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SECTION 1
DANGER NOTICES
DANGER
Read
and
understand
the
following
DANGER NOTICES before moving or
operating the pump or any pump package
unit equipment.
Reciprocating pumps are machines capable
of producing high fluid pressures and flow
rates and are designed to be used with
proper care and caution by trained,
experienced
operators.
TO
AVOID
PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH AND/OR
EQUIPMENT
DAMAGE,
READ
AND
THOROUGHLY
UNDERSTAND
THE
FOLLOWING DANGER NOTICES PLUS
THE ENTIRE OPERATING AND SERVICE
MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO
MOVE OR OPERATE THE PUMP. Contact
a Gardner Denver service representative if
you are unable to comply with any of the
danger notices or procedures described in
these documents.
Closely examine the pump performance
data upon pump delivery to become
thoroughly familiar with the operating limits
for this pump model. The pump must
never be operated at speeds, pressures
or horsepower exceeding the maximum
values or at speeds below the minimum.
Failure to observe the operating limits
could result in personal injury, death,
and/or equipment damage and will void
the warranty. Alterations to the pump, or
application of the pump outside the limits,
must not be made without Gardner Denver
written approval, together with a new set of
performance data, as dangerous operating
conditions could result.
Keep in mind that full operator attention and
alertness are required when operating high
pressure pumping equipment. Operators
should not begin or continue operations
when tired, distracted or under the influence
of alcohol or any type of prescription or
nonprescription drugs.
The timely replacement of expendable parts
and any other worn or damaged parts can
prevent equipment damage and possible
injury. The original parts used in Gardner
Denver pumps are designed and tested to
exacting standards to provide high quality
performance and durability. Your best
insurance
in
maintaining
these
characteristics is to use genuine Gardner
Denver replacement parts.
A broad range of danger notices are
covered on these pages, however, they
cannot substitute for training, experience
and common sense in the safe operation of
high pressure pumping equipment.
HAMMER LUG FASTENERS
DANGER
On pumps equipped with hammer lug
unions and/or hammer lug valve covers the
following precautions must be observed to
avoid
personal
injury,
death
and/or
equipment damage due to contact with the
hammer, broken parts from the hammer,
lugs or other objects propelled by hammer
blows. When tightening or loosening
hammer lug unions and valve covers,
operators or maintenance personnel should:
•
Inspect the hammer and hammer lugs
to insure they are all in good condition.
Replace any of these parts which are
cracked, damaged or badly worn.
•
Wear safety shoes and safety glasses.
•
Alert other personnel to move away
from the area.
•
Check to insure they have safe footing.
•
Fully engage the hammer bar, if one is
used, to prevent it from disengaging
violently from the cover as a blow is
struck.
•
Wipe their hands and the hammer
handle and maintain a firm grip on the
handle to avoid losing control of the
hammer while swinging and striking.
