JABSCO Hy-Line, Installation, Operating, Maintenance And Spares Manual

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2.05 GUARDS AND SAFETY
All moving parts must be guarded. Local
safety regulations and codes of practice will
specify the minimum acceptable standard
but as a guide:
• Couplings, belts and pulleys must be
enclosed to prevent fingers, clothing or
tools from touching moving parts.
• Guards must be made from corrosion
resistant materials.
• Guards in hazardous areas must be
made from non -sparking material.
• Guards must be securely fixed.
• Pump must not be operated with guards
removed.
2.06 ELECTRICAL
Electricity can cause injury or death -
follow good practice and local regulations.
In particular: -
Connect electric motor in
accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations.
All electrical work must be carried
out by competent personnel to local
safety regulations and codes of
practice.
Take special note of requirements of
the area, e.g. hose-down, high
humidity, explosion proof, etc.
Provide facility to isolate motor
during maintenance, service and
cleaning of pump.
Ensure motor rating plate
corresponds to supply.
Ensure rating of motor and controls
are adequate for duty, especially if
application details have changed
from original specification - see
Performance Curves to calculate
power.
Allow for exceptional circumstances,
e.g. cold start-up.
Provide adequate motor overload
protection.
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