Operation and Maintenance

FSR 6.01.01

FLEXWELL Safety Pipe

Start of Operation and Maintenance

1. Start of operations of the FLEXWELL Safety Pipe Sys-

tem

1.1 Leak testing of the FLEXWELL Safety Pipe System

Leak testing has to be done according to "Instructions for lay-

ing and mounting FLEXWELL Safety piping" (FSR 8.70.05).n

Caution: Do not use any liquids or solid materials for

the leak test.

Caution: The local rules and regulations for pressure

testing have to be strictly adhered to.

1.2 Generaloperatinginstructions

The operator of a pipe system for flammable or hazardous

liquids has to maintain such in proper operating condition and

to operate it according to all applicable rules and regulations.

The system has to be monitored constantly and necessary

maintenance and repair work has to be preformed immedi-

ately and, depending on the circumstances, appropriate safety

measures have to be taken.

The pipe system may not be operated, if it has deficiencies,

which can endanger employees, other persons present or the

environment. Appropriate steps have to be taken immediately

to eliminate a dangerous condition.

The operator is obligated to issue the necessary orders, to take

the necessary steps and to make sure such orders are adhered

to to avoid any dangerous conditions.

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Inspections by the operator

The operator inspects the pipe system in required intervals for

proper operating condition in accordance with the operating

instructions and other regulartory mandates:

In particular he makes sure that,

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Caution: Product pipe may be under pressure after completion of testing.

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fire protection installations are ready for service and that

binder for spilled fluids is available in the specified quantity

and at the predetermined location(s),

fire alarms are operational,

no prohibited materials and objects are located in areas

with explosion hazards,

pipes and fittings are tight,

procedure for testing of leaks in the interstitial space

(annular gap between primary and secondary pipe) as

described in point 2.1

the required safety installations are functioning,

fire lanes are unobstructed at all times

and in explosion hazardous areas bans of smoking and

open fires are strictly observed.

Caution: Maintenance work and intervals have to be

performed in accordance with the local regulations.

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Startup of the FLEXWELL Safety Pipe System

Caution: Startup and commissioning has to be per-

formed in strict accordance with the local rules and

regulations.

Maintenance of the FLEXWELL Safety Pipe System

After completion of cleaning, maintenance and repair work

and inspections the installation has to be returned to operating

condition.

In particular all the safety devices have to be returned to oper-

ating condition.