2 Safety information
2 Safety information
The safety information in this document refers only to an indi-
vidual 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 re-
sponsible for the production of the risk analysis and for com-
pliance with the resulting precautionary measures and re-
gional safety regulations.
The document contains fundamental safety information that
must be observed during commissioning, operation and main-
tenance. 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 dangerous
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 personnel.
Prior to commissioning:
1. Transport and store the product correctly.
2. Do not paint the bolts and plastic parts of the product.
3. Carry out installation and commissioning using trained
personnel.
4. Provide adequate training for installation and operating
personnel.
5. Ensure that the contents of the document have been fully
understood by the responsible personnel.
6. Define the areas of responsibility.
7. Observe the safety data sheets.
8. Observe the safety regulations for the media used.
During operation:
9. Keep this document available at the place of use.
10. Observe the safety information.
11. Operate the product in accordance with this document.
12. Operate the product in accordance with the specifications.
13. Maintain the product correctly.
14. Do not carry out any maintenance work and repairs not de-
scribed in this document without consulting the manufac-
turer first.
In cases of uncertainty:
15. Consult the nearest GEMÜ sales office.
GEMÜ R471 Tugela
3 Product description
3.1 Construction
A
1
C
19
20
21
22
Item
Designation
1
Shaft
2
Hexagon screw
3
Packing washer
4
Upper packing
5
Medium packing
6
Lower packing
7
Packing washer
8
Carbon bushing
9
Body
10
Spring washer
11
Hexagon nut
12
Shaft bearing
13
Shaft bearing
14
Static spring
15
Sealing washer
16
Lower cap
17
Hexagon screw
18
Disc pin
34 / 64
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
18
17
Material
see order code (order
data)
Stainless steel
1.4408
PTFE
PTFE
PTFE
PTFE
Carbon
see order code (order
data)
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
PTFE coated steel
PTFE coated steel
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
same as body
Stainless steel
Steel
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