
Safety informations
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2. General safety instructions
2.1 Information for your safety
We are pleased that you have decided for a high-class KIESELMANN product. With correct application
and adequate maintenance, our products provide long time and reliable operation.
Before installation and initiation, please carefully read this instruction manual and the security advices
contained in it. This guarantees reliable and safe operation of this product and your plant respectively.
Please note that an incorrect application of the process components may lead to great material dam-
ages and personal injury.
In case of damages caused by non observance of this instruction manual, incorrect initiation,
handling or external interference, guarantee and warranty will lapse!
Our products are produced, mounted and tested with high diligence. However, if there is still a reason
for complaint, we will naturally try to give you entire satisfaction within the scope of our warranty. We
will be at your disposal also after expiration of the warranty. In addition, you will also find all necessary
instructions and spare part data for maintenance in this instruction manual. If you don't want to carry
out the maintenance by yourself, our KIESELMANN service team will naturally be at your disposal.
2.2 Marking of security instructions in the operating manual
Hints are available in the chapter "safety instructions" or directly before the respective operation
instruction. The hints are highlighted with a danger symbol and a signal word. Texts beside these sym-
bols have to be read and adhered to by all means. Please continue with the text and with the handling
at the valve only afterwards.
2.3 Designated use
The fitting is designed exclusively for the purposes described below. Using the fitting for purposes
other than those mentioned is considered contrary to its designated use. KIESELMANN cannot be held
liable for any damage resulting from such use. The risk of such misuse lies entirely with the user. The
prerequisite for the reliable and safe operation of the fitting is proper transportation and storage as well
as competent installation and assembly.
Operating the fitting within the limits of its designated use also involves observing the operating, inspec-
tion and maintenance instructions.
2.4 Personnel
Personnel entrusted with the operation and maintenance of the tank safety system must have the suit-
able qualification to carry out their tasks. They must be informed about possible dangers and must
understand and observe the safety instructions given in the relevant manual. Only allow qualified per-
sonnel to make electrical connections.
2.5 Modifications, spare parts, accessories
Unauthorized modifications, additions or conversions which affect the safety of the fitting are not per-
mitted. Safety devices must not be bypassed, removed or made inactive. Only use original spare parts
and accessories recommended by the manufacturer.
2.6 General instructions
The user is obliged to operate the fitting only when it is in good working order. In addition to the instruc-
tions given in the operating manual, please observe the following:
•relevant accident prevention regulations
• generally accepted safety regulations
• regulations effective in the country of installation
• working and safety instructions effective in the user's plant.
Symbol Signal word Meaning
DANGER Imminent danger which may cause severe
personal injury or death.
ATTENTION Dangerous situation which may cause slight
personal injury or material damages.
NOTE Marks application hints and other infor-
mation which is particularly useful.