2Safety
All warnings in the manual are summarised on this page.
Pay special attention to the instructions below so that serious personal injury and/or damage to the pump are avoided.
2.3 Safety precautions
Installation:
Always read the technical data thoroughly. (See chapter 6 Technical data)
Always use a lifting
crane when handling the pump.
Pump without impeller screw:
Always remove the im
peller before checking the direction of rotation.
Never start the pump if the impeller is fitted and the pump casing is removed.
Pump with Impeller sc
rew:
Never start in the wrong direction of rotation with liquid in the pump.
Always have the pump e
lectrically connected by authorised personnel.
Always have the pump e
lectrically connected by authorised personnel. (See the motor instructions)
Operation:
Always read the technical data thoroughly. (See chapter 6 Technical data)
Never run the pump w
hen partially installed or not completely assembled
Necessary precautions must be taken if leakage occurs as this can lead to hazardous situations
Never touch the pump
or the pipelines when pumping hot liquids or when sterilising.
Never run the pump with both the suction side and the pressure side blocked.
Always handle lye and acid with great care.
Maintenance:
Always read the technical data thoroughly. (See chapter 6 Technical data)
Never service the pump when it is hot.
The pump and the pipelines must never be pressurised when the pump is serviced.
Motors with grease nipples:
Remember that lubrication is according to information plate/label on the motor.
Always disconnect the power supply when servicing the pump.
Transportation:
Transportation of the pump or the pump unit:
Never lift or elevate the pump in any way other than as described in this manual
Always drain the pump head and accessories of any liquid
Always ensure that no leakage of lubricants can occur
Always transport the pump in it’s upright position
Always ensure that the unit is securely fixed during transportation
Always use original packaging or similar during transportation
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