Safety precautions

for plants
No.: 9001

Edition: 0310

Designation: Safety precautions

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GEA Mechanical Equipment

GEA Westfalia Separator GmbH
Werner-Habig-Str. 1, 59302 Oelde
Phone +49 2522 77-0 · Fax +49 2522 77-1778
[email protected] · www.westfalia-separator.com

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For your safety

• Strictly adhere to instructions marked with this symbol.
This avoids damage to the plant or plant components.

• Take special care when carrying out operations marked with this
symbol -
otherwise danger to life.

Note: • This symbol is not a safety precaution but rather a reference to infor-
mation which help to better understand the plant components and the
processes.

• Observe the accident prevention regulations!

The local safety and accident prevention regulations apply uncondi-
tionally to the operation of the plant. The plant operator must ensure
compliance with these regulations.

• Follow the instructions in the manual.

Follow only the instructions given in this manual.
Repair and maintenance work that goes beyond the scope described
in this manual may not be carried out.

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1 Safety precautions

1.1  Safety markings ....................................................................................... 5 

1.1.1  Safety markings and their meaning ......................................................... 5 
1.2  Performing work on a plant ...................................................................... 8 
1.2.1  Demands on the operating and maintenance personnel......................... 8 
1.2.2  Spare part requirements .......................................................................... 9 
1.2.3  Electrical installation ................................................................................ 9 
1.2.4  Before start-up ....................................................................................... 10 
1.2.5  Start-up .................................................................................................. 11 
1.2.6  Shut-down and »Emergency-Off« ......................................................... 13 

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1.1 Safety markings

The safety markings (adhesives and metal plates) are attached to all plants, on
the hood and frame of the respective plant component in such a way that they
are clearly visible.
All safety markings on the plant, control system and plant components must al-
ways be in perfect condition.
• Clean dirty safety markings.
• Replace damaged safety markings.

1.1.1 Safety markings and their meaning

The following safety markings must be attached to the monitoring system as
adhesive labels:

Be sure to adhere to the plant

documentation!
• Every person who is assigned the
task of installing, operating, main-
taining and repairing the plant must
have read and understood the
documentation.
• The documentation must be com-
plete kept near to the installation
and be readily accessible to the op-
erators. It must be available to the
operators at all times!
Fig. 1

Disconnect power prior to start-

ing work!
Risk of injury due to electrical voltage
and unintended start-up of the plant!

Before carrying out work on the

plant and electrical plant compo-
nents:
• Make sure the plant is at a standstill.
• Switch off all electrical appliances
via the main switch,
• Lock the installation to prevent it
Fig. 2 from being accidentally switched on.

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Frequency converter operation!

• When setting the frequency con-
verter, do not exceed the admissible
speed (see nameplate)!

Note:
This adhesive plate is only used for
frequency converter operation.

Fig. 3

Warning of extreme surface

temperatures!

The surfaces of the plant components

can be hot!

Note:
This adhesive plate is only used for hot
operation.

Fig. 4

Danger due to electrical current!

Non-compliance with the protective
measures can result in serious dam-
age to persons or property.

Before working on electrical com-

ponents:
• Switch off all electrical appliances
via the main switch,
CAUTION:
The parts marked in this way can
carry voltage even when the main
Fig. 5 switch is off!

• Lock the installation to prevent it from being accidentally switched on.

• Take adequate preventive measures according to the national orovisions (in
Germany in accordance with the rules and regulations of the VDE (Verein
Deutscher Elektriker / Association of German Electrical Engineers) or EVU
(Europäische Vereinigung für Unfallforschung und Unfallanalyse / European
Association for Accident Research and Analysis) institutions.
• The work may only be carried out by competent persons (qualified technical
specialists).

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Potential equalisation (protec-

tive-earth terminal)
The grounding protection is a measure
which, in the case of a malfunction,
leads off the touch voltage into the
earth.

Fig. 6

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1.2 Performing work on a plant

The plant works reliably, provided that

it is operated and maintained in accor-
dance with our operating instructions.

