Liquiflo
Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual
Max
®
Series Sealed Pumps
Models M2 thru M8
2. Safety
Precautions
2.1
General Precautions
•
Always
lock out the power to the pump driver when performing maintenance on the pump
•
Always
lock out the suction and discharge valves when performing maintenance on the pump
•
Never
operate the pump without safety devices installed
•
Never
operate the pump with suction and/or discharge valves closed
•
Never
operate the pump out of its design specifications
•
Never
start the pump without making sure that the pump is primed
•
Inspect the entire system before start-up
•
Monitor the system during operation and perform maintenance periodically or as required by
the application
•
Decontaminate pump using procedures in accordance with federal, state, local and company
environmental regulations
•
Before performing maintenance on the pump, check with appropriate personnel to determine
if skin, eye or lung protection is required and how best to flush the pump
CAUTION! (Statement)
•
Pay special attention to all cautionary statements given in this manual.
Failure to observe
safety precautions can result in personal injury, equipment damage or malfunction.
Cautionary statements will have the following format:
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