Lutz B70V, Translation Of The Original Instructions

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General safety information
The operator must read the operating instructions before
starting the eccentric screw pump and follow these
instructions during operation.
1. The pump may only be operated in an upright position.
2. Ensure that the pump is resistant to the medium being
pumped.
3. Note the limit values for temperature, viscosity and density
of the medium being pumped.
4. The motor must rotate in the direction indicated by the
arrow (B70V).
5. Ensure that all connections and fittings are properly tight-
ened.
6. Ensure that the motor is switched off before connecting to
the electricity supply.
7. The drive motor must be located outside the mobile con-
tainer or drum.
8. Note the maximum immersion depth.
9. The pump may only be operated with the discharge closed
if a bypass valve with return line has been installed.
10. The pump must not be allowed to run dry. It must be
switched off when the container is empty.
11. The pump operator must wear suitable protective clothing,
face mask or goggles, apron and gloves, when pumping
hazardous liquids.
12. Do not reach into the intake port of the pump.
13. The leakage port must be checked for leaks.
14. The pump may only be repaired by the manufacturer or a
duly authorized repair shop.
The classification of flammable liquids is made according to
Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 (CLP). When pumping flammable
liquids the operational safety regulation and the following points
have to be observed:
1. Only use pump tubes with PTB number and lettering Zone
0 IIA T4.
2. Only use PTFE stators and stator sleeves marked with
PTB-No. for flammable liquids.
3. Only use explosion proof drive motors.
4. Electric connection in explosion hazard areas only with
explosion proof plug or explosion proof terminal box.
5. Connect the equipotential bonding between pump tube and
container before starting operation.
6. Use conductive pressure hoses and conductive hose con-
nections.
7. The drum pump must not be employed for non-mobile
operation.
8. The pump must not be left unattended while in opera-
tion.
9. The pump may only be repaired by the manufacturer or a
duly authorized repair shop. Only use genuine Lutz replace-
ment parts.
The national accident prevention regulations must be observed
without fail.