Safety; Proper Use; Staff Selection And Qualification; Organisational Safety Measures - Kessel Aqualift F Comfort 400V Anleitung Für Bedienung Und Wartung

2.1

Proper use

The Aqualift control unit may be used exclusively for controlling lifting stations (DIN EN 12056) and pumping
stations for wastewater with and without sewage.
Any use of the control unit in an environment at risk from explosions is not permissible.
Depending on the version (see 1.2.1), it is possible to connect float switches that comply with the ATEX
Directive (94/9/EC:1994-03-23).
Any of the following actions that are not approved explicitly and in writing by the manufacturer:
- Conversions or attachments,
- Use of non-original spare parts,
- Performance of repair work by companies
or persons not authorised by the manufacturer,
may render the warranty invalid.
2.2

Staff selection and qualification

Persons who operate and/or assemble the Aqualift control unit must:
- Be at least 18 years old,
- Be trained adequately for the respective tasks,
- Be familiar with and follow the relevant technical rules and safety regulations.
The operator decides about the necessary qualifications for the
- Operating staff
- Maintenance staff
- Service staff.
The operator must ensure that only qualified staff work on the Aqualift.
"Qualified staff" refers to persons who are able to perform the relevant tasks thanks to their training and
experience and their knowledge of the relevant provisions, applicable standards and accident prevention
regulations and who are able in the process to detect and avoid any possible risks.
Any work on electrical components may be carried out only by trained technical staff and in compliance with all
applicable provisions of the accident prevention regulations.
Any work on equipment which is installed and operated in an environment at risk from explosions may only
be carried out by technical staff who have knowledge of ignition protection classes, rules and regulations for
equipment in the "ATEX area".
2.3

Organisational safety measures

The operating and maintenance manual must always be kept available at the Aqualift control unit.
2.4

Risks arising from the product

2.4.1

Risk due to electrical current and cables

All live components are protected against unintentional contact. Housing covers, plugs and cables
must be de-energised before being opened. Any work on electrical components may be carried out
only by technical staff (see 2.2).
2.4.2

Danger of explosion

The deployment of units in areas at risk from explosions must be conducted in accordance
with Directive 94/9/EC. "ATEX assemblies" are designated with this symbol:

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