
SFC 2. Safety
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2. Safety
2.1 Intended use
The SFC is exclusively designed for measure-
ment and control tasks required for the treat-
ment of waste water, potable water,
industrial water, and bathing water.
The operational safety of the unit is only gua-
ranteed if it is used in accordance with its
intended application. The unit may only be
used for the purpose defined in the order and
under the operating conditions indicated in
the technical specifications.
Compliance with the intended use also inclu-
des reading this operating manual and obser-
ving all the instructions it contains.
Furthermore, all inspection and maintenance
work must be performed at the prescribed
intervals.
The operator bears full and sole responsibility
if this unit is put to any use which does not
comply strictly and exclusively with this inten-
ded use.
2.2 General safety instructions
Evoqua Water Technologies GmbH attaches
great importance to ensuring that work on its
system is always perfectly safe. This was
already taken into account in the design of the
system, by the integration of safety features.
Safety instructions
The safety instructions in this documentation
must always be observed. These do not affect
the validity of any additional national or com-
pany safety instructions.
Safety instructions on the system
All safety instructions attached to the system
itself must be observed. They must always be
complete and easily legible.
Technical standard
The system or unit has been constructed in
accordance with state-of-the-art technology
and the accepted safety regulations. However,
in the event of the system or unit being used
by persons who have not been adequately
instructed, risks to life and limb of such per-
sons or third parties and damage to the system
or unit itself or to other property cannot be
ruled out. Work not described in this operating
manual may only be performed by authorized
personnel.
Personnel
The operator of the system must ensure that
only authorized and qualified specialized per-
sonnel are permitted to work with and on the
unit within their defined scope of authority.
„Authorized specialists“ are trained technici-
ans employed by the operator, by Evoqua, or,
if applicable, the service partner. Only quali-
fied electricians may perform work on electri-
cal components.
Spare parts / components
Trouble-free operation of the system is only
guaranteed if original spare parts and compo-
nents are used in precisely the combination
described in this operating manual. Failure to
observe this instruction may incur the risk of
malfunction or damage to the system.
Modifications and extensions
Never attempt to perform any modifications,
extensions or conversions to the unit without
the written approval of the manufacturer!
These could have an adverse affect on safety!
Electrical power
During normal operation, the control unit
must remain closed.
Before starting any assembly, inspection,
maintenance, or repair work, the system must
be switched OFF using the emergency stop
switch and the switch must be secured against
reactivation.
Connect all cables in accordance with the
wiring diagram.
Waste disposal
Ensure safe and environmentally-friendly dis-
posal of agents and replaced parts.