Before Starting
Check the pump thoroughly at delivery for any shipping
damage.
Locate the pump in an accessible location, as close to
the liquid as possible.
Secure the pump after it is placed in its intended
operating position so it does not tip, roll, slide or fall.
Immediately On Starting the Pump
Observe gauges, instruments and warning lights to
ensure that they are functioning and their readings are
within the normal operating range.
• Be sure the immediate work area is safe for operation
• Operate controls; make certain all operate properly
and “feel” right. Accustom yourself to the “feel” of the
equipment
• Listen for any unusual noises, smell for any unusual
odors; look for any signs of trouble
• Be sure to open all manual valves slowly to prevent
WATER HAMMER
• Check all warning and safety devices and indicators
• If safety-related defects or malfunctions are detected,
SHUT DOWN the equipment. Correct the problem,
or notify your supervisor. DO NOT OPERATE
EQUIPMENT WITH DEFECTS OR MALFUNCTIONS
UNTIL CORRECTED
• If an unsafe condition cannot be remedied
immediately, notify your supervisor and tagout/
lockout the pump on the start switch and/or
appropriate, prominent location
Use a “DO NOT
OPERATE” tag
WARNING
Operate Safely
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Engine Driven Pumps
Do not jump start engine battery.
When operating internal combustion engines in an
enclosed area, always make provisions to pipe exhaust
fumes to the outside.
Exhaust Fumes Can Kill: do not operate
engine driv-
en pump equipment in a confined or enclosed space
without adequate ventilation.
Exhaust gases are odorless and deadly poison.
DO NOT TOUCH:
Exhaust system components get hot
and stay hot after shutting the engine off.
Follow
engine manufacturer’s instructions explicitly on
hand cranking.
Do not shut down
high head pumps quickly:
A) Throttle back slowly
B) Open by-pass line
C) Should have a check valve
D) Slowly close gate valve on discharge if so equipped
Check
for fuel, oil and hydraulic fluid leaks, worn and
damaged hoses/lines or power cables.
Refueling
When refueling, the following precautions must be
followed:
• Maintain separate fuel tanks for diesel and gasoline.
Keep tanks clean and free of debris
• Add fuel of proper type and grade, only when the
pump is not running and engine is cool
• Fuel in well ventilated area
• Turn off all electrical switches
• Keep lighted smoking materials, flames or spark
producing devices at a safe distance while refueling
• Keep fuel nozzle in contact with tank being filled,
or provide a ground to prevent static sparks from
igniting fuel
•
Do not spill fuel on hot surfaces
• Clean up spillage immediately
• Do not start engine until fuel cap is secured to the
fuel tank
•
Always
make sure that fuel is being put in the fuel
tank, motor oil in the proper location and hydraulic oil
into hydraulic oil reservoirs
Operate Safely
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