water control external contact (minimum
pressure pressure switch, level sensor,
etc.)
• Beware of the starting jerk, which can be
powerful.
• Rinse the components in water after you
disassemble the pump.
• Do not exceed the maximum working
pressure of the pump.
• Do not open any vent or drain valve or
remove any plugs while the system is
pressurized.
• Make sure that the unit is disconnected
from the system and that all the pressure
has been released before disassembling
the pump. Empty the unit using the drain
plug and then disconnect it from the piping
system.
• Never operate the pump without a properly
installed coupling guard.
In case of contact with chemical substances or
dangerous liquids
Follow these procedures for chemicals or hazardous
fluids that have come into contact with your eyes or
your skin:
Condition
Action
Chemicals or
1. Hold your eyelids apart forcibly
hazardous fluids
with your fingers.
in eyes
2. Rinse the eyes with eyewash or
running water for at least 15
min.
3. Seek medical attention.
Chemicals or
1. Remove contaminated
hazardous fluids
clothing.
on skin
2. Wash the skin with soap and
water for at least 1 min.
3. Seek medical attention, if
necessary.
1.2.4
Protection of the environment
Disposal of packaging and product
Comply with the current regulations on sorted waste
disposal.
1.2.5
Sites exposed to ionizing
radiations
WARNING: Ionizing radiation hazard
If the product has been exposed to ionizing
radiations, implement the necessary safety
measures for the protection of people. If the
product needs to be despatched, inform the
carrier and the recipient accordingly, so that
appropriate safety measures can be put in
place.
1.3
Spare parts
Identify the spare parts with the product codes directly
on the site www.lowara.com/spark. Contact Xylem or
the Authorised Distributor for technical information.
1.4
Product warranty
For information on the warranty refer to the
documentation of the sale contract.
2
Handling and Storage
Inspect the package
1. Check that quantity, descriptions and product codes
match the order.
2. Check the packaging for any damage or missing
components.
3. In case of immediately detectable damage or
missing parts:
• Accept the goods with reserve, indicating any
findings on the transport document, or
• Reject the goods, indicating the reason on the
transport document.
In both cases, promptly contact Xylem or the
Authorised Distributor from whom the product was
purchased.
Unpacking and inspection of the unit
1. Remove the packaging material from the product.
2. Release the product by removing the screws and/or
cutting the straps, if fitted.
CAUTION: Cut and abrasion hazard
Always wear personal protective equipment.
3. Check the product for integrity and to make sure
that there are no missing components.
4. In case of damage or missing components,
promptly contact Xylem or the Authorised
Distributor.
2.1
Unit handling
The unit must be harnessed and lifted as shown in
Figure 1.
WARNING: Crushing hazard (limbs)
• The product and its components may be
heavy: risk of crushing
• Always wear personal protective
equipment
• Manual handling of the product and its
components must be in compliance with
the current regulations on "manual load
handling", to avoid unfavourable ergonomic
conditions causing risks of back-spine
injury.
• Use cranes, ropes, lifting straps, hooks and
clasps that comply with current regulations
and that are suitable for the specific use
• Make sure that the harnessing does not
damage the unit
• During the lifting operations, always avoid
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