When fitting drives, couplings, belts, pulleys and
guards to a pump or pump unit it is essential that
these are correctly fitted, aligned and adjusted in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Failure to do so may result in sparking due to
unintended mechanical contact or temperature rises
due to mechanical or electrical overload or slipping of
drive belts. Regular inspection of these parts must be
carried out to ensure they are in good condition and
replacement of any suspect part must be carried out
immediately.
Mechanical seals should be suitably rated for the
environment. The seal and any associated
equipment, such as a flushing system, must be
installed, operated and maintained in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions.
Where a packed gland seal is fitted this must be
correctly fitted and adjusted. This type of seal relies
on the process liquid to cool the shaft and packing
rings so a constant drip of liquid from the gland
section is required. Where this is undesirable an
alternative seal type should be fitted.
Failure to operate or maintain the pump and ancillary
equipment in line with the manufacturer’s instructions
may lead to premature and potentially dangerous
failure of components. Regular inspection, and where
necessary replacement, of bearings and lubrication is
essential.
The pump and its components have been designed to
ensure safe operation within the guidelines covered
by legislation. Accordingly Mono Pumps Limited have
declared the machine safe to use for the duty
specified as defined by the Declaration of
Incorporation or Conformity that is issued with this
instruction manual.
The use of replacement parts that are not
manufactured by or approved by Mono Pumps Limited
may affect the safe operation of the pump and it may
therefore become a safety hazard to both operators
and other equipment. In these circumstances the
Declaration provided will become invalid. The
guarantee referenced on the Terms and Conditions of
Sale will also be invalidated.
ATEX - Page 2 of 2
Issued – February 2004
Reference - OMMP/028/01/R1
ATEX Warning Statements
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