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A.0100.301 – IM-FIP/08.00 EN (02/2014)
1.3 Safety
1.3.1 General
Important!
The pump must not be used for other purposes than recommended and quoted for
without consulting your supplier.
A pump must always be installed and used in accordance with existing national and local
sanitary and safety regulations and laws.
• Always wear suitable safety clothing when handling the pump.
• Anchor the pump properly before start-up to avoid personal injury and/or damage to
the pump unit.
• Install shut-off valves on both sides of the pump to be able to shut off the in- and outlet
before service and maintenance. Check to see that the pump can be drained without
injuring anyone and without damaging the environment or nearby equipment.
• Make sure that all movable parts are properly covered to avoid personal injury.
• All electrical installation work must be carried out by authorized personnel in
accordance with EN60204-1. Install a lockable circuit breaker to avoid inadvertent
starting. Protect the motor and other electrical equipment from overloads with suitable
equipment. The electric motors must be supplied with ample cooling air.
In environments where there is risk of explosion, motors classified as explosion-safe
must be used, along with special safety devices. Check with the governmental agency
responsible for such precautions. Improper installation can cause fatal injuries.
• Dust, liquids and gases that can cause overheating, short circuits, corrosion damage
and fire must be kept away from motors and other exposed equipment. If the pump
handles liquids hazardous for person or environment, some sort of container must be
installed into which leakage can be led.
• If the surface temperature of the system or parts of the system exceeds 60°C, these
areas must be marked with warning text reading ”Hot surface” to avoid burns.
• The pump unit must not be exposed to rapid temperature changes of the liquid without
prior pre-heating/pre-cooling. Absolutely forbidden to flush a hot pump with cold water.
Big temperature changes can cause crack formation or explosion, which in turn can
entail severe personal injuries.
• The pump must not operate above stated performance.
• Before intervening in the pump/system, the power must be shut off and the starting
device be locked. When intervening in the pump unit, follow the instructions for
disassembly/assembly, section 4.0. If the instructions are not followed, the pump or
parts of the pump can be damaged. It will also invalidate the warranty.
• Impeller pumps must not be run dry. Dry running will create friction heat which will
damage the impeller and other parts sensitive to extreme heat. If there is a risk of dry
running, install a suitable dry running protection.
• If the pump does not function satisfactorily, contact your supplier.
1.2.3 Storage
A pump which is not installed immediately should be stored in a cool and dark room and
the impeller should be removed. The rubber material of the impeller ages and should be
treated as perishables. The storage should not exceed 2 years. If the pump has been
out of operation for a longer period of time, the impeller should be greased (for foodstuff
applications use appropriate food grease) before use to obtain optimal suction ability.
