Multiquip MQ62TDD - Manual (Page 11)

MQ62TDD TRASH PUMP • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (07/30/09) — PAGE 11
RULES AND REGULATIONS
■ ALWAYS read, understand, and follow procedures in
Operator’s Manual before attempting to operate
equipment.
■ ALWAYS be sure the operator is familiar with proper
safety precautions and operation techniques before using
pump.
■ ALWAYS store equipment properly when it is not being
used. Equipment should be stored in a clean, dry location
out of the reach of children.
■ NEVER pump volatile, explosive, flammable or low flash
point fluids. These fluids could ignite or explode.
■ NEVER operate the pump in an explosive atmosphere.
■ ALWAYS ensure pump is on level ground before use.
■ Become familiar with the components of the pump before
operating.
■ ALWAYS replace any worn or damaged warning decals.
■ NEVER pump corrosive chemicals or water containing
toxic substances. These fluids could create serious health
and environmental hazards. Contact local authorities
for assistance.
■ NEVER open the priming plug when
pump is hot. Hot water inside could
be pressurized much like the radiator
of an automobile. Allow pump to cool
to the touch before loosening plug.
The possibility exists of scalding,
resulting in severe bodily harm.
■ NEVER block or restrict flow from discharge hose.
Remove kinks from discharge line before starting pump.
Operation with a blocked discharge line can cause water
inside pump to overheat.
■ ALWAYS fill the pump casing with water before starting
the engine. Failure to maintain water inside the pump
housing will cause severe damage to the pump.
■ In winter drain water from pump housing to prevent
freezing.
WARNING — Do Not Run the Pump Dry
If the pump loses prime while operating, the remaining
water in the casing will reach near-boiling temperatures
within approximately 15 minutes. NEVER operate the
pump without water flowing through the pump. Allow
pump casing to cool to the touch before opening the fill
or drain caps or before removing any hoses to avoid
serious burns and bodily injury to the operator.
■ ALWAYS make sure that the pump’s trailer is placed on
solid level ground so that it cannot slide or shift around,
endangering workers. Deploy jack stands for stabilization.
Place blocks under the trailer’s bumper to make it level
(prevents tipping), and use a chocked block underneath
the wheels to prevent rolling. Also keep the immediate
area free of bystanders.
■ Before starting the pump, check that the clean-out cover
is securely fastened.
■ NEVER start the pump with the clean-out cover removed.
The rotating impeller inside the pump can cut or sever
objects caught in it.