2. SYMBOL DESCRIPTIONS
Warning
Potential Danger
Danger
High Voltage-Electrocution Danger
Danger
Wear protective mask
Danger
Wear goggles
Danger
Wear protective gloves
Danger
Wear protective boots
Read carefully and understand
the manual before operating
the pump
1. INTRODUCTION
This manual describes the use and maintenance instructions of the KF pump, and should be carefully read and
understood before using the pump. Correct use and adequate maintenance will guarantee the pumps trouble-free
operation for a long time. General Pump declines any responsibility for damage caused by misuse or the non-ob-
servance of the instructions indicated in this manual. Upon receiving the pump, check that it is complete and in per-
fect condition.. Should anything be found out of order, please contact us before installing and starting the pump.
3. SAFETY
3.1 General Safety Indications
The misuse of pumps and high pressure units, and the non-observance of installation and maintenance instructions may
cause severe injury to people and/or damage to property. Anyone requested to assemble or use high pressure units
must possess the necessary competence to do so, should be aware of the characteristics of the components assem-
bled/used, and must adopt all the necessary precautions in order to guarantee maximum safety in any operating condi-
tion. In the interest of safety, no precaution that is reasonably feasible must be neglected, both by the Manufacturer and
the Operator.
3.2 High pressure unit safety requirements
1. The pressure line must always be equipped with a safety valve.
2. High pressure unit components, in particular for those units working outside, must be adequately protected against
rain, frost and heat.
3. The units electrical parts must be adequately protected from water spray, and must comply with the specific norms
in force.
4. High pressure hoses must be correctly sized for the unit’s maximum operating pressure, and must only be used
within the pressure range indicated by the hose manufacturer. The same conditions apply to all other unit
accessories where high pressure is involved.
5. The extremities of high pressure hoses must be sheathed and fastened to a steady structure in order to avoid
dangerous whiplashes should they burst or should their connections break.
6. Appropriate safety guards must be provided for the pump transmission systems (joints, pulleys and belts, auxiliary
drives).
GENERAL PUMP
A member of the Interpump Group
KF SERIES
Danger
Defines special safety require-
ments for the use of the pumps in
areas identified in accordance with
the ATEX Directive.
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When pumps are ordered in the ATEX config-
uration
because they are going to work in areas
with a potentially explosive atmosphere, you must
STRICTLY comply with the notes given under
the headings marked with this symbol and
the instructions in the Owner’s Manual “ATEX
EXPLOSION PROTECTION”.
Serial #10127003 and later
Ref 300763 Rev. F
08-21
