– Hazards to persons due to electrical, thermal, mechanical and chemical
effects and explosions
– Failure of important product functions
– Failure of prescribed maintenance and servicing practices
– Hazard to the environment due to leakage of hazardous substances
2.6
Safety awareness
In addition to the safety information contained in this manual and the intended use,
the following safety regulations shall be complied with:
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Accident prevention, health and safety regulations
▪
Explosion protection regulations
▪
Safety regulations for handling hazardous substances
▪
Applicable standards and laws
2.7
Safety information for the operator/user
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The operator shall fit contact guards for hot, cold and moving parts and check
that the guards function properly.
▪
Do not remove any contact guards during operation.
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Provide the personnel with protective equipment and make sure it is used.
▪
Contain leakages (e.g. at the shaft seal) of hazardous fluids handled (e.g.
explosive, toxic, hot) so as to avoid any danger to persons and the environment.
Adhere to all relevant laws.
▪
Eliminate all electrical hazards. (In this respect refer to the applicable national
safety regulations and/or regulations issued by the local energy supply
companies.)
▪
If shutting down the pump does not increase potential risk, fit an emergency-
stop control device in the immediate vicinity of the pump (set) during pump set
installation.
▪
Observe all warning labels/plates/signs attached. Especially observe the additional
plate: pumps for fluid temperatures > 80 °C / 176 °F:
1
2
1
Maximum temperature at the
pump
2
Safety distance in cm
2.8
Safety information for maintenance, inspection and installation work
▪
Modifications or alterations of the pump are only permitted with the
manufacturer's prior consent.
▪
Use only original spare parts or parts authorised by the manufacturer. The use of
other parts can invalidate any liability of the manufacturer for resulting damage.
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