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4. Intended purpose
Agitators from Grundfos Alldos, series 509, are intended for the
mixing and loosening of dosing media as described in these
instructions.
4.1 Guarantee
In line with our general conditions of sale and delivery,
a guarantee claim can only be recognised if:
• the agitator was only used as described in
the corresponding instructions.
• the agitator has been neither dismantled
nor incorrectly operated.
• repairs have only been carried out by authorised
and qualified personnel.
• only genuine spare parts have been used for repairs.
5. Safety
These instructions contain general information which should be
observed when installing, operating and maintaining the agitator.
These instructions must therefore be read with care by
technicians and appropriately trained specialists/operators before
installation and commissioning and must always be available at
the installation site.
It is not only the general safety notices described in this "Safety"
section that must be observed, but all specific safety notices that
are provided in the other sections too.
5.1 Identification of safety notices in this manual
If the safety notices or other information provided in these
instructions are not observed, this may result in injury and the
agitator may be damaged. Safety notices and other information
are identified by the following symbols:
Information on the agitator must be clearly legible at all times.
5.2 Qualification and training of staff
The staff responsible for operation, maintenance, inspection and
installation must be suitably qualified for this work. Areas of
responsibility, levels of responsibility and staff supervision must
be precisely defined by the person responsible for operations.
If staff do not have the necessary knowledge, they should be
trained and instructed accordingly. The person responsible for
operations is in charge of ensuring that the staff understand the
content of these instructions.
5.3 Risks when safety notices are not observed
Non-observance of the safety notices may have dangerous
consequences for staff, the environment and the pump. Non-
observance of the safety notices may lead to the loss of any
claims for damages.
Non-observance of the safety notices may lead to the following
risks:
• failure of important functions of the agitator / system
• failure of prescribed methods for maintenance
• personal injury caused by electrical, mechanical and chemical
influences
• environmental damage due to media hazardous to health
escaping.
5.4 Safety-conscious working
The safety notices in these instructions should be observed in the
same way as statutory health and safety at work guidelines and
the operating and safety notices provided by the person
responsible for operations.
5.5 Safety notices for the person responsible for
operations / user
Dangerous hot or cold parts on the agitator must be protected to
avoid accidental contact.
Hazards caused by electrical energy must be prevented (for more
details, please refer to the relevant regulations, for example those
of the VDE and the local power supply company).
5.6 Safety notices for maintenance, inspection and
installation work
The person responsible for operations must ensure that all
installation, maintenance and inspection work is undertaken by
authorised specialists who are appropriately trained by reading
these instructions.
All work on the agitator may only be carried out with the device
switched off.
All safety and protection equipment must be put back into
operation as soon as work is complete.
5.7 Unauthorised modification and impermissible
spare parts
Modifications or changes to the agitator are only permitted with
the consent of the manufacturer. Genuine spare parts and
accessories approved by the manufacturer are safe to use.
Liability cannot be assumed if spare parts which are not genuine
are used.
5.8 Incorrect operation
The operating safety of the agitator supplied is only ensured if it is
used in compliance with section 6.2 Technical data. The specified
limit values should on no account be exceeded.
No other applications are approved or permitted.
Grundfos Alldos is not liable for damage
resulting from incorrect use.
Warning
Failure to observe these safety notices may
result in injury.
Failure to observe these safety notices may
result in malfunction and damage to property.
Information or instructions intended to simplify
use and ensure safe operation.
Warning
Electrical connections may only be established
by trained staff.
Do not open the agitator under any
circumstances.
Repairs may only be undertaken by authorised
and qualified staff.
Warning
When dosing dangerous media, observe the
corresponding safety precautions.
Wear protective clothing (gloves and goggles) if
required.
