SPP Pumps Split Case Pumps - Manual (Page 3)

Pump Installation Guide
Manual No/Rev
W00-002E / 4
Our policy is one of continuous improvement and we reserve the right to alter specifications without giving notice.
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CONTENTS
Section Page
1 Pump Hazards .......................................... 3
2 Introduction ............................................... 5
3 Installation................................................. 5
4 Connection to Services ............................. 9
5 Commissioning ....................................... 10
6 Grouting .................................................. 10
1 Pump Hazards
These instructions have been categorised in
relation to each Hazard Type that may occur,
some hazards listed may not occur on the
equipment supplied but are included to cover the
potential hazards with equipment of this type.
1.1 Pump Hazards and Safety
Instructions
Refer to the isolation instructions for electric
motors or diesel engines BEFORE working
on the pump.
1.3.1
Crushing
When lifting the pump set, use the lifting
points
specified on the General
Arrangement Drawing. Use lifting
equipment having a safe working load rating
suitable for the weight specified. Lift the
component parts from their lifting points
where provided, or use suitable slings for
lifting any part not provided with lifting
points. Refer to the manual for special lifting
instructions where applicable.
1.3.2
Shearing
Do NOT place fingers or hands etc. into the
suction or discharge pipe outlets and do
NOT touch the impeller, if rotated this may
cause severe injury. To prevent ingress of
any objects, retain the protection covers or
packaging in place until removal is
necessary for installation. If the packaging
or suction and discharge covers are
removed for inspection purposes, replace
afterwards to protect the pump and
maintain safety.
1.3.3 Abrasion and Entrapment
Do NOT touch any moving or rotating parts.
Guards are provided to prevent access to
these parts, where they have been removed
for maintenance they MUST be replaced
before operating the equipment.
1.3.4 Fluid Pressure Jets
Check and ensure that the pump operates
at below the Maximum Working Pressure
specified in the manual or on the pump
nameplate and before maintenance, ensure
that the pump is drained down.
1.3.5 Hot Surfaces
Do NOT touch surfaces which during
normal running will be sufficiently hot to
cause injury. These are marked with the
HOT warning symbol. Note that these
surfaces will remain hot after the pump has
stopped, allow sufficient time for cooling
before maintenance. Be cautious and note
that other parts of the pump may become
hot if a fault is developing.
1.3.6 Cold Conditions
Do NOT operate water pumps in
temperatures below freezing point, without
first checking that the pumped fluid is not
frozen and the pump is free to turn. Pumps
in these environments should be drained
down during inactivity and re-primed before
starting.
1.3.7 Hazardous Noise
In addition to local or site regulations for
noise protection, SPP PUMPS recommend
the use of Personal Ear Protection
equipment in all enclosed pump rooms and
particularly those containing diesel engines.
Care must be taken to ensure that any
audible alarm or warning signal can still be
heard with ear defenders worn.
1.3.8 Hazardous Materials
Wear a suitable mask or respirator when
working
with Packing and Gasket
components which contain fibrous material
as these can be hazardous when the
fibrous dust is inhaled. Components
containing hazardous materials will be
accompanied by warnings in the manuals.
Be cautious, if other supplier's components
have been substituted for genuine SPP
PUMPS parts, these may then contain
hazardous materials.