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ELRO
®
Pumps for hazardous materials GUP 3-1,5 and GP 20/10Ex
2.2
Intended use
The explosion protected portable pump for haz-
ardous materials is intended for taking up and
transferring of aggressive fluids of classes 3,
6.1 and 8 of the "Gefahrgut-Verordnung-Straße"
(GGVS)
1
) and is also suitable for the transfer
of mineral oil products and other combustible
products of EXPLOSIVE GROUPS II A and II B
with ignition temperatures higher than 200 °C
2
).
It is designed for mobile application andtempo-
rary operation (up to max. 5 hours).
Check the pumping capabilities of
the medium (freezing point) be-
fore commissioning.
In explosive environments the pump is only
approved for zone 1
3)
.
Not approved for use in zone 0!
Fluids with an ignition tempera-
ture of less than 200 °C must not
be pumped!
Temperatures
The permissible ambient temperature range is
-20 °C to +40 °C.
For permissible operating temperatures of the
pump hoses refer to chapter 3.0.
1)
Directive concerning domestic and cross-
border transport of hazardous materials by road
(published in federal legislation part 1). (Ecomed
Verlag GmbH, D-86899 Landsberg/Lech)
2)
Definition of explosion groups and
temperature classes see EN 50 014 (Beuth
Verlag GmbH, D-10787 Berlin 30).
3)
Definition of zones see directive concerning
electrical equipment in explosion endangered
rooms: ElexV (Carl Heymanns Verlag KG,
D- 50939 Köln 41).
The pump is designed for mobile use and for
short-time operation (up to max. 5 hours).
Wear your personal protective
clothing (full protection) before
pumping hazardous material.
2.2.1 Unintended use
The operating safety and reliability of the
supplied pump can only be assured if it is used
for the purpose it is intended for. The limits
mentioned in the technical data sheet must not
be exceeded under any circumstances.
It is not permitted to operate the
pump with insufficient lubricant. For
the fill level, refer to Ch 5.6.It is not
permitted to operate the pump for
more than 0.5 h without medium to be
pumped.
2.3
Operation of pump
The pump must only be authorized persons.
Any responsibilities must be clearly appointed
before starting operation and should always be
complied with.
2.4
Conversions and alterations to the
pump
Conversions and alterations to the pump are strict-
ly prohibited.
However, this does not include minor changes,
which do not affect safety and reliability, or meas-
ures, which even enhance the safety. Safety instal-
lations must not be made ineffective or changed or
used in a way contradicting their purpose.
2.5
Symbols and notes on safety
Note on danger, which, if not ob-
served, may lead to sever injury or
even death.
Note on danger, which, if not ob-
served, may lead to sever injury or
even death.
Hazard!
Warning!
Warning!
Warning!
Warning!
Caution!
