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Safety notes
In the interests of safety, this pump and pumphead should only be used by competent,
suitably trained personnel after they have read and understood this manual, and
considered any hazard involved. If the pump is used in a manner not specified by Watson-
Marlow Limited, the protection provided by the pump may be impaired.
Any person who is involved in the installation or maintenance of this equipment should be
fully competent to carry out the work. In the UK this person should also be familiar with the
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
This symbol, used on the pump and in this manual, means: Risk of
explosion.
This symbol, used on the pump and in this manual, means: Caution,
refer to accompanying documents.
This symbol, used on the pump and in this manual, means: Do not
allow fingers to contact moving parts.
This symbol, used on the pump and in this manual, means: Caution,
hot surface.
Fundamental work with regard to lifting, transportation, installation,
starting-up, maintenance and repair should be performed by qualified
personnel only. The unit must be isolated from mains power while
work is being carried out. The motor must be secured against
accidental start-up.
There is a non-replaceable fuse on the switch-mode power supply
board. In some countries, the mains power plug contains a
replaceable fuse. There are no user-serviceable fuses or parts inside
this pump.
This pump must be used only for its intended purpose.
The pump must be accessible at all times to facilitate operation and maintenance. Access
points must not be obstructed or blocked. Do not fit any devices to the drive unit other
than those tested and approved by Watson- Marlow. Doing so could lead to injury to
persons or damage to property for which no liability can be accepted.
If hazardous fluids are to be pumped, safety procedures specific to the particular fluid and
application must be put in place to protect against injury to persons.
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