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Safety Chapter
WARNING!
We should like to remind the operator of the pump that
he has a duty to use the advice on safety and operation
of the pump for operating instructions for his staff.
The following signal words are used in these operating instructions to
denote different severities of danger:
Signal word
Meaning
WARNING
Denotes a possibly dangerous sit‐
uation. If this is disregarded, you
are in a life-threatening situation
and this can result in serious inju‐
ries.
CAUTION
Denotes a possibly dangerous sit‐
uation. If this is disregarded, it
could result in slight or minor inju‐
ries or material damage.
The following warning signs are used in these operating instructions to
denote different types of danger:
Warning signs
Type of danger
Warning – high-voltage.
Warning – danger zone.
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Only use the pump to meter liquid feed chemicals.
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Only use the pump after it has been correctly installed and started up
in accordance with the technical data and specifications contained in
the operating instructions.
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Observe the general limitations with regard to viscosity limits, chem‐
ical resistance and density - see also ProMinent
®
resistance list (In the
product equipment catalogue or at
www.prominent.com
!
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All other uses or modifications are prohibited.
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The pump is not intended for the metering of gaseous media and
solids.
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The pump is not intended to meter extremely hazardous media or
media harmful to life.
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The pump is not intended to meter flammable media.
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The pump is not intended to meter oxidants without the use of suitable
protective equipment.
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The pump is not intended for the metering of explosive media.
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The pump is not intended for operation in areas at risk from explosion.
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The pump is not intended for unprotected outside use.
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The pump is only intended for industrial use.
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The pump should only be operated by trained and authorised per‐
sonnel.
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You have a responsibility to adhere to the information contained in the
operating instructions at the different phases of the unit's service life.
General
Identification of safety notes
Warning signs denoting different types of
danger
Intended use
Safety Chapter
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