WARNING
Health hazard through poisoning from toxic contaminated components or devices
Toxic process media result in contamination of devices or parts of them. During maintenance work,
there is a risk to health from contact with these poisonous substances. Illegal disposal of toxic sub-
stances causes environmental damage.
► Take suitable safety precautions and prevent health hazards or environmental pollution by toxic
process media.
► Decontaminate affected parts before carrying out maintenance work.
► Wear protective equipment.
WARNING
Danger to life from electric shock in the event of a fault
In the event of a fault, devices connected to the mains may be live. There is a danger to life from
electric shock when making contact with live components.
► Always keep the mains connection freely accessible so you can disconnect it at any time.
WARNING
Health hazard and environmental damage from toxic contaminated lubricant
Toxic process media can cause lubricant contamination. When changing the lubricant, there is a
health hazard due to contact with poisonous substances. Illegal disposal of toxic substances causes
environmental damage.
► Wear suitable personal protective equipment when handling these media.
► Dispose of the lubricant according to locally applicable regulations.
CAUTION
Danger of injury from moving parts
After a power failure or a standstill as a result of overheating, the motor restarts automatically. There
is a risk of injury to fingers and hands if they enter the operating range of rotating parts.
► Safely disconnect motor from the mains.
► Secure the motor against reactivation.
► Dismantle the vacuum pump for inspection, away from the system if necessary.
CAUTION
Danger of burns on hot surfaces
In the event of a fault, the surface temperature of the vacuum pump can increase to above 105 °C.
► Allow the vacuum pump to cool down before carrying out any work.
► Wear personal protective equipment if necessary.
CAUTION
Scalding from hot lubricant
Danger of scalding when draining lubricant if it comes into contact with the skin.
► Wear protective equipment.
► Use a suitable collection receptacle.
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