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1 General information
1 General information
1.1 Information
– The descriptions and instructions apply to the stand-
ard versions. For special versions not described in this
document the basic information contained herein ap-
plies in combination with any additional special docu-
mentation.
– Correct installation, operation, maintenance and repair
work ensure faultless operation of the product.
– Should there be any doubts or misunderstandings, the
German version is the authoritative document.
– Contact us at the address on the last page for staff
training information.
1.2 Symbols used
The following symbols are used in this document:
Symbol Meaning
Tasks to be performed
Response(s) to tasks
– Lists
1.3 Definition of terms
Working medium
The medium that flows through the GEMÜ product.
1.4 Warning notes
Wherever possible, warning notes are organised according to
the following scheme:
SIGNAL WORD
Type and source of the danger
Possible
symbol for
the specific
danger
Possible consequences of non-observance.
Measures for avoiding danger.
Warning notes are always marked with a signal word and
sometimes also with a symbol for the specific danger.
The following signal words and danger levels are used:
DANGER
Imminent danger!
▶Non-observance can cause death or
severe injury.
WARNING
Potentially dangerous situation!
▶Non-observance can cause death or
severe injury.
CAUTION
Potentially dangerous situation!
▶Non-observance can cause moderate
to light injury.
NOTICE
Potentially dangerous situation!
▶Non-observance can cause damage to
property.
The following symbols for the specific dangers can be used
within a warning note:
Symbol Meaning
Danger of explosion
Corrosive chemicals
Hot plant components!
2 Safety information
The safety information in this document refers only to an in-
dividual product. Potentially dangerous conditions can arise
in combination with other plant components, which need to
be considered on the basis of a risk analysis. The operator is
responsible for the production of the risk analysis and for
compliance with the resulting precautionary measures and
regional safety regulations.
The document contains fundamental safety information that
must be observed during commissioning, operation and
maintenance. Non-compliance with these instructions may
cause:
– Personal hazard due to electrical, mechanical and
chemical effects.
– Hazard to nearby equipment.
– Failure of important functions.
– Hazard to the environment due to the leakage of dan-
gerous materials.
The safety information does not take into account:
– Unexpected incidents and events, which may occur
during installation, operation and maintenance.
– Local safety regulations which must be adhered to by
the operator and by any additional installation person-
nel.