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2017 / 1 - 17

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Instruction and Maintenance

Manual
Internal Gear Pumps
Type R
in ATEX version

INDEX

A. Declaration of conformity – ATEX certificate 2

B. Introduction 3

C. ATEX - Information 5

D. Operating instructions 7

E. Maintenance 12

F. Safety valve 15

G. Temperature Sensor 16

Datasheet + Curve + Spare Part List Annex

Pump No.

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A. Declaration of conformity – ATEX certificate

We hereby declare that the internal gear pumps of the R series comply with the following relevant
requirements:

⇒ EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, Appendix II A.

⇒ EU Explosion Prevention Directive 2014/34/EU, referred to equipment

with code +2A for equipment of category II 2G c T4x

with code +3A for equipment of category II 3G c T4x

Pumps without a drive unit are intended to be connected to other machines. It is forbidden to start-up the
machine in which the pump is installed if the machine has not been declared conform to the above-named
EC/EU Directives.
By pumps with a drive unit that are modified and/or are not used for the purpose intended, will render null
and void the validity of this declaration of conformity.

The following standards have been found helpful and have been used in their entirety or in part:

⇒ EN 809:2009
⇒ EN ISO 12100:2010
⇒ EN 13463-1:2009
⇒ EN 13463-5:2011

The technical documentation was deposited at TÜV NORD CERT (No. 0032), Order No. 8000317582.

Person authorized to form the technical documentation:

Victor Pumpen GmbH, Dieselstr. 7, 85551 Kirchheim, Germany.

Date: 09.09.2016

Victor Pumpen GmbH

Dieselstr., 7
85551 Kirchheim
Germany

Paolo Varisco
Ceo

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B. Introduction
1. Introduction
1.1 The instruction manual contains important information on how to operate the pump safely,
properly and most efficiently. Observing these instructions helps to avoid danger, to reduce
repair costs, downtimes and to increase the reliability and life of pump.
1.2 The operating instructions must always be available wherever the pump is in use.
1.3 The operating instructions must be read and applied by any person in charge of carrying out
work on the pump.
1.4 Observe the mandatory rules and regulations for accident prevention and environmental
protection in the country and place of use of the pump. The generally recognized technical
rules for safe and proper working must also be observed.
1.5 It is presumed that fundamental project work as well as all work with regard to transport,
assembly, installation, start-up, maintenance and repair is performed by qualified personnel
or supervised by skilled labor taking overall responsibility.

2. Safety
2.1 A pump that is installed incorrectly, operated wrongly, or maintained poorly can present a
hazard. If the following considerations are overlooked, the safety of personnel or satisfactory
operation of the pump may be endangered.
2.2 Attention must be given to the safe handling of all items. Where pumps, pump units or
components weigh in excess of 20 kg (44 lb.), it is recommended that suitable lifting
equipment should be used in the correct manner to ensure that personal injury or damage to
pump components does not occur.
WARNING Note that lifting eyes fitted to individual pieces such as pump and motor are designed to lift
only this part and not the complete assembly.
2.3 Before starting to dismantle a pump all relevant and appropriate safety precautions must be
taken, particularly if the pumps have been handling hazardous or toxic products. Seek
advice from your safety officer or the manufacturer if you have any doubts.
2.4 Always wear adequate protective clothing and eye protection when dismantling pumps that
have been used to pump toxic or hazardous products. Breathing apparatus may be
necessary.
2.5 Always isolate the pump electrically before dismantling. Ensure that the electrical switch gear
cannot be operated whilst any work is being carried out on the pump.
2.6 Always drain the pump casing of product before removing the pump from its associated pipe-
work.
2.7 Flush out the pump casing and shroud with a compatible flush and drain away to a safe
area.
2.8 Check with your process people to see if any special decontamination procedures have to be
followed before working on a pump.
2.9 All pumps returned for factory servicing must be decontaminated and labeled to inform what
precautions should be taken before dismantling.

3. Shipment inspection
3.1 Pumps and units are shipped suitably protected to prevent damage in transit from normal
handling. When received, the shipment should be inspected immediately. Damages to the
packaging or crating that may reveal content damages when unpacked should be reported to
the carrier and possibly photographed.
3.2 A photograph is helpful in any claims to be made against the carrier. Inform manufacturer or
the local authorized distributor, too.
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