Watson-Marlow Alitea 114 pumpheads: operating instructions
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2 Safety notes
In the interests of safety, this pumphead and the tubing selected should only be
used by competent, suitably trained personnel after they have read and understood
this manual, and considered any hazard involved. If the product is used in a man-
ner not specified by Watson-Marlow Ltd, the protection provided by the product 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.
There are moving parts inside the pumphead. Before opening the flip top
,
ensure that the following safety directions are followed.
Ensure that the pump is isolated from the mains power.
Ensure that there is no pressure in the pipeline.
If a tube failure has occurred, ensure that any fluid in the pumphead has been
allowed to drain to a suitable vessel, container or drain.
Protective clothing and eye protection must be worn if hazardous fluids are
pumped.
Primary operator protection from rotating parts of the pump is provided by the
pumphead track.
This pump must be used only for its intended purpose.
This symbol, used on the pump or in this manual,
means: Caution, refer to accompanying documents.
This symbol, used on the pump or in this manual,
means: Do not allow fingers to contact moving parts.
114DV, 114DVP
