Richter MNKA-B Series (ASME) - Manual (Page 5)

Installation and Operating Manual
Series MNKA-B, acc. to ASME/ANSI
9250-055-en Revision 01
TM 5976 MPE/Wm Page 5 Edition 10/2004
Dry-running:
CE marking:
(only for pumps according to ATEX 95)
Housing identification:
The following are visible on the housing (casing)
according to DIN EN 19:
Nominal size
Rated pressure
Housing material
Manufacturer's identification
Heat number/Foundry identification
Foundry date
2 Notes on safety
This operating manual contains fundamental
information which is to be observed during installation,
operation and maintenance. It must be read before
installation and commissioning.
This operating manual must always be available at
the place of use of the machine/plant.
In addition to the general notes on safety under the
main heading “Safety”, special notes on safety are
included at other points and must be observed.
Installation, operation and maintenance are to be
performed by qualified staff.
The area of responsibility, authority and supervision of
the staff must be exactly regulated by the customer.
If the staff do not have the necessary expertise, they
are to be trained and instructed.
If necessary, this can be provided by the
manufacturer/supplier on behalf of the machine
operator.
General hazard symbol! Failure to follow
this instruction may result in property
damage, severe personal injury or death.
Safety symbol! The pump and its function
may be put at risk if this safety symbol is not
observed.
EU Symbol! Explosion-protected equipment
must be identified for work in explosive
atmospheres.
Warning of a magnetic field!
Warning of electric power!
This warning sign must be used if people
with a pacemaker are at risk, e.g. from a
strong magnetic field.
It is imperative to observe signs attached directly to
the pump / unit, e.g.:
Direction of rotation arrow
Warning against dry-running
and they are to be kept legible.
Non-observance of the notes on safety may result
in the loss of any and all claims for damages.
Non-observance may involve the following hazards :
Failure of important functions of the machine/plant.
Failure of electronic equipment and measuring
instruments due to magnetic fields.
Risk to people and their personal property from
magnetic fields.
Risk to people from electric, mechanical and
chemical effects.
Risks to the environment through leaks of
hazardous substances.
If the unit is used in potentially explosive
areas, special attention is to be paid to the
sections identified with “Ex” in this
operating manual.