ATEX Instruction Manual
Dura 05-55
Version 1.0v-07/2019
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2.2.3 Obligation of Personnel
It is imperative that the instructions contained in this
manual are complied with by the operating personnel
at all times.
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Pump and associated components:
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Do not lean or step on them or use as climbing aid
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Do not use them to support boards, ramps or beams
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Do not
use them as a fixing point for winches or sup
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ports
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Do not de-ice using gas burners or similar tools
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Do not remove the safety guarding for hot, cold or moving
parts during operation.
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Reinstall the safety equipment on the pump as required
by regulations after any repair / maintenance work on the
pump.
2.3 Specific Hazards
2.3.1 Hazardous Pumped Liquids
Follow the statutory safety regulations when handling haz
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ardous pumped liquids (e.g. hot, flammable, poisonous or
potentially harmful).
Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment when car
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rying out any work on the pump.
2.3.2 Lubricants
Ensure that the lubricant and pumped liquid are compat
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ible with each other. This is a precautionary measure in
case of accidental hose burst whereby the pumped liquid
comes in contact with the lubricant. (
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Refer datasheet
for lubricant to ensure compatibility and also refer section
5.10 for specific lubricant limitations)
2.3.3 Sharp Edges
Pump parts, such as the shims and impellers, can be
sharp
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Use protective gloves when carrying out any work on
the pump
2.3.4 ATEX Environment
Failure to implement the necessary safety procedures and
failure to disclose the intended use of a pump within an
explosive atmosphere as laid down in latest EC Atex Di
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rective 2014/34/EU will void all warranty for the product.
(Refer warranty terms and conditions for more details).
Verder shall not be liable for any injuries, losses or dam-
ages including, but not limited to any personal injuries, an-
ticipated or lost profits, incidental damages, consequen
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tial damages, costs, time charges, or other damages or
losses, in connection with the instrument, its use or any
replacement parts if the customer fails to follow any In-
struction, Warning or Caution in this document.
