Finish Thompson HVDP SERIES - Manual (Page 4)

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
read the installation instructions before operating the pump.
wear protective clothing, eye protection and follow standard safety procedures when handling corrosive or
personally harmful materials.
use protective gloves to prevent contact with hot surfaces.
use an open, splash proof or TEFC motors when pumping or mixing flammable or combustible material.
place the pump intake in fluid before starting the pump.
make sure the discharge hose and pump are both secured and properly supported before starting the pump.
make sure the pump is properly grounded when pumping flammable or combustible materials. This requires
a static protection kit.
use a discharge hose that is chemically compatible with the fluid being pumped and is rated at the discharge
temperature and pressure of the pump installation.
NEVER
use the pump in pressurized containers.
MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
check motor rotation on LR versions (air and induction motors) before installing the motor onto the pump.
store the pump and motor upright and away from corrosive liquids and vapors.
check compatibility and temperature range of the pump with the liquids being used.
flush the unit after each use if the liquid being pumped can crystallize or harden.
re-lubricate the pump internals after cleaning.
pump liquids containing solids that can damage internal pump parts (i.e. metal chips).
allow the pump to run dry.
operate the pump against a closed discharge. If the pump is operated against a closed discharge, a bypass (pres-
sure relief valve) must be used.
NOTE: Pumping solid can lead to increased wear on the stator and rotor.
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