Flowserve MN - Manual (Page 3)

MN USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569189 11/04
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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's 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 should 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 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 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 Flowserve's 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 required that the user seeks
Flowserve’s written agreement before start up.