Safety precautions, Handling & transport – SPP Pumps Auto Prime Q Series - QI200 User Manual
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Operators Instructions for
AUTOPRIME Q Range Pump Unit
Manual No/Rev
W72-008E / 9
Our policy is one of continuous improvement and we reserve the right to alter specifications at any time
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2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
 
2.1 
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. 
 
This symbol gives warning of a hazard 
to the pump itself, which in turn could 
cause a risk to personal safety. 
2.2
Pump Safety Precautions
 
 
apply to all the following:-
2.2.1
This pump contains exposed moving 
parts and hot surfaces
DO NOT
OPERATE THE PUMP WITH THE 
DOORS OPEN. Guards removed for 
maintenance must be replaced before 
starting the pump. 
2.2.2
Never insert anything into the pump 
casing whilst the pump is running and 
the suction and delivery hoses are 
disconnected. 
2.2.3
Never use collapsible hoses on the 
suction side of the pump and use all 
pump flange holes to fit suction and 
delivery hose connections. 
2.2.4
Always lift pump sets vertically by the 
lifting eye. Any side force will damage 
the lifter. Never lift with suction or 
delivery hoses attached. The increased 
weight of these items may cause lifting 
gear failure. 
2.2.5
Check the type of liquid being pumped 
before 
working
on
pump
ends.
Residues could be hazardous to your 
health. If in doubt flush out with clean 
water before work commences. 
2.2.6
Personnel working on the pump unit 
must always wear clean correctly fitting 
clothing and safety footwear. Clothing 
impregnated with oil or fuel can 
constitute a health hazard through 
prolonged contact with the skin and 
may also constitute a fire hazard. 
2.2.7
Always allow adequate ventilation for 
diesel engines. Be aware of fire risks 
from items such as exhaust pipes and 
silencers. Never place flammable items 
around the unit. 
3. HANDLING & TRANSPORT
3.1 Lifting
The central lifting point is designed for 
vertical lifting only and must not be used to 
pull the unit sideways. Before lifting ensure 
that the lifting point is not bent or damaged. 
 
Do NOT use a lift truck with forks under the 
fuel tank and do NOT lift with the hoses 
attached. 
3.2 Road Trailer Version
There is provision for a lighting board on 
the rear of the unit. Remove the two pins 
through the open ends of the U-section and 
fit the lighting board against the rubber 
buffers at the back. Replace the pins to 
retain the lighting board in place. 
3.3 Site Trailer Version
The site trailer is limited to off road use and 
subject to a maximum speed of 10kph 
(6mph). 
3.4 Skid Mounted and Pod Units
All units have provision for lifting from a 
central lifting point through the canopy. 
The unit must be located on firm level 
foundations. For details of any special 
attachment points provided for pod units, 
refer to the GA drawing supplied. 
3.5 Trailer or Wagon Carriage
Transportation on a trailer or wagon will 
require the unit to be strapped down. On 
the trailer mounted units, front and rear 
location points for straps are incorporated 
into the unit: There are two shallow U-
channels on the ‘A’- frame at the front and 
a turned up lip on the lighting board 
channel at the rear of the unit. 
 
A strap can be fitted directly across the A 
frame located by the channels provided. 
 
At the rear of the unit remove the two 
lighting board retention pins from the 
channel section. Place the strap along the 
bottom edge of the channel and replace 
the pins. 
 
 
 
ATTENTION
ATTENTION
