Safety ‐ section a – Gorman-Rupp Pumps 02D3-B 260276 and up User Manual
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0 SERIES
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SAFETY
SAFETY ‐ SECTION A
This information applies to 0 Series ba
sic pumps. Gorman‐Rupp has no con
trol over or particular knowledge of the
power source which will be used. Refer
to the manual accompanying the power
source before attempting to begin oper
ation.
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. Disconnect or lock out the power
source to ensure that the pump will
remain inoperative.
3. Allow the pump to completely cool
if overheated.
4. Check the temperature before
opening any covers, plates, or
plugs.
5. Close the suction and discharge
valves.
6. Vent the pump slowly and cau
tiously.
7. Drain the pump.
This pump is designed to handle petro
leum products or other clean liquids
that do not contain large entrained sol
ids. Do not attempt to pump liquids
which may damage the pump or endan
ger personnel as a result of pump fail
ure.
This pump is designed to handle petro
leum products or other clean liquids
that do not contain large entrained sol
ids. If the pump is used for handling vol
atile, flammable liquids, all drivers and/
or controls must meet industry stan
dards and codes for use in an explosive
atmosphere. Do not attempt to pump liq
uids for which the pump, driver and/or
controls have not been approved, or
which may damage the pump or endan
ger personnel as a result of pump fail
ure.
If this pump is used for volatile and/or
flammable liquids, be certain proper
safety practices are followed before op
erating or servicing the pump. Provide
adequate ventilation, prohibit smoking,
wear static‐resistant clothing and
shoes. Clean up all fuel spills immedi
ately after occurrence.
Do not install and operate a non‐explo
sion proof motor in an explosive atmo
sphere. Install, connect, and operate
the motor in accordance with the Na