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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 data plate 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 shown on the data
plate or at speeds below the minimum shown.
Failure to observe the operating limits shown on
the data plate 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 data plate limits, must not be
made without Gardner Denver written approval
together with a new data plate, as dangerous operating
conditions could result.
THE DANGER NOTICE AND DATA PLATES
PROVIDED ON THE EQUIPMENT MUST NOT BE
REMOVED, PAINTED OVER, HIDDEN OR
DEFACED. They must be replaced if they become
damaged or unreadable. Provisions should be made
to have the following written danger notices plus the
pump operating and service manual readily available to
operators and maintenance personnel. In addition,
copies of all pump system accessory component (e.g.
pressure relief valve, pulsation dampener, suction
stabilizer, engine, electric motor, etc.) operating and
service manuals should be readily available for
operator and maintenance personnel use. Read and
follow all the precautions and instructions contained in
these manuals. If any of these documents are lost or
become illegible they must be replaced immediately.
The danger notices plus the operating and service
manuals should be reread periodically by both
operators and maintenance personnel to refresh their
memories in safe procedures and practices.
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 or pump package units equipped with
hammer lug connectors 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, hammer bar, broken
parts from the hammer, hammer bar or lugs or other
objects propelled by hammer blows. When tightening
or loosening hammer lug connectors and valve covers,
operators or maintenance personnel should:
•
Inspect the hammer, hammer lugs and hammer bar, if
one is used, to insure they are all in good condition.
Replace any of these parts which are cracked,
damaged or badly worn.
Wear safety shoes and goggles.
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.
