KIRLOSKAR 8 UP 200/38, Instruction On Installation, Operation And Maintenance, Page: 62 / 66

IOM/UP_METRIC Issue Date: 31/12/2007
Page 62 of 66
Last Revision: 12/06/2012
6. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHILE MAINTENANCE & SERVICING
Do not attempt repairs of the pump or its accessories which you do not know. Use proper tools.
Before attempting any maintenance on a pump particularly if it has been handling any form of
hazardous liquid, it should be ensured that the unit is safe to work on. The pump must be flushed
thoroughly with suitable cleaner to purge away any of the product left in the pump components.
This should be carried out by the plant operator and a certificate of cleanliness obtained before starting
work. To avoid any risk to health it is also advisable to wear protective clothing as recommended by
the site safety officer especially when removing old packing, which may be contaminated.
Isolate the equipment before any maintenance work is done. Switch off the main supply, remove fuses,
apply lockouts where applicable and affix suitable isolation warning signs to prevent inadvertent
reconnection. In order to avoid the possibility of maintenance personnel inhaling dangerous fumes or
vapours locations by removal of bearing housing and shaft assembly to a suitable maintenance area.
Check and ensure that the pump operates at below the maximum working pressure specified in the
manual or on the pump namepate and before maintenance, ensure that the pump is drained down.
Wear a suitable mask or respirator when working with packing and gasket contain fibrous material, as
these can be hazardous when the fibrous dust is inhaled. Be cautious, if other supplier’s components
have been substituted for genuine KBL parts, these may then contain hazardous materials.
Store all oily rags or other flammable material in a protective container in a safe place. Do not weld or
flame cut on pipes/tubes that contents flammable fluids. Clean them thoroughly with nonflammable
solvent before welding or flame cutting on them. Use solvent/chemical resistant gloves for hand
protection.
Dispose of all wastes like gaskets, gland packing, oil, batteries, packing material etc in accordance with
local regulation.
Adequacy of suitable crane should be checked before lifting the pump/pump components. Also
condition of pulleys, chain and lifting shackles should be checked before use.