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1.6.4.5 Preventing sparks
To prevent a potential hazard from mechanical
contact, the coupling guard must be non-sparking 
and anti-static for Category 2. 
 
To avoid the potential hazard from random induced 
current generating a spark, the baseplate must be 
properly grounded. 
Avoid electrostatic charge: do not rub non-metallic
surfaces with a dry cloth
;
ensure cloth is damp.
 
For ATEX the coupling must be selected to comply 
with 94/9/EC. Correct coupling alignment must be 
maintained. 
 
1.6.4.6 Additional requirement for metallic pumps 
on non-metallic baseplates 
When metallic components are fitted on a non-
metallic baseplate they must be individually earthed. 
 
1.6.4.7 Preventing leakage 
The pump must only be used to handle liquids
for which it has been approved to have the correct 
corrosion resistance. 
 
Avoid entrapment of liquid in the pump and associated 
piping due to closing of suction and discharge valves, 
which could cause dangerous excessive pressures to 
occur if there is heat input to the liquid. This can occur if 
the pump is stationary or running. 
 
Bursting of liquid containing parts due to freezing 
must be avoided by draining or protecting the pump 
and ancillary systems. 
 
Where there is the potential hazard of a loss of a seal 
barrier fluid or external flush, the fluid must be monitored. 
 
If leakage of liquid to atmosphere can result in a 
hazard, install a liquid detection device 
 
1.6.4.8 Maintenance to avoid the hazard 
CORRECT MAINTENANCE IS REQUIRED TO
AVOID POTENTIAL HAZARDS WHICH GIVE A 
RISK OF EXPLOSION 
 
The responsibility for compliance with maintenance 
instructions is with the plant operator. 
 
To avoid potential explosion hazards during 
maintenance, the tools, cleaning and painting 
materials used must not give rise to sparking or 
adversely affect the ambient conditions. Where there 
is a risk from such tools or materials, maintenance 
must be conducted in a safe area. 
 
It is recommended that a maintenance plan and 
schedule is adopted. (See section 6, Maintenance.) 
 
1.7 Nameplate and safety labels
 
1.7.1 Nameplate 
For details of nameplate, see the Declaration of 
Conformity, or separate documentation included with 
these User Instructions. 
 
EU regulation 547/2012 requires the statement on a 
product nameplate: MEI 
≥ 0.10 [--,-]. (See section
1.8.2, Ecodesign.) 
 
1.7.2 Safety labels 
Oil lubricated units only
1.8 Specific machine performance
 
1.8.1 General 
For performance parameters see section 1.5, Duty 
conditions. When the contract requirement specifies 
these to be incorporated into User Instructions these 
are included here. Where performance data has 
been supplied separately to the purchaser these 
should be obtained and retained with these User 
Instructions if required. 
 
