Flowserve CPXM User Manