HAMMELMANN B7.02502.0210, Operating Instructions Manual

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Safety
Operating instructions
No.: HDP 502 / S 1100-50
Page 9, Issue: 03.2017
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4.1 Dangers arising from non observance of safety instructions
Using the most modern manufacturing techniques HAMMELMANN produce high pressure equipment which is
subject to stringent Quality, Function and Safety tests. Even so, improper or unsuitable use of high pressure
equipment, or operation by untrained personal can result in accidents leading to:
 Danger of death or injury.
 Costly damages claims.
All personnel who are responsible for the operation and maintenance of high pressure equipment must, before they
attempt operation be fully conversant with and completely understand the contents of this manual. Particular atten-
tion must be paid to this section "safety" and these instructions must always be readily available to all personnel
concerned. No claims for personal injuries or damages arising from ignorance or non observance of safety
procedures can be accepted.
4.2 Safety conscious working
Always observe accident prevention rules (e.g. in Great Britain - "Health and Safety at Work Act”)! Refer to local
statutory or recommended codes of practice for the use of water jetting equipment. If no codes of practice are in
place in your country you are advised to obtain and adopt those of another country.
4.3 Personnel qualification and training
Only trained personnel should be entrusted with operation, maintenance, inspection and repair of high pressure
water equipment. The owners of the equipment are responsible for ensuring that all personnel concerned are fully
trained and conversant with the contents of this manual. If necessary, training courses should be arranged.
4.4 Precise safety instructions for the operator
 The operation of water jetting equipment should only be entrusted to personnel who are,
 fully conversant with the operation procedure.
 fully aware of the inherent dangers.
 Dangers are for instance,
 reaction force.
 cutting power of the jet.
 hose shortening when pressurised.
 working close to electrical sources or machinery.
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In the case of bare shaft pumps never connect a driver that can exceed the pump max. power rating as given
on the name plate.
 A pump unit must always be fitted with a mains cut-off / ignition switch system.
 An emergency switch is an essential component of any pump unit.