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Safety regulations for handling hazardous substances
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Applicable standards and laws
2.7
Safety information for the operator/user
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The operator shall fit contact guards for hot, cold or moving parts and check that
the guards function properly.
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Do not remove the contact guard while the pump is running.
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Connect an earth conductor to the metal jacket if the fluid handled is
electrostatically charged.
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Provide the personnel with protective equipment and make sure it is used.
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Contain leakages (e.g at the shaft seal) of hazardous fluids handled (e.g.
explosive, toxic, hot) so as to avoid any danger to persons and the environment.
Adhere to all relevant laws.
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Eliminate all electrical hazards. (In this respect refer to the applicable national
safety regulations and/or regulations issued by the local energy supply
companies.)
2.8
Safety information for maintenance, inspection and installation work
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Modifications or alterations of the pump are only permitted with the
manufacturer's prior consent.
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Use only original spare parts or parts authorised by the manufacturer. The use of
other parts can invalidate any liability of the manufacturer for consequential
damage.
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The operator ensures that all maintenance, inspection and installation work is
performed by authorised, qualified specialist personnel who are thoroughly
familiar with the manual.
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Carry out work on the pump (set) during standstill only.
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The pump casing must have cooled down to ambient temperature.
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Pump pressure must have been released and the pump must have been drained.
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When taking the pump set out of service always adhere to the procedure
described in the manual. (
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Decontaminate pumps which handle fluids posing a health hazard. (
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As soon as the work is completed, re-install and/or re-activate any safety-relevant
and protective devices. Before returning the product to service, observe all
instructions on commissioning. (
2.9
Unauthorised modes of operation
Never operate the pump (set) outside the limits stated in the data sheet and in this
manual.
The warranty relating to the operating reliability and safety of the supplied pump
(set) is only valid if the equipment is used in accordance with its intended use. (
2.10
Explosion protection
Always observe the information on explosion protection given in this section when
operating the pump in potentially explosive atmospheres.
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