
DIAPHRAGM PRIMER
OM-07297
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SAFETY
SAFETY ‐ SECTION A
This information applies to Gorman-
Rupp Diaphragm Primers. Refer to the
manual accompanying the pump and
power source before attempting to be
gin operation.
Because pump installations are seldom
identical, this manual cannot possibly
provide detailed instructions and pre
cautions for each specific application.
Therefore, it is the owner/installer's re
sponsibility to ensure that applications
not addressed in this manual are per
formed only after establishing that nei
ther operator safety nor pump integrity
are compromised by the installation.
This manual will alert personnel to
known procedures which require spe
cial attention, to those which could
damage equipment, and to those which
could be dangerous to personnel.
How
ever, this manual cannot possibly antici
pate and provide detailed instructions
and precautions for every situation that
might occur during maintenance of the
unit. Therefore, it is the responsibility of
the owner/maintenance personnel to
ensure that only safe, established main
tenance procedures are used, and that
any procedures not addressed in this
manual are performed only after estab
lishing that neither personal safety nor
pump integrity are compromised by
such practices.
Before attempting to open or service the
pump:
1. Familiarize yourself with this man
ual.
2. Shut down the engine and discon
nect the positive battery cable, or
lock out incoming power to the mo
tor and take precautions to ensure
that the pump will remain inopera
tive.
3. Allow the pump to completely cool
if overheated.
4. Check the temperature and make
sure the pump is cool before open
ing any covers, plates, or plugs.
5. Close the suction and discharge
valves.
6. Vent the pump slowly and cau
tiously.
7. Drain the pump.
Death or serious personal injury and
damage to the diaphragm primer or
components can occur if proper lifting
procedures are not observed. Make cer
tain that hoists, chains, slings or cables
are in good working condition and of
sufficient capacity and that they are po
sitioned so that loads will be balanced
and the diaphragm primer or compon
ents will not be damaged when lifting.
Suction and discharge hoses must be
removed from the diaphragm primer be
fore lifting. Lift the diaphragm primer or
component only as high as necessary
and keep personnel away from suspen
ded objects.