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This is a proprietary document of Kirloskar Brothers Limited, Kirloskarvadi-416308, Dist-Sangli (India)
ISSUE DATE: 17.09.2010 LAST REV. DATE:
Whenever the equipment is operated, maintained or used in any way, the procedures detailed
within the Health and Safety Dossier (DHS) and any procedures detailed within these
instructions shall be followed. The pump supplied by Kirloskar Brothers Limited (KBL) has
been designed with safety in mind, where hazards cannot be eliminated; the risk has been
minimized by the use of guards and other design features. Some hazards cannot be guarded
against and the instructions below MUST BE COMPLIED WITH for safe operation. These
instructions cannot cover all circumstances. It is the responsibility of the user of the equipment
for maintaining safe working practices at all times. The pumps are supplied with stickers for
hazard, caution and safety wherever these are applicable.
2.1.1 Within the manual, safety instructions are marked with safety symbols.
Hazard.
This symbol refers to general mechanical aspects of safety.
Hazard.
This symbol refers to electrical safety.
This symbol is used to introduce safety instructions whose non-Observance may
lead to damage to the machine and its functions.
2.1.2 KBL products are designed for installation in designated areas, which are to be kept clean and
free of obstructions that may restrict safe access to the controls and maintenance access
points.
Pump nameplate is fitted to each unit and must not be removed. Loss of this plate could make
identification impossible. This in turn could affect safety and cause difficulty in obtaining
spare parts. Should accidental loss or damage occur, contact KBL immediately.
2.1.3 Access to the equipment should be restricted to the personnel responsible for installation,
operation and maintenance and they must be trained, adequately qualified and supplied with
the appropriate tools for their respective tasks.
2.1.4 KBL firmly insists that all personnel responsible for installation, operation and maintenance
of the equipment must read the manual before any work is done.
2.1.5 Ear defenders should be worn where the specified equipment noise level exceeds locally
defined safe levels. Safety glasses or goggles should be worn where working with pressurized
systems and hazardous substances. Other personal protection equipment must be worn where
local rules apply.
2.2
DO NOT wear loose or frayed clothing or jewellery, which could catch on
the controls or becomes trapped in the equipment.
2.3 Operation of the equipment for the application other than for which it is supplied can increase
the risk from hazards. Please consult KBL before making such change in the application of
the equipment.
2.4 Improper installation, operation and maintenance of the product supplied by KBL could result
in injury or death.
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