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3.3.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
The customer guarantees that every maintenance, inspection and installation job is carried out by qualified personnel who
are fully aware of the contents of this manual.
In order to avoid damage to property or persons, it is mandatory to observe all the following requirements:
3.3.1. SAFETY INFORMATION FOR OPERATOR / USER (EXCLUDING INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE
AND DISASSEMBLY OPERATIONS)
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Pacemaker wearers are prohibited from approaching live electric motors.
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Operators and persons approaching the pump must be adequately informed about the location of the first aid stations
present in the company and about the current safety and first aid requirements.
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It is good practice to know the location of the nearest fire-fighting equipment.
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Only approach the pump in the presence of qualified personnel and after having expressly received authorisation
from the safety officer.
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Only approach the pump with suitable clothing, avoiding any clothing or objects that could get tangled and be
dragged by the rotating parts of the pump (necklaces, pendants, ties, scarves, long loose hair ...).
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Only approach the pump with personal protective equipment suitable for the environment, the operations to be
carried out and in compliance with the local regulations in force. Ear protection, helmet, goggles, gloves and safety
shoes are recommended, in addition to the devices indicated by the factory procedures and by the safety officer.
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IT IS FORBIDDEN
to remove the guards of the coupling or of the rotating shafts and any other safety protection during
operation of the machine.
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Check the temperature of the pump and pipes before touching them. For temperatures below 5°C and higher than
45°C, take the necessary precautions and use adequate wear-resistant personal protective equipment.
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If the pump and piping contain dangerous or corrosive liquids, take the necessary precautions and use adequate
wear-resistant personal protective equipment.
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If the pump is supposed to work with cold, warm or dangerous liquid, the necessary cautions have to be taken to
prevent any possible accident.
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Ensure there is an earthing connection.
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Check the conformity of the performance with the order confirmation using the installed pressure gauges (or other
instruments).
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In the event of excessive vibrations or noise, switch off the pump and check the cause before operating on the system.
