Notes for the Reader
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© Lutz-Jesco GmbH 2020
BA-10491-02-V01
Piston diaphragm dosing pump
MEMDOS KMS LB/LA
Operating instructions
1 Notes for the Reader
This operating manual contains information and behaviour rules to en-
sure safe and intended operation of the dosing pump MEMDOS KMS LB/
LA.
Observe the following principles:
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Read the entire operating manual prior to starting-up the device.
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Ensure that everyone who works with or on the dosing pump has read
the operating instructions and follows them.
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Keep the operating instructions for the entire service life of the dosing
pump.
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Pass on the operating instructions to any subsequent owner of the
dosing pump.
1.1 General non-discrimination
In this operating manual, only the male gender is used where grammar
allows gender allocation. The purpose of this is to make the text easy to
read. Men and women are always referred to equally. We would like to
ask female readers for understanding of this text simplification.
1.2 Explanation of the signal words
Different signal words in combination with warning signs are used in this
operating manual. Signal words illustrate the gravity of possible injuries if
the risk is ignored:
Signal word
Meaning
DANGER!
Refers to imminent danger. Ignoring this sign may
lead to death or the most serious injuries.
WARNING
Refers to a potentially hazardous situation. Failure
to follow this instruction may lead to death or
severe injuries.
CAUTION!
Refers to a potentially hazardous situation. Failure
to follow this instruction may lead to minor injury
or damage to property.
PLEASE NOTE
Refers to a danger which, if ignored, may lead to
risk to the machine and its function.
Tab. 1: Explanation of the signal words
1.3 Explanation of the warning signs
Warning signs represent the type and source of a danger:
Warning sign
Type of danger
General danger zone
Danger of electric shock
Danger of caustic or other burns
Danger of explosions
Danger of electromagnetic radiation
Danger of automatic start up
Danger of damage to machine or functional
influences
Tab. 2: Explanation of the warning signs
1.4 Identification of warnings
Warnings are intended to help you recognise risks and avoid negative
consequences.
This is how warnings are identified:
Warning sign
SIGNAL WORD
Description of danger.
Consequences if ignored.
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The arrow signals a safety precaution to be taken to eliminate the
danger.
1.5 Identification of action instructions
This is how pre-conditions for action are identified:
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Pre-condition for action which must be met before taking action.
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A resource such as a tool or auxiliary materials required to perform
the operating instructions.
This is how instructions for action are identified:
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Separate step with no follow-up action.
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First step in a series of steps.
2.
Second step in a series of steps.
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Result of the above action.
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Action completed, aim achieved.
