Pulsafeeder MPC Vector - Manual (Page 9)

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2. Safety Considerations
• Read and understand all related instructions and documentation before attempting to install or maintain this
equipment
• Observe all special instructions, notes, and cautions.
• Act with care and exercise good common sense and judgment during all installation, adjustment, and
maintenance procedures.
• Ensure that all safety rules, work procedures, and standards that are applicable to your company and facility
are followed during the installation, maintenance, and operation of this equipment.
2.1 General Safety
The MPC VECTOR was designed as a controller for operation solely with the Pulsafeeder Eclipse series of
non-metallic gear pumps. Use for any other application is considered unsafe and voids all certification
markings and warranties.
2.2 Electrical Safety
The MPC VECTOR is an industrial process controller. Improper application and use can be hazardous.
You are solely responsible for its use.
The MPC VECTOR electrical installation must conform to all relevant electrical codes. Installation and
electrical maintenance must be performed by a qualified electrician. Before installing or servicing this
device, all power must be disconnected from the source at the main distribution panel.
The MPC VECTOR emits electro-magnetic energy and may generate radio frequency interference. Its use is
restricted to industrial applications. You are responsible for shielding this energy/interference.
Certain wiring procedures may require that the user wear a wrist strap to dissipate static charges.
Wait a minimum of 5 minutes after disconnecting power before servicing the MPC VECTOR or pump
motor. Capacitors retain a charge even after power is removed from the controller.
2.3 Mechanical Safety
Users should note that the pump motor is always under the control of the MPC VECTOR, and as such may
actuate without warning. Care should be taken to keep loose clothing and other objects away from the pump
motor.
The MPC VECTOR was designed to be service free. It contains no user-maintainable components.
Disassemble the MPC VECTOR enclosure only for initial field wiring, or as instructed to do so within this
manual. Evidence of unauthorized disassembly shall void the warranty.
2.4 Hydraulic Safety
Thoroughly review and adhere to the contents of the pump Installation, Operation, Maintenance and
Instruction manual for any pump used with the MPC Vector control. As a microprocessor controlled device,
the MPC VECTOR may activate the pump motor without warning – generating hydraulic pressure and fluid
flow. Care should be taken to protect both users and systems should the pump activate.