Goulds Pumps CV 3196 i-FRAME - IOM - Manual (Page 9)

• Use a lifting harness, a safety line, and a breathing device as required.
• Allow all system and pump components to cool before you handle them.
• Make sure that the product has been thoroughly cleaned.
• Disconnect and lock out power before you service the pump.
• Check the explosion risk before you weld or use electric hand tools.
Precautions during work
Observe these safety precautions when you work with the product or are in connection with the product:
• Never work alone.
• Always wear protective clothing and hand protection.
• Stay clear of suspended loads.
• Always lift the product by its lifting device.
• Beware of the risk of a sudden start if the product is used with an automatic level control.
• Beware of the starting jerk, which can be powerful.
• Rinse the components in water after you disassemble the pump.
• Do not exceed the maximum working pressure of the pump.
• Do not open any vent or drain valve or remove any plugs while the system is pressurized. Make sure
that the pump is isolated from the system and that pressure is relieved before you disassemble the
pump, remove plugs, or disconnect piping.
• Never operate a pump without a properly installed coupling guard.
Hazardous liquids
The product is designed for use in liquids that can be hazardous to your health. Observe these rules when
you work with the product:
• Make sure that all personnel who work with biologically hazardous liquids are vaccinated against
diseases to which they may be exposed.
• Observe strict personal cleanliness.
Wash the skin and eyes
Follow these procedures for chemicals or hazardous fluids that have come into contact with your eyes
or your skin:
Condition Action
Chemicals or hazardous
fluids in eyes
1. Hold your eyelids apart forcibly with your fingers.
2. Rinse the eyes with eyewash or running water for at least 15 minutes.
3. Seek medical attention.
Chemicals or hazardous
fluids on skin
1. Remove contaminated clothing.
2. Wash the skin with soap and water for at least 1 minute.
3. Seek medical attention, if necessary.
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.
Introduction and Safety
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