Safety
Safety precautions
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Series AE1F, AE1L, AE.E, AE.N, AE.H, AE.V, AED1E,
AED2N ID, ZD construction types
BA-2011.11
760.0002 GB - 150 500
2.4.2 Operator’s responsibilities
Work in a safe manner
► Operate the pump in accordance with
these instructions and in a technically
flawless condition and use it only in the
proper manner with awareness of safety
and dangers.
► Ensure compliance and monitoring of:
- proper use
- legal or other safety and accident-
prevention regulations
- safety stipulations controlling the
handling of hazardous materials
- applicable standards and
directives of the country where the
pump is operated
► Provide access to personal protective
equipment
2.4.3 Personnel responsibilities
► Observe notices on the pump and keep
them in readable condition, i.e. arrow
indicating direction of rotation, liquid
connection labels
► Do not remove safety guarding for hot,
cold, and moving parts during operation.
► Use personal protective equipment
whenever necessary.
► Perform work on the pump only when the
pump is shut down.
► Shut off the motor's power supply and lock
it in the off position before all assembly
and maintenance tasks.
► After completing work on the pump, always
properly reinstall the safety equipment.
► Never step on the pump, coupling guard,
and attached parts or use them as a
climbing aid.
2.5 Safety precautions
2.5.1 Authorized operating
personnel
Only authorized and trained personnel may
work on the progressing cavity pump.
Operators must be at least 18 years of age.
Apprentices may work on the system only
under the supervision of an experienced
person.
The operator is responsible for other people
within his area of activity.
Responsibilities for various activities on the
system must be clearly defined and respected.
Lack of clarity regarding responsibilities
represents a safety risk.
All persons who perform activities on the
machine must read the operating instructions
and confirm with their signature that they have
understood the operating instructions.
2.5.2 Safety measures during
normal operation
The progressing cavity pump may be operated
only when all safety devices are fully
functional.
No safety equipment may be removed or taken
out of operation before or during operation of
the system.
Before switching on the system, ensure that no
one will be endangered by starting of the
system.
The system must be regularly checked for
visible damage and functionality of the safety
equipment.
2.5.3 Safety at the place of
installation
Safe access to the system must be provided at
all times.
Do not block any escape paths!
The operator must provide a nonslip, level floor
and adequate illumination in the workplace.
Keep the area immediately surrounding the
system clean at all times.
Children and the public may not have access
to the system.
Safety devices (emergency stop switch) must
be freely accessible and reachable at all times.
2.6 Maintenance and repair,
removal of malfunctions
The operator must ensure that all
maintenance, inspection, and assembly tasks
are performed by authorized and qualified
personnel who have obtained adequate
information through careful reading of the
operating instructions.
Work on the machine may be performed only
when the machine is shut off. Comply under all
circumstances with the shutdown procedures
(Shutdown page 20) described in the
operating instructions.
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