General; Personnel Qualification And Training; Safety; Safety Instructions For The Operator/User - KSB Rotex 70 Betriebsanleitung

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General

This KSB pump has been developed in accordance with state-
of-the-art standards; it is manufactured with utmost care and
subject to continuous quality control.
These operating instructions are intended to facilitate familia-
risation with the pump and its designated use.
The manual contains important information for reliable, proper
and efficient operation. Compliance with the operating instruc-
tions is of vital importance to ensure reliability and a long ser-
vice life of the pump and to avoid any risks.
These operating instructions do not take into account local re-
gulations; the operator must ensure that such regulations are
strictly observed by all, including the personnel called in for
installation.
This pump/unit must not be operated beyond the limit values
specified in the technical documentation for the medium han-
dled, capacity, speed, density, pressure, temperature and mo-
tor rating. Make sure that operation is in accordance with the
instructions laid down in this manual or in the contract docu-
mentation.
The name plate indicates the type series/size, main operating
data and works/serial number; please quote this information in
all queries, repeat orders and particularly when ordering spare
parts.
If you need any additional information or instructions exceeding
the scope of this manual or in case of damage please contact
KSB's nearest customer service centre.
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Safety

These operating instructions contain fundamental information
which must be complied with during installation, operation and
maintenance. Therefore this operating manual must be read
and understood both by the installing personnel and the re-
sponsible trained personnel/operators prior to installation and
commissioning, and it must always be kept at the place of use
of the machine for easy access.
Not only must the general safety instructions laid down in this
chapter on "Safety" be complied with, but also the safety
instructions outlined under specific headings.
2.1

Marking of Instructions in the Manual

The safety instructions contained in this manual whose non-ob-
servance might cause hazards to persons are specially marked
with the general hazard sign, namely
safety sign in accordance with DIN 4844 -- W9.
The electrical danger warning sign is
safety sign in accordance with DIN 4844 -- W8.
The word
Caution
is used to introduce safety instructions whose non-observance
may lead to damage to the machine and its functions.
Instructions attached directly to the machine e.g.
-- arrow indicating the direction of rotation
-- markings for fluid connections
must always be complied with and be kept in perfectly legible
condition at all times.
2.2

Personnel Qualification and Training

All personnel involved in the operation, maintenance, inspec-
tion and installation of the machine must be fully qualified to
carry out the work involved. Personnel responsibilities, compe-
tence and supervision must be clearly defined by the operator.
If the personnel in question is not already in possession of the
requisite know-how, appropriate training and instruction must
be provided. If required, the operator may commission the
manufacturer/supplier to take care of such training. In addition,
the operator is responsible for ensuring that the contents of the
operating instructions are fully understood by the responsible
personnel.
2.3 Non-compliance with Safety Instructions
Non-compliance with safety instructions can jeopardise the
safety of personnel, the environment and the machine itself.
Non-compliance with these safety instructions will also lead to
forfeiture of any and all rights to claims for damages.
In particular, non-compliance can, for example, result in:
-- failure of important machine/unit functions
-- failure of prescribed maintenance and servicing practices
-- hazard to persons by electrical, mechanical and chemical
effects
-- hazard to the environment due to leakage of hazardous sub-
stances.
2.4 Safety Awareness
It is imperative to comply with the safety instructions contained
in this manual, the relevant national accident prevention regula-
tions and the operator's own internal work, operation and safety
regulations.
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Safety Instructions for the Operator/User

-- Any hot or cold components that could pose a hazard must
be equipped with a guard by the operator.
-- Guards which are fitted to prevent accidental contact with
moving parts (for ex. the coupling) must not be removed
whilst the machine is operating.
-- Leakages (e.g. at the shaft seal) of hazardous media han-
dled (e.g. explosive, toxic, hot) must be contained so as to
avoid any danger to persons and the environment. Pertinent
legal provisions must be adhered to.
-- Electrical hazards must be eliminated. (In this respect refer
to the relevant safety regulations applicable to different
countries and/or the local energy supply companies.)
2.6 Safety Instructions for Maintenance, In-
spection and Installation Work
The operator is responsible for ensuring that all maintenance,
inspection and installation work be performed by authorised,
qualified specialist personnel who are thoroughly familiar with
the manual.
Work on the machine shall be carried out only during standstill.
The shutdown procedure described in the manual for taking the
machine out of service must be adhered to without fail.
Pumps or pump units handling media injurious to health must
be decontaminated.
Immediately following completion of the work, all safety-rele-
vant and protective devices must be re-installed and/or re-acti-
vated.
Please observe all instructions set out in the chapter on "Com-
missioning" before returning the machine to service.
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