2 Safety
All the information contained in this section refers to hazardous situations.
In addition to the present general safety information the action-related safety
information given in the other sections must be observed.
2.1 General
• This operating manual contains general installation, operating and
maintenance instructions that must be observed to ensure safe operation
of the system and prevent personal injury and damage to property.
• Comply with all the safety instructions given in the individual sections of
this operating manual.
• The operating manual must be read and understood by the responsible
specialist personnel/operators prior to installation and commissioning.
• The contents of this operating manual must be available to the specialist
personnel at the site at all times.
• Information and markings attached directly to the product must always
be complied with and kept in a perfectly legible condition at all times. This
applies to, for example:
– Arrow indicating the direction of rotation
– Markings for connections
– Type designation
• The operator is responsible for ensuring compliance with all local
regulations not taken into account.
2.2 Intended use
• The pump (set) must only be operated in the fields of application and within
the use limits specified in the other applicable documents.
• Only operate pumps/pump sets which are in perfect technical condition.
• Do not operate the pump (set) in partially assembled condition.
• Only use the pump to handle the fluids described in the data sheet or
product literature of the pump model or variant.
• Never operate the pump without the fluid to be handled.
• Observe the minimum flow rates indicated in the data sheet or product
literature (to prevent overheating, bearing damage, etc).
• Observe the minimum flow rate and maximum flow rate indicated in the
data sheet or product literature (to prevent overheating, mechanical seal
damage, cavitation damage, bearing damage, etc).
•
Do not throttle the flow rate on the suction side of the pump (to prevent
cavitation damage).
• Consult the manufacturer about any use or mode of operation not
described in the data sheet or product literature.
Delta V3, V4, V6 Submersible Pump
2 Safety
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