Operation - Comet MP Series Use And Maintenance Manual

5. OPERATION

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CAUTION
• The pump must not be put into operation if the machine in which it is incorporated does not
comply with the safety requirements defined by European Directives. Their compliance
is guaranteed if the CE mark is present together with the manufacturer's Declaration of
Conformity for the machine that incorporates the pump.
• Before starting to use the pump, read both this manual and the manual for the machine that
incorporates the pump carefully. It is important to be sure that you have fully understood how
both the pump and the machine that incorporates the pump work concerning the interception
of the liquids.
• The pump must be used with care and attention. It is your responsibility to make sure that any
infrequent users have read this manual and are acquainted with the operation of the pump;
otherwise do not allow others to use the pump. Pumps must not be used by children or by
unauthorised personnel.
• Comply with the safety warnings in the operating and maintenance manual of the machine
that incorporates the pump especially as regards the use of personal protection (protective
glasses, headphones, facemasks etc).
• Do not use the pump if:
- the pump has been bumped
- there are obvious leaks of oil.
- there are obvious leaks of water.
In these circumstances, the pump should be tested by a Skilled Technician.
• It is especially important to pay great attention when the pump is used in areas where there are
moving vehicles as these can crush or damage the delivery pipe and the sprinkler lance.
• During operation, never leave the pump unattended and make sure it is out of reach of children
and animals. Pay particular attention when using it in kindergartens, nursing homes and
old people's homes, as unsupervised children, elderly people and disabled people may be
present in such places.
• Before starting to use the pump, put on clothing which guarantees adequate protection against
the possibility of incorrect manoeuvres of the jet of pressurised water. Do not operate the
pump near people unless they are also wearing protective clothing.
• High-pressure jets of water can be dangerous if they are not used properly. Do not point the
jet in the direction of people, animals, and energized electrical appliances or towards the
machine which incorporates the pump.
• Hold the sprinkler lance firmly during use: when operating its control lever, the operator is
subjected to the backlash of the high pressure.
• Do not point the jet towards oneself or other people in order to clean off clothing or
footwear.
• Do not point the high-pressure jet towards materials, which contain asbestos or other harmful
substances.
• Make sure that the pump's moving parts are adequately protected and that they are not
accessible to unauthorised personnel.
• Do not come within reach of the pump's moving parts, even if they are adequately protected.
• Do not remove the protective devices of the pump's moving parts.
• Do not carry out any maintenance on the pump if it is in use.
• Follow the instructions in the "Designated Uses" section.
• Do not modify the conditions of the installation of the pump, especially its attachment and its
hydraulic connections.
• Do not operate any taps installed on the pump if they are not connected to an application that
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