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Safety and environment
4.1
General
This DP-Pumps product has been developed using
state-of-the-art technology; it is manufactured with
utmost care and subject to continuous quality control.
DP-Pumps does not accept any liability for damage
and injury caused by not observing the directions and
instructions in this manual, or in cases of
carelessness during the installation procedure, use
and maintenance of the product.
Non-compliance with safety instructions can
jeopardize the safety of personnel, the environment
and the product itself. Non-compliance with these
safety instructions will also lead to forfeiture of any
and all rights to claims for damages.
For example, in particular non-compliance can result
in:
•
failure of important pump/system functions,
•
failure of prescribed maintenance and servicing
practices,
•
injury to persons by electrical, mechanical and
chemical effects,
•
hazard of the environment due to leakage of
hazardous substances,
•
explosions.
Depending on specific activities, extra safety
measures may be required. Contact DP-Pumps if a
potential danger arises during use.
ATTENTION
The owner of the product is responsible
for compliance with the local safety
regulations and internal company
guidelines.
ATTENTION
Not only must the general safety
instructions laid down in this chapter
on "Safety" be complied with, but also
the safety instructions outlined under
specific headings.
4.2
Users
All personnel involved in the operation, maintenance,
inspection and installation of the product must be fully
qualified to carry out the work involved and be aware
of all applicable responsibilities, authorisations and
super visions. If the personnel in question is not
already in possession of the required know-how,
appropriate training and instruction must be provided.
If required, the operator may commission the
manufacturer / supplier to take care of such training.
In addition, the operator is responsible for ensuring
that the contents of the operating instructions are fully
understood by the responsible personnel.
4.3
Safety provisions
The product has been designed with the greatest
possible care. Original parts and accessories meet
the safety regulations. Modifications in the
construction or the use of non-original parts may lead
to a safety risk.
ATTENTION
Make sure that the product operates
within its working range. Only then the
product performance is guaranteed.
4.3.1
Labels on the product
The icons, warnings and instructions applied to the
product are part of the safety provisions. The labels
may not be removed or covered. Labels must remain
legible during the entire life of the product. Replace
damaged labels immediately.
4.4
Safety precautions
4.4.1
During normal use
•
Contact the local electricity company for
questions about the power supply.
•
Protect the parts that can become hot, making
direct contact impossible.
•
When applicable, always place undeformed
coupling guards to protect the coupling, before
putting the pump into use. Make sure that the
coupling guards are never in contact with the
rotating coupling.
•
Always close the terminal box of the motor.
•
Always close the control panel where applicable
