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1. SAFETY
1-1 NOMENCLATURE
This pump has 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. TRUFLO 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, and Note are used to indicate procedures or situations that require
special operator attention.
WARNING
Warning is used to indicate the presence of danger that can cause severe personal injury, death, or substantial property
damage if the warning is ignored.
CAUTION
Caution is used to indicate the presence of a danger, which will, or can cause minor personal injury or property damage if
the warning is ignored.
NOTE: Operating procedure, condition, etc. which is essential to observe.
EXAMPLES;
WARNING
Pump shall never be operated without coupling guard
installed correctly.
CAUTION
Throttling flow from the suction side may cause
cavitation and pump damage.
1-2 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
Personal injury will result if procedures outlined in this manual
are not followed.
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Never use heat to disassemble pumps due to risk of explosion from trapped liquid.
Never operate pump without coupling guard correctly installed.
Never operate pump beyond the rated conditions to which the pump was sold.
Never start pump without proper prime (sufficient liquid in pump casing).
Never run pump below recommended minimum flow or when dry.
Always lock out and tag out power to the driver before performing pump maintenance.
Never operate pump with discharge valve closed.
Never operate pump with suction valve closed.
Do not change conditions of service without approval of authorized TRUFLO representative.
