Ragazzini RC2-Mxl, Instructions For Use Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
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C SAFE INTERACTION WITH THE MACHINERY
C.1 WORK ENVIRONMENT
Refer to the customer's production line.
C.2 Man-machine interfaces
Refer to section L “PUMP OPTIONAL CONFIGURATIONS” for further information on the controls to be
managed by the operator, if any. For a description of the controls, refer to the attached documentation.
C.3 INTENDED USE OF THE NON-ATEX VERSION PUMP
C.3.1
Intended use of the machine
The piston pump series was designed and built by Ragazzini S.r.l. for pumping fragile, abrasive, corrosive
and alimentary fluids compatibly with the materials of which the pump itself is made and wherever the
transfer of large masses of liquids is required. Based on the characteristics of the product to be transferred,
the machine is equipped with the most suitable seals as indicated in the paragraph J.4
“SEALS”.
The machine must only be used on flat surfaces. In the version supplied with wheeled frame, turn the front
wheels with respect to the axis of the machine as a braking system.
Environmental limits of the machine:

Ambient temperature: > 0°C and ≤40°C. For ambient temperatures ≥-20°C and ≤0°C, contact
Ragazzini Technical Service.
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Work environment: indoor or outdoor with protection from sunlight and bad weather.
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Lighting: The area of installation must be sufficiently lit (minimum 200 lux).
ANY OTHER USE DIFFERENT FROM THE ONE DESCRIBED IS NOT ALLOWED BY THE
MANUFACTURER.
C.3.2
Prohibited use.
The equipment must not be used:

To process flammable materials.
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Without liquid to be pumped (dry running) for more than 10 minutes.
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For operations other than those described under paragraph C.3.1
“Intended use of the machine”.
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In open environments or in closed places without a lightning protection system.

With direct exposition to sunlight.
Restrictions on the use of the machine:
It is forbidden to:

Use the machine in a configuration other than the one envisaged by the manufacturer.

Use the machine in places subject to the risk of explosion and/or fire (the machine is not certified
according to the 2014/34/EU ATEX directive).

Use the machine with fluids at a temperature higher than the one allowed by the machine
components. (See paragraph J.4
“SEALS”)

Integrate other systems and/or equipment not foreseen by the manufacturer in the design.

Remove components and parts of the machine.

Perform interventions when the machine is stopped but before disconnecting the electrical power
supply. The machine could receive a remote (“auto”) consent signal and could restart suddenly.

Move the machine, when connected to the electric power supply.
C.3.3
Reasonably foreseeable misuse of the machine
It is forbidden to:

Tamper with the machine or its safety devices;
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Tamper with fixed and removable guards;
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By-pass the safety devices;
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Climb onto and/or walk on the machine.