Training on the pump (set) must always be supervised by technical specialist
personnel.
2.5 Consequences and risks caused by non-compliance with these operating
instructions
▪ Non-compliance with these operating instructions will lead to forfeiture of
warranty cover and of any and all rights to claims for damages.
▪ Non-compliance can, for example, have the following consequences:
–
Hazards to persons due to electrical, thermal, mechanical and chemical
effects and explosions
– Failure of important product functions
– Failure of prescribed maintenance and servicing practices
– Hazard to the environment due to leakage of hazardous substances
2.6 Safety awareness
In addition to the safety information contained in this manual and the intended use,
the following safety regulations shall be complied with:
▪ Accident prevention, health and safety regulations
▪ Explosion protection regulations
▪ Safety regulations for handling hazardous substances
▪ Applicable standards and laws
2.7 Safety information for the operator/user
▪ The operator shall fit contact guards for hot, cold or moving parts and check that
the guards function properly.
▪ Do not remove the contact guard while the pump is running.
▪ Connect an earth conductor to the metal jacket if the fluid handled is
electrostatically charged.
▪ Provide the personnel with protective equipment and make sure it is used.
▪ Contain leakages (e.g at the shaft seal) of hazardous fluids handled (e.g.
explosive, toxic, hot) so as to avoid any danger to persons and the environment.
Adhere to all relevant laws.
▪ Eliminate all electrical hazards. (In this respect refer to the applicable national
safety regulations and/or regulations issued by the local energy supply
companies.)
2.8 Safety information for maintenance, inspection and installation work
▪ Modifications or alterations of the pump are only permitted with the
manufacturer's prior consent.
▪ Use only original spare parts or parts authorised by the manufacturer. The use of
other parts can invalidate any liability of the manufacturer for consequential
damage.
▪ The operator ensures that all maintenance, inspection and installation work is
performed by authorised, qualified specialist personnel who are thoroughly
familiar with the manual.
▪ Carry out work on the pump (set) during standstill only.
▪ The pump casing must have cooled down to ambient temperature.
▪ Pump pressure must have been released and the pump must have been drained.
▪ When taking the pump set out of service always adhere to the procedure
described in the manual.
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