Section I - General Information
Safety precautions during operation
CAUTION!
All responsibility for any damage or injury resulting from neglecting these precaution,
or non observance of the normal caution and care required for installation, operation,
maintenance and repair, even if not expressly stated, will be disclaimed by the
manufacturer.
Precautions during operation
1. Never touch any piping or components of the vacuum pump during operation.
2. Use only the correct type and size of hose end fittings and connections. Make sure
that a hose is fully depressurized before disconnecting it.
3. Persons switching on remotely controlled machines shall take adequate precautions
to ensure that there is no one checking or working on the machine. To this end, a
suitable notice shall be affixed to the remote start equipment.
4. Never operate the machine when there is a possibility of taking inflammable or toxic
fumes, vapors or particles.
5. Never operate the machine below or in excess of its limit ratings.
6. Keep all bodywork doors shut during operation. The doors may be opened for short
periods only, e.g. to carry out routine checks. Wear ear protectors when opening a
door.
7. People staying in environments or rooms where the sound pressure level reaches or
exceeds 80 dB(A) shall wear ear protectors.
8. Periodically check that:
• All guards are in place and securely fastened
• All hoses and/or pipes inside the machine are in good condition, secure and not
rubbing
• There are no leaks
• All fasteners are tight
• All electrical leads are secure and in good order
• Inlet valve and air net, i.e. pipes, couplings, manifolds, valves, hoses, etc. are in good
repair, free of wear or abuse
9. If warm cooling air from vacuum pumps is used in air heating systems, e.g. to warm
up a workroom, take precautions against air pollution and possible contamination
of the breathing air.
10. Do not remove any of, or tamper with, the sound-damping material.
11. Never remove or tamper with the safety devices, guards or insulation fitted on the
machine.
12. The oil separator tank can be slightly pressurised. Do not open and do not leave
oil filler or drain plugs open during operation.
13. Do not use the pump as a compressor.
14. Never run the pump without the air intake filter mounted.
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Quincy Vacuum Pump-QSV Series
