Installation and operating instructions WILO Mather and Platt – Sump Pumps 14
1. General Information
About this document
The language of the original operating instructions is English.
All other languages of these instructions are translations of the
original operating instructions.
These installation and operating instructions are an integral
part of the product. They must be kept readily available at the
place where the product is installed. Strict adherence to these
instructions is a precondition for the proper use and correct
operation of the product.
These installation and operating instructions correspond to the
relevant version of the product and the underlying safety
standards valid at the time of going to print. Supplied pump will
operate trouble free and satisfactorily on the condition that, it
is installed with due care and maintained properly.
For hassle free operating life, it is recommended that the pump
should operate under specified “Operating conditions”. Pump
operating conditions are mentioned on the “Nameplate”
affixed to the pump.
If operating parameters deviate from the specified parameters
as on the “Nameplate”, please contact manufacturer.”
2. Safety
These operating instructions contain basic information which
must be adhered to during installation and operation. For this
reason, these operating instructions must, without fail, be read
by the service technician and the responsible operator before
installation and commissioning. The machine operator list must
be filled out completely. By signing this list, all persons working
on or with the product confirms that they have received, read
and understood this operating & maintenance manual.
It is not only the general safety instructions listed under the
main point "safety" that must be adhered to but also the
special safety instructions with danger symbols included under
the following main points.
2.1 Safety symbols
General danger symbol:
This symbol indicates safety instructions where non-
compliance would affect personal safety and could result in
loss of life.
Danger
due to electrical voltage
This symbol indicates electrical safety instructions where
noncompliance will involve a high risk to personal safety or the
loss of life.
NOTE:
This is not a safety symbol but indicates useful information on
using the product. It also draws attention to the possible
problems.
Signal
words:
DANGER!
Acutely dangerous situation.
Non-observance results in death or the most serious of
injuries.
WARNING!
The user can suffer (serious) injuries. “Warning” implies that
(serious) injury to persons is probable if this information is
disregarded.
CAUTION!
There is a risk of damaging the pump/installation. “Caution”
implies that damage to the product is likely if the
information is disregarded.
2.2 Personnel qualifications
All personnel involved in the operation, installation,
inspection and maintenance of the unit must be qualified to
carry out the work involve.
If the personnel in question do not possess the necessary
knowledge and skill, appropriate knowledge and training
must be provided.
2.3 Danger in event of non-observance of the safety
instructions
Non-observance of safety instructions provided in these
operating instructions can result in the following risks:
• Failure of important product/installation functions
• Failure of required maintenance and repair procedures
• Danger to persons from electrical, mechanical and
bacteriological influences
• Property damage
• Loss of any claims to damages
• WILO Mather and Platt does not accept any liability for
damage, failures or losses arising due to improper
installations, maintenance, repair works, modifications
without our consultation and non-observance of safety
instructions mentioned in this IOM.
2.4 Safety instructions for the operator
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
• If hot or cold components on the product/the unit lead to
hazards, local measures must be taken to guard them
against touching.
• Guards protecting against touching moving components
(such as the coupling) must not be removed whilst the
product is in operation.
• Leakages (e.g. from the shaft seals) of hazardous fluids
(which are explosive, toxic or hot) must be led away so
that no danger to persons or to the environment arises.
National statutory provisions are to be complied with.
• Highly flammable materials are always to be kept at a safe
distance from the product.
• Danger from electrical current must be eliminated. Local
directives or general directives [e.g. IEC, VDE etc.] and
local power supply companies must be adhered to.
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