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Safety chapter
The following signal words are used in these operating instructions
to denote different severities of danger:
Signal word
Meaning
WARNING
Denotes a possibly dangerous
situation. If this is disregarded,
you are in a life-threatening sit‐
uation and this can result in
serious injuries.
CAUTION
Denotes a possibly dangerous
situation. If this is disregarded,
it could result in slight or minor
injuries or material damage.
The following warning signs are used in these operating instruc‐
tions to denote different types of danger:
Warning signs
Type of danger
Warning – automatic start-up.
Warning – high-voltage.
Warning – danger zone.
NOTICE!
Wear caused by "Pump ON/OFF" using the mains
connection
Frequent switching of the pump on and off (>2
times each day) using the supply voltage leads to
increased wear in the pump. The pump is not tech‐
nically designed for this.
If necessary, use the "Pause" function to switch the
pump to standby mode. Do not switch the pump on
and off using the supply voltage to spare a pause
input.
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Only use the pump to meter liquid feed chemicals.
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Only use the pump once it has been correctly installed and
started up in accordance with the technical data and specifica‐
tions contained in the operating instructions.
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Observe the general limitations with regard to viscosity limits,
chemical resistance and density - see also the ProMinent
Resistance List in the product catalogue or at www.promi‐
nent.com.
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All other uses or modifications are prohibited.
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The pump is not designed to meter gaseous media and solids.
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The pump is not intended to meter flammable media without
appropriate protective measures having been put in place.
Identification of safety notes
Warning signs denoting different
types of danger
Intended use
Safety chapter
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