2. Safety considerations
These instructions contain basic reference to safety
aspects which must be strictly adhered to. It is there-
fore imperative for the Installer and the Operator to
carefully read these instructions prior to installation
and commissioning.
Please observe, not only the safety rules under the
main heading safety considerations, but also those
added and specially marked under the ensuing
headers.
2.1 Safety Symbols contained in these
instructions
Safety rules contained herein which, if not complied
with, may be harmful to persons are specially high-
lighted by the following danger symbols:
Danger from general causes:
Danger from electrical causes:
Safety references which, if not complied with, may
cause damage to the pump/plant or impair its
function are highlighted by the word:
ATTENTION!
2.2 Trade Qualifications
Only suitably qualified personnel may work on this
equipment.
2.3 Dangers from Non-Observance of Safety Rules
Non-observance of safety reference may be harmful
to persons and pump/plant. Failure to comply with
safety reference could invalidate warranty and/or
damage claims.
In detail, non-compliance may, for example, cause the
following dangerous situations:
– failure of vital plant functions or damage to
pump/plant,
– causing personal injury from electrical and/or
mechanical causes.
2.4 Safety Consideration for the Operator
Local regulations for the prevention of accidents must
be observed.
Danger from electrical energy must be excluded (con-
forming to local or general regulations such as IEC,
VDE, etc.).
2.5 Safety Considerations for Inspections and
Installation Work
It is the Operator's responsibility to ensure that in-
spections and installation work are carried out by
authorized and qualified personnel only, having them-
selves made fully conversant with these instructions.
On principle, work must be carried out only with the
plant switched off and at a complete standstill.
2.6 Arbitrary Alterations and Spare Parts
Procurement
Any alterations to the pump/plant are only permitted
if agreed to by the manufacturers. Original spare
parts and authorized accessories serve safety and
reliability. The use of unauthorized parts could
invalidate any claims for consequential damages.
2.7 Non-Permissible Operating Conditions
Operational safety of the plant is only ensured if used
if accordance with Chapter 1 of these instructions.
The limits stated in the catalogue/data sheets must
not be exceeded under any circumstances.
3. Transport and storage
ATTENTION!
The pump must be protected from
moisture and mechanical damage at
all time during transport and interme-
diate storage.
4. Description of Product and
Accessories
4.1 Description of the Pump (Fig.1)
The single-stage centrifugal pump is equipped with a
directly-flanged, extended-shaft motor (MONOBLOC
design). The cast-iron pump housing is of In-Line
design with suction and discharge ports axially in line.
The pump is suitable for direct in-line mounting. The
weight of the pump and the location of its gravitational
centre allows that pumps of all sizes can be directly
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