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1.5 Operating conditions
➨ The pumps have no approval for operation in or for pumping of potentially
explosive atmospheres.
➨ The pumps are not suitable to pump
- unstable substancesandsubstanceswhichreactexplosivelyunder
impact (mechanical stress) and/or when being exposed to elevated
temperatures without air,
- self inammable substances,
- substances which are inammable without air and
- explosive substances.
• The pumps are not suitable for pumping substances which may form deposits
inside the pump. Deposits and condensate in the pump may lead to increased
temperatureseven tothe pointof excessingthe maximumpermitted tempera-
tures!
• Ifthereisadangerofformationofdeposits in the pump chamber (check inlet
and outlet of the pump), inspect the pump chambers regularly and clean if neces-
sary.
• Thepumpsarenot suitable for pumping dust and have no approval for opera-
tion below ground.
If pumping different substances, it is recommended to purge the pump with air or
inert gas prior to changing the pumped media in order to pump out residues and to
avoid reactions of the pumped substances with each other and with the pump ma-
terials.
Take into consideration interactions and chemical reactions of the pumped
media. Ensure that the materials of the wetted parts are compatible with the pumped
substances, see section ”Technical data”.
1.6 Safety during operation
➨ Adoptsuitablemeasurestopreventthereleaseofdangerous,toxic,explosive,
corrosive, noxiousorpollutinguids, vapors andgases.Incase install an ap-
propriate collecting and disposal system and take protective action for pump and
environment.
➨ Prevent any part of the human body from coming into contact with vacuum.
➨ Theusermusttakesuitable precautionstopreventanyformationofexplosive
mixturesintheexpansionchamberorattheoutlet.Incaseofe.g.adiaphragm
crack, mechanically generated sparks, hot surfaces or static electricity may ignite
thesemixtures.Useinertgasforgasballastorventingifnecessary.
➨ Potentiallyexplosivemixturesattheoutletofthepumphavetobedrainedap-
propriately,suckedoffordilutedwithinertgastonon-explosivemixtures.
☞ Pay attention to the symbol ”hot surfaces” on the equipment. Adopt suitable
measures to prevent any danger arising from the formation of hot surfaces or
electric sparks. Provide a suitable protection against contact if necessary.
☞ Pumping at high inlet pressure may lead to overpressure at the gas ballast
valve. Pumped gases or condensate might be pushed out in case the valve is
open. If an inert gas supply is connected, ensure that the inlet pipeline is not con-
taminated.
NOTICE