1.2.3 Storage
If the pump is not installed immediately, it must be stored in a dry and cool place.
1.3 Safety
Personnel who have a pacemaker should not be allowed to work with the magnetic
coupling! The magnetic field is sufficiently strong to affect the operation of a pacemaker.
A safe distance is 1 metre!
Important!
The pump must not be used for other purposes than recommended and quoted for
without consulting SPX Process Equipment’s distributor.
A pump must always be installed and used in accordance with existing national and
local sanitary and safety regulations and laws.
• Alwayswearsuitablesafetyclothingwhenhandlingthepump.
• Anchorthepumpproperlybeforestartuptoavoidpersonalinjuryand/ordamageto
the pump unit.
• Installshut-offvalvesonbothsidesofthepumptobeabletoshutoffthein-andoutlet
before service and maintenance. Check to see that the pump can be drained without
injuring anyone and without damaging the environment or nearby equipment.
• Makesurethatallmovablepartsareproperlycoveredtoavoidpersonalinjury.
• Donotrunthepumpdry.Ifthepumpisrundrythereisariskofpumpbreakdown
caused by generated friction heat. If there is a risk of dry running, install a suitable dry
running protection to avoid serious damages.
• Allelectricalinstallationworkmustbecarriedoutbyauthorizedpersonnelin
accordance with EN60204-1. Install a lockable circuit breaker to avoid inadvertent
starting. Protect the motor and other electrical equipment from overloads with suitable
equipment. The electric motors must be supplied with ample cooling air.
If the pump is used for easily flammable liquids it is absolutely necessary that the pump
and the pipe system is filled up before start up and during operation. Make sure that no
air occurs in the system. Follow the instructions for start up (see section 4.3).
In environments where there is risk of explosion, motors classified as explosion safe
must be used, along with special safety devices. Check with the governmental agency
responsible for such precautions.
Improper installation can cause fatal injuries.
• Dust,liquidsandgasesthatcancauseoverheating,shortcircuits,corrosiondamage
and fire must be kept away from motors and other exposed equipment. If the pump
handlesliquidshazardousforpersonorenvironment,somesortofcontainermustbe
installed into which leakage can be led.
• Ifthesurfacetemperatureofthesystemorpartsofthesystemexceeds60°C,these
areas must be marked with warning text reading ”Hot surface” to avoid burns.