6 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 Ltd, 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:
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.
This product does not comply with the ATEX directive and must
not be used in explosive atmospheres.
If pumping flammable liquids, a full risk assessment should be
completed prior to use.
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