Fig. 7

Special attention must be given to:

• assembly
• electrical installation
• before start-up
• start-up
• shut-down
• maintenance and repair

1.2.1 Demands on the operating and maintenance personnel

Operating, maintaining or repairing the plant requires specialized knowledge!

CAUTION!
Operating, maintenance or repair work by unqualified or unauthorized
personnel can lead to operating, assembly and handling errors and severe
damage to persons and property.

Westfalia Separator accepts no liability for damage caused by unqualified

or unauthorized personnel!

For operation, maintenance and repair work, personnel may only be deployed
who
• have reached a minimum age of 18 years.
• are demonstrably familiar with the state-of-the-art through briefings and train-
ing.
• are adequately qualified for performing the work and checking it.
Electrical work may only be carried out by an authorized electrician!

The operator of the plant

• is responsible for the necessary skills and knowledge of the personnel.
• is responsible for briefing and training the personnel.
• must be sure that the personnel have read and understood the manuals nec-
essary to carry out their work.

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Westfalia Separator offers a an extensive range of training and advanced train-

ing courses. You can obtain further information from Westfalia Separator or from
one of the authorized representatives.

1.2.2 Spare part requirements

• Use only genuine spare parts from Westfalia

Separator.
The use of non-genuine parts leads to:
– safety risks,
– less durability and availability,
– increased service requirement.
If a safety risk occurs when using non-original
spare parts, this may have legal consequences
Fig. 8 for the responsible persons. In such cases,
Westfalia Separator accepts no liability or war-
ranty claims.

1.2.3 Electrical installation

• Electrical work may only be car-

ried out by an authorized electri-
cian!
• The governing accident prevention
regulations apply for the electrical
appliances and installations.
• Special attention must be paid to the
installation guidelines of Westfalia
Separator.
• The frequency and voltage of the
power supply must correspond to
the machine specifications.
Fig. 9

• Carry out voltage equalization.

• Observe legal regulations; e.g. in the EU:
– Low-voltage guideline 73/23/EWG
– Electro-magnetic compatibility 89/336/EWG.
– Guidelines of the classification societies.

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1.2.4 Before start-up

• Check that the lubrication and cool-

ing systems are serviceable.

Fig. 10

• Check whether the supervisory

equipment is operational and the
correct limit values are adjusted.
• When hoods, concentrate collectors
and vessels are pressurized, e.g. by
– inert gas blanketing,
– cooling,
– steam sterilization etc.
the pressures stated on the boiler
plate must not be exceeded.

Fig. 11

• Check that the product lines are set

to operation.
• Regularly check hoses for signs of
ageing.
• Check sight glasses for mechanical
damage.
• Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately by new or reconditioned
parts.

Fig. 12

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1.2.5 Start-up

• Wear ear protection.

Fig. 13

In case of frequency converter

operation:
• Do not under any circumstances
manipulate the frequency converter
to exceed the permissible speed
(see nameplate).
• The plant may only be operated with
an independent device for speed
limiting.

Fig. 14

• Do not feed product which is catego-

rised as explosive.
• Do not operate the equipment in ex-
plosion-hazarded areas.

Note:
This is except for plants equipped for
operation in explosion-hazarded areas.

Fig. 15

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• The plant may be fed with inflam-

mable product only when being in-
ert-gas blanketed.
• The oxygen level has to be kept be-
low limit of inflammability by means
of an appropriate inert gas.

Fig. 16

• When processing products harmful

to persons, observe the pertinent
safety regulations.
• Refer to the safety data sheet of the
product.
• Wear protective clothing.

Fig. 17

Only in case of hot operation:

• Product-contacting parts such as
– pipes and hoses,
– components,
– vessels
o
reach temperatures over 80 C
(176 oF).

Fig. 18

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1.2.6 Shut-down and »Emergency-Off«

• For shut-down refer to the chapter

"Operation".

Fig. 19

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GEA Mechanical Equipment
GEA Westfalia Separator GmbH
Werner-Habig-Str. 1, 59302 Oelde
Phone +49 2522 77-0 · Fax +49 2522 77-1778
[email protected] · www.westfalia-separator.com