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Prohibited Use
Any use other than that for which the pump was built is an abnormal condition and therefore may
cause damage to the pump itself and constitute grave danger for the operator.
A series of operations relative to improper use of the pump which are prohibited under any circumstances are listed
below.
Use the pump only in industrial installations. Different use of the machine is prohibited;
Do not use the pump in conditions other than those indicated in this operation and maintenance manual;
Do not use the pump in an explosive or aggressive atmosphere. or in an atmosphere. with a high concentration of
airborne dust or oily substances;
Do not make changes, transformations, carry out repair or maintenance operations on the pump of your own
initiative. Maintenance work may be carried out only in compliance with the indications in this manual.
Do not use non-original replacement parts or parts not foreseen by the Manufacturer;
Do not use the pump to pump substances other than those permitted. Use of prohibited materials may damage the
pump, deteriorate its performance or reduce its useful life;
Do not expose the pump to rain, steam, excessive humidity or direct sunlight;
Do not install the pump in locations subject to flooding;
Do not place or store near flammable or combustible materials or substances;
Do not open the oil filler or drainage caps during operation of the pump.
PROHIBITED FLUIDS
FLUIDS
HAZARDS
Lubricants with abrasive additives
Wear of pump internal components
Lubricants with silicon additives
Seizing of the pump
Petrol – solvents – flammable liquids
Fire – explosion – damage to the gaskets
Corrosive products
Corrosion of the pump – damage to personnel
Water
Oxidation of the pump
Food substances
Contamination of the same
For more detailed information on the compatibility of the product with particular fluids, contact the DropsA S.p.A.
Technical Office.
ATTENTION
Using the pump submerged in fluids or in a particularly aggressive or explosive/flammable environment is
prohibited unless it has been prepared ahead of time by the supplier for this purpose.
ATTENTION
DO NOT use lubricants that are aggressive to NBR gaskets. If you are unsure, contact the DropsA SpA technical
office for a detailed list of recommended oils.
3.2 Sound emissions
In normal operating conditions, the noise emission does not exceed the value of 70 dB “A” at a distance of 1 metre (39.3
inches) from the pump.