Safety Instructions - Kessel Aqualift F Anleitung Für Einbau, Bedienung Und Wartung

1. Safety Instructions

General Safety Precautions
During installation, operation, maintenance and repair of this system it is important to follow all appropriate DIN
and VDE safety precautions as well as any applicable local and national regulations in your area.
Additionally the safety precautions relating to explosion risks in wastewater pumping systems must be followed.
In at risk areas, such as pump stations or septic systems, it is important that systems with explosion proof ra-
tings are installed. Installation and connection of these units should only be handled by licensed, professional in-
stallers.
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Qualified Personnel
Personnel responsible for the operation, maintenance, inspection and repair of this system must be fully trained
and licensed. It is the responsibility of the owner or operator of this system to insure that the person(s) responsi-
ble for this system are fully trained and licensed. If this is not the case the existing personnel must be immedia-
tely trained or replaced with trained and licensed personnel. It is also the responsibility of the owner or operator
to make sure that the responsible personnel have read through and are completely familiar with this User´s and
Maintenance Manual.
Electrical voltage / current danger
The Aqualift F uses electricity to operate rotating and mechanical parts. Not following the User´s Manual can re-
sult in damage to the unit as well as injury or a possible fatal accident.
Before maintaining or servicing the Aqualift F make sure to disconnect it from ALL power sources and secure that
power cannot be re-connected during maintenance / servicing. The main fuse for the system should be also swit-
ched off. In the case that only a fuse is available for cut off – then this fuse must be clearly marked during main-
tenance work to avoid a third party from accidentally activating the fuse during servicing or maintenance.
During any service or maintenance work, VDE 0100 regulations apply
The system must be connected to a 30mA RCD (Residual Current Device)
The control unit and float switches / level controls are electrically powered systems which should not be opened
or serviced except by licensed professional electricians. Licensed professional electrician is defined in VDE 0105.
It is important that all electrical cables and units relating to the Aqualift F are always in perfect operating conditi-
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on. If damage to any of the electrical cables or systems of the Aqualift F is noticed, the Aqualift F unit must be
immediately disconnected and taken off line.
Danger - hot surfaces
During operation, the Aqualift F pumps can develop high temperatures. Take caution before touching or coming
into contact with the pump body.
Danger for hands and fingers
The Aqualift F pump is equipped with external macerating blades. In order for the system to operate properly the
blades are exposed and unprotected. Any inspection or maintenance work must take place after the Aqualift F
has been fully disconnected from its power source. Also, during maintenance and inspection take caution of any
sharp surfaces or edges.
Slip / Crush / Fall dangers
When entering the chamber there is a risk of slipping / falling. An appropriate access / entry aide should be avai-
lable. In addition, it is important that a second party remain outside of the chamber and oversee the person ente-
ring and performing work on the pumping system.
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