Safety
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Safety
2.1 Safety precautions
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Do not expose any body parts to the vacuum.
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Observe the safety and accident prevention regulations.
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Check regularly that all safety precautions are being complied with.
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Do not carry out any unauthorised modifications or conversions to the pumps.
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Depending on the operating and ambient conditions, the surface temperature of the
pumps may rise above 70 °C. Use suitable finger guards if necessary.
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When returning the components to us please note the instructions in the Service sec-
tion.
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Adjust the customer's process/operation mode clearly to the capacity of the pumping
station.
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The electrical connection may only be made by an expert electrician according to VDE
0105 in accordance with the regulations of VDE 0100.
2.2 Protective equipment
Determined situations concerning the handling of vacuum pumps require wearing of per-
sonal protective equipment. The owner, respectively the employer are obligated to pro-
vide an adequate equipment to any operating persons.
Duty to inform
Each person involved in the installation, operation or maintenance of the vacuum pump
must read and observe the safety-related parts of these operating instructions.
The operator is obligated to make operating personnel aware of dangers originating
from the vacuum pump, the pumped medium and the entire system.
Installation and operation of accessories
Pfeiffer Vacuum pumps can be equipped with a series of adapted accessories. The in-
stallation, operation and maintenance of connected devices are described in detail in
the operating instructions of the individual components.
For information on order numbers of components, see "Accessories".
Use original accessory parts only.
DANGER
Danger to health by hazardous substances during maintenance or installation
Depending on the process vacuum pumps, components or operating fluids can be con-
taminated by toxic, reactive or radioactive substances.
Wear adequate protective equipment during maintenance and repairs or in case of
reinstallation.
CAUTION
Risk of injury through hot surfaces
Vacuum pumps can become hot during operation.
Allow the pump to cool before maintenance and repairs.
If necessary wear protective gloves according to EN 420.
