Varisco S.p.A.Z.I. Nord - Terza Strada, 9 - 35129 PADOVA – ITALYTel.+39.049.8294111 Email: export@variscospa.comFax+39.049.8076762 Web: www.variscospa.com31 PREMISEThis Functioning and Maintenance Manual (hereinafter named “Manual”) was written according topar. 1.7.4 of the E.C.C. Directive 891391/ C.E.E., par. 1.7.4 of D.P.R. 459 of 24 July 1996considering the normal operating conditions of the machine, with the purpose to inform, as set outin the instructions attached to the machine itself, the operators/users on the risks deriving from itsuse.Note: the Manual is an integral part of the machine, must be carefully read before any operation iscarried out and is to be kept for future reference.1.1 CE MARKINGThe CE marking has been applied according to the Directive of the Board 93/68/CEE (GUCE L 220of 30/08/1993), and to the annex. III of Directive 89/392 (GUCE L 183 of 23/06/1989) and to anylater modifications of it.The documentation meant as technical file in compliance with the CE statement of conformance forthis machine was drawn up according to the provisions set out in the Annex. V of ECC Directive89/392 and its modifications, as well as in full complance with D.P.R. 459 of 24 July 1996, whichtakes in the above-mentioned EU Directive, and is kept by the Manufacturer.1.2 NOISEThe noise made by the machine is: Leq=<80dB.Based on the results assessed according to D.L.vo 277/91 and the provisions of D.L. 459/96, a listof obligations to be fulfilled by employers, executives and operators must be drawn up according tothe degree of exposure to the noise by the workers.The noise made by the machine is within range 1, wherein the noise risk is considered null.1.3 SAFETY WARNINGSThese instructions contain basic warnings to be complied with during installation, operation andmaintenance. Therefore, these instructions must absolutely be read by the assembler, the technicalstaff and by operators before assembly and startup, and must be kept available at any time on thesite where the machine or plant is used.1.4 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION AND TRAININGThe staff in charge of operation, maintenance, inspection and assembly must be qualified. The plantmanager must precisely set out any responsibilities, qualifications and control related to thepersonnel. If the personnel is not adequately informed, it is to be trained and informed. This can bemade, if necessary, by the manufacturer/supplier on behalf of the machine user. Moreover, the usermust check that the contents of these instructions are fully understood by the personnel.1.5 TRANSPORTThe customer must be aware of the use of lifting devices and harnessing techniques in compliancewith the relevant rules concerning accident prevention.See par. 5.1 (Packing and transport).1.6 STARTUP, USE AND MAINTENANCEThe customer must be aware of the features and working characteristics of the plant in which thepump is to be fixed. Moreover, he must get information on the pump functioning in advance, beinformed of the safety warnings, startup and maintenance instructions.The service staff shall be instructed on the use of the pump and related plant.