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Installation and operating instructions Wilo-DrainLift M1/8
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2.4 Safety instructions for the operator
The existing directives for accident prevention must be adhered to.
Danger from electrical current must be eliminated. Local directives or general directives
[e.g. IEC, VDE etc.] and local power supply companies must be adhered to.
This device is not intended to be operated by persons (including children) with impaired
physical, sensory or mental capacities or lack of experience and/or lack of knowledge,
except in cases where they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety or where
they receive instruction from such a person as to how the device is to be operated.
Children must be kept under supervision in order to ensure that they do not play with the
device.
2.5 Safety instructions for inspection and installation work
The operator must ensure that all inspection and installation work is carried out by autho-
rised and qualified personnel, who are sufficiently informed from their own detailed study
of the operating instructions.
Work to the product/installation must only be carried out when at a standstill. It is manda-
tory that the procedure described in the installation and operating instructions for shutting
down the product/installation be complied with.
2.6 Unauthorised modification and spare part production
Modifications to the product are only permissible after consultation with the manufactu-
rer. Original spare parts and accessories authorised by the manufacturer ensure safety. The
use of other parts can nullify the liability from the results of their usage.
2.7 Improper use
The operating safety of the supplied product is only guaranteed for conventional use in
accordance with Section 4 of the operating instructions. The limit values must on no
account fall under or exceed those specified in the catalogue/data sheet.
3 Transport and interim storage
The unit and individual components are delivered on a pallet.
Immediately upon receipt of the product:
• Check product for transport damage.
• In the event of damage in transit, take the necessary steps with the forwarding agent
within the respective time limits.
CAUTION! Risk of damage!
Inappropriate transport and interim storage can cause damage to the product.
• Only transport the product on the pallet and only use approved handling equipment.
• During transport, check for stability and mechanical damage.
• Prior to installation, store the product on the pallet so that it remains dry and is protec-
ted from the sun.
4 Intended use
The DrainLift M1/8 sewage lifting unit is an automatic sewage lifting unit according to
EN=12050-1 for collecting and pumping sewage which is free of faeces or which contain
faeces for the backflow-proof drainage from building discharge points and properties
below the backflow level.
The unit is only suitable for domestic sewage as defined in EN=12056-1. According to
DIN 1986-3 [in Germany], no explosives or harmful substances may be introduced in high
concentrations, such as solid substances, debris, ashes, garbage, sand, plaster, cement,
lime, mortar, fibrous materials, textiles, paper towels, diapers, cardboard, coarse paper,
synthetic resins, tar, kitchen waste, greases, oils, slaughterhouse waste, disposal of
slaughtered animals and animal waste (liquid manure, etc.), toxic, aggressive and corrosive
substances, such as heavy metals, biocides, pesticides, acids, bases, salts, cleaning agents
and disinfectants, dish-washing or laundry detergents, and such which have a high degree
of foam formation or swimming-pool water.
If greasy sewage should accumulate, a grease trap is to be installed.
According to EN 12056-1, no sewage from drainage objects may be introduced which lie
above the backflow level and can be drained by means of gravity.
