Safety
2.2.2 Obligations of the operating company
Safety-conscious operation
• Only operate the pump if it is in perfect technical condition
and only u s e it as intended, staying aware of safety and
risks, and in adherence to the instructions in this manual.
• Ensure that the following safety aspects are observed and
monitored:
– Adherence to intended use
– Statutory or other safety and accident-prevention reg-
ulations
– Safety regulations governing the handling of haz-
ardous substances
– Applicable standards and guidelines in the c ountry
where the pump is ope rated
• Make personal protective equipment available.
Qualified personnel
• Make sure all personn el tasked with work on the pump
have read and understood this manual an d all other appli-
cable documents, e specially the safety, mainte nance and
repair information, before they start any work.
• Organize responsibilities, areas of competence and the
supervision of personnel.
• Ensure that all work is carried out by specialist technicians
only:
– Fitting, repair and maintenance work
– Work on the electrical system
• Make sure trainee personnel only work on the pump under
supervision of specialist technicians.
Safety equipment
• Provide the following safety equipment and verify its func-
tionality:
– For hot, cold and moving parts: safety guarding pro-
vided by the customer
– For possible build up of electrostatic charge: ensure
appropriate grounding
Warranty
• Obtain the manufacturer's approval prior to carrying o ut
any modifications, repairs or alteration s during the warranty
period.
• Only use genuine parts or pa
rts that have been approved
by the manufactu rer.
2.2.3 Obligations of personnel
• All directions given on the pump must be followed (and kept
legible), e.g. the arrow indicating the directi on of rotation
and the markings for fl uid connections.
• Pump, coupling guard and components:
– Do not step on them or use as a climbing aid
– Do not use them to suppo rt boards, ramps or beams
– Donotusethemasafixing point for winches or sup-
ports
– Do not use them for storing paper or similar materials
– Do not us e hot pump or motor components as a heating
point
– Do not de-i c e using gas burners or simi lar tools
• Do not remove the safety guarding for hot, cold or mo v ing
parts during operation.
• Use personal protective equipment whene ver ne cessary.
• Only carry out work on the pump w hile i t is not running.
• Isolate the motor from its supply voltage and keep it locked
inthatstatewhencarryingoutanyfitting or maintenance
work.
• Reinstall the safety equipment on the pump as required by
regulations after any work on the pump.
2.3 Specific hazards
2.3.1 Explosion hazard area
•(→ ATEX additional instructions).
2.3.2 Hazardous pumped media
• Follow the safe ty regulations fo r handling hazardous sub-
stances when pumping hazardous (e.g. hot, flammable,
poisonous or potentially harmful) media.
• Use personal protective equipment when carrying out any
work on the pump.
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