General Pump KS Owner Manual - Manual (Page 3)

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GENERAL PUMP
A member of the Interpump Group
KS SERIES
1. INTRODUCTION
This manual describes the use and maintenance instruc-
tions of the KS pump, and should be carefully read and
understood before pump operation. Correct use and ade-
quate maintenance will guarantee the pumps trouble-free
operation for a long time.
General Pump declines any responsibility for damage
caused by misuse or the non-observance of the
instructions indicated in this manual.
Upon receiving the pump, check that it is complete and in
perfect condition. Should anything be found out of order,
please contact us before installing and starting the pump.
3. SAFETY
3.1 General safety indications
The misuse of pumps and high pressure units, and the
non-observance of installation and maintenance
instructions may cause severe injury to people and/or
damage to property.
Anyone requested to assemble or use high pressure units
must possess the necessary competence to do so, should
be aware of the characteristics of the components
assembled/used, and must adopt all the necessary
precautions in order to guarantee maximum safety in any
operating condition. In the interest of safety, no
precaution that is reasonably feasible must be neglected,
both by the Installer and the Operator.
3.2 High pressure unit safety requirements
1. A safety valve should be installed in any delivery line
and should be sized to discharge or by-pass the
entire pump flow rate
2. High pressure unit components, with particular regard
for those units working outside, should be adequately
protected against rain, frost and heat.
3. Electric components and wiring should be provided
with an adequate degree of protection, able to protect
them against spray coming from any direction. They
should also be suitable for working in a wet
environment.
4. High pressure hoses and any other accessory under
pressure should be sized in accordance with the
maximum unit working pressure and must always
work within the safety margins indicated by the hose/
accessory Manufacturer.
5. High pressure hose ends should be fastened to a
steady object in order to prevent them from
dangerous sweeping around, should they burst or
come off their end fittings.
6. Proper safety guards should be provided to
adequately cover transmission joints, pulleys, belts or
auxiliary drives.
2. SYMBOL DESCRIPTIONS
Warning
Potential Danger
Danger
Electrocution Danger
Danger
Use a face guard
Danger
Use protective glasses
Danger Signal
Use adequate hand protection
before operating the pump
Danger
Wear protective boots
Carefully read the indications in
this manual before operating the
pump.
Ref 300655 Rev D
09-12