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Air driven diaphragm pump
Pompe pneumatique à membrane
Operating instructions
Notice de mise en service
TA 312 Rev. 21 en 08/2018
Subject to technical modifications!
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The inobservance of the safety instructions may have the
following consequences:
•
Failure of important functions of the pump/unit
•
Failure of prescribed methods for maintenance and
upkeep
•
Danger to persons by mechanical and chemical
influences
•
Danger to the environment due to leakage of hazardous
media
3.5 Safety-Conscious Working
The safety instructions mentioned in these operating
instructions, the national regulations for accident prevention as
well as all internal working-, operating and safety instructions
of the operator must be observed.
3.6 Safety Instructions for the Operator
Leakages (e.g. at the shaft seal) of dangerous media
conveyed (e.g. explosive, poisonous, hot) must be discharged
in such a way, that no dangers arise to persons or
environment. The legal regulations are to be adhered to.
3.7 Safety Instructions for Maintenance,
Inspection and Installation
The operator has to ensure that all maintenance, inspection
and installation tasks are carried out by authorized and
sufficiently qualified personnel, who have carefully read and
understood the operating instructions.
Only those spare parts and wearing parts are to be used that
satisfy the requirements of the relevant operating conditions.
Only loosen screws and connections when the system is not
under pressure.
3.8 Arbitrary Modification and Spare Parts
Production
Modifications of or changements to the pump are only allowed
after previous agreement of the manufacturer. Original spare
parts and accessories that are authorized by the manufacturer
are essential for safety reasons.
Each claim of warranty against the operator becomes void
when using non-authorized parts or modifying the diaphragm
pump without anyone’s permission.
3.9 Inadmissible Operating Procedures
The operational safety of the air driven diaphragm pump can
only be guaranteed in case of proper use in accordance with
section 3.10 of the operating instructions.
CAUTION !
The following uses of the air driven diaphragm pumps are
not permitted:
- Operation as a vacuum pump / generating a vacuum.
- Use as a shut-off fitting.
- Siphoning powdered products.
- Feeding rapidly sedimenting media.
- Feeding media whose chemical composition is not
compatible with the pump materials.
- Feeding foods.
3.10 Proper Use
Use the
sera air driven diaphragm pump only for the purpose
indicated in the corresponding confirmation of order.
If the pump is to be used for other purposes, it is required to
consult
sera beforehand to settle whether the diaphragm
pump is suitable for the new usage!
Criteria for the proper use of the air driven diaphragm pump
are:
•
Consider the characteristics of the medium conveyed
(refer to the safety and product data sheet of the used
medium – the safety data sheet is to be provided by the
supplier/operator of the medium)
•
Stability of the materials which have contact with the
medium conveyed
•
Operating conditions at the place of installation
•
Pressure and temperature of the medium conveyed
•
Control air pressure
3.11 Personal Protection for Service and
Maintenance
It is required to consider the recommended safety measures
included in the German ordinance concerning hazardous
materials (§ 14 of Safety Data Sheet) and/or the relevant
national safety regulations applying to the usage of the
medium conveyed.
In case of accidents pay attention to the following possible
emissions:
•
Escaping of liquids and vapours
•
Noise emissions (noise level)
Emissions must be monitored by control systems of the total
installation.
CAUTION !
Use protective clothing, gloves, breathing mask and
suitable goggles for face protection!
CAUTION !
Personal protective equipment must be provided by the
equipment operator at all times!