page 12 of 96General informationTo operate the pump / the pumping unit, a CVC 3000 (soft-ware version 2.17 or higher) or VNC 2 VARIO (software ver-sion 1.25 or higher) VACUUBRAND controller is required!Remove all packing material from the packing box. Re-move the product from its packing-box and retain all pack-aging until the equipment is inspected and tested. Re-move the protective caps from the inlet and outlet portsand retain for future use. Inspect the equipment promptlyand carefully.If the equipment is damaged, notify the supplier and thecarrier in writing within three days. Retain all packing ma-terial for inspection. State the item number of the producttogether with the order number and the supplier’s invoicenumber. Failure to check and give notice of damage willvoid any and all warranty claims for those deficiencies.Replace the protective caps, if the equipment is not usedimmediately. Store the equipment in dry and non-corrosiveconditions (see also “Technical data”, pg. 24).+ Do not use any damaged equipment.• Use the handles when moving the pump.Intended use+ Do not use the pump or any system parts on humansor animals.+ Ensure that the individual components are only con-nected, combined and operated according to their de-sign and as indicated in the instructions for use. Useonly original manufacturer’s spare parts and ac-cessories. Otherwise the safety and performance ofthe equipment, as well as the electromagnetic compat-ibility of the equipment might be reduced.The CE mark may be voided if not using original man-ufacturer’s spare parts.NOTICE