Operating instructions

ProMinent
®
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13 Decommissioning and disposal
Decommissioning
WARNING
• EX pump only: Always observe the “Important supplements for dosing pumps in
EX areas” section of the “General Operating Instruction for ProMinent
®
Motor-Driven
Metering Pumps and Hydraulic Accessories”!
• Metering pumps and their peripherals must be decommissioned by qualified or
authorised personnel.
• For all dosing pumps for dosing flammable media, the following applies: start up and
draining only under specialist supervision.
• When the pump is taken out of service, the pump housing and especially the liquid end
must be thoroughly cleansed of chemicals and dirt!
• Always depressurise the discharge and suction line first before working on the pump!
• When hazardous or unknown media are used, suitable protective equipment must be
worn when working on the liquid end.
• Isolate the supply before working on the motor!
• If an external fan, speed control or diaphragm rupture sensor are provided, isolate these
as well!
Check that no voltage is present!
• Always secure the supply against unauthorised reconnection during work on the pump!
Final decommissioning 왘 Disconnect pump from mains
왘 Rinse out the liquid end with a suitable rinse aid, rinse thoroughly if used with hazardous
materials
왘 Drain out gear oil
왘 TZHa: drain out hydraulic oil (2 drain plugs!)
Temporary decommissioning also:
왘 Attach caps to valves
왘 Place hose nozzle caps on hose nozzles
왘 Ideally place the pump on a pallet
왘 Cover the pump with a tarpaulin (allow ventilation from the back!).
Store pump in a dry, closed warehouse at
storage temperature -10 °C to 50 °C
humidity max. 95 % rel. humidity, non-condensing
Disposal
NOTICE
Observe all currently applicable local directives!
(particularly with regard to oils)
Decommissioning and disposal
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