Vetter Pipe and Test Sealing Bags - Manual (Page 5)

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An application contrary to the regulations for correct use of Vetter
pipe and test sealing bags includes:
9 Incorrect use, operation or maintenance of pipe and test
sealing bags.
9 Use of the Vetter pipe and test sealing bags with defective
safety devices or incorrectly fitted or non-functional inflation
fittings.
9 Non-observance of the instructions given in the operating
manual concerning storage, operation and maintenance of
pipe and test sealing bags.
9 Insufficient monitoring of accessory parts subject to wear.
9 Incorrectly carried out maintenance work.
Correct use according to regulations also includes
9 The observance of all instructions given in this operating ma-
nual.
9 The observance of the set periods for maintenance and care
specified in the chapter „Maintenance and Care“.
2. Safety instructions
The knowledge and observance of this operating manual are the
preconditions for the use of Vetter pipe and test sealing bags
2.1 General information
The observance of all pertinent work protection regulations and
safety regulations, accident prevention regulations (e.g. safety re-
gulations from the technical authorities – TBG) as well as the reco-
gnized technical laws are to be carried out.
The pipeline is to be inspected for damage before using pipe and
test sealing bags. The area in the pipe for the pipe and test sealing
bag must be free of deposits, dirt and foreign bodies, such as frag-
ments, sharp-edged objects etc.
Necessary personal protection devices must be made available:
protection clothing, cloves, helmets, facial and/or eye protection
etc.
Pipe and test sealing bags must be positioned full length in the
pipeline and with the sealing area on the inside wall of the pipe.
All pipe and test sealing bags (round and egg-shaped) must be
non-positively and positively positioned and fitted.