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2.3.2 Obligations of the operator
2.3.2.1 Safety-conscious working
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Only operate the aggregate in a technically fl awless
condition and in accordance with the provisions, safety
precautions and warnings included in these operating
instructions.
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Ensure and verify compliance with:
− intended use
− legal or other safety and accident prevention
regulations
− safety regulations applying to handling hazardous
substances
− applicable standards and guidelines of the respective
country of operation
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Provide for protective equipment.
2.3.2.2 Staff qualifi cation
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Ensure that staff involved in aggregate operation has
read and understood these operating instructions
and all applicable documents, particularly all safety,
maintenance and servicing information, prior to
starting work.
• Defi ne clear roles and responsibilities and arrange for
staff monitoring.
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All works must only be carried out by technically
qualifi ed staff :
− assembly, servicing, maintenance works
− works on electrical equipment
• Staff undergoing training must only work on the
aggregate under the supervision of technically qualifi ed
staff .
2.3.2.3 Safety devices
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Provide for the following safety devices and ensure their
proper functioning:
− for hot, cold and moving parts: on-site protection
against contact with the aggregate
− when electrostatic charging is likely to occur: provide
for grounding
2.3.2.4 Warranty
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During the warranty period, conversion works, repairs
and modifi cations are subject to approval by the
manufacturer.
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Use original parts or parts approved by the
manufacturer only.
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All warranty and damage claims will expire in case of
nonobservance of these operating instructions.
2.3.3 Obligations of the staff
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Notes attached to the aggregate must be observed and
kept legible, e.g. arrows indicating the direction of
rotation, symbols indicating fl uid connections.
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Guards for protection against contact with hot, cold and
moving parts must not be removed during operation.
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If required, use protective equipment.
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Do not expose parts of the body to the vacuum.
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Works on the aggregate must only be carried out at
standstill.
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Prior to carrying out any assembly or maintenance
works, de-energize the motor and protect it against
restart.
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Having completed all works on the aggregate, duly
reassemble the safety devices.
2.4 Residual risks
Long and loose hair may become entangled in the
protective covers of the motor and the shaft coupling.
▶ Wear a hairnet!
Risk of injuries caused by fl ying objects, which were
inserted in the openings of the motor fan cover or in the
openings of the coupling protection!
▶ Do not insert any objects!
Risk of burns/scalds when getting in contact with hot
surfaces or hot media!
▶ Do not touch!
▶ Wear protective gloves!
Risk of injuries caused by operating liquid escaping from
a defective mechanical seal!
▶ Shut down the pump!
▶ Repair the pump!
2.5 Special risks
2.5.1 Potentially explosive area
(→ ATEX additional instructions)
2.5.2 Dangerous media to be pumped
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When dealing with dangerous media to be pumped
(e.g. hot, infl ammable, explosive, toxic, hazardous
to health), observe the safety regulations applying to
handling hazardous substances.
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Use protective equipment when carrying out any works
on the aggregate.
WA R N I N G
