1. Safety instructions Page 7 EN
1. Safety instructions
Please observe the following safety instructions
to ensure trouble-free functioning of the pump
and to prevent damage.
The operator of the described
product must ensure that the
assembly instructions are read and
understood by all persons tasked
with the assembly, operation,
maintenance, and repair of the
product. The assembly instructions
must be kept readily available.
Note that the assembly instructions
form part of the product and must
accompany the product if sold to a
new owner.
The product described here is manufactured in
accordance with the generally accepted rules
and standards of industry practice and with
occupational safety and accident prevention
regulations. Risks may, however, arise from its
usage and may result in physical harm to
persons or damage to other material assets.
Therefore the product may only be used in
proper technical condition and in observance of
the assembly instructions.
In particular, any malfunctions which may
affect safety must be remedied immediately.
Appropriate safety measures must be taken
according to the parameters of the media being
supplied.
Safety mechanisms on the device must not be
damaged, deactivated, rendered inoperable, or
replaced by parts that have not been expressly
approved by SKF Lubrication Systems Germany
GmbH.
In addition to the assembly
instructions, general statutory
regulations and other regulations for
accident prevention and
environmental protection must be
observed and applied.
1.1 Intended use
All products from SKF Lubrication
Systems Germany GmbH may be
used only for their intended purpose
and in accordance with the
information in the product's
assembly instructions.
The pumps may only be used in
accordance with the technical
documentation and the
specifications on the rating plates. In
particular, the pumps are prohibited
from use in areas requiring devices
of Equipment Group I.
Spandau PAB and PNB immersion pumps are
single-stage or multi-stage centrifugal pumps
for feeding non-aerated fluids without abrasive
or long-fibered components.
They are designed for vertical installation.
Continuous operation of the
immersion pumps without a medium
(dry running) is not permitted.
Pumps of the PAB and PNB series are
designed for operation at a maximum speed of
3600 rpm with a corresponding impeller
configuration. Please consult the shipping
documents or the rating plates on the drive
motors for the exact rated frequencies.
Operation on a frequency converter is not
permitted. Deviations from the
abovementioned must be clarified with the
supplier or are noted in the shipping
documents and on the pump's rating plates.
Any other use is deemed non-compliant with
the intended use and could result in damage,
malfunction, or even injury.