GHA SERIES
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SAFETY
SAFETY --- SECTION A
This information is specific to Gorman-Rupp GHA
Series Rotary Gear Pumps.
It applies throughout
this manual and any manual or literature ac-
companying the pump.
For information on the power unit used to drive this
pump, consult the separate literature accompany-
ing the power unit.
Pumps and related equipment must be in-
stalled and operated according to all na-
tional, local and industry standards.
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 pro-
vide detailed instructions and precau-
tions for each specific application or for
every situation that might occur during
maintenance of the unit. Therefore, it is
the responsibility of the owner, installer
and/or maintenance personnel to en-
sure that applications and/or mainte-
nance procedures not addressed in this
manual are performed only after estab-
lishing that neither personal safety nor
pump integrity are compromised by
such applications or procedures.
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.
Depending on design and components,
this pump will handle a wide range of
light, medium, and heavy viscosity liq-
uids at a variety of temperatures. Do not
apply at higher temperatures than the
seal will handle. Do not attempt to pump
liquids which may damage the pump or
endanger personnel as a result of pump
failure; consult the factory for chemical
compatibility.
If the pump and motor are furnished
mounted on a base, make certain that all
lifting devices have adequate capacity.
If chains or cables are used in lifting,
make certain that they are positioned so
as not to damage components, and so
that the load will be balanced.
After the pump has been installed, make
certain that the pump and all piping or
hose connections are secure before op-
eration. Loose connections can result in
damage to the equipment and serious
injury to personnel.
Never operate the pump without a pres-
sure relief valve installed on the pump
or in the discharge piping. Make certain
that pump-mounted pressure relief
valves are installed with their adjusting
ends toward the suction port. If bi-rota-
