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6 Commissioning/Start-up/Shutdown
6.2.3.2 Minimum level of fluid handled
CAUTION
Fluid level below the specified minimum
Damage to the pump set by cavitation!
▷ Never allow the fluid level to drop below the specified minimum.
Before starting up the pump, make sure that the minimum fluid level is always
higher than dimension R (see outline drawing). For continuous operation (S1) the
pump must be fully submerged.
6.3 Shutdown/storage/preservation
6.3.1 Measures to be taken for shutdown
DANGER
Electrical connection work by unqualified personnel
Danger of death from electric shock!
▷ Always have the electrical connections installed by a trained and qualified
electrician.
▷ Observe the EN 61557 regulations as well as any regional regulations.
WARNING
Unintentional starting of the pump set
Risk of injury by moving components and shock currents!
▷ Ensure that the pump set cannot be started unintentionally.
▷ Always make sure the electrical connections are disconnected before carrying
out work on the pump set.
WARNING
Fluids handled, consumables and supplies which are hot and/or pose a health
hazard
Risk of injury!
▷ Observe all relevant laws.
▷ When draining the fluid take appropriate measures to protect persons and the
environment.
▷ Decontaminate pumps which handle fluids posing a health hazard.
CAUTION
Danger of frost/freezing
Damage to the pump set!
▷ If there is any danger of frost/freezing, remove the pump set from the fluid
handled and clean, preserve and store it.
The pump set remains installed
ü Make sure sufficient fluid is available for the operation check run of the pump
set.
1. For prolonged shutdown periods, start up the pump set regularly between once
a month and once every three months for approximately one minute.
This will prevent the formation of deposits within the pump and the pump
intake area.
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