General safety instructions
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General safety instructions
The manufacturer accepts no liability for damages caused
by disregarding any of the documentation.
2.1
Intended use
The device measures the
fl
ow of a liquid or gaseous medium.
•
Device must only be used for measuring the
fl
ow in liquid
or gaseous media.
–
Measuring tubes made of PVC may not be used for
gaseous media (danger of splintering)
•
Only use the device with suitable media
(
→
resistance lists).
•
Adhere to the operating limits (
→
Data sheet).
2.2
General safety instructions
Observe the following regulations before carrying out any
work.
2.2.1
Obligations of the operating company
Safety-conscious operation
•
Only operate the device if it is in perfect technical condition
and only use it as intended, staying aware of safety and
risks, and in adherence to the instructions in this manual.
•
Ensure that the following safety aspects are observed and
monitored:
–
Intended use
–
Statutory or other safety and accident-prevention reg-
ulations
–
Safety regulations governing the handling of ha-
zardous substances
–
Applicable standards and guidelines in the country
where the pump is operated
•
Make personal protective equipment available.
Quali
fi
ed personnel
•
Make sure all personnel tasked with work on the device
have read and understood this manual and all other appli-
cable documents, especially the safety, maintenance and
repair information, before they start any work.
•
Organize responsibilities, areas of competence and the
supervision of personnel.
•
The following work should be carried out by specialist tech-
nicians only:
–
Installation, repair and maintenance work
–
Work on the electrical system
•
Make sure that trainee personnel only work on the device
under supervision of specialist technicians.
2.2.2
Obligations of personnel
Only complete work on the device if the following requirements
are met:
•
System is empty
•
System has been
fl
ushed
•
System is depressurized
•
System has cooled down
•
System is secured against being switched back on again
•
Do not make any modi
fi
cations to the device.
2.3
Speci
fi
c hazards
2.3.1
Hazardous media
•
When handling hazardous media, observe the safety reg-
ulations for the handling of hazardous substances.
•
Use personal protective equipment when carrying out any
work on the device.
•
Collect leaking pumped liquid and residues in a safe man-
ner and dispose of in accordance with environmental reg-
ulations.
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DFM 165 – 350
BA-2016.08.09 EN
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