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2 Safety chapter
Identification of safety notes
The following signal words are used in these
operating instructions to denote different severi‐
ties of danger:
Signal word Meaning
WARNING Denotes a possibly
dangerous situation.
If this is disregarded,
you are in a life-
threatening situation
and this can result in
serious injuries.
CAUTION Denotes a possibly
dangerous situation.
If this is disregarded,
it could result in slight
or minor injuries or
material damage.
Warning signs denoting different types of
danger
The following warning signs are used in these
operating instructions to denote different types
of danger:
Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – automatic
start-up.
Warning – hand inju‐
ries.
Warning – high-
voltage.
Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – danger
zone.
Intended use
n
Only use the pump to meter liquid feed
chemicals.
n
Only use the pump after it has been cor‐
rectly installed and started up in accord‐
ance with the technical data and specifica‐
tions contained in the operating
instructions.
n
Observe the general limitations with regard
to viscosity limits, chemical resistance and
density - see also ProMinent
® Resistance
List in the Product Catalogue or at
www.prominent.com!
n
All other uses or modifications are pro‐
hibited.
n
The pump is not intended for the metering
of gaseous media and solids.
n
The pump is not intended to meter flam‐
mable media.
n
The pump is not intended for the metering
of explosive media.
n
The pump is not intended for operation in
areas at risk from explosion.
n
The pump is not intended for exterior
applications without the implementation of
suitable protective measures.
n
The pump should only be operated by
trained and authorised personnel, see the
following "Qualifications" table.
n
You have a responsibility to adhere to the
information contained in the operating
instructions at the different phases of the
unit's service life.
Safety chapter
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