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is leaking. Stop the pump immediately if any
leakage, other than a few drops per minute
of packing seepage, is observed. Keep all
flame, sparks, or hot objects away from any
part of the pump, suction system, or
discharge system. Shield the pump, suction
system and discharge system to prevent
any flammable, hot, cold or corrosive fluid
leakage from dripping or spraying on any
components, flame, sparks, hot objects or
people.
Inspect the plungers, packing,
gaskets and seals for fluid leakage
frequently and replace all worn or leaking
parts.
Selection of the proper gaskets, seals and
stuffing box packing is even more critical
when flammable, hot, cold or corrosive fluids
are being pumped than when other,
inherently less dangerous fluids are used.
Contact
a
Gardner
Denver
service
representative for assistance in selecting the
proper gaskets, seals and packing before
beginning operation.
Since some packing seepage into the cradle
area is inevitable, a drain pan located at the
bottom of the cradle must be connected to a
drain line which conducts the fluid leakage
to a collection container located in a
protected area. The entire drain system and
container must be constructed of materials
resistant to attack from the pumped fluid or
from explosion or fire of the pumped fluid.
Before beginning pumping operations or
starting the pump power source (whether an
engine or electric motor) check the
atmosphere all around the pumping site for
the presence of flammable or explosive
vapors. Do not begin operation and stop
ongoing operation if flammable or explosive
vapors are detected. Hot surfaces, sparks,
electric current or engine exhaust could
ignite flammable or explosive vapors. Each
engine used as a power source on pumping
units where flammable or explosive vapors
could form should be equipped with an air
inlet shut-off. If flammable or explosive
vapors are present in the pumping site
atmosphere, an engine could continue to
run on these vapors even after the engine
fuel line is shut-off if an air inlet shut-off is
not used.
In addition, on pumping units used where
flammable or explosive vapors could form,
all electric motors used as power sources
must be of explosion proof construction and
all electrical components and wiring must
meet the current National Electrical Code for
explosive atmospheres.
These precautions must be taken to avoid
possible personal injury, death and/or
equipment damage from explosion, fire or
burns.
HIGH PRESSURE LIQUID JETTING,
BLASTING AND CLEANING
DANGER
Extreme caution must be exercised if
any type of wand, gun, nozzle or any
other pressure and flow-directing
device is attached to the pump
discharge system for use in jetting,
blasting, cleaning, etc. This type of
equipment must be used by trained,
experienced
operators
with
the
utmost care.
High-pressure fluid
streams can either by direct contact
or by propelling loose objects, cause
serious personal injury or death to
operators and/or other persons.
Pressure or flow directing devices often
receive pressurized flow through flexible
hoses, which can burst if they are kinked,
cut, abraded or are otherwise worn,
damaged or pressured above their rated
capacity. Protect the hose and connections
from damage by people, objects and
vehicles. A broken, cut or otherwise burst
hose can release pressurized fluid, which
may cause personal injury, death and/or
equipment damage.
High pressure fluid from hand held or hand
directed pressure and flow directing devices
may overpower an operator s ability to
control or direct the device, which could lead
to personal injury, death and/or equipment
damage. The operator must brace against
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