SAFETY
DEFINITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
EXPLOSION PREVENTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
SPECIAL ATEX CONSIDERATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
ATEX IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
INTENDED USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
CONDITION MONITORING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
DEFINITIONS
These pumps have been designed for safe and reliable
operation when properly used and maintained in
accordance with instructions contained in this manual. A
pump is a pressure containing device with rotating parts
that can be hazardous. Operators and maintenance
personnel must realize this and follow safety measures.
ITT Industries Goulds Pumps shall not be liable for
physical injury, damage or delays caused by a failure to
observe the instructions in this manual.
Throughout this manual the words
WARNING
,
CAUTION
,
ELECTRICAL, ATEX
, and
NOTE
are
used to indicate procedures or situations which require
special operator attention:
s
!
WARNING
Operating procedure, practice, etc. which, if not
correctly followed, could result in personal injury or
loss of life.
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CAUTION
Operating procedure, practice, etc. which, if not
followed, could result in damage or destruction of
equipment.
!
If equipment is to be installed in a potentially
explosive atmosphere and these procedures are not
followed, personal injury or equipment damage
from an explosion may result.
"
Particular care must be taken when the electrical
power source to the equipment is energized.
NOTE: Operating procedure, condition, etc. which is
essential to observe.
s
!
WARNING
Particular care must be taken when the electrical
power source to the equipment is energized.
EXAMPLES
s
!
WARNING
Pump shall never be operated without coupling guard
installed correctly.
$
!
CAUTION
Throttling flow from the suction side may cause
cavitation and pump damage.
!
Improper impeller adjustment could cause contact
between the rotating and stationary parts, resulting
in a spark and heat generation.
s
!
WARNING
Lock out driver power to prevent electric shock,
accidental start-up and physical injury.
NOTE: Proper alignment is essential for long pump
life.
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