Gorman-Rupp Pumps T6A60S-5.7 NG-ESP All serial numbers - Manual (Page 7)

SUPER T SERIES OM-06610
PAGE A - 1 SAFETY
SAFETY ‐ SECTION A
This information applies to Super T Se­
ries engine driven pumps. Refer to the
manual accompanying the engine be­
fore attempting to begin operation.
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 pro­
vide detailed instructions and precau­
tions for each specific application or for
every situation that might occur during
maintenance of the unit. Therefore, it is
the responsibility of the owner, installer
and/or maintenance personnel to en­
sure that applications and/or mainte­
nance procedures not addressed in this
manual are performed only after estab­
lishing that neither personal safety nor
pump integrity are compromised by
such applications or procedures.
Before attempting to open or service the
pump:
1. Familiarize yourself with this man­
ual.
2. Shut down the engine, remove the
key and disconnect the positive
battery cable 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 equipped with an automat­
ic starting system, and is subject to au­
tomatic restart. Keep hands and cloth­
ing away from the unit to prevent injury
during automatic operation. Disconnect
the positive battery cable before per­
forming any maintenance. Failure to do
so may result in serious personal injury.
This pump is designed to handle dirty
water containing specified entrained
solids. Do not attempt to pump volatile,
corrosive, or flammable liquids which
may damage the pump or endanger per­
sonnel as a result of pump failure.
Use lifting and moving equipment in
good repair and with adequate capacity
to prevent injuries to personnel or dam­
age to equipment. The bail is intended
for use in lifting the pump assembly
only. Suction and discharge hoses and
piping must be removed from the pump
before lifting.
After the unit has been installed, make
certain that the pump and all piping or
hose connections are tight, properly
supported and secure before operation.
Do not operate the pump against a