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Installation and operating instructions • Wilo-Stratos GIGA, Wilo-Stratos GIGA-D, Wilo-Stratos GIGA B • Ed.01/2024-02
WARNING
Risk of burns from hot surfaces!
Pump housing and lantern can get hot during operation and cause burns
when touched.
• Provide an appropriate guard.
• Allow the pump to cool down before commencing any work.
• Depending on the application, insulate the pump housing.
• Observe local regulations.
DANGER
Danger of death due to lack of protective devices!
Due to missing protective devices of the electronic module or in the
range of the coupling/motor, electric shock or contact with rotating parts
can lead to life-threatening injuries.
• Before commissioning, protection devices such as electronic module
covers or coupling covers that were removed must be reinstalled!
• Always wear protective clothing, safety gloves and safety glasses
when working!
• An authorised technician must check the functionality of the safety
devices on the pump, motor and electronic module prior to commis-
sioning!
• Never connect the pump without the electronic module!
CAUTION
Risk of material damage due to unsuitable operating mode!
Operating outside of the duty point impairs the pump efficiency and can
damage the pump. Operating with the shut-off devices closed for more
than 5 minutes is not recommended and generally dangerous in the case
of hot fluids.
• The pump must not be operated outside of the specified operating
range.
• Do not operate the pump with the shut-off devices closed.
• Make sure that the NPSHA value is always higher than the
NPSHR value.
WARNING
Danger of injury due to fluid shooting out and components
coming loose!
Not installing the pump/system correctly can lead to serious injuries dur-
ing commissioning!
• Carry out all work carefully!
• Keep a safe distance during commissioning!
• Always wear protective clothing, safety gloves and safety glasses
when working.