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GEO_Rev1 - Operating Instructions
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4. SAFETY
4.1. General provisions
Before using the product it is necessary to
know all the safety indications.
Carefully read all operating instructions and the
indications defined for the different steps: from
transportation to disposal.
The specialized technicians must carefully comply
with all applicable standards and laws, including local
regulations of the country where the pump is sold.
The device has been built in conformity with the current
safety laws. The improper use could damage people,
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 Calpeda
S.p.A 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, 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 chapter 12).
5.1. Handling
Handle with care, the packages must not receive
impacts.
Avoid to impact onto the package materials that could
damage the product.
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 chapter 12).
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 of the lifting station
For underground installation, extensions are available
to bring the cover to ground level (max 2 extensions,
see chapter 12). Access to the pump facilitated by a
cover fixed with screws.
The lifting stations are fitted with several piping access
points.
Depending on the type of installation and current local
regulations, it may be necessary to fit a trap, check
valve on the pipe connecting the system to the public/
private sewer or on other pipes.
For installation, observe the laws, regulations, local
and / or national standards in force in the country
where the installation takes place.
Fit a check valve and an on/off valve upline and
downline from the station (see chapter 12.1).
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.
Tighten the pipes or union coupling to the extent
sufficient to ensure a tight seal.
Excessive torque may cause damage to the pump.
The pipe diameters must not be smaller than the pump
connections.
