Important Safety Requirements - Ranpump RAN 3” G80-AX Operating And Maintenance Manual

1.0. IMPORTANT SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

a- This equipment is for professional use only. Observe all warnings. Read and
understand all instruction manuals, warning labels, and tags before you operate the
equipment.
b- CAUTION: This manual contains important instructions and safety precautions
on diaphragm pumps. Read and understand all of it before first use of the
pump. Manufacturer is not responsible for damages and injuries caused by
inappropriate usage of the pump.
c- Diaphragm pump usage is limited to within the area defined in this manual. Refer to
GİSAN for any further questions.
d- Never let unqualified / unauthorized people operate a diaphragm pump.
e- Never alter or modify any part of this equipment; doing so could cause it to
malfunction. Use only genuine RAN™ Pump parts and accessories.
f- Illuminate the environment thoroughly for proper usage and maintenance of the
equipment.
g- Do not make changes to the pump that may affect its working systems.
h- Pump maintenance and repair should be carried out only by qualified personnel.
i- Do not surpass the strength of minimum system compound.
j- Learn hazards or potential dangers of your fluid.
k- Choose the wet pump parts' material resistant to your fluids. Refer to the Proper
Material-Fluid Chart or your supplier for further information.
l- Use an approved container for the hazardous media.
m- Do not pull the pump by the hoses.
n- Do not let the hoses twist.
o- Make sure that hose connections to the pump are tight to avoid air suction.
p- Do not lift or move the pump while it is pressurised.
r- If you are working with flammable or toxic fluids, be sure the system is properly
ventilated for your type of installation. You must vent the exhaust to a safe place,
away from people, animals, food, and all sources of ignition when pumping
flammable or hazardous fluids. Note that when there is a tear on the diaphragm, the
media in the pump will be exhausted together with the air. Refer to the Figure 9 Air
Exhaust.
s- Diaphragm pumps in this technical file are sold only as a pump unit. A control unit is
not supplied with the pump. The Operator is responsible for installing a suitable
control system if needed.
t- Tightly connect the proper hose for your media to one end of the pump and the other
to the tank where the media will be stored.
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