Symbols And Suggestions In These Instructions; Danger; Individual Protective Equipment; Additional Note For Atex Pumps - OBL X9 Series Operating Manual

Operating manual
Warning and service information stickers
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3.1

SYMBOLS AND SUGGESTIONS IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This symbol indicates important information for preventing faults and/or damage to equipment or personnel.
This symbol indicates danger due to the presence of electricity.
This symbol indicates a danger that may cause an explosion.
This symbol represents the metering pump schematically.
3.2

DANGER

Metering pumps are machines with dangerous parts. Therefore:
improper use or tampering,
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removal of guards or disconnection of protective devices,
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inadequate inspection or maintenance can cause serious damage to persons or property.
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In particular, personnel must be informed of danger due to:
live parts
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rotating or moving parts
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handled fluid under pressure and/or corrosive
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hot surfaces
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The safety supervisor must ensure and guarantee that:
the machine is handled, installed, commissioned, inspected, maintained and repaired by qualified personnel only, that
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must have:
specific technical training and experience
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knowledge of technical regulations and applicable laws
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knowledge of general, national, local and plant safety requirements
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ability to recognise and avoid all possible danger.
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Failure to follow these instructions, negligence or an incorrect or improper use of the machine by unauthorised and unqualified
personnel may cause risk to persons or property, resulting in cancellation of the guarantee by OBL.
The safety of these machines can be compromised if they are used improperly or tampered with.
Metering pumps must be used only if they are in perfect technical condition, also considering safety aspects and danger. The smooth
operation of these machines, their durability and operating efficiency depend on the observance of these details. We declines any
responsibility for bodily injury or property damage caused by improper use of our equipment.
3.3

INDIVIDUAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Any operation on the machine must be undertaken in compliance with safety regulations and safety warnings.
The safety supervisor must ensure compliance with applicable laws and safety regulations enacted for safety, and monitor that all
personnel are equipped and always use appropriate individual protective equipment.
Appropriate individual safety devices must always be used to ensure and safeguard the personal safety
of personnel, who must also be properly trained and professionally qualified.
3.4

ADDITIONAL NOTE FOR ATEX PUMPS

The X9 Series Hydraulic Diaphragm Metering Pumps in ATEX version comply with the rules concerning equipment and
protective systems for use in potentially explosive atmospheres in accordance with European Directive 94/9/CE dated 23/03/94, known
as ATEX directives.
They meet the requirements of Group II Category 2, making them suitable for use in Zone 1/21 (No danger as a result of
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predictable failure)
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