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| Operation & Maintenance Instructions Peristaltic Pump | Safety advice
1. Safety advice
1.1 General
This operating manual contains basic information to be adhered to during installation,
operation and maintenace. It is therefore essential that the fitter as well as the relevant
qualified staff/operator read the operating manual before installing and starting up. It must
be accessible at the dosing pump/system at all times.
Not only must the general safety instructions under this main heading of Safety be ob-
served, but also the specific safety instructions outlined under the other headings.
1. Instruction symbols used in the operating manual
If the safety instructions in this operating manual are not adhered to it may endanger
people, the environment and the dosing pump/system. These instructions are denoted by
the following symbols:
DANGER!
Refers to an imminent danger. Non-compliance can lead to death or serious injury.
WARNING!
Refers to a potentially dangerous situation. Non-compliance can lead to death or serious
injury.
CAUTION!
Refers to a potentially dangerous situation. Non-compliance can lead to minor injury or
damage to property.
NOTICE! or INFORMATION!
Are safety instructions which if ignored can lead to danger to the machine and its func-
tions.
IMPORTANT!
This is additional information to ensure that work is facilitated and a trouble-free operation.
There are marking affixed directly onto the pump, e.g.:
•
specification label
•
warning notices
that must be observed without fail and remain fully legible at all times.
1.3 Qualification and training of personnel
The personnel employed for the installation, opertaion, inspection and maintence work
must be qualified to do so. The user has to define precisley the areas of responsibility,
competence and supervision of the personnel. If the personnel do not have the necessary
knowledge, they must be trained and instructed. If necessary, the manufacturer/supplier
