Australian Pump Industries
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PUMP SAFETY
This symbol, the industry’s “Safety Alert Symbol”, is used throughout this
pamphlet and on the pump’s safety labels to warn of the possibility of personal
injury. We request that you take special care in reading and understanding the
safety precautions before operating the pumps or its equipment.
CAUTION
MECHANICAL SEAL WILL BE SEVERELY DAMAGED,
IF PUMP IS RUN DRY WITHOUT PRIMING WATER.
PUMP SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
A. GENERAL
1. USE COMMON SENSE! Most accidents can be avoided by using
common sense and concentrating on the job to be done.
2. Do not wear loose clothing that can become entangled in operating
machinery.
3. Do not operate pump without guards in place.
4. Do not pump hazardous material. (flammable, caustic, etc.)
5. Only qualified personnel should install and operate pump.
6. Secure the pump after it is in its operating position so it does not tip
over, roll, slide, or fall.
7. Read the maintenance and operating instruction manual supplied
with the pump.
8. Keep hands and feet clear of moving parts. DO NOT stick hands or
fingers in pump when operating.
PLESE TAKE THE TIME TO READ THIS
PAMPHLET BEFORE OPEATING PUMP
