Hale RSD - Manual (Page 13)

13 Section 1: Safety Precautions
Hale Products, Inc., Nov. 2005, Rev-A
Saf ety
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WARNING!
NO MODIFICATIONS MAY BE MADE TO THE HALE PUMP AND GEARBOX
ASSEMBLY WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM:
Hale Products, Incorporated
Fire Suppression Division
700 Spring Mill Avenue
Conshohocken, PA 19428 U.S.A.
Telephone ..........610-825-6300
Fax .....................610-825-6440
Web.................... www.haleproducts.com
❑ Rotating drive line parts can cause injury. Be extremely careful that NO
part of your body (head, feet, arms, legs, fingers, hair, etc.) is in an area
of rotating parts where you could be subject to injury.
❑ Make sure everyone is clear of the apparatus before shifting to the
PUMP position. Verify the parking brake is set and the wheels are
chocked to prevent any movement of the apparatus.
❑ Make sure proper personal protective equipment is used when operating
or servicing the apparatus.
WARNING!
BE SURE TO WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN REMOVING AND/OR INSTALL-
ING FORCE (PRESS) FITTED PARTS. WEAR PROTECTIVE, HEAT-RESIS-
TANT GLOVES WHEN HANDLING PARTS THAT REQUIRE HEATING FOR
INSTALLATION AND/OR REMOVAL. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN
SERIOUS EYE OR HAND INJURY.
DO NOT OVERHEAT PARTS CONSTRUCTED OF BRONZE (E.G. IMPELLER).
OVERHEATING (PART TURNS RED OR BLUE) CAN WEAKEN THE PART AND
IT MUST THEN BE REPLACED.
❑ DO NOT operate the system at pressures higher than the maximum
rated pressure. Always use the lowest possible relief valve settings to
enhance operator and equipment safety. Also see Section 2 “Introduc-
tion” on page 15 for additional information.
❑ Relieve all system pressure, then drain all water from the system before
servicing any of its component parts.
❑ Use only pipe, hose and fittings which are rated at or above the maxi-
mum pressure rating at which the water pump system operates.