2 Safety
All warnings in the manual are summarized on this page.
Pay special attention to the instructions below so that severe personal injury and/or damage to the pump are avoided.
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Safety precautions
General
Always ensure that personnel must have experience with lifting operations.
Always ensure the lifting point to be in line with center of gravity. Adjust lifting point if necessary.
Always keep an eye on the load and stay clear during the lifting operation.
Always ensure that the lifting equipment is suitable for the specific pump.
Always use appropriate lifting equipment for heavy parts when relevant. Use lifting logs when applied.
To prevent unexpected start and contact with electrical live and moving parts.
Always disconnect the power supply safely:
- The power supply disconnecting device must be disconnected (in off position) and locked.
- In case the pump is capable of being plugged into an electrical supply, removal of the plug is sufficient, provided
that the operator can check from any of the points to which he has access that the plug remains removed.
Always refer to the motor instruction manual for installation and maintenance of the motor.
Never touch the impeller through the inlet/outlet during start/stop as this can cause serious injury.
Installation:
Always read the technical data thoroughly. (See chapter 6 Technical data)
Pump without impeller screw:
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Always remove the impeller before checking the direction of rotation.
Never start the pump if the impeller is fitted and the pump casing is removed.
Pump with Impeller screw:
Never start in the wrong direction of rotation with liquid in the pump.
Always have the pump electrically connected by authorised personnel. (See the motor instruction)
Operation:
Always read the technical data thoroughly. (See chapter 6 Technical data)
Never touch the pump or the pipelines when pumping hot liquids or when sterilising.
Never run the pump with both the suction side and the pressure side blocked.
Never run the pump when partially installed or not completely assembled.
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Necessary precautions must be taken if leakage occurs as this can lead to hazardous situations.
Always handle lye and acid with great care.
Never use the pump for products not mentioned in the Alfa Laval pump selection program.
The Alfa Laval pump selection program can be acquired from your local Alfa Laval sales company.
Maintenance:
Always read the technical data thoroughly. (See chapter 6 Technical data)
Never service the pump when it is hot.
Never service the pump if pressurised.
Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts.
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Motors with grease nipples:
Always lubricate acording to motor manufactures recommended procedures.
Always locate and remove grease vent plugs, if provided, prior to adding grease.
Always check motor nameplate for grease type and lubrication intervals.
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