Important Information
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Important Information
1.1
General Information
The Diaphragm pumps in an explosion-proof design conform to the:
2006 / 42 / EC
Machinery Directive
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Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
2014 / 34 / EU
ATEX Guideline for use in potentially explosive atmospheres
The corresponding test marks can be found on the device and on the documentation belong-
ing to the device. Observe the binding national and local regulations when fitting the pump
into installations.
1.2
Target Groups
This Operating Manual is intended for the personnel planning, operating and maintaining
Diaphragm pumps in an explosion-proof design.
This group of people includes:
Designers and fitters of vacuum apparatus,
Employees working on commercial laboratory and industrial vacuum technology applica-
tions and
Service personnel for diaphragm pumps
The personnel operating and maintaining the diaphragm pumps must have the technical
competence required to perform the work that has to be done.
The user must authorize the operating personnel to do the work that has to be done.
The personnel must have read and understood the complete Operating Manual before using
the diaphragm pumps.
The Operating Manual must be kept at the place of use and be available to the personnel
when required.
1.3
Intended Use
The layout of the diaphragm pump must be appropriate for the conditions of use. The
user bears the sole responsibility for this.
The diaphragm pump may only be operated under the conditions stated
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in the "Technical Data" section,
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on the type plate, and
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in the technical specification for the order concerned.
Diaphragm pumps are approved for extracting, pumping and compressing gases and va-
pours. If these gases and vapours are toxic, then the user must observe the currently
valid safety regulations for this application.
1.4
Use for an Unauthorized Purpose
It is forbidden to use the pump for applications deviating from the technical data stated on
the type plate or the conditions stated in the supply contract, or to operate it with missing or
defective protective devices.
