MEC-A / MEC-MR / MEC-AG / MEC-MG / HM / HMU / BHR
Before operating on the product in any way, make sure that the electrical parts of the system on which work is to be carried out are
disconnected from the electricity main.
The product described in this manual is designed for use in industry, aqueducts, irrigation systems and similar. As such, it may only be handled,
necessary tools and who have become fully familiar with the contents of this manual and any other documentation supplied with the product.
Always comply with all the safety, accident-preventing and anti-pollution instructions in the manual during each individual operation, together with all
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the more restrictive local provisions in force.
Take great care to prevent clothing, long hair or other personnel items from being caught by the rapidly spinning shaft in the packing gland area.
Remember that when they operate with hot water, the surface temperatures of the motor and pump may be able to burn the skin.
For safety reasons and to ensure compliance with the warranty conditions, the purchaser is forbidden to use the product should this become faulty
or in the event of a sudden variation in the performances of the product itself.
Installation must be carried out in order to prevent accidental contacts which could represent a hazard for persons, animals and property.
Inspection and servicing procedures must be carried out to prevent all forms of risk following malfunction of the product.
Consult chapter 4 "Handling and storage" for safe handling and storage.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE PRODUCT AND USE:
3.1
Technical and operational features:
The pumps described in this manual have one or more centrifugal impellers installed in series and operating in the clockwise direction as viewed
from the shaft projection side, an axial suction connection and a radial discharge connection (tangential BHR). They are equipped with a pump
coupling.
- with reinforced supports for pulley operation (MEC-ACU...).
When the product is installed according to the instructions given in this manual and in compliance with the diagrams, the acoustic pressure level issued
by the machine will reach the cautionary values in dB(A) given in the tables in chapter 11 "Technical data".
In particular:
- according to Directive 98/37/EC, the gauging points were 1 meter from the reference surface of the machine and 1.6 meters from ground or access
- the electric motor values were measured as the motor idled (or:- the electric motor values are those declared by the manufacturer).
On request, binding noise values can be supplied when the equipment is ordered.
3.2
Fields of use:
The standard version of the product has been designed to pump clear water from sumps or to boost pressure.
The standard version of the product is not suitable for:
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(0÷20 parts/million)(consult the "Limits to operation" table in chapter 11 "Technical
Caprari S.p.A.