Xylem AC Fire Pump 8100 Series, Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Series 8100/8150/8200/9100 Fire Pump
9 AC6102 Rev 0
5
2.4 Warning and Instruction Labels
The safety instructions labels placed directly on the pump
must be observed and legible at all times. If the labels are
missing or illegible, contact your local A-C Fire Pump
representative for a replacement.
WARNING
Rotating Components.
Disconnect and lockout power
before servicing. Do not operate
without all guards in place.
Consult installation and service
instruction sheet before
operating or servicing. Failure
to follow instructions could
result in injury or death.
WARNING
Eyebolts or lifting lugs if provided
are for lifting only the components
to which they are attached.
Failure to follow instructions could
result in property injury or death.
WARNING
Do not operate at or near zero
flow (closed shutoff valve).
Explosion could result. Failure
to follow these instructions
could result in property
damage, severe personal injury
or death.
CAUTION
Do not run pump dry. Seal
damage may occur. Inspect
pump seal regularly for leaks.
Replace as required. For
lubrication requirements,
consult service instructions.
Failure to follow instructions
could result in injury or property
damage.
CAUTION
Coupler alignment is required!
Level and grout pump before
use! Check alignment before
grouting, after system is filled,
after servicing pump, and as
required. Consult the service
instructions for details. Failure
to follow these instructions
could result in injury, or
property damage.
2.5 Personnel qualifications and
training
All personnel involved in the operation, installation,
inspection and maintenance of the pump unit must be
qualified to perform the work involved. If the personnel do
not already possess the necessary knowledge and skill,
appropriate training and instruction must be provided.
2.6 Safety Awareness
The safety directions contained in this manual, health and
safety regulations as well as any internal work, operating
and safety rules issued by the user must be observed.
2.7 Safety instructions for the user
•
Guards which are installed to prevent accidental
contact with moving parts must not be removed while
the pump is in operation.
•
Electrical hazards must be prevented. Refer to the
relevant safety regulations of the region in which the
pump is installed.
2.8 Safety instructions for
maintenance, inspection and
installation
The user must ensure that all maintenance, inspection
and installation work shall be performed by authorized and
qualified personnel who are familiar with this manual.
Allow the pump to cool down to ambient temperature, the
pump must be depressurized and the liquid must be
drained.
Work in the pump unit must always be performed only
when it is completely stopped and de-energized. The
shutdown procedure described in this manual must be
observed without fail.
Immediately after completion of the work, all guarding
must be re-installed.
Before putting into operation, the procedure; outlined in
section 8, Start-up, operation and shutdown; must be
followed.
2.9 Noise Emissions
The pump unit produces a sound pressure level exceeding
85 dB(A). When performing the weekly functional test, it is
recommended that hearing protection be worn by the
personnel operating the equipment.
WARNING
The sound pressure is so high that hearing
protection must be used.
2.10 Unauthorized modification and
manufacture of spare parts
Changing or modifying the pump or pump unit is only
permitted after consulting A-C Fire Pump. The safety of
the pump can only be guaranteed if original spare parts
and accessories, which are authorized by A-C Fire Pump
are used. A-C Fire Pump does not assume responsibility
for outcomes that result from using non-original parts.