Series RMI-B
close-coupled design
Page
6
9430-005-en
Revision 03
TM 10456
Edition 06/2022
Furthermore, reference is made in this connection to
the Directive
1999/92/EG („ATEX 137“)
which contains
the minimum regulations for improving the occupational
health and safety of the workers who may be at risk
from an explosive atmosphere.
Do not operate the unit above the values
specified in the data sheet for the
♦
fluid
♦
flow rate
♦
speed
♦
density
♦
Head
♦
operating temperature and
♦
motor rating
Observe the instructions contained in the
operating manual or contractual documentation; if
necessary, consult the manufacturer.
All important features are documented in the data sheet
included in the scope of delivery.
In the event of operating conditions other than those
described in the data sheet, the following are to be
checked again:
♦
design of the pump
♦
design of the accessories
♦
resistance of the materials.
2.2 Notes on safety for the cus-
tomer / operator
The following must be observed:
♦
The notes on safety contained in this operating
manual,
♦
the prevailing regulations on accident prevention,
♦
in-house work, operating and safety regulations of
the customer.
♦
Protect hot, cold or moving machine parts from be-
ing touched on site.
♦
Do not remove any protective facilities when the
machine is in operation.
♦
Exclude any risks from electricity.
♦
Remove leaks of hazardous media (e.g. explosive,
toxic, hot) so that there is no risk to people and the
environment. Observe statutory regulations.
♦
Provide and use protective equipment for the staff.
Caution when using the units in potentially
explosive area!
Prevent inadmissible modes of operation.
2.3 Notes on safety for mainte-
nance
♦
Strictly, work on the pump/unit may only be per-
formed when it is at a standstill.
♦
The pump housing must have reached ambient
temperature.
♦
The pump housing must be depressurized and
drained.
♦
It is imperative to observe the procedure for stop-
ping the machine described in this operating man-
ual. See also
Section 6.3
.
♦
Decontaminate pumps which convey media hazard-
ous to health.
♦
Immediately after completion of the work, re-install
all safety and protective facilities or put them into
operation again.
♦
When installed, the magnetic drives do not repre-
sent any risk of environmental impact if the notes on
safety are observed (see also
Sections 5.1
and
7.5.2
).
It is imperative to observe the notes on
safety in
Section 7.5.2
during dismantling
and assembly as well as during transport
and storage of magnetic drives as single
components.
♦
Observe the points listed in
Section 6.1
prior to re-
commissioning.
2.4 Conversion work and produc-
tion of spare parts by the cus-
tomer
♦
Conversion of or changes to the machine are only
admissible after consultation with the manufacturer.
♦
Only use original spare parts or parts approved by
the manufacturer.
♦
The use of other parts may annul the liability for any
resultant consequences.
2.5 Improper operation
♦
The operational safety of the machine supplied is
only guaranteed if it is used properly in accordance
with
Section 2.1
of this operating manual.
♦
The operating limits specified in the data sheet must
under no circumstances be exceeded.
2.6 Special requirements for ex-
plosion protection
If the units are used in potentially explosive areas, the
measures and notes in
Sections 2.6.1 to 2.6.9
are
imperative to guarantee the explosion protection.
