BA series pumps
1401 Warnings and safety instructions
3.1
3 Warnings and safety instructions
3.1 Warning and safety symbols
This manual contains warning and safety symbols. Do not ignore the instructions. They are provided for
the benefit of your health and safety and to prevent damage to the environment and the pump or pump
unit.
DANGER
When the danger symbol with the text DANGER is shown, it is accompanied by
information that is of great importance for the safety of everyone concerned.
Ignoring the information can result in injury (possibly severe) or even death.
WARNING
When the warning symbol with the text WARNING is shown, it is accompanied by
information that is of great importance for everyone concerned with the pump or pump unit.
Ignoring the information can result in injury or damage (possibly severe) to the pump or
pump unit.
3.2 Safety instructions – general
The pump or pump unit conforms to the European Machinery Directive. However, this does not exclude
the possibility of accidents if used incorrectly.
Use of the pump for an application and/or deployment of the pump in an environment other than
defined at the time of purchase is strictly prohibited and can result in a hazardous situation. This is
particularly true for corrosive, poisonous or other hazardous liquids.
The pump or pump unit may only be installed, operated and maintained by persons who are familiar
with it and are aware of the dangers of working with it.
The installer, operator and maintenance personnel must comply with the local safety regulations.
The company management is responsible for ensuring that all work is performed by qualified personnel
in a safe manner.
It is not permitted to make changes to the pump or pump unit without written permission from BBA
Pumps.
If any changes are made to the pump without the written permission of BBA Pumps, BBA Pumps
disclaims all liability.
Hearing protection must be worn if the sound emission level exceeds 85 dB(A).