2.5
Safety instructions for the operator
This device is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, senso-
ry or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervi-
sion or instruction concerning use of the device
by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the device.
• If hot or cold components on the product/the
unit lead to hazards, local measures must be
taken to guard them against touching.
• Guards protecting against touching moving
components (such as the coupling) must not be
removed whilst the product is in operation.
• Leakages (e.g. from the shaft seals) of hazardous
fluids (which are explosive, toxic or hot) must be
led away so that no danger to persons or to the
environment arises. National statutory provisions
must be respected.
• Danger from electrical current must be
eliminated. Local directives or general directives
[e.g. IEC, VDE etc.] and instructions from local
energy supply companies must be respected.
2.6
Safety instructions for installation and
maintenance work
The operator must ensure that all maintenance
and installation work is carried out by autho-
rised and qualified personnel, who are sufficiently
informed from their own detailed study of the
installation and operating instructions. Work on
the product/unit must only be carried out when
at a standstill. It is mandatory that the proce-
dure described in the installation and operating
instructions for shutting down the product/unit
be complied with.
Immediately on conclusion of the work, all safety
and protective devices must be put back in posi-
tion and/or recommissioned.
2.7
Unauthorised modification of components and
use of unauthorised spare parts
Unauthorised modification of components and
use of unauthorised spare parts will impair the
safety of the product/personnel and will make
void the manufacturer's declarations regarding
safety. Modifications to the product are only
permissible after consultation with the manu-
facturer.
Original spare parts and accessories authorised by
the manufacturer ensure safety. The use of other
parts absolves the manufacturing company of any
and all liability.
Installation and operating instructions – Wilo-Economy MHIE
2.8
Improper use
The operating safety of the supplied product is
only guaranteed for conventional use in accor-
dance with Section 4 of the installation and oper-
ating instructions. The limit values must on no
account fall below or exceed the values specified
in the catalogue/data sheet.
3.
Transport and temporary storage
When you receive the equipment, check that
it has not been damaged during transport. If
damage has occurred during shipping, take all
necessary action with the carrier within the time
allowed.
CAUTION! The storage environment may cause
damage to the product.
If the delivered material is to be installed at a later
date, store it in a dry place and protect it from
impacts and any external influences (humidity,
frost etc.).
The pump should be cleaned thoroughly before
it is put into temporary storage. New pumps are
prepared in such a way that they can be stored
for one year.
Handle the pump with care so as not to damage
the product before installation.
4.
Application
This pump has been designed to pump hot or cold
water, water/glycol mixtures or other low-vis-
cosity fluids that are free of mineral oil, solid or
abrasive substances, or materials containing long
fibres. Pumping corrosive chemicals requires the
manufacturer's approval.
DANGER! Risk of explosion!
Do not use this pump to convey flammable or
explosive liquids.
4.1
Application areas
Pumps aimed at pumping clear liquids in building,
agriculture and industry areas...
Catching from a well, a source, a river, a pond ...,
it is forbidden to use it with an Abyssinian well
(tube, driven well).
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