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General information
Prerequisites to ensure that the GEMÜ
distribution valve functions correctly:
Correct transport and storage
Installation and commissioning by trained
personnel
Operation according to these installation,
operating and maintenance instructions
Recommended maintenance
Correct installation, operation, servicing
and repair work ensure faultless distribution
valve operation.
The descriptions and instructions
apply to the standard versions.
For special versions not described
in these installation, operating
and maintenance instructions the
basic information contained herein
applies in combination with any
additional special documentation.
All rights including copyright
and industrial property rights are
expressly reserved.
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General safety information
The safety information does not take into
account:
Unexpected incidents and events, which
may occur during installation, operation
and servicing.
Local safety regulations which must be
adhered to by the operator and by any
additional installation personnel.
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Information for service and
operating personnel
The installation, operating and maintenance
instructions contain 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 eff ects.
Hazard to nearby equipment.
Failure of important functions.
Hazard to the environment due to the
leakage of dangerous materials.
Prior to commissioning:
Read the installation, operating and
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maintenance instructions.
Provide adequate training for the
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installation and operating personnel.
Ensure that the contents of the
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installation, operating and maintenance
instructions have been fully understood
by the responsible personnel.
Defi ne the areas of responsibility.
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During operation:
Keep the installation, operating and
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maintenance instructions available at the
place of use.
Observe the safety information.
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Use only in accordance with the
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specifi cations.
Any servicing work and repairs may only
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be performed by GEMÜ.
Strictly observe the safety datasheets
or the safety regulations that are valid
for the media used.
In cases of uncertainty:
Consult the nearest GEMÜ sales offi ce.
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