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2 Safety
The manufacturer does not accept any liability for damage
resulting from disregard of this documentation.
2.1 Intended Use
Only use the pump to handle fluids compatible with the
u
fitted tube (g Appendix A)
Adhere to the operating limits
u
Consult the manufacturer regarding any other use of the
u
pump.
Prevention of misuse (examples)
Note the operating limits of the pump with regard to
u
temperature, pressure, flow rate and motor speed
(g Appendix A)
Do not operate the pump with any inlet/outlet valves closed
u
Only install the pump as recommended in this manual.
u
For example, the following are not allowed:
–
Running the pump with tube that is not compatible
with the fitted rotor
–
Insert any items into contact with moving parts
–
Installation in the immediate vicinity of extreme hot or
cold sources (g Appendix A)
–
Running pump in explosive atmosphere
2.2
General Safety Instructions
Observe the following instructions before carrying out any
work.
2.2.1 Product Safety
•
These operating instructions contain fundamental infor-
mation which must be complied with during installation,
operation and maintenance. Therefore this operating
manual must be read and understood both by the
installing personnel and the responsible trained personnel
/ operators prior to installation and commissioning, and it
must always be kept easily accessible within the operating
premises of the machine.
Not only must the general safety instructions laid down
in this chapter on "Safety" be complied with, but also the
safety instructions outlined under specific headings.
•
Operate the pump only if it and all associated systems are
in good functional condition.
•
Only use the pump as intended, be fully aware of safety
and risk factors involved and the instructions in this
manual.
•
Keep this manual and all other applicable documents
complete, legible and accessible to personnel at all times.
•
Refrain from any procedure or action that would pose a
risk to personnel or third parties.
•
In the event of any safety-relevant faults, shut down the
pump immediately and have the malfunction corrected by
qualified personnel.
•
The installation of the pump must comply with the require-
ments of installation given in this manual and any local,
national or regional health and safety regulations.
Vantage 5000
2.2.2 Obligation of the Operating Company
Safety-conscious operation
•
Ensure
that
observed and monitored:
– Adherence to intended use
– Statutory or other safety and accident-prevention
regulations
– Safety
hazardous substances if applicable
– Applicable standards and guidelines in the country
where the pump is operated
•
Make
personal
pertinent to operation of the pump.
Qualified personnel
•
Ensure that all personnel tasked with work on the pump
have read and understood this manual and all other
applicable
maintenance and repair information, prior to use or
installation of the pump.
•
Organize responsibilities, areas of competence
the supervision of personnel.
•
Have all work carried out by specialist technicians
only.
•
Ensure
that
supervision of specialist technicians at all times when
working with the pump.
Warranty
The warranty is void if the customer fails to follow any
Instruction, Warning or Caution in this document. Verder
has made every effort to illustrate and describe the prod-
uct in this document. Such illustrations and descriptions
are however, for the sole purpose of identification and do
not express or imply a warranty that the products are mer-
chantable or fit for a particular purpose, or that the prod-
ucts will necessarily conform to the illustration or descrip-
tions.
Obtain the manufacturer's approval prior to carrying out
any modifications, repairs or alterations during the war-
ranty period. Only use genuine parts or parts that have
been approved by the manufacturer.
For further details regarding warranty, refer to terms and
conditions.
2.3
Specific Hazards
2.3.1 Hazardous Pumped Liquids
Follow the statutory safety regulations when handling haz-
ardous pumped liquids (e.g. hot, flammable, poisonous or
potentially harmful).
Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment when car-
rying out any work on the pump.
1.4v-09.2019
the
following
safety
regulations
governing
the
protective
equipment
documents,
including
trainee
personnel
are
aspects
are
handling
of
available
the
safety,
and
under
the
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