Important Safety Reminder
Maintenance Safety
• Always lock out power source to driver
• Ensure pump is isolated from system and pressure is relieved before disassembling pump,
removing plugs or disconnecting piping
• Use proper lifting and supporting equipment to prevent serious injury
• Observe proper decontamination procedures
• Know and follow company safety regulations
Observe all cautions and warnings highlighted in pump
Installation, Operation and Mainte-
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Valve Safety Tips
Recommended Safety Apparel
• Insulated work gloves when handling hot parts
• Heavy work gloves when handling parts with sharp edges
• Safety glasses (with side shields) for eye protection, especially in machine shop areas
• Steel-toed shoes for foot protection when handling parts, heavy tools, etc.
• Other personal protective equipment to protect against hazardous/toxic fluids
Flanged Connections
• Never force piping to make a connection with a valve
Ex-approved products
Follow these special handling instructions if you have an Ex-approved unit.
Personnel requirements
These are the personnel requirements for Ex-approved products in potentially explosive
atmospheres:
• All work on the product must be carried out by certified electricians and ITT-authorized
mechanics. Special rules apply to installations in explosive atmospheres.
• All users must know about the risks of electric current and the chemical and physical
characteristics of the gas, the vapor, or both present in hazardous areas.
• Any maintenance for Ex-approved products must conform to international and national
standards (for example, IEC/EN 60079-17).
ITT disclaims all responsibility for work done by untrained and unauthorized personnel.
Product and product handling requirements
These are the product and product handling requirements for Ex-approved products in
potentially explosive atmospheres:
• Only use the product in accordance with the approved motor data.
• The Ex-approved product must never run dry during normal operation. Dry running during
service and inspection is only permitted outside the classified area.
• Before you start work on the product, make sure that the product and the control panel are
isolated from the power supply and the control circuit, so they cannot be energized.
• Do not open the product while it is energized or in an explosive gas atmosphere.
• Make sure that thermal contacts are connected to a protection circuit according to the
approval classification of the product, and that they are in use.
• Intrinsically safe circuits are normally required for the automatic level-control system by the
level regulator if mounted in zone 0.
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