Notes; Safety; General Safety Instructions; Operating - Grundfos MTS Serie Manual De Instrucciones

1.2 Notes

The symbols and notes below may appear in
Grundfos installation and operating instructions,
safety instructions and service instructions.
Observe these instructions for
explosion-proof products.
A blue or grey circle with a white graphical
symbol indicates that an action must be
taken.
A red or grey circle with a diagonal bar,
possibly with a black graphical symbol,
indicates that an action must not be taken
or must be stopped.
If these instructions are not observed, it
may result in malfunction or damage to the
equipment.
Tips and advice that make the work easier.

1.3 Safety

The manufacturer does not accept any
liability for damage caused by disregarding
the documentation.

1.3.1 General safety instructions

Observe the following regulations before carrying out
any work.
Product safety
The pump has been designed according to the latest
technology and recognised technical safety
regulations. Nevertheless, the operation of the pump
can still put the life and health of the user or third
party at risk or cause damage to the pump or other
property.
• Only operate the pump if it is in perfect technical
condition and only use it as intended, being
always aware of safety and risks and complying
with the instructions in these installation and
operating instructions.
• Keep these installation and operating instructions
and all other applicable documents complete,
legible and accessible to persons at all times.
• Keep the information on the pump in a complete
and legible condition.
• In the event of any safety-related malfunctions,
switch off the pump immediately and have the
malfunction corrected by qualified persons.
• In addition to the safety instructions given in
these installation and operating instructions,
comply with statutory or other safety and
accident-prevention regulations as well as
standards and guidelines applying in the country
where the pump is operated.
Obligations of the operating company
Safety-conscious operation:
• Only operate the pump if it is in perfect technical
condition and only use it as intended (see section

7.1 Operating

conditions).
• Make sure that the following safety regulations
are observed:
– statutory or other safety and
accident-prevention regulations
– safety regulations governing the handling of
hazardous substances
– relevant standards and guidelines applying in
the country where the pump is operated.
• Make personal protective equipment available.
• Make sure that all persons working on the pump
have read and understood these installation and
operating instructions and all other applicable
documents, especially the safety, maintenance
and repair information, before they start any
work.
• Organise responsibilities, areas of competence
and the supervision of persons.
• Make sure that the following activities are carried
out by specialist technicians only:
– fitting, repair and maintenance
– work on the electrical system.
• Make sure that trainee persons only work on the
pump under supervision of specialist technicians.
Safety equipment:
• Provide the following safety equipment and make
sure it is in working condition:
– guards protecting against hot, cold or moving
parts
– appropriate earthing protecting against
possible building-up of electrostatic charge
– appropriate safety valve on the outlet side
between the pump and the first isolating valve
if there is no pressure-relief valve.
Warranty:
Obtain the manufacturer's approval before carrying
out any modifications, repairs or alterations during
the warranty period.
Use only original spare parts approved by the
manufacturer.
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