Caution: The pump contains rotating parts. The user must take care not to trap fingers,
loose clothing, etc. inside the pump.
8.1 Obligation of the operating organisation
The operating organisation must ensure that people who work on the machine are familiar with and comply with the
regulations concerning working safety and accident prevention.
8.2 Organisational measures
The personal protective equipment required must be provided by the operating organisation. Safety devices must be
checked regularly.
8.3 Obligation of the operators
People who work on the machine must observe the relevant safety regulations concerning working safety and
accident prevention before starting work; must read the safety chapter and the warning notes in these operating
instructions.
8.4 Personnel training
Only trained people may work on the machine. Their responsibilities must be defined clearly for assembly, start-up,
operation, setting, maintenance and repairing.
8.5 Safety measures
The operating instructions must be kept with the machine. General and local regulations for accident prevention and
environmental protection, and the operating instructions, must be observed. Safety and danger warnings on the
machine must be legible.
8.6 Dangers when handling the machine
The MasoSine pump is built according to state-of-the-art principles and the recognised safety engineering rules.
Nevertheless, danger to life and limb of the user or third persons, or impairments to the machine or to other assets,
can arise in its use.
The machine must be used only:
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for its intended use
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if it is in a safe engineering condition.
Faults which may compromise safety must be rectified immediately.
8.7 Safety measures in normal operation
Operate the machine only if all protective devices are functioning. Before switching the machine on make sure that
no one can be endangered when the machine starts. At least once per shift inspect the machine for damage and for
proper functioning of the safety devices.
8.8 Protective devices
All protective devices must be attached correctly and functioning before every start-up. Protective devices may be
removed only after the machine has stopped and protection measures against restarting the machine have been
taken.
After spare parts have been fitted, protective devices must be attached according to the operating organisation’s
regulations.
If contact with hot or cold machine parts could be dangerous, protection must be provided for the pump user.
8.9 Dangers due to hazardous pumped material
If hazardous material is to be pumped, the appropriate regulations must be observed.
8.10 Dangers due to electrical energy
Work on the electrical supply must be performed only by an electrician.
Check the electrical equipment of the machine regularly. Rectify loose connections and
scorched cables immediately.
Keep the control cabinet locked closed or secured with a tool. Access is allowed only to authorised personnel.
If work on parts conducting voltage must be done, call in a second person to switch off the mains power if necessary.
Electrical connection of the pump must be made according to local regulations, by skilled personnel only.
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