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C.4 Qualifications of Personnel
Only trained operators should be used for start-up and operation of the pump. Only trained, specialized
personnel should perform installation, maintenance, disassembly, or reassembly of the pump.
C.5 General Safety Instructions
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Only trained operators or trained, specialized personnel may handle or operate the pump.
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Adhere to the operating limits provided in the Imo specifications or with the order documentation.
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Always wear proper personal protective equipment. (i.e. Safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, face
shield, protective clothing, gloves, respirator, dust mask, etc., as required for safe practices)
CAUTION
Do not run the pump dry, or with no inlet fluid flow. Make sure the pump is only operated with,
and never without, liquid filling the pump housing.
DANGER
Do not remove safety guards or other protective devices prior to installation or during operation.
C.6 Installation / Machine Specific Safety Instructions
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Only use the pump as intended, while remaining aware of safety risks, and in adherence to the
instructions in this manual.
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Be certain all safety devices, machine safety guards, protective electrical connections, temperature
monitoring devices, pressure monitoring devices and sealing apparatus are installed and operation prior
to starting the pump.
CAUTION
Do not operate the pump while the valves in the system are closed.
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Pumps may not be used with foodstuffs, unless specifically adapted for that purpose. Application for
pumping foodstuffs must have been specified in the original purchase order.
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In order to ensure normal functioning of the pump and system, monitor the pressure at the inlet and the
outlet of the pump. The monitoring locations should be in the inlet and outlet port connections / flanges,
or immediately adjacent to those connections / flanges.
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Monitor the pump temperature, after installation and during operation. Note sudden changes in
temperature which do not follow sudden changes in the temperature of the process liquid. If sudden
temperature changes of the pump occur, shut down the pump operation and contact trained, specialized
personnel for inspection and maintenance.
C.7 Safety Notes on Start-up
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Check to insure that all process safety devices are in place and operational.
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Be certain the pump is fully lubricated and full of fluid prior to starting the motor, and that fluid can and
will freely flow into the inlet.
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Be certain the pump temperature has fully reached the process temperature prior to starting the motor.
Heat soak the pump sufficiently to ensure all recesses are at process temperature.
