SafetyHazards due to non-compliance with the safety instructions 7© Lutz-Jesco GmbH 2015Subject to technical changes.150225BA-10221-02-V03Stepper Motor-driven Diaphragm Dosing Pump MAGDOS LK Operating InstructionsCAUTIONDanger of personal injury and material damage!Changing dosing media can lead to unpredictable reactions.ð Thoroughly clean the dosing pump and appropriate sections ofthe plant to avoid chemical reactions.2.2 Hazards due to non-compliance with the safetyinstructionsFailure to observe the safety instructions can pose a risk not only to thepersonnel, but consequentially to the environment and the unit.The specific consequences can be:n Failure of vital functions of the dosing pump and the system,n failure of required maintenance and repair methods,n danger for individuals through dangerous dosing media,n danger to the environment through substances leaking from thesystem.2.3 Safe operationBesides the safety instructions specified in these Operating instructions,further safety rules apply and must be followed:n Accident prevention regulations,n safety and operating provisions,n safety provisions for handling dangerous substances (mostly thesafety data sheets to dosing media),n environmental protection provisions,n applicable standards and legislation.2.4 Personal protective equipmentBased on the degree of risk posed by the dosing medium and the type ofwork you are carrying out, you must use corresponding protectiveequipment. Read the Accident Prevention Regulations and the SafetyData Sheets to the dosing media find out what protective equipment youneed.As a minimum, the following protective equipment is recommended:Protective clothing Protective gloves GogglesCorresponding protective equipment must be used during these tasks:n Commissioning,n working on the dosing pump while running,n decommissioning,n maintenance work,n disposal.2.5 Personnel qualificationAny personnel who work on the dosing pump must have appropriatespecial knowledge and skills.Anybody who works with the dosing pump must meet the conditionsbelow:n Attendance at all the training courses offered by the owner,n Personal suitability for the respective job,n Sufficient qualification for the respective job,n Training in handling of the dosing pump,n Knowledge of safety equipment and the way this equipmentfunc tions,n Knowledge of these Operating instructions, particularly of safetyinstructions and sections relevant for the job,n Knowledge of fundamental regulations regarding health and safetyand accident prevention.All persons must generally have the following minimum qualification:n Training as specialists to carry out work on the dosing pumpunsu pervised,n Sufficient training that they can work on the dosing pump under thesupervision and guidance of a trained specialist.These Operating instructions differentiate these user groups:2.5.1 Expert staffExpert staff are able, thanks to their professional training, knowledge andexperience as well as knowledge of the respective provisions, to do thejob allocated to them and recognise and/or eliminate any possibledangers by themselves.2.5.2 Trained personsTrained persons have been trained by the operator into the tasks they aresupposed to perform and into the dangers stemming from improperbehaviour.In the table below you can check what qualifications are the pre-condi-tion for the respective tasks. Only people with appropriate qualificationsare allowed to perform these tasks!Qualification ActivitiesExpert staff n Assemblyn Hydraulic installationsn Electrical installationsn Maintenancen Repairsn Commissioningn Decommissioningn Disposaln TroubleshootingTrained persons n Storagen Transportationn Controln TroubleshootingTab. 3: Personnel qualification