
PPS Series 2500/2545/2600 9
2 Safety
Decits in knowledge must be rectied by means of training and instruction provided
by suciently trained specialist personnel. If required, the operator can commission the
manufacturer/supplier to train the personnel.
Training on the pump (set) must always be supervised by technical specialist personnel.
2.5 Consequences and risks caused by non-compliance with these
operating instructions
• Non-compliance with these operating instructions will lead to forfeiture of warranty
cover and of any and all rights to claims for damages.
• Non-compliance can, for example, have the following consequences:
- Hazards to persons due to electrical, thermal, mechanical and chemical
eects and explosions
- Failure of important product functions
- Failure of prescribed maintenance and servicing practices
- Hazard to the environment due to leakage of hazardous substances
2.6 Safety awareness
In addition to the safety information contained in this manual and the intended use, the
following safety regulations shall be complied with:
• Accident prevention, health and safety regulations
• Explosion protection regulations
• Safety regulations for handling hazardous substances
• Applicable standards and laws
2.7 Safety information for the user/operator
• Provide the personnel with protective equipment and make sure it is used.
• Contain leakages (e.g. at the shaft seal) of hazardous uids handled (e.g. explosive,
toxic, hot) so as to avoid any danger to persons and the environment. Adhere to
all relevant laws.
• Eliminate all electrical hazards. (In this respect refer to the applicable national safety
regulations and/or regulations issued by the local energy supply companies.)
• If shutting down the pump does not increase potential risk, t an emergency
stop control device in the immediate vicinity of the pump (set) during pump set
installation.
2.8 Safety information for maintenance, inspection and installation
work
• Modications or alterations of the pump are only permitted with the manufacturer’s
prior consent.
• Use only original spare parts or parts authorised by the manufacturer. The use of
other parts can invalidate any liability of the manufacturer for resulting damage.
• The operator ensures that all maintenance, inspection and installation work is
performed by authorised, qualied specialist personnel who are thoroughly familiar
with the manual.
• Only carry out work on the pump (set) during standstill of the pump.
• The pump casing must have cooled down to ambient temperature.
• Pump pressure must have been released and the pump must have been drained.
• When taking the pump set out of service always adhere to the procedure described
in the manual. (Section 6.3 Page 31)
• Decontaminate pumps which handle uids posing a health hazard.
• As soon as the work is completed, re-install and/or re-activate any safety
relevant and protective devices. Before returning the product to service, observe
all instructions on commissioning. (Section 6.1 Page 29)