
32 WILO SE 05/2016 V05 DIN A4
English INTRODUCTION
1. Introduction
1.1. About this document
The language of the original operating instruc-
tions is German. All other languages of these 
instructions are translations of the original oper-
ating instructions.
This manual is divided into individual sections, 
which are listed in the table of contents. Each 
section has a heading which clearly describes its 
content.
A copy of the EC declaration of conformity is a 
component of these operating instructions.
Ifatechnicalmodicationismadeonthedesigns
named there without our agreement, this decla-
ration loses its validity.
1.2. Personnel qualications
All personnel who work on or with the switchgear 
mustbequaliedforsuchwork;electricalwork,
forexample,mayonlybecarriedoutbyaqualied
electrician. All personnel must be of legal age.
Operating and maintenance personnel must also 
observe national accident prevention regulations.
It must be ensured that personnel have read and 
understood the instructions in this operating and 
maintenance handbook; if necessary, this manual 
must be ordered from the manufacturer in the 
required language.
This switchgear is not intended for use by persons 
(including children) with reduced physical, senso-
ry or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and 
knowledge, unless they have been given supervi-
sion or instruction concerning use of the switch-
gear by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they 
do not play with the switchgear.
1.3. Copyright
This operating and maintenance manual has been 
copyrighted by the manufacturer. The operating 
and maintenance manual is intended for use by 
installation, operating and maintenance person-
nel. It contains technical regulations and drawings 
which may not be reproduced or distributed, 
either completely or in part, or used for purposes 
of competition, or shared with others without the 
express consent of the manufacturer. Illustrations 
may differ from the original and serve only as 
example illustrations of switchgears.
1.4. Subject to change
The manufacturer reserves the right to make 
technicalmodicationstosystemsand/orcom-
ponents. This operation and maintenance manual 
refers to the switchgear indicated on the title 
page.
1.5. Warranty
Ingeneral,thespecicationsinthecurrent“Gen-
eral Terms and Conditions” apply to the warranty. 
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Any deviations must be contractually agreed and 
shall then be given priority.
1.5.1. General
The manufacturer is obliged to correct any de-
fects found in the switchgears it sells, provided 
thattheoneormoreofthefollowingisthecase:
• The defects are caused by the materials used 
or the way the product was manufactured or 
designed.
• The defects were reported in writing to the man-
ufacturer within the agreed warranty period.
• The switchgear was used only as prescribed.
1.5.2. Warranty period
The duration of the warranty period is stipulated 
in the “General Terms and Conditions”.
Any deviations must be contractually agreed.
1.5.3. Spare parts, add-ons and modications
Only genuine spare parts from the manufacturer 
may be used for repairs, replacements, add-ons 
andmodications.Unauthorisedadd-onsand
modicationsortheuseofnon-originalspare
parts can seriously damage the switchgear and/or 
injure personnel.
1.5.4. Maintenance
The prescribed maintenance and inspection 
work should be carried out regularly. This work 
mayonlybecarriedoutbyqualied,trainedand
authorised personnel.
1.5.5. Damage to the product
Damage and malfunctions that endanger safety 
must be eliminated immediately by trained per-
sonnel. The switchgear may only be operated if it 
is in proper working order.
In general, repairs should only be carried out by 
Wilo customer service.
1.5.6. Exclusion from liability
No liability will be assumed for damage to the 
switchgearifanyofthefollowingisthecase:
• Inadequatecongurationbythemanufacturer
due to the information provided by the operator 
orcustomerbeinginsufcientorincorrect
• Non-compliance with safety instructions and 
workinginstructionsasspeciedinthisoperating
and maintenance manual
• Improper use
• Incorrect storage and transport
• Improper assembly/dismantling
• Insufcientmaintenance
• Incorrect repairs
• Inadequate construction site or construction work
• Chemical,electrochemicalandelectricalinu-
ences
• Wear
This means the manufacturer’s liability excludes 
all liability for personal injury, material damage or 
nanciallosses.
2. Safety
This section lists all the generally applicable 
safety instructions and technical information. In