BEDU A Series, Operating Instructions Manual, Page: 5 / 14

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animals and objects.
The manufacturer declines any liability in the event of
damage due to improper use or use under conditions
other than those indicated on the name-plate and in
these instructions.
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Follow the routine maintenance schedules and
the promptly replace damaged parts, this will
allows the device to work in the best conditions.
Use only original spare parts provided from Bedu
Pompen BV
or from an authorized distributor.
Don’t remove or change the labels placed on
the device.
Do not start the device in case of defects or damaged
parts.
Maintenance operations, requiring full or partial
disassembly of the device, must be done only
after disconnection from the supply.
4.2. Safety devices
The device has an external case that prevents any
contact with internal parts.
4.3. Residual risks
The appliance, designed for use, when used in-line with
the design and safety rules, doesn’t have residual risks.
4.4. Information and Safety signals
For this kind of product there will not be any signals on
the product.
4.5. Individual protection devices
During installation, starting and maintenance it is
suggested to the authorized operators to consider
the use of individual protection devices suitable for
described activities.
During ordinary and extraordinary maintenance
interventions, where it is required to remove the filter,
safety gloves are required.
Signal individual protection device
HAND PROTECTION
(gloves for protection against chemical,
thermal and mechanical risks).
5. TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING
The product is packed to maintain the content intact.
During transportation avoid to stack excessive weights.
Ensure that during the transportation the box cannot
move.
It is not necessary to use any special vehicle to transport
the packaged device.
The transport vehicles must comply, for the weight and
dimensions, with the chosen product (see technical
catalogue dimensions and weights).
5.1. Handling
Handle with care, the packages must not receive
impacts.
Avoid to impact onto the package materials that could
damage the pump.
If the weight exceeds 25 Kg the package must be
handled by two person at the same time.
6. INSTALLATION
6.1. Dimensions
For the dimensions of the device (see technical
catalogue).
6.2. Ambient requirements and installation site
dimensions
The customer has to prepare the installation site in
order to guarantee the right installation and in order to
fulfill the device requirements (electrical supply, etc...).
The place where the device will be installed must fulfill
the requirements in the paragraph 3.2.
It's Absolutely forbidden to install the machine in an
environment with potentially explosive atmosphere.
6.3. Unpacking
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Inspect the device in order to check any
damages which may have occurred during
transportation.
Package material, once removed, must be discarded/
recycled according to local laws of the destination
country.
6.4. Installation
The pumps must be installed with the rotor axis in the
horizontal position and with the feet under the pump.
Provide enough clearance around the unit for motor
ventilation and for filling and draining the pump.
6.4.1. Pipes
Ensure the insides of pipes are clean and unobstructed
before connection.
ATTENTION: The pipes connected to the pump
should be secured to rest clamps so that they do
not transmit stress, strain or vibrations to the pump
(par. 12.3 fig. 1).
Tighten the pipes or union coupling to the extent
sufficient to ensure a tight seal.
Excessive torque may cause damage to the pump.
When the pipe or union coupling is mounted, keep
the pump casing connection blocked with a second
wrench, making sure the connection is not deformed by
excessive tightening.
The pipe diameters must not be smaller than the pump
connections.
6.4.2. Suction pipe
The suction pipe must be perfectly airtight.
If operating with flexible hoses use a semi rigid suction
hose, in order to avoid the hose narrowing due to
suction vacuum.
With the liquid level on the suction side above the pump
(inflow under positive suction head, fit an inlet gate
valve.
Follow local specifications if increasing network
pressure.
6.4.3. Delivery pipe
Fit a gate valve in the delivery pipe to adjust delivery
and head.
Install a pressure gauge.