ITT Industries Goulds Pumps 3196, Installation, Operation And Maintenance Instructions

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SAFETY
DEFINITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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. 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:
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! 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
electrical power source to the equipment is
energized.
NOTE: Operating procedure, condition, etc.
which is essential to observe.
EXAMPLES
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! WARNING
Pump shall never be operated without coupling
guard installed correctly.
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! 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.
Lock out driver power to prevent electric
shock, accidental start-up and physical
injury.
NOTE: Proper alignment is essential for long
pump life.
ANSIFAM IOM - 12/03
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