Safety; Risk Of Electrocution - Pentax VP6A Instrucciones De Uso

3. SAFETY

It is extremely important to read this chapter carefully and in all parts as it contains im-
portant information on the risks that operator and maintenance technician may incur in
the event of incorrect pump use.
WARNING!
The electric pumps have been designed and constructed for processing waters in the industrial and
agricultural sectors in general. The limits of use of the pumps are recalled in chapter 2 "TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS." Any other use is not permitted.
THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY CAUSED BY THE
IMPROPER OR UNAUTHORISED USE OF THE PUMPS
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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
WARNING!
The operator and maintenance technician are required to comply with the law provisions and
accident prevention regulations in force in the country where the pump is installed.
Furthermore, they:
– Must not remove or de-activate casings and mechanical, electrical or other types
of protection devices.
- Must not use these pumps without protection devices of moving parts.
– Pay attention to the safety warnings contained in the plates applied to the ma-
chine and in the manual.
– Always use personal protective equipment such as safety shoes and gloves.
- Always be sure of the first aid and fire equipment location
Safety warnings shall be highlighted in the following ways:
DANGER: ...... Indicates an imminent hazard that may cause harm to people (serious injury
or even death).
WARNING: .. Indicates hazardous situations and/or behaviours that may cause harm to
people (injury of varying severity and/or even death).
CAUTION: ........ Indicates hazardous situations and/or behaviours that may cause less seve-
re harm to people and/or damage to property.
RISK OF ELECTROCUTION: ........ It is a special safety warning that is displayed on the panel
of the pump, via a plate, in certain points where the risk of strong electric shock is particu-
larly high.
UNDER PRESSURE FLUIDS:.........Indication of systems or pipes containing under pressure
fluids
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