3 Safety
Unsafe practices and other important information are emphasized in this manual.
Warnings are emphasized by means of special signs.
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3.3 Safety precautions
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read the technical data thoroughly. (See chapter 6 Technical data).
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start in the wrong direction of rotation with liquid in the pump.
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put your hands or fingers inside the port connections or anywhere close to rotating shafts.
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have the pump electrically connected by authorized personnel. (See the motor instruction supplied
with the drive unit)
Alfa Laval recommends the supply disconnecting device shall be in accordance with EN 60204-1.
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read the technical data thoroughly. (See chapter 6 Technical data)
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stand on the pump or pipelines.
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run the pump with either the suction side or the pressure side blocked.
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put your hands or fingers inside the port connections or anywhere close to rotating parts.
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run the pump unless fully assembled and all guards are securely fitted, i.e. pump head must not
be removed from gearcase.
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ensure any guards are securely fitting and in good condition.
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touch the pump or the pipelines when pumping hot liquids or when sterilising.
In certain operating conditions external surfaces of the pump and/or ancillary equipment may
exceed 80oC. As such users should avoid touching the pump and/or ancillary equipment during
operation taking precautions if it is unavoidable to do so.
Only handle toxic and acidic liquids in accordance with the manufacturers instructions and
recommendations.
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read the technical data thoroughly. (See chapter 6 Technical data)
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ensure adequate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is worn during any maintenance activities.
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service the pump when it is hot.
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be pressurised when the pump is serviced.
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put your hands or fingers inside the port connections or anywhere close to rotating parts.
Installation and operation of the pump must always comply with any local health and safety regulations.
Any hazardous and/or hot, drained or leaked, liquid shall be disposed in compliance with any local health
and safety regulations. If requested at the time of quotation,
the equipment can be supplied with a means of safe containment of any hazardous and/or hot, drained or
leaked liquid (Drip Pan).
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ensure the power supply is disconnected (in an off position) and is locked out to prevent accidental
operation.
Please refer to any motor/geared motor and coupling operating manuals supplied with the unit for
maintenance instructions.
Always ensure pump and ancillary equipment has been allowed to cool before touching.
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