KNF N 820.3 FT.40.18, Operating Instructions Manual

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Laboratory vacuum pumps N 8__.3 FT.40.18 About this document
Translation of original Operating Instructions, English, KNF 121350-121429 11/18 3
1. About this document
1.1. Using the Operating Instructions
The Operating Instructions are part of the pump.
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Carefully study the Operating Instructions before using a
pump.
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Always keep the Operating Instructions handy in the work
area.
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Pass on the Operating Instructions to the next owner.
Customer-specific project pumps (pump models which begin with
“PJ” or “PM”) may differ from the Operating Instructions.
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For project pumps, also observe the agreed upon specifica-
tions.
1.2. Symbols and Markings
Warning
WARNING
A danger warning is located here.
Possible consequences of a failure to observe the
warning are specified here. The signal word, e.g.
Warning, indicates the danger level.
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Measures for avoiding the danger and its conse-
quences are specified here.
Danger levels
Signal word Meaning Consequences if not observed
DANGER warns of immedi-
ate danger
Death or serious injuries
and/or serious damage are the
consequence.
WARNING warns of possible
danger
Death or serious injuries
and/or serious damage are
possible.
CAUTION warns of a possibly
dangerous situa-
tion
Minor injuries or damage are
possible.
Tab. 1
Other information and symbols
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An activity to be carried out (a step) is specified here.
1. The first step of an activity to be carried out is specified here.
Additional, consecutively numbered steps follow.
This symbol refers to important information.
Project pumps