Important Information; General Information; Target Groups; Intended Use - Welch MP 601 E Operation Manual

Important Information

1 Important Information
1.1

General Information

The Diaphragm Pumps conform to the following directives:
2006 / 42 / EC
2014 / 30 / EU
2014 / 34 / EU
The CE sign is located on the rating plate. Observe the binding national and local regulations
when fitting the pump into installations!
Our products are sold worldwide and can therefore be equipped with the typical national
plugs and for the various voltages. You will find more information about the available pump
designs on our web page in the internet.
1.2

Target Groups

This Operating Manual is intended for the personnel planning, operating and maintaining
Diaphragm Pumps.
This group of people includes:
Designers and fitters of vacuum apparatus
Employees working on commercial laboratory and industrial vacuum technology applica-
tions
Service personnel for diaphragm pumps
The personnel operating and maintaining the diaphragm pumps must have the technical
competence required to perform the work that has to be done. The user must authorize the
operating personnel to do the work that has to be done. The personnel must have read and
understood the complete Operating Manual before using the diaphragm pumps.
The Operating Manual must be kept at the place of use and be available to the personnel
when required.
1.3

Intended Use

The layout of the diaphragm pump must be appropriate for the conditions of use. The
user bears the sole responsibility for this.
The diaphragm pump may only be operated under the conditions stated
– in the "Technical Data" section,
– on the type plate, and
– in the technical specification for the order concerned.
Diaphragm pumps are approved for extracting, pumping and compressing gases and va-
pours. If these gases and vapours are toxic or explosive, then the user must observe the
currently valid safety regulations for this application. Special types of diaphragm pumps
are available for aggressive and explosive gas mixtures.
1.4

Use for an Unauthorized Purpose

It is forbidden to use the pump for applications deviating from the technical data stated on
the type plate or the conditions stated in the supply contract, or to operate it with missing or
defective protective devices.
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Machinery Directive
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
ATEX Guideline for use in potentially explosive atmospheres,
Appendix III (at types MPC only)
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