5 Installation at Site
5 Installation at Site
5.1 Safety regulations
DANGER
Improper installation in potentially explosive atmospheres
Explosion hazard!
Damage to the pump set!
▷ Comply with the applicable local explosion protection regulations.
▷ Observe the information given in the data sheet and on the pump/motor name
plates.
DANGER
Risk of falling when working at a great height
Danger to life by falling from a great height!
▷ Do not step onto the pump (set) during installation work or dismantling work.
▷ Pay attention to safety equipment, such as railings, covers, barriers, etc.
▷ Observe the applicable local health and occupational safety regulations and
accident prevention regulations.
DANGER
Persons in the tank during pump operation
Electric shock!
Risk of injury!
Danger of death from drowning!
▷ Never start up the pump set when there are persons in the tank.
WARNING
Hands, other body parts or foreign objects in the impeller or intake area
Risk of injury! Damage to the submersible motor pump!
▷ Never insert your hands, other body parts or foreign objects into the impeller or
impeller intake area.
▷ Always make sure the electrical connections are disconnected before checking
whether the impeller rotates freely.
WARNING
Impermissible solid objects (tools, screws/bolts or similar) in the pump sump/inlet
tank during pump start-up
Personal injury and damage to property!
▷ Check the pump sump/inlet tank for impermissible solid objects before
flooding, and remove, if necessary.
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