SPP Pumps Auto Prime - High Flow Range XF300 & 400 - Manual (Page 4)

Manual No/Rev
W77-009E / 2
Operators Instructions for
XF300 & XF400 Range Centrifugal Pumps
Our policy is one of continuous improvement and we reserve the right to alter specifications at any time
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INTRODUCTION
This manual gives the safety, installation,
operation and maintenance instructions for
pumps in the SPP Pumps’ AUTOPRIME
XF range of horizontal, end suction,
centrifugal pumps for vacuum assisted self
priming applications.
Instructions and statements contained within
this handbook are given with our best
intentions and are correct at the time of
compilation. They are subject to alteration
at any time.
Pumps may be identified by the SPP
Pumps code typically in the form 'XF300'.
This manual applies to the following pump
types.
XF300 & XF400
Pumps may have an additional designation
in the form XF300/418 indicating the
diameter of the impeller in millimetres.
1. GENERAL INFORMATION &
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The products supplied by SPP Pumps Ltd.
have been designed with safety in mind.
Where hazards cannot be eliminated, the
risk has been minimised by the use of
guards and other design features. Some
hazards cannot be guarded against and the
instructions below MUST BE COMPLIED
WITH for safe operation. These instructions
cannot cover all circumstances, YOU are
responsible for using safe working practices
at all times.
1.1
SPP Pumps Ltd. products are designed for
use in appropriate locations which are to be
kept free of obstructions that may restrict
safe
access to the controls and
maintenance access points.
A pump nameplate is fitted to each unit
and must not be removed. Loss of this
plate could make identification impossible.
This in turn could affect safety and cause
difficulty in obtaining spare parts. Should
accidental loss or damage occur, contact
SPP Pumps Ltd. immediately.
1.2 Access to the equipment should be
restricted to the personnel responsible for
installation, operation and maintenance and
they must be trained, adequately qualified
and supplied with the appropriate tools for
their respective tasks.
1.3 SPP Pumps Ltd. requires that all personnel
that
are responsible for installation,
operation or maintenance of the equipment,
have access to and study the product
instruction manual BEFORE any work is
done and that they will comply with all local
and industry based safety instructions and
regulations.
1.4 Ear defenders should be worn where the
specified equipment noise level exceeds
locally defined safe levels. Safety glasses or
goggles should be worn where working with
pressurised
systems and hazardous
substances. Other personal protection
equipment must be worn where local rules
apply.
1.5 Do NOT wear loose or frayed clothing or
jewellery which could catch on the controls
or become trapped in the equipment.
1.6 Check and confirm that the manual is the
relevant copy by comparing the serial
number on the identification plate with that
on the manual.
1.7 Note any limits to the pump application
specified in the contract documentation.
Operation of the equipment outside these
limits will increase the risk from hazards
noted below and may lead to premature and
hazardous pump failure.
1.8
Clear and easy access to all controls,
gauges and dials etc. MUST be maintained
at all times.
1.9
IMPROPER INSTALLATION, OPERATION
OR MAINTENANCE OF THIS SPP PUMPS
LTD PRODUCT COULD RESULT IN
INJURY OR DEATH.
1.10 Within the manual, safety instructions are
marked with safety symbols.
Safety instructions within this manual are
marked with the following symbols:
This symbol refers to general mechanical
aspects of safety.
This symbol refers to electrical safety.
ATTENTION