Safety
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Installation and operating instructions Wilo-Padus PRO
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If the motor emerges during operation, the motor housing can heat up to above
40 °C (104 °F).
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Open all gate valves in the piping on both the suction and pressure sides.
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Ensure minimum water submersion by using dry-running protection.
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Under normal operating conditions, the sound-pressure level of the product is below
85 dB(A). However, the actual sound-pressure level depends on several factors:
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Installation depth
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Installation
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Fixation of accessories and pipe
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Duty point
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Immersion depth
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The operator must measure the sound pressure when the device is being operated
under the applicable operating conditions. Ear protection must be worn for sound
pressure levels of 85 dB(A) and above, and a notice must be added to the work regu-
lations!
2.9
Maintenance tasks
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Wear the following protective equipment:
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Closed safety goggles
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Safety shoes
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Safety gloves for protection against cuts
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Always carry out maintenance tasks outside the operating space/installation site.
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Only carry out maintenance tasks mentioned in these installation and operating in-
structions.
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Only original parts from the manufacturer may be used for maintenance and repairs.
Use of parts other than the original parts releases the manufacturer from any liabil-
ity.
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Collect any leakage of fluid and operating fluid immediately and dispose of it ac-
cording to the locally applicable guidelines.
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Store tools at the designated locations.
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After completing work, reattach all safety and monitoring devices and check that
they function properly.
Changing operating fluid
In case of a defect, a pressure
of several bar can build up
in the motor! This pressure
escapes when the screw plugs are
opened
. If screw plugs are opened without due cau-
tion, they can be ejected at high speed! To avoid injuries, observe the following instruc-
tions:
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Adhere to the prescribed sequence of work steps.
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Unscrew the screw plugs slowly, but never unscrew them completely. As soon as the
pressure escapes (audible whistling or hissing of air), stop turning the screw plug any
further.
WARNING! Hot operating fluids can also spray out when the pressure is escaping.
This can result in scalding! To avoid injuries, allow the motor to cool down to the
ambient temperature before carrying out any work!
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When the pressure has completely dissipated, fully unscrew the screw plug.
2.10
Operating fluid
In the sealing chamber, the motor is filled with white oil. Operating fluid must be re-
placed during regular maintenance work and disposed off according to the local
guidelines.
2.11
Operator responsibilities
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Installation and operating instructions must be in a language which the personnel
can understand.
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Make sure that the personnel is relevantly trained for the specified work.
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Provide the necessary protective equipment and make sure that the personnel wears
it.
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Safety and information signs mounted on the device must be always legible.
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Train the personnel pertaining to the functioning of the system.
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Eliminate risk from electrical current.
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Equip hazardous components inside the system with an on-site guard.
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Identify and cordon off the work area.
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To ensure safe working practice, define the responsibilities of the employees.
Children and persons younger than 16 years or with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capacities or limited experience are prohibited from handling the product! A technician
must supervise persons younger than 18 years!
