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13. HANDLING AND TRANSPORT
Prior to dispatch VIP
4
Air lubrication panels are carefully packed in a cardboard carton. During transportation and storage
maintain the equipment the right way up as indicated on the carton.
On receipt, check that the packaging is not damaged and store the equipment in a dry place.
Given the lightness of the unit, lifting devices are not required for its handling. The box is fitted with suitable handling devices.
14. PRECAUTIONS IN USE
It is necessary to carefully read the warnings and the risks involved in using the lubrication panel. The operator must understand
the functioning of the unit by studying the user’s manual.
Electric currents
No intervention must be attempted on the equipment without first having disconnected the electrical power supply and
ensuring that it cannot be reconnected during the intervention.
All installed equipment, electrical, electronic, tank and base structure, must be connected to the ground line utilizing the
terminals fitted to each component.
Flammability
The oil employed in the lubrication circuit is not normally flammable. It is nonetheless indispensable to take every precaution
against the oil coming into contact with very hot parts or open flames.
Pressure
Prior to any intervention on the equipment ensure that pressure is released from all branches of the lubrication circuit. Failure
to do this could result in oil being discharged under pressure where connections or components are disassembled
.
Noise
The VIP
4
Air lubrication panel does not emit excessive noise, remaining below 70dB(A).
WARNING:
before carrying out the replacement of the mini-pumps, empty the tank of lubricant.
15. CONTRAINDICATIONS
The VIP
4
Air panel does not have any particular contraindications except for the following points:
The operator coming into contact with fluid due to breakage/opening of supply tubing.
The operator must be furnished with suitable personal protection clothing/equipment.
Abnormal posture.
Take note of the indications shown in
paragraph 10.2.
Contact with oil during filling/maintenance.
Use of unsuitable lubricants.
Main inadmissible fluids.
Fluid
Danger
Lubricants with abrasive additives
High wear rate of contacted parts
Lubricants with silicon based additives
Seizure of the pump
Petrol – solvents – flammable liquids
Fire – explosion – damage to seals
Corrosive products
Corrosion of the pump– injury to persons
Water
Oxidation of the pump
Food substances
Contamination of the substances themselves
16. WARRANTY INFORMATION
All Dropsa products are supplied with a 12 month guarantee against defects in manufacture or materials. The guarantee is
available to whoever has possession of the product during the period in question. The guarantee covers all repairs or
replacement of the product. These functions will be carried out exclusively on the premises of Dropsa.
The guarantee will be null and void where the product:
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has not been mounted/assembled in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions
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has been modified or tampered with.
Excluded from the guarantee are all those parts subject to normal wear, such as seals, tubing, etc.
The guarantee period starts on the date of original purchase.
Dropsa SpA declines any responsibility from injury to persons or animals or damage to property where the installation, use or
maintenance has not been carried out in accordance with the instructions in this manual.
