User's Manual

2.3 Safety First

• The information in this manual is essential for the safe operation and servicing of

VERDERFLEX pumps. This manual must be read and understood in particular all of section

6 for operation in normal and explosive atmospheres, before operating or servicing such

pumps

• The employer shall instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe

conditions and the regulations applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any

hazards or other exposure likely to cause injury

• It is understood that safety rules within individual companies vary. If a conflict exists

between the material contained in this manual and the rules of a using company, the more

stringent rules should take precedence

• This manual should be kept available to operating and maintenance personnel. Additional

copies of this manual may be acquired free of charge from VERDER via your distributor

• Safety suggestions from users will be given the most serious consideration. This is

especially true of advice for minimising problems associated with safety misuse, which cannot

be identified in advance during the production of the pump unit. Comments and

recommendations should be submitted to VERDER via your distributor.

• Throughout this manual these safety instructions are repeated, together with other safety

notes and tips. The relevant information will act as a guideline for you in operating the pump;

alternative courses of action are also described should you be unable for any reason to follow

those procedures initially given for any procedure. You are advised to follow these

guidelines to achieve maximum efficiency

2.4 Pump Safety Features

The VERDERFLEX has a number of in-built features, which have been designed specifically to

ensure your safety during operation and maintenance of the unit:

• Disaster proof design – the casing will contain any spillage preventing leaks and

contamination of product

• Low and high level controls for automatic cut out (optional);

• Lubricant drain ensures that used lubricant drains away fully;

• Use of food grade, top quality VERDERLUBE lubricant;

• Use of taper locks for easy handling, and

• Designed for safe and easy assembly and maintenance

Safety instructions and guidance are divided into operational safety, maintenance safety and

safety advice for assembly, installation and commissioning, with each category having its own

rules and philosophy. This section covers operational functions that are reasonably foreseeable.

Many warnings and admonitions are included in this manual; unfortunately there are too many to

incorporate into “on unit” labels. For this reason it is essential that the manual be treated as part

of the product and made mandatory reading for personnel associated with the product and

system