General Information - Interpump Group VHT Serie Instrucciones De Uso

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THIS MANUAL CONTAINS THE INSTRUCTIONS REQUIRED TO INSTALL INTERPUMP PUMPS AND
PROVIDES THE INSTALLATION ENGINEER WITH THE NECESSARY INFORMATION ON THEIR USE
AND MAINTENANCE. IT THUS FORMS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE INSTRUCTIONS AND SHOULD
BE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING TO PERFORM ANY OPERATIONS, AND KEPT WITH
CARE.
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS SCRUPULOUSLY IN ORDER TO ENSURE SAFE AND EFFICIENT
OPERATION. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE FAULTS TO OCCUR PREMATURELY AND CREATE
HAZARDS, AS WELL AS MAKING THE GUARANTEE NULL AND VOID.

1 - GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 - The installation engineer is responsible for passing this information on to the end user to ensure
that the machine on which the pump is to be installed is used properly.
INTERPUMP GROUP declines all liability for any damage caused by negligence or failure to respect
the rules contained in this manual.
1.2 - The STANDARD pumps work with clean, soft water, at a maximum temperature of 40°C, and, only
for short periods, up to 60°C. In the latter case, call the Technical Department or the Customer Care
Department to establish the specifications required according to the type of plant installed.
The special pumps series VHT are specifically designed to operate with soft and clean water up to a
temperature of 110°C in compliance with the conditions indicated on the chart on the last page.
The SS series pumps are specially designed to work with salty water, demineralized water up to a
temperature of 85°C and other aggressive solutions; for the latter, call the Technical Department or the
Customer Engineering Service to assess compatibility and the specifications required according to the
type of application.
The performance indicated in the catalogue refers to the maximum performance provided by the pump.
Irrespective of the power used, the pressure and maximum number of revolutions indicated in the
catalogue cannot be exceeded unless expressly authorized by the Technical Department or Customer
Engineering Service.
1.3 - Improper use of pumps and high-pressure systems and failure to respect installation and
maintenance regulations may cause serious injury to persons and/or damage to things.
No reasonably applicable safety precaution must be omitted by the Installation engineer or the
Operator.
Any person responsible for assembling or using high-pressure systems must have the competence
required to do so, be familiar with the characteristics of the components he is about to assemble/
use and adopt all necessary precautions required to guarantee maximum safety under all operating
conditions.
1.4 - Considering that the pump is incorporated in a complete system, its installation and use should
be suitable for the type of system and conform to the safety regulations in force in the country where
it is to be used.
1.5 - Before using the pump, make sure that the system in which it is incorporated has been declared
compliant with the provisions laid down by the applicable Directives and/or standards.
1.6 - Before installing and using the pump received, we recommend you check its condition and that its
ratings correspond to those required. If they do not, avoid starting the pump and contact the Customer
Engineering Service for instructions.
1.7 - The pump must be assembled and installed by qualified staff, with the necessary mechanical and
technical skills, following the user and safety instructions given in this manual and the manual provided
with the pump.
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