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3.3
Operator responsibilities
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WARNING
Misuse of the pump can lead to dangerous situations and dam-
age!
Non-permitted substances in the fluid can destroy the pump. Abrasive
solids (e.g. sand) increase pump wear.
Pumps without an Ex rating are not suitable for use in potentially explos-
ive atmospheres.
• Never use fluids other than those approved by the manufacturer.
• Highly flammable materials/fluids should always be kept at a safe dis-
tance from the device.
• Never allow unauthorised persons to carry out work.
• Never operate the pump beyond the specified limits of use.
• Never carry out unauthorised conversions.
• Use authorised accessories and genuine spare parts only.
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Provide installation and operating instructions in a language the
personnel can understand.
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Make sure that personnel are suitably trained for the specified
work.
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Verify the area of responsibility and individual responsibilities
of personnel.
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Provide the necessary protective equipment and make sure
that personnel wear it.
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Ensure that safety and information signs mounted on the
device are always legible.
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Train personnel with regard to the operating principles of the
system.
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Eliminate risks from electrical current.
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Equip hazardous components (extremely cold, extremely hot,
rotating, etc.) with a guard to be provided by the customer.
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Remove leakages of hazardous fluids (e.g. explosive, toxic or
hot) in such a way that no danger is posed to persons or the en-
vironment. Comply with national statutory provisions.
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Keep highly flammable materials at a safe distance from the
product.
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Ensure compliance with the regulations for accident preven-
tion.
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Ensure compliance with local directives or general directives
[e.g. IEC, VDE, etc.] and instructions from local energy supply
companies.
Follow all information that appears on the product and ensure
that it remains permanently legible:
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Warning and hazard notices
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Rating plate
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Direction of rotation arrow/symbol for direction of flow
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Labelling of connections
This device can be used by children from 8 years of age as well as
people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities or lack
Installation and operating instructions • Wilo-Stratos GIGA2.0-I, Wilo-Stratos GIGA2.0-D • Ed.02/2022-07