Safety
2.2.2
Operator's obligations
Safety-conscious operation
•
Only operate the pump 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:
–
Adherence to intended use
–
Statutory or other safety and accident-prevention reg-
ulations
–
Safety regulations governing the handling of haz-
ardous substances
–
Applicable standards and guidelines in the country
where the pump is operated
–
Applicable guidelines of the operator
•
Make personal protective equipment available.
Qualified personnel
•
Make sure all personnel tasked with work on the pump
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.
•
Ensure that all work is carried out by specialist technicians
only:
–
Fitting, repair and maintenance work
–
Transportation
–
Work on the electrical system
•
Make sure that trainee personnel only work on the pump
under supervision of specialist technicians.
Safety equipment
•
Provide the following safety equipment and verify its func-
tionality:
–
For hot, cold and moving parts: pump safety guarding
provided by the customer
–
For pumps without capability to run dry: Dry run pro-
tection
–
For potential electrostatic charging: provide suitable
grounding
Warranty
•
Obtain the manufacturer's approval prior to carrying out
any modi
fi
cations, repairs or alterations during the warranty
period.
•
Only use genuine parts or parts that have been approved
by the manufacturer.
2.2.3
Obligations of personnel
•
All directions given on the pump must be followed (and kept
legible), e.g. the arrow indicating the sense of rotation and
the markings for
fl
uid connections.
•
Pump, coupling guard and components:
–
Do not step on them or use as a climbing aid
–
Do not use them to support boards, ramps or beams
–
Do not use them as a
fi
xing point for winches or sup-
ports
–
Do not use them for storing paper or similar materials
–
Do not use hot pump or motor components as a heating
point
–
Do not de-ice using gas burners or similar tools
•
Do not remove the safety guarding for hot, cold or moving
parts during operation.
•
Use personal protective equipment if necessary.
•
Only carry out work on the pump while it is not running.
•
Before all installation and maintenance work, discon-
nect the motor from the mains and secure against being
switched back on again.
•
Never reach into the suction or discharge
fl
ange.
•
Following all work on the pump, re
fi
t safety devices in
accordance with the instructions and bring into service.
2.3
Specific hazards
2.3.1
Hazardous pumped liquids
•
When handling hazardous
fl
uids, observe the safety regu-
lations for the handling of hazardous substances.
•
Use personal protective equipment when carrying out any
work on the pump.
•
Collect leaking pumped liquid and residues in a safe man-
ner and dispose of in accordance with environmental reg-
ulations.
2.3.2
Potentially explosive atmospheres
Observe ATEX additional manual
•
Additional instructions for use in explosive atmospheres
•
www.asv-stuebbe.de/pdf_manuals/300365.pdf
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