MR--04836
PA SERIES PUMPS
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SAFETY
SAFETY --- SECTION A
The following information applies
throughout this manual to Gorman-
Rupp Prime Aire
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Series pumps.
This manual will alert personnel to
known procedures which require spe-
cial attention, to those which could
damage equipment, and to those which
could be dangerous to personnel. How-
ever, this manual cannot possibly antici-
pate and provide detailed instructions
and precautions for every situation that
might occur during maintenance of the
unit. Therefore, it is the responsibility of
the owner/maintenance personnel to
ensure that only safe, established main-
tenance procedures are used, and that
any procedures not addressed in this
manual are performed only after estab-
lishing that neither personal safety nor
pump integrity are compromised by
such practices.
Before attempting to install, operate, or
service this pump, familiarize yourself
with this manual, and with all other liter-
ature shipped with the pump. Unfamil-
iarity with all aspects of pump operation
covered in this manual could lead to de-
struction of equipment, injury, or death
to personnel.
Before attempting to open or service the
pump:
1. Familiarize yourself with this man-
ual.
2. Shut down the engine and discon-
nect the positive battery cable or
take other precautions to ensure
that the pump will remain inopera-
tive.
3. Allow the pump to completely cool
if overheated.
4. Check the temperature before
opening any covers, plates, or
plugs.
5. Close the suction and discharge
valves.
6. Vent the pump slowly and cau-
tiously.
7. Drain the pump.
This pump is designed for high pres-
sure distribution of most non-volatile,
non-flammable liquids that do not con-
tain large entrained solids. Do not at-
tempt to pump volatile, flammable liq-
uids which may damage the pump or en-
danger personnel as a result of pump
failure.
Use lifting and moving equipment in
good repair and with adequate capacity
to prevent injuries to personnel or dam-
age to equipment. Attach lifting equip-
ment to the lifting device fitted to the
pump. If chains or cable are wrapped
around the pump to lift it, make certain
that they are positioned so as not to
damage the pump, and so that the load
will be balanced. The bail is intended for
use in lifting the pump assembly only.
Suction and discharge hoses and pip-
ing must be removed from the pump be-
fore lifting.
After the pump has been installed, make
certain that the pump and all piping or
