Flowserve WDX - Manual (Page 4)

WDX USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71576322 06-05
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1 INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY
1.1 General
These instructions must always be kept close
to the product's operating location or directly with
the product.
Flowserve products are designed, developed and
manufactured with state-of-the-art technologies in
modern facilities. The unit is produced with great care
and commitment to continuous quality control, utilizing
sophisticated quality techniques, and safety
requirements.
Flowserve is committed to continuous quality
improvement and being at service for any further
information about the product in its installation and
operation or about its support products, repair and
diagnostic services.
These instructions are intended to facilitate
familiarization with the product and its permitted use.
Operating the product in compliance with these
instructions is important to help ensure reliability in
service and avoid risks. The instructions may not take
into account local regulations; ensure such regulations
are observed by all, including those installing the
product. Always coordinate repair activity with
operations personnel, and follow all plant safety
requirements and applicable safety and health laws
and regulations.
These instructions must be read prior to
installing, operating, using and maintaining the
equipment in any region worldwide. The
equipment must not be put into service until all the
conditions relating to safety noted in the
instructions, have been met.
1.2 CE marking and approvals
It is a legal requirement that machinery and equipment
put into service within certain regions of the world shall
conform with the applicable CE Marking Directives
covering Machinery and, where applicable, Low
Voltage Equipment, Electromagnetic Compatibility
(EMC), Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) and
Equipment for Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
(ATEX).
Where applicable the Directives and any additional
Approvals coverimportant safety aspects relating to
machinery and equipment and the satisfactory provision
of technical documents and safety instructions. Where
applicable this document incorporates information
relevant to these Directives and Approvals.
To confirm the Approvals applying and if the product is
CE marked, check the serial number plate markings and
the Certification. (See section 9, Certification.)
1.3 Disclaimer
Information in these User Instructions is believed to
be reliable. In spite of all the efforts of Flowserve
Pump Division to provide sound and all necessary
information the content of this manual may appear
insufficient and is not guaranteed by Flowserve as to
its completeness or accuracy.
Flowserve manufactures products to exacting
International Quality Management System Standards as
certified and audited by external Quality Assurance
organizations. Genuine parts and accessories have been
designed, tested and incorporated into the products to
help ensure their continued product quality and
performance in use. As Flowserve cannot test parts and
accessories sourced from other vendors the incorrect
incorporation of such parts and accessories may
adversely affect the performance and safety features of
the products. The failure to properly select, install or use
authorized Flowserve parts and accessories is
considered to be misuse. Damage or failure caused by
misuse is not covered by the Flowserve warranty. In
addition, any modification of Flowserve products or
removal of original components may impair the safety of
these products in their use.
1.4 Copyright
All rights reserved. No part of these instructions may
be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or
transmitted in any form or by any means without prior
permission of Flowserve Pump Division.
1.5 Duty conditions
This product has been selected to meet the
specifications of your purchaser order. The
acknowledgement of these conditions has been sent
separately to the Purchaser. A copy should be kept
with these instructions.
The product must not be operated beyond
the parameters specified for the application. If
there is any doubt as to the suitability of the
product for the application intended, contact
Flowserve for advice, quoting the serial number.
If the conditions of service on your purchase order are
going to be changed (for example liquid pumped,
temperature or duty) it is requested that the user seeks
the written agreement of Flowserve before start up.