where the product is installed. Strict adherence to these
instructions is a precondition for the proper use and correct
operation of the product.
The installation and operating instructions correspond to the
relevant version of the product and the underlying safety reg-
ulations and standards valid at the time of going to print.
EC declaration of conformity:
A copy of Installation and operating instructionsthe EC decla-
ration of conformity is a component of these operating instruc-
tions.
If a technical modification is made on the designs named
there without our agreement or the declarations made in the
installation and operating instructions on the safety of the
product/personnel are not observed, this declaration loses its
validity.
2. SAFETY
These operating instructions contain basic information which
must be adhered to during installation, operation and mainte-
nance. For this reason, these operating instructions must, with-
out fail, be read by the service technician and the responsible
specialist/operator before installation and commissioning.
It is not only the general safety instructions listed under the main
point “safety” that must be adhered to but also the special
safety instructions with danger symbols included under the fol-
lowing main points.
2.1 Indication of instructions in the operating instructions
Symbols:
General danger symbol
Danger due to electrical voltage
NOTE
Signal words:
DANGER!
Acutely dangerous situation.
Non-observance results in death or the most serious of
injuries.
WARNING!
The user can suffer (serious) injuries. 'Warning' implies
that (serious) injury to persons is probable if this infor-
mation is disregarded.
CAUTION!
There is a risk of damage to the product/unit. 'Caution'
implies that damage to the product is likely if this infor-
mation is disregarded.
NOTE: Useful information on handling the product. It
draws attention to possible problems.
Information applied directly to the product, such as:
•Arrows indicating the direction of rotation,
•Connection labels,
•Rating plates and
•Warning stickers,
must be strictly complied with and kept in legible condition.
2.2 Personnel qualifications
The installation, operating and maintenance personnel must
have the appropriate qualifications for this work. The area of
accountability, responsibility and personnel monitoring are to
be ensured by the operator. If the personnel are not in posses-
sion of the necessary knowledge, they are to be trained and
instructed. This can be accomplished if necessary by the man-
ufacturer of the product at the request of the operator.
2.3 Danger in the event of non-observance of the safety
instructions
Non-observance of the safety instructions can result in risk of
injury to persons and damage to the product/unit as well as
environmental hazards. Non-observance of the safety instruc-
tions results in the loss of any claims to damages.
In detail, non-observance can, for example, result in the follow-
ing risks:
•Danger to persons from electrical, mechanical and bacterio-
logical influences
•Damage to the environment due to leakage of hazardous
materials
•Property damage
•Failure of important product/unit functions
•Failure of required maintenance and repair procedures
2.4 Safety consciousness on the job
The safety instructions included in these installation and oper-
ating instructions, the existing national regulations on accident
prevention together with any internal working, operating and
safety regulations of the operator are to be complied
observed.
2.5 Safety instructions for the operator
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appli-
ance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
•If hot or cold components on the product/unit cause hazards,
measures must be taken by the customer to prevent them from
being touched.
•Guards which prevent moving components (such as the cou-
pling) from being touched must not be removed whilst the
product is in operation.
•Leakages (e.g. from a shaft seal) of hazardous fluids (e.g.
explosive, toxic or hot) must be led away so that no danger to
persons or to the environment arises. National statutory provi-
sions are to be observed.
•Danger from electrical current must be eliminated. Local
directives or general directives [e.g. IEC, VDE etc.] and local
energy supply companies must be adhered to.
2.6 Safety instructions for installation and maintanance work
The operator must ensure that all installation and maintenance
work is carried out by authorised and qualified personnel, who
are sufficiently informed from their own detailed study of the
operating instructions.
