
Accessing the products
DANGER
Explosive environment
Death or serious personal injury
‐Make sure that explosive gases are evacuated from
the pit before working with electrical tools.
DANGER
Suffocation hazard
Death or serious personal injury
‐Before entering the pit, make sure it is ventilated
according to local regulations. If not, do not enter the
pit.
DANGER
Falling hazard
Death or serious personal injury
‐When entering the pit, wear a safety harness and use
approved equipment for lifting persons up from the
pit. Observe local regulations.
WARNING
Crushing of hands
Death or serious personal injury
‐Before entering the product, make sure that the cover
and safety grid are locked in open position.
CAUTION
Biological hazard
Minor or moderate personal injury
‐ Use gloves and other suitable personal protection
equipment in accordance with local regulations.
Lifting a hookup or free-standing pump
DANGER
Electric shock
Death or serious personal injury
‐Switch off the power supply before you start any work
on the product.Make sure that the power supply cannot
be switched on accidentally.
Lifting the pump on auto coupling
DANGER
Electric shock
Death or serious personal injury
‐Switch off the power supply before you start any work
on the product.
Repairing a non-return valve and the pipe system
CAUTION
Pressurised system
Minor or moderate personal injury
‐Relieve the pressure by draining the system before
dismantling the pressure system.
DANGER
Electric shock
Death or serious personal injury
‐Remove the fuses or switch off the main switch before
dismantling the pressure system. Make sure that the
power supply cannot be switched on accidentally.
CAUTION
Biological hazard
Minor or moderate personal injury
‐Rinse the pressure system thoroughly with clean water
before carrying out maintenance and service.
3. Receiving the product
3.1 Transporting the product
When transporting and handling the product at low
temperatures, take into consideration that the product
impact resistance is reduced.
• Transport the product in horizontal position and anchor it to the
lorry.
• Secure accessories, if any, inside the product.
• Observe the following points during transport and handling:
• Fix the product securely during transport.
• Do not dump the product from the lorry.
• Handle and lift the product according to the local regulations.
• Use approved straps of textile or similar materials when
lifting the product on to or down from a lorry or moving it on
the construction site.
• Point loads must not occur.
• Do not drag the product over the ground.
• Do not expose the product to sharp edges.
• When the product is placed on the ground, make sure the
ground is even.
DANGER
Crushing hazard
Death or serious personal injury
‐Place the pit on even ground to prevent the
pit from overturning.
If the pit is equipped with a lifting point, use it during
handling.
Before raising the product into vertical position, remove
transport supports and accessories, if any, from the inside
of the product.
The customer must provide appropriate lifting equipment at the
place of unloading. The weight of the pit is stated on the nameplate.
3.2 Inspecting the product
After transport and before installation, the product must be
inspected by the customer.
To complete the inspection, follow the steps below:
1. Check the product for transport damage. Contact the
transporter immediately in case of damage.
2. Check that the delivered products correspond to the order.
3. Check the positions and sizes of fittings.
4. Retighten various connections, as they may have become
loose during transport.
5. Check that all valves, except the draining valve in the valve
chamber, are open.
6. Check other equipment, such as vent pipes.
3.3 Precautions during lifting
DANGER
Crushing hazard
Death or serious personal injury
‐Make sure that the lifting bracket or strap is tightened
before attempting to lift the product. Tighten if
necessary.
‐Carelessness during the lifting or transportation may
cause injury to persons or damage the product.
‐Do no stand under or close to the product during and
after lifting. Comply with local regulations.
If the product is equipped with a lifting point, you must
use it during handling and lifting.
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