2 notes on safety for the customer / operator, 3 notes on safety for maintenance, 5 improper operation – Richter RMA Series User Manual
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Series RMA
Page 6
9475-050-en
Revision 12
TM 7978
Edition 08/2010
density 
head 
operating temperature and 
motor rating. 
Observe the instructions contained in the 
operating manual or contractual documentation; if 
necessary, consult the manufacturer. 
All important features are documented in the data 
sheet included in the scope of delivery. 
In the event of operating conditions other than those 
described in the data sheet, the following are to be 
checked again: 
design of the pump 
design of the accessories 
resistance of the materials. 
2.2 Notes on safety for the
customer / operator
The following must be observed:
The notes on safety contained in this operating 
manual, 
the prevailing regulations on accident prevention, 
in-house work, operating and safety regulations of 
the customer. 
Protect hot, cold or moving machine parts from 
being touched on site. 
Do not remove any protective facilities when the 
machine is in operation. 
Exclude any risks from electricity. 
Remove leaks of hazardous media (e.g. explosive, 
toxic, hot) so that there is no risk to people and the 
environment. Observe statutory regulations. 
Provide and use protective equipment for the staff. 
Caution when using the units in potentially 
explosive area! 
Prevent inadmissible modes of operation. 
 
2.3 Notes on safety for
maintenance
Strictly, work on the pump/unit may only be 
performed when it is at a standstill. 
The pump housing must have reached ambient 
temperature. 
The pump housing must be depressurized and 
drained. 
It is imperative to observe the procedure for 
stopping the machine described in this operating 
manual. See also Section 6.3.
Decontaminate pumps which convey media 
hazardous to health. 
Immediately after completion of the work, re-install 
all safety and protective facilities or put them into 
operation again. 
When installed, the magnetic drives do not 
represent any risk of environmental impact if the 
notes on safety are observed (see also Sections 
5.1 and 7.5.2). 
It is imperative to observe the notes on 
safety in Section 7.5.2 during dismantling 
and assembly as well as during transport 
and storage of magnetic drives as single 
components. 
Observe the points listed in Section 6.1 prior to 
recommissioning. 
2.4 Conversion work and
production of spare parts by 
the customer 
Conversion of or changes to the machine are only 
admissible 
after
consultation
with
the
manufacturer. 
Only use original spare parts or parts approved by 
the manufacturer. 
The use of other parts may annul the liability for 
any resultant consequences. 
2.5 Improper operation
The operational safety of the machine supplied is 
only guaranteed if it is used properly in accordance 
with Section 2.1 of this operating manual. 
The operating limits specified in the data sheet 
must under no circumstances be exceeded. 
2.6 Special requirements for
explosion protection
If the units are used in potentially explosive areas, the 
measures and notes in Sections 2.6.1 to 2.6.9 are 
imperative to observe the explosion protection. 
 
2.6.1 Filling the unit
During pump operation the wetted interior of 
the pump must always be filled with the liquid 
medium. 
This prevents any explosive atmosphere and the risk 
of dry-running. 
If the customer cannot ensure this, we 
recommend that appropriate monitoring 
facilities be provided. 
Also carefully fill auxiliary, heating and cooling 
systems. 
 
