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DANGER NOTICES
DANGER
Read and understand the following DANGER
NOTICES before moving or operating the pump or
any pump package unit equipment.
Reciprocating pumps are machines capable of
producing high fluid pressures and flow rates and
are designed to be used with proper care and
caution by trained, experienced operators.
TO
AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH AND/OR
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE, READ AND
THOROUGHLY UNDERSTAND THE
FOLLOWING DANGER NOTICES PLUS THE
ENTIRE OPERATING AND SERVICE MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO MOVE OR OPERATE
THE PUMP
. Contact a Gardner Denver service
representative if you are unable to comply with any
of the danger notices or procedures described in
these documents.
Closely examine the data plate upon pump delivery
to become thoroughly familiar with the operating
limits for this pump model.
The pump must never
be operated at speeds, pressures or
horsepower exceeding the maximum values
shown on the data plate or at speeds below the
minimum shown. Failure to observe the
operating limits shown on the data plate could
result in personal injury, death, and/or
equipment damage and will void the warranty
.
Alterations to the pump, or application of the pump
outside the data plate limits, must not be made
without Gardner Denver written approval together
with a new data plate, as dangerous operating
conditions could result.
THE DANGER NOTICE AND DATA PLATES
PROVIDED ON THE EQUIPMENT MUST NOT BE
REMOVED, PAINTED OVER, HIDDEN OR
DEFACED. They must be replaced if they become
damaged or unreadable. Provisions should be
made to have the following written danger notices
plus the pump operating and service manual readily
available to operators and maintenance personnel.
In addition, copies of all pump system accessory
component (e.g. pressure relief valve, pulsation
dampener, suction stabilizer, engine, electric motor,
etc.) operating and service manuals should be
readily available for operator and maintenance
personnel use. Read and follow all the precautions
and instructions contained in these manuals. If any
of these documents are lost or become illegible
they must be replaced immediately. The danger
notices plus the operating and service manuals
should be reread periodically by both operators and
maintenance personnel to refresh their memories in
safe procedures and practices.
Keep in mind that full operator attention and
alertness are required when operating high
pressure pumping equipment. Operators
should not begin or continue operations when
tired, distracted or under the influence of
alcohol or any type of prescription or
nonprescription drugs.
The timely replacement of expendable parts and
any other worn or damaged parts can prevent
equipment damage and possible injury. The
original parts used in Gardner Denver pumps are
designed and tested to exacting standards to
provide high quality performance and durability.
Your best insurance in maintaining these
characteristics is to use genuine Gardner Denver
replacement parts.
A broad range of danger notices are covered on
these pages, however, they cannot substitute for
training, experience and common sense in the safe
operation of high pressure pumping equipment.
HAMMER LUG FASTENERS
DANGER
On pumps or pump package units equipped with
hammer lug connectors and/or hammer lug valve
covers the following precautions must be observed
to avoid personal injury, death and/or equipment
damage due to contact with the hammer, hammer
bar, broken parts from the hammer, hammer bar or
lugs or other objects propelled by hammer blows.
When tightening or loosening hammer lug
connectors and valve covers, operators or
maintenance personnel should:
• Inspect the hammer, hammer lugs and
hammer bar, if one is used, to insure they
are all in good condition. Replace any of
these parts which are cracked, damaged or
badly worn.
•
Wear safety shoes and goggles.
•
Alert other personnel to move away from the
area.
•
Check to insure they have safe footing.
