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1. Safety
1.1 General
This Operation & Maintenance Manual contains basic information to be noted during
installation, operation and maintenance. It is therefore essential that the contractor read
the manual before installing and commissioning the pump/system as well as by the
relevant operating personnel/owner of the pump/system. It must remain accessible at
the dosing pump/system for reference at all times.
In addition to the general safety instructions under this main heading of Safety, the spe-
cial safety precautions outlined another section must also be observed.
1.2 Warning symbols used in this Operation & Maintenance Manual
This Operation & Maintenance Manual contains vital information, which may endanger
people, the environment and the dosing pump/system if disregarded. These statements
are identified by the following symbols:
DANGER!
Refers to an imminent danger.
Non-compliance can lead to death or serious injury.
WARNING!
Refers to a potentially hazardous situation. Non-compliance can lead to death or serious
injury.
CAUTION!
Refers to a potentially hazardous situation. Non-compliance can lead to minor injury or
property damage.
NOTICE!
or
INFORMATION!
Appear in conjunction with safety instructions, which may endanger the pump/system
and its operation if disregarded.
IMPORTANT!
Draws attention to supplementary information to make the work easier and ensure trou-
ble free operation.
Markings that are affixed directly to the pump, such as
• Cable markings
• Markings for process fluid connections
must be observed without fail and remain fully legible at all times.
