2 Safety chapter
CAUTION!
These operating instructions include notes and extracts
from German regulations relating to the operator's scope
of responsibility. This information does not discharge the
operator from his responsibility as an operator and is
intended only to remind him or make him aware of spe‐
cific problem areas. This information does not lay claim
to being complete, nor applicable to every country and
every type of application, nor to being unconditionally
up-to-date.
The following signal words are used in these operating instructions to
denote different severities of danger:
Signal word Meaning
WARNING Denotes a possibly dangerous sit‐
uation. If this is disregarded, you
are in a life-threatening situation
and this can result in serious inju‐
ries.
CAUTION Denotes a possibly dangerous sit‐
uation. If this is disregarded, it
could result in slight or minor inju‐
ries or material damage.
The following warning signs are used in these operating instructions to
denote different types of danger:
Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – high-voltage.
Warning – danger zone.
n Only use the pump to meter liquid feed chemicals.
n Only pumps with the identity code option "Multi-layer safety diaphragm
with visual rupture display" and "Multi-layer safety diaphragm with rup‐
ture signalling (contact)" are approved for use with flammable feed
chemicals with electrically conductive dosing heads, at back pres‐
sures of over 2 bar and only if the operator takes appropriate safety
measures.
n Only pumps with the design "F - Physiological safety with regard to
wetted materials" are approved for use with physiologically harmless
applications.
n Only “H - Hygienic head” design pumps may be used for applications
in accordance with the hygienic requirements of the EHEDG
(www.ededg.org).
n Only use the pump after it has been correctly installed and started up
in accordance with the technical data and specifications contained in
the operating instructions.
n Observe the general limitations with regard to viscosity limits, chem‐
ical resistance and density - see also the ProMinent Resistance List
(in the Product Catalogue or at www.prominent.com)!
n All other uses or modifications are prohibited.
Identification of safety notes
Warning signs denoting different types of
danger
Intended use
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