Operating instructions

Operating manual: Mobile speciality pump Atlantica
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Gewerbestraße 3, D-86875 Waal, Germany www.spechtenhauser.de
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2 Safety instructions
(General safety instructions as per VDMA 24292)
This operation manual gives basic instructions that should be followed carefully during in-
stallation, operation and maintenance. It is essential that this manual is carefully read by
the responsible personnel/operator before assembly and commissioning. It is always to
be kept available at the installation/usage site of the pump.
2.1 Markings and symbols in this operating instructions
Safety instructions given in the user´s manual, the non-observance of which could cause
danger to life have been specifically highlighted with the general danger symbol.
The presence of dangerous voltage is identified with the safety symbol.
Other safety points in these instructions, the non-observance of which may endanger ma-
chinery or its operation, are marked as follows.
Symbols directly on the pump itself, e.g.
 Direction of rotation
 Type plate
must be carefully observed and must be maintained in legible condition.
2.2 Qualifications of personnel
An authorized (certified) electrician and mechanic shall carry out all work. Scope of re-
sponsibility and supervision of the personnel must be exactly defined by the operator. If
the staff does not have the necessary knowledge, they must be trained and instructed,
which may be performed by the manufacturer or supplier on behalf of the operator, more-
over, the operator is to make sure that the contents of the operating manual are fully un-
derstood by the personnel.
Minimum requirements for the operating personnel:
 Legal age
 Firefighter training in accordance with the fire service regulation 2 and additional
instruction of the trained machinist or "Technical Assistance" course in accord-
ance with fire service regulation 2 or
 basic training Level I (German THW) as a rescue worker
Minimum requirements for the maintenance and inspection personnel:
 Legal age
 Qualified electrician
2.3 Hazards in the event of non-compliance with the safety instructions
Non-compliance with the safety instructions may produce a risk to the personnel as well
as to the environment and the machine and results in a loss of any right to claim damag-
es or compensation. For example, non-compliance may involve the following hazards:
 Failure of important functions of the pump
 Failure of specified procedures of maintenance and repair
 Exposure of people to electrical, mechanical and chemical hazards
 Endangering the environment owing to hazardous substances being released