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2. OPERATION
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2.4. Cleaning and disinfection
Cleaning and disinfection of the pump system is of greatest importance when the pump is used
in a food processing installation. Use of a pump system that is NOT cleaned or disinfected can
cause contamination of the product. The cleaning cycles as well as chemicals to use for the
cleaning vary depending on the pumped product and the process. The user is responsible to
establish a suitable cleaning and / or disinfection program according to local and public health
and safety regulations.
If the outside of the pump is to be rinsed or flushed, the power supply must be disconnected
beforehand.
2.5. Residual risks
Even with proper application and observance of all points listed in this operating manual, there
is still an estimable and unexpected residual risk when using the pumps. It may leak, fail due to
wear, application-related causes or system-related circumstances.
2.6. Disposal after expiration of the expected lifetime
Pump components can be recycled, it must be disposed of properly, according to local
regulations. It should be noted that potentially dangerous fluid residues may remain in the
pump and can create a hazard to the operator or the environment, therefore the pump has to
thoroughly cleaned before disposal.
2.7. Waste of electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) directive
Users of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) with the WEEE
marking per Annex IV of the WEEE Directive must not dispose of end
of life EEE as unsorted municipal waste, but use the collection
framework available to them for the return, recycle, recovery of WEEE
and minimize any potential effects of EEE on the environment and
human health due to the presence of hazardous substances. The WEEE
marking applies only to countries within the European Union (EU) and Norway. Appliances are
labelled in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EC. Contact your local waste recovery
agency for a designated collection facility in your area.
2.8. Actions in emergency
In case of a leakage of an unknown fluid, respiratory protection should be worn and contact
with the fluid avoided. During firefighting, no special hazards are to be expected from the
pump itself. In addition, the currently handled fluid and the corresponding safety data sheet
must be taken into account. When fluid leakage occurs, the power supply has to be closed and
the pressure released. During spillage of an aggressive liquid, local and national safety rules
must be followed.