Safety - section a – Gorman-Rupp Pumps T10A65S-B /FM User Manual
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SUPER T SERIES
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SAFETY
SAFETY - SECTION A
This information applies to Super T Se
ries basic pumps. Gorman‐Rupp has no
control over or particular knowledge of
the power source which will be used.
Refer to the manual accompanying the
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.
Before attempting to open or service the
pump:
1. Familiarize yourself with this man
ual.
2. Disconnect or lock out the power
source, or take other action to en
sure that the pump will remain in
operative.
3. Allow the pump to completely cool
if overheated.
4. Vent the pump slowly and cau
tiously.
5. Close the suction and discharge
valves.
6. Check the temperature before
opening any covers, plates, or
plugs.
7. Drain the pump.
This pump is designed to handle low pH
resistance residues and slurries con
taining large entrained solids. Do not at
tempt to pump volatile or flammable ma
terials which may damage the pump or
endanger personnel as a result of pump
failure.
After the pump has been positioned,
make certain that the pump and all pip
ing connections are tight, properly sup
ported and secure before operation.
Death or serious personal injury and
damage to the pump or components
can occur if proper lifting procedures
are not observed. Make certain that
hoists, chains, slings or cables are in
good working condition and of suffi
cient capacity and that they are posi
tioned so that loads will be balanced
and the pump or components will not be
damaged when lifting. Suction and dis
charge hoses and piping must be re
moved from the pump before lifting. Lift
the pump or component only as high as
necessary and keep personnel away
from suspended objects.
Do not operate the pump without
shields and /or guards in place over the
drive shafts, belts and/or couplings, or
other rotating parts. Exposed rotating
parts can catch clothing, fingers, or
tools. causing severe injury to person
nel.
Do not operate the pump against a