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Safety, Safety action (1.6.3), Safety markings (1.6.1) – Flowserve LNN User Manual

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LNN, LNNV, LNNC USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569074 06-14

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If the conditions of service on your purchase order are
going to be changed (for example liquid pumped,
temperature or duty) it is requested that the user seeks
the written agreement of Flowserve before start up.

1.6 Safety


1.6.1

Summary of safety markings

These User Instructions contain specific safety markings
where non-observance of an instruction would cause
hazards. The specific safety markings are:

This symbol indicates electrical safety

instructions where non-compliance will involve a high
risk to personal safety or the loss of life.

This symbol indicates safety instructions where

non-compliance would affect personal safety and could
result in loss of life.

This symbol indicates “hazardous and toxic fluid”

safety instructions where non-compliance would affect
personal safety and could result in loss of life.

This symbol indicates safety instructions

where non-compliance will involve some risk to safe
operation and personal safety and would damage the
equipment or property.

This symbol indicates explosive atmosphere

zone marking according to ATEX. It is used in safety
instructions where non-compliance in the hazardous
area would cause the risk of an explosion.

This symbol is used in safety instructions to

remind not to rub non-metallic surfaces with a dry cloth;
ensure the cloth is damp.

It is used in safety

instructions where non-compliance in the hazardous
area would cause the risk of an explosion.

This sign is not a safety symbol but indicates an

important instruction in the assembly process.

1.6.2

Personnel qualification and training

All personnel involved in the operation, installation,
inspection and maintenance of the unit must be qualified
to carry out the work involved. If the personnel in question
do not already possess the necessary knowledge and
skill, appropriate training and instruction must be provided.
If required the operator may commission the
manufacturer/supplier to provide applicable training.

Always coordinate repair activity with operations and
health and safety personnel, and follow all plant safety
requirements and applicable safety and health laws
and regulations.

1.6.3

Safety action

This is a summary of conditions and actions to
prevent injury to personnel and damage to the
environment and to equipment. For products used
in potentially explosive atmospheres section 1.6.4
also applies.

NEVER DO MAINTENANCE WORK

WHEN THE UNIT IS CONNECTED TO POWER

GUARDS MUST NOT BE REMOVED WHILE

THE PUMP IS OPERATIONAL

DRAIN THE PUMP AND ISOLATE PIPEWORK

BEFORE DISMANTLING THE PUMP
The appropriate safety precautions should be taken
where the pumped liquids are hazardous.

FLUORO-ELASTOMERS (When fitted.)

When a pump has experienced temperatures over 250 ºC
(482 ºF), partial decomposition of fluoro-elastomers
(example: Viton) will occur. In this condition these are
extremely dangerous and skin contact must be avoided.

HANDLING COMPONENTS

Many precision parts have sharp corners and the
wearing of appropriate safety gloves and equipment is
required when handling these components. To lift
heavy pieces above 25 kg (55 lb) use a crane
appropriate for the mass and in accordance with
current local regulations.

THERMAL SHOCK

Rapid changes in the temperature of the liquid within
the pump can cause thermal shock, which can result in
damage or breakage of components and should be
avoided.

NEVER APPLY HEAT TO REMOVE IMPELLER

Trapped lubricant or vapor could cause an explosion.

HOT (and cold) PARTS

If hot or freezing components or auxiliary heating
supplies can present a danger to operators and
persons entering the immediate area action must be
taken to avoid accidental contact. If complete
protection is not possible, the machine access must be
limited to maintenance staff only, with clear visual
warnings and indicators to those entering the
immediate area. Note: bearing housings must not be
insulated and drive motors and bearings may be hot.

If the temperature is greater than 80 °C (175 °F) or
below -5 °C (23 °F) in a restricted zone, or exceed
local regulations, action as above shall be taken.

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