PONNDORF Gerätetechnik GmbH
Leipziger Strasse 374
D - 34123 Kassel
Operation manual
Hose Pump type
P_high pressure 65
Page 8 of 26
Version 002_GB / 05.2017
Before placing the pump into operation the operator must make sure that
• the pump and all other components were not damaged during the
carriage.
• the information on the nameplate concerning equipment group and
category, zone, temperature class and explosion group accords with
the permissible use in the particular hazardous location.
• the air temperature of the ambience of the pump is observed.
• the maximum temperature of the pumping media is not exceeded.
• there is a sensor of the leakage detector assembled which meets the
ATEX requirements.
• pump hose, clamping rings and connecting sockets are mounted
properly and the internal space of the pump casing is filled sufficiently
with Ponndorf Special Lubricant Bath Grease (as described in chapter
6.4).
In case of any discrepancies the pump must not be placed into operation!
While placing the pump into operation the characteristics (pump speed, pressure) which
are prescribed in the manual and on the nameplate must not be exceeded.
3.4 Qualification and training of personnel
The technical personnel responsible for operation, maintenance, inspection and
installation must be qualified for this work. Fields of responsibility, competencies and the
supervision of the personnel have to be exactly regulated by the operator. If the personnel
is inadequately skilled it must be trained and instructed. If necessary, this may be effected
by order of the operator by the manufacturer/supplier.
Furthermore the operator has to make sure that the personnel did absolutely catch the
contents of the operation manual.
3.5 Dangers in case of non-observance of the safety instructions
Non-observance of the safety instructions can endanger people, environment and
equipment and can result in losing any claim for damages.
