Depa DH40-FA - Usage Restrictions and Maintenance; Conversions and Alterations Prohibition; Maintenance and Repair Work Guidelines

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DEPA
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Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps
2.5 Unintended use
The operating safety and reliability of the
pump can only be assured if it is used for
the purpose it is intended for. The limits
mentioned in the corresponding technical
datasheetsmustnotbeexceededunder
any circumstances.
2.6 Conversions and alterations
to the pump
Conversions and alterations to the pump are
strictly prohibited. Safety installations must
notbemadeineectiveorchangedorused
in a way contradicting their purpose.
2.7 Symbols
The following symbols are used to highlight
dangers and particular operating situations.
Danger!
warns of possible bodily injury
or danger to life, if the corre-
sponding instructions are not
observed.
Warning!
warns of possible damage to
the equipment.
Attention!
warns of dangerous electrical
voltage.
Note:
provides useful hints for opti-
mal and economical use of the
product.
Environment:
Gives tips on how to handle the
product in an environmentally
friendly way.
Danger of explosion:
provides special information on
how to handle explosive prod-
uct or operation in explosive
environments.
Danger!
Warning against caustic sub-
stances.
2.8 Maintenance and repair work
Maintenance and repair work must solely
becarriedoutbyqualiedandspeciallyin-
structed persons. This applies particularly
for work on electric, hydraulic and pneumat-
ic facilities as well as for the handling of haz-
ardousuidsandsubstances.
Pumps used for the transport of harmful
product must be decontaminated.
Keep unauthorized persons away from the
pump.
Repairs in mechanical and electrical sys-
tems must only be carried out by the re-
spectiveexpertpersonnel.Theprofessional
executionofthisworkmustbeexamined
and approved by a highly skilled and re-
sponsible”Inspector”.
The system must be shut down before start-
ing any repair or maintenance work.
Before starting maintenance or repair work
you should always check whether the pump
has been depressurized and de-energized.
Secure the pump reliably against being
switched on again, for this reason:
■
 Lockswitchorshut.oelement
and remove the key,
■ Attach a warning label to the pump.
The operator is solely responsible for com-
pliance with the accident prevention instruc-
tions valid at the place of use.
As a measure to avoid injury all mainte-
nance, adjustment and repair work should
only be carried out using permissible and
appropriate tools and working aids.