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Instruction Manual
High pressure piston pumps – Series NMT-EBCW, NMT-EBCH, XLTI-EBCH, XLTI-ESA
Rev. 0
Page 11 of 25
3
SAFETY
3.1
Preliminary remarks
Hawk pumps have been designed to be safe during their intended use on condition that they are put into service (incorporated),
operated and maintained following the instructions for operation and maintenance given in this manual.
Before installing and operating the pumps, the operator and the other workers shall carefully read and understand the instructions
provided in this manual and the installation design information.
The equipment must not be subjected to tampering.
If this is the case, the manufacturer declines any and
all responsibility for improper operation or damage caused by the product.
Before the equipment is operated, a check must be made that all hazardous situations have been duly eliminated.
In addition, the operators shall follow the instructions below.
Pump parts must not be disassembled or changed, except for the cases and following the procedures specified in this
manual.
Internal inspections, changes and repairs must be carried out by qualified technicians, who are authorised by the
Manufacturer.
No intervention must be allowed on the equipment by unauthorised personnel.
Operators shall not wear rings, wrist watches, jewels, unbuttoned or fluttering clothes such as ties, scarves, torn
clothes, unbuttoned jackets or blouses with open zips which may get entangled in moving parts.
Operators shall wear the personal protective equipment specified in the manual, based on the performed operations.
Operators shall make sure that all operations illustrated in the maintenance chapter are periodically performed.
Should malfunctions or damage be identified, which may jeopardise correct equipment operation and
safety, the pump shall be
immediately
put out of service.
Any case of irregular operation must be reported to maintenance Supervisors.
Operators shall check that all guards or other protections are in place and all safety devices are fitted and in efficient
condition (pump guards and safety devices in the machine/system where the pump is incorporated).
Operators shall check that the motor rotates in the same direction as the pump when it is started up for the first time
or after maintenance is performed on the involved parts.
Refer to the User and Maintenance Manual of the end machine where the pump is incorporated for
additional safety requirements.
