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
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.
2.3 Safety precautions
Duty to provide information on potential dangers
The product holder or user is obliged to make all operating personnel aware of dangers
posed by this product.
Every person who is involved in the installation, operation or maintenance of the product
must read, understand and adhere to the safety-related parts of this document.
Infringement of conformity due to modifications to the product
The Declaration of Conformity from the manufacturer is no longer valid if the operator
changes the original product or installs additional equipment.
● Following the installation into a system, the operator is required to check and re-evalu-
ate the conformity of the overall system in the context of the relevant European Direc-
tives, before commissioning that system.
General safety precautions
1. Do not expose body parts to the vacuum.
2. Observe the safety and accident prevention regulations, if necessary wear personal protective
equipment.
3. Check all safety measures at regular intervals.
4. Always ensure a secure connection to the earthed conductor (PE), protection class I.
5. During operation, make sure that plug-and-socket connections are securely fitted.
6. Never operate the vacuum pump with open vacuum flange.
7. Never make your own conversions or modifications to the vacuum pump.
8. Before returning the vacuum pump, observe the notes in the chapter Service.
2.4 ATEX classification and safety measures
Vacuum pumps of the ATEX series are specially designed and manufactured to comply with the re-
quirements of Directive 2014/34/EU regarding the proper use of equipment and protective systems in
potentially explosive areas. The vacuum pumps are delivered with an ATEX-certified motor and are
designated as follows:
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x II 3/3G Ex h IIB T3 Gc X +5 °C ≤ Ta ≤ +40 °C
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x II 2/2G Ex h IIB T3 Gb X +5 °C ≤ Ta ≤ +40 °C
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