Flowserve FRBH - Manual (Page 4)

FRBH, FRBHX AND FRBHS USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569178 10-04
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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, utilising
sophisticated quality techniques, and safety
requirements.
We are committed to continuous quality improvement
and being at your 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, 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.
To establish approvals and if the product itself is CE
marked, check the serial number plate 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 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 requested that you/the user
seek our written agreement before start up.