Installation and operating instructions WILO Mather and Platt – VT pumps 17
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.”
CE Marking Certification is available on request.
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
non-compliance 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.
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