Flowserve CPXPM - Manual (Page 4)

CPXPM USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569160 09-09
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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,
utilising 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/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. Failure to follow and
apply the present user instructions is considered
to be misuse. Personal injury, product damage,
delay or failure caused by misuse are not covered
by the Flowserve warranty.
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, cover important 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 Corporation 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
organisations. 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 authorised 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.
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.