Instructions Manual
High-pressure piston pumps
XLT IEX – XLT HT IEX series
Cod. doc. M.I.XLTIEX-XLTHTIEX
Rev.
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3
SAFETY
3.1
General safety information
Hawk pumps were designed to be safe for use in their intended application, provided they are commissioned (incorporated), used
and maintained as instructed in this operating and maintenance manual.
The machine operator and other personnel must read and be sure they have understood the instructions provided in the manual,
as well as the final application’s data, before installing and using the pumps.
The equipment must not be altered or tampered with:
this will render null and void any liability of the
manufacturer as regards the correct operation or any damage caused by the product.
Before using the equipment, make sure that any safety hazard has been eliminated.
It is also vital that machine operators comply with the safety information below:
Do not attempt to remove or alter any pump parts, unless instructed and as described in this manual.
Internal inspections, modifications and repairs may only be carried out by trained, technical personnel with prior
authorisation from the Manufacturer.
Do not allow unauthorised personnel to do any work on the equipment.
Do not wear rings, a wristwatch, jewellery, loose garments or items such as ties or scarves, torn garments,
unbuttoned jackets or shirts with an open zipper that could become fast in moving machine parts.
Wear personal protection equipment as envisaged in this manual in line with the work to be carried out.
Make sure all the instructions described in the section on Maintenance are carried out on a regular basis.
Stop using the equipment
immediately
in case of any anomaly or fault that could jeopardise its correct operation
and safety.
Notify the person in charge of Maintenance in case of any operating malfunction.
Make sure that any safety guards or other devices for your protection are in place and that all safety devices are
working properly (pump guard and safety devices on the machine/system that it is a part of).
Check that the direction of motor rotation matches the pump rotation when starting it up for the first time or after
any maintenance work on the parts involved.
Check if there are any other safety instructions that must be followed in the Operating and Maintenance
Manual for the machine where the pump is fitted.
3.2
Residual risks
This machine was designed and built with the intention of eliminating any risks associated with its use.
The residual risks are specified below:
