Flowserve APEX A9000 Accord - Manual (Page 2)

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1.4 Qualified personnel
Qualified personnel are people who, on account of their training, experience and instruction and their knowledge of rele-
vant standards, specifications, accident prevention regulations and operating conditions, have been authorised by
those responsible for the safety of the plant to perform the necessary work and who can recognise and avoid possible
dangers.
1.5 Installation
DANGER: Before installation check the order-no, serial-no. and/ or the tag-no. to ensure that the valve/actuator
is correct for the intended application.
Do not insulate extensions that are provided for hot or cold services.
Pipelines m ust be correctly aligned to ensure that the valve is not fitted under tension.
Fire protection must be provided by the user.
1.6 Spare parts
Use only FLOWSERVE original spare parts. FLOWSERVE cannot accept responsibility for any damages that occur
from using spare parts or fastening materials from other manufactures. If FLOW SERVE products (especially
sealing materials) have been on store for longer periods check these for corrosion or deterioration before using these
products.
Fire protection for FLOW SERVE products m ust be provided by the end user.
1.7 Service / repair
To avoid possible injury to personnel or damage to products, safety terms must be strictly adhered to. Modifying this
product, substituting non-factory parts, or using maintenance procedures other than outlined in this instruction could
drastically affect performance and be hazardous to personnel and equipment, and may void existing warranties.
Between actuator and valve there are m oving parts. To
avoid injury FLOWSERVE provides pinch-point-
protection in the form of cover plates, especially where side-mounted positioners are fitted. If these plates are removed for
inspection, service or repair special attention is required. After completing work the cover plates must be refitted.
Apart from the operating instructions and the obligatory accident prevention directives valid in the country of use, all
recognised regulations for safety and good engineering practices must be followed.
WARNING:
Before products are returned to FLOWSERVE for repair or service FLOWSERVE must be provided with a certificate
which confirms that the product has been decontaminated and is clean. FLOW SERVE will not accept
deliveries if a certificate has not been provided (a form can be obtained from FLOWSERVE).
1.8 Storage
In most cases FLOWSERVE products are manufactured from stainless steel. Products not m anufactured from
stainless steel are provided with an epoxy resin coating. This means that FLOW SERVE products are well protected
from corrosion. Nevertheless FLOWSERVE products must be stored adequately in a clean, dry environment. Plastic
caps are fitted to protect the flange faces to prevent the ingress of fo- reign materials. If the positioner must be stored
outdoors, it is important that all the cover screws are tightened and that all connections and ports are properly sea- led.
Replace shipping plugs with proper plugs and do not leave ports open and facing upwards.