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1.
General information
GB
CAUTION
Speck Pumpen Verkaufsgesellschaft GmbH,
Neunkirchen am Sand
BADU Block Series
Country of origin: Federal Republic of Germany
This Speck pump has been developed according to
the latest technical standards, manufactured with
great care and is subject to continuous quality control.
The present operation manual should provide an easy
introduction to the pump and the range of possible applications for which it is intended.
The operation manual contains important information
for the safe, proper and efficient operation of the
pump. These instructions must be adhered to in order
to ensure the reliability and longevity of the pump as
well as to avoid danger.
Local regulations are not considered in this Operation
Manual. The responsibility for these – and also for
their observance by installation personnel – lies with
the user alone.
The operation manual does not account for locally applicable provisions, compliance with which is the responsibility of the user – also for the installation personnel involved.
This unit may not be operated above the values
specified in the technical documentation or any
other instructions contained in the operation manual
or contractual documentation regarding the pumped
fluid, the pumped volume, speed, density pressure
and temperature as well as motor power. If necessary
contact the manufacturer.
The nameplate identifies the series/size, the most important operating data and the identification number.
Please always quote this number for any queries, reordering and in particular when ordering spare parts.
Should any additional information or details be required, such as in the event of damage, please contact
the nearest Speck customer care facility.
1.1 Certificates of conformity, test symbols and
similar
The CE symbol is attached to the pump. The certificate of conformity is included as an annex in the operation manual.
1.2 Noise level
The noise level is very dependent on the pipes connected to the pump.
The stated noise level is only applicable to the pump
on its own.
Refer to the technical data sheet in the annex (if available) for the noise level. If there is no value given for
the noise level, it is below 75 dBA.
2.
Safety
This Operation Manual contains basic instructions,
which must be observed during mounting, operation
and maintenance. Therefore the Operation Manual
should be carefully read before installation and startup by the person in charge of the installation as well
as by all other technical personnel/operators and
should at all times be available at the installation site.
It is important that not only all general safety measures appearing under the above heading “Safety”
should be adhered to but also all other, specialized
safety instructions appearing under the other headings, e.g. for private use.
2.1 Symbols for Safety Instructions in the Operation
Manual
All safety warnings contained in the Operation Manual
which, when ignored, may constitute danger for humans, are specially marked with general danger symbols:
Safety symbol according to ISO 7000 - 04324
In case of electrical hazards they are specially marked with:
Safety symbol according to IEC 417 - 5036
For safety warnings which, when ignored may constitute a hazard for the machine and its functions as well
as for the surrounding, the word
CAUTION
is added.
Symbols directly attached to the machine like e.g.
- arrow denoting the direction of rotation
- symbol for fluid connections
must be heeded and kept fully legible at all times.
2.2 Personnel Qualification and Training
All personnel for the operation, maintenance, inspection and installation must be fully qualified to perform that type of job.
Responsibility, competence and the supervision of
such personnel must be strictly regulated by the user.
Should the available personnel be lacking the necessary qualification, they must be trained and instructed
accordingly. If necessary, the operator may require
the manufacturer/supplier to provide such training.
Furthermore the operator/user must make sure that
the personnel fully understands the contents of the
Operation Instructions.
2.3 Dangers of Ignoring the Safety Symbols
Ignoring the safety directions and symbols may cause
danger to humans as well as to the environment and
the machine itself. Non-observance of the safety
instructions may void any warranties.
Non-observance of safety directions and symbols
may for example entail the following:
- Failure of important functions of the machine/plant
- Failure of prescribed methods for maintenance and
repair
- Endangerment of persons by electrical, mechanical
and chemical effects
- Danger to the environment because of leakage of
hazardous material
- Danger of damage to equipment and buildings
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