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Pigging Components
2.2 Proper use
The launching and receiving station was designed for their use in
installations of the foodstuffs, beverage and cosmetics industries.
Depending on its version, it serves to introduce, receive, remove, and
propel AWH lip or tangential pigs in piggable plant sections.
The pigging system permits the separation of products and the
cleaning of the pigging line. Suitable propelling media for the
launching and receiving station are water, air or nitrogen.
WARNING
The launching and receiving station was exclusively built for the above
described purpose. Any other or additional use or any modification of
the launching and receiving station without a prior written agreement
with the manufacturer is considered improper. The manufacturer will
not accept any liability resulting from this. The risk lies solely with the
user. The launching and receiving station must not be commissioned
before it has been assured that all safety systems are fully operational
and the installation into which this launching and receiving station is to
be incorporated is in conformity with the EU guidelines.
Proper use includes the observation of the operating instructions
prescribed by the manufacturer, as well as the instructions on
maintenance and repair.
The work described in this manual is described in such a way that
only a qualified person will be able to understand and complete it.
Qualified person
Any person who, based on his/her technical training, knowledge and
experience as well as his/her knowledge of the applicable standards,
is capable of judging the tasks he/she is entrusted with and can
recognize possible dangers.
The definition follows the contents of EN 60204-1.
