Operating instructions

2 Safety chapter
The following signal words are used in these operating instructions to
identify different severities of a hazard:
Signal word Meaning
WARNING Denotes a possibly hazardous sit‐
uation. If this is disregarded, you
are in a life-threatening situation
and this can result in serious inju‐
ries.
CAUTION Denotes a possibly hazardous sit‐
uation. If this is disregarded, it
could result in slight or minor inju‐
ries or material damage.
The following warning signs are used in these operating instructions to
denote different types of danger:
Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – high-voltage.
Warning – danger zone.
n The pump may only be used to dose liquid metering chemicals.
n In potentially explosive atmospheres in zone 1, device category II 2G
of explosion group II C, the pump must only be operated according to
the with the relevant nameplate (and the respective EC Declaration of
Conformity) for pumps for potentially explosive atmospheres com‐
plying with Directive 94/9/EC in accordance with the European guide‐
lines. The explosion group, category and protection class declared on
the marking must correspond with or be better than the given condi‐
tions in the intended field of application.
n Only SST design pumps may be used with combustible feed chemi‐
cals.
n The pump may only be started up after it has been correctly installed
and commissioned in accordance with the technical data and specifi‐
cations contained in the operating instructions.
n The general limitations with regard to viscosity limits, chemical resist‐
ance and density must be observed - see also ProMinent resistance
list (In the product catalogue or at
www.prominent.com )!
n Any other uses or modifications are prohibited.
n Pumps without the relevant nameplate (and the respective EC Decla‐
ration of Conformity) for pumps for potentially explosive atmospheres
must never be operated in potentially explosive atmospheres.
n The pump is not intended for the dosing of gaseous media or solids.
n The pump is not intended for unprotected outside use.
n The pump should only be operated by trained and authorised per‐
sonnel.
n You are obliged to observe the information contained in the operating
instructions at the different phases of the device's service life.
Explanation of the safety information
Warning signs denoting different types of
danger
Correct and proper use
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