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3. Safety
3.1
Safety precautions
During handling, operation, storage and transportation, the environmental regulations covering the
handling of hazardous material must be observed.
When the pump is taken out of operation, care must be taken to ensure that the pump contains no
hazardous material that might be injurious to human health or to the environment.
The motor is not
factory-filled with liquid (the user has to fill approx. 25 ml demineralised water).
During operation, this liquid is wholly or partly replaced by the contaminated water. Therefore, there
is a potential risk of contamination and poisoning.
The water delivered by the pump may be contaminated and/or toxic. The regulations covering the
handling of hazardous material must therefore be observed.
3.1.1
Explosion hazard
The pumping system is not approved as explosion-proof. Local authorities and regulations should be consulted
if there is any doubt about its suitability for a certain application.
3.1.2 Personal safety equipment
When pumping water containing hazardous material, personal safety equipment must be used.
3.1.3 Warranty
Pumps installed in accordance with these instructions and accepted codes of good practice are covered by
the warranty.
Any constructional change of the pumping system will invalidate the warranty. Eijkelkamp Soil & Water cannot
be held responsible for possible consequential damage.
3.1.4 Electrical connection
When lowering/pulling out the pump, take care not to damage the motor (power) cable. The electrical
connections should be carried out in accordance with local regulations.
Never fit or remove the motor cable plug from the converter unless the electricity supply to the
converter has been switched off.
3.1.5 Service
Only pumps that can be certified as uncontaminated, i.e. pumps containing no hazardous and/or
toxic material, may be returned to Eijkelkamp Soil & Water for servicing.
See section 9.2 Service.
4.
Transportation and storage
4.1 Delivery
4.1.1
MP 1/Redi-Flo2 pump
After production, the pump has been ultrasonically cleaned and packed into a polyethylene bag. This means
that the pump has not been in contact with dirt or detergents after cleaning and it is untouched by persons.
4.1.2 Converter
The converter should not be exposed to unnecessary shocks and should be handled like sensitive
electronic equipment.
