Important Safety Reminder
Important Safety Reminder
To: Our Valued Customers
Products manufactured and furnished by Goulds Pumps will provide safe, trouble-free service
when properly installed, maintained and operated. We have an extensive network of
experienced sales and service professionals to assist in maximizing your satisfaction with our
products.
Safe installation, operation and maintenance of Goulds’ equipment are essential end user
responsibilities. This
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions
(IOM)manual
identifies specific safety risks that must be considered at all times during product life.
Understanding and adhering to these safety warnings is mandatory to ensure personnel,
property and/or the environment will not be harmed. Adherence to these warnings alone,
however, is not sufficient – it is anticipated that the end user will also comply with industry and
corporate safety standards. Identifying and eliminating unsafe installation, operation and
maintenance practices is the responsibility of all individuals involved in the installation,
operation and maintenance of industrial equipment.
With respect to pumping equipment, two specific risks bear reinforcement above and beyond
normal safety precautions.
WARNING:
1.
Operation of any pumping system with a blocked suction and discharge must be avoided in all cases.
Operation, even for a brief period under these conditions, can cause superheating of enclosed
pumpage and result in a violent explosion. All necessary measures must be taken by the end user to
ensure this condition is avoided.
2.
Pumping equipment Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions (IOM) manuals clearly
identify accepted methods for disassembling pumping units. These methods must be adhered to.
Specifically, applying heat to impellers and/or impeller retaining devices to aid in their removal is
strictly forbidden. Trapped liquid can rapidly expand and result in a violent explosion and injury.
Please take the time to review and understand the safe installation, operation and maintenance
guidelines outlined in this manual.
Pump Safety Tips
Recommended Safety Apparel
• Insulated work gloves when handling hot bearings or using bearing heater
• Heavy work gloves when handling parts with sharp edges, especially impellers
• Safety glasses (with side shields) for eye protection, especially in machine shop areas
• Steel-toed shoes for foot protection when handling parts, heavy tools, etc.
• Other personal protective equipment to protect against hazardous/toxic fluids
Coupling Guards
• Never operate a pump without a coupling guard properly installed
Flanged Connections
• Never force piping to make a connection with a pump
• Use only fasteners of the proper size and material
• Ensure there are no missing fasteners
• Beware of corroded or loose fasteners
Operation
• Do not operate below minimum rated flow and/or with suction/discharge valves closed
• Do not operate with suction/discharge lines blocked
• Do not open vent and/or drain valves and/or remove plugs while system is pressurized
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Model 3610, API Type BB1 API 610 11th Edition Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual