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Stepper motor-driven diaphragm dosing pump NXP-M and NXP-P
1 Notes for the Reader
These Operating instructions contain information and behaviour rules for
safe and designated operation of the dosing pump NXP-M and NXP-P.
Observe the following principles:
Read the entire operating manual prior to starting-up the device.
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Ensure that everyone who works with or on the dosing pump has read
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the operating instructions and follows them.
Keep the operating instructions for the entire service life of the dosing
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pump.
Pass on the operating instructions to any subsequent owner of the
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dosing pump.
1.1 General non-discrimination
In this operating manual, only the male gender is used where grammar
allows gender allocation. The purpose of this is to make the text easy to
read. Men and women are always referred to equally. We would like to
ask female readers for understanding of this text simplification.
1.2 Explanation of the signal words
Different signal words in combination with warning signs are used in this
operating manual. Signal words illustrate the gravity of possible injuries if
the risk is ignored:
Signal word
Refers to imminent danger. Ignoring this sign may
DANGER
lead to death or the most serious injuries.
Refers to a potentially hazardous situation.
WARNING
Failure to follow this instruction may lead to death
or severe injuries.
Refers to a potentially hazardous situation.
CAUTION
Failure to follow this instruction may lead to
minor injury or damage to property.
Refers to a danger which, if ignored, may lead to
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risk to the machine and its function.
Table 1: Explanation of the signal words
Notes for the Reader
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Instruction for action identification
Meaning
1.3 Explanation of the warning signs
Warning signs represent the type and source of a danger:
Warning sign
Danger point
Danger from electrical voltage
Danger from corrosive substances
Danger from potentially-explosive substances
Danger from automatic startup
Danger of damage to machine or functional
influences
Table 2: Explanation of the warning signs
1.4 Identification of warnings
Warnings are intended to help you recognise risks and avoid negative
consequences.
This is how warnings are identified:
Warning sign
Description of danger.
Consequences if ignored.
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The arrow signals a safety precaution to be taken to eliminate
the danger.
1.5 Instruction for action identification
This is how pre-conditions for action are identified:
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Pre-condition for action which must be met before taking action.
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A resource such as a tool or auxiliary materials required to perform
the operating instructions.
This is how instructions for action are identified:
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Separate step with no follow-up action.
1. First step in a series of steps.
2. Second step in a series of steps.
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Result of the above action.
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Action completed, aim achieved.
Operating instructions
Type of danger
SIGNAL WORD
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