Goulds Pumps 3100 - IOM - Manual (Page 15)

SAFETY
DEFINITIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
DEFINITIONS
This pump has been designed for safe, reliable
operation when properly used and maintained in
accordance with instructions contained in this
manual. A pump is a pressure containing device
with rotating parts that can be hazardous.
Operators and maintenance personnel must
realize this and follow safety measures. Goulds
Pumps, Inc. shall not be liable for physical injury,
damage or delays caused by a failure to observe
instructions in this manual.
Throughout this manual the words WARNING,
CAUTION, and NOTE are used to indicate
procedures which require special operator attention:
▲
! WARNING
Warning is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard which can cause severe personal
injury, death, or substantial equipment
damage if the warning is ignored.
▲
! CAUTION
Caution is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard which will or can cause minor personal
injury or equipment damage if the caution is
ignored.
NOTE: Operating procedure, condition, etc.
which is essential to observe.
EXAMPLES:
▲
! WARNING
Lock out driver power to prevent accidental
start-up that could result in serious personal
injury.
▲
! CAUTION
Throttling flow from the suction side may
cause cavitation and pump damage.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the
stationary portion of the mechanical seal.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
▲
! WARNING
Personal injuries will result if procedures
outlined in this manual are not followed.
•
NEVER operate pump beyond the rated
conditions to which the pump was sold.
•
NEVER start pump without proper prime
(sufficient liquid in pump casing).
•
NEVER run pump below recommended minimum
flow or when dry.
•
ALWAYS lock out power to the driver before
performing pump maintenance.
•
NEVER operate pump without safety devices
installed.
•
NEVER operate pump with discharge valve or
suction valve closed.
•
DO NOT change conditions of service without
approval of an authorized Goulds representative.
•
NEVER apply heat to remove impeller. It may
explode due to trapped liquid.
•
NEVER use heat to disassemble pump due to risk
of explosion due to trapped liquid.
3100 IOM 1/97
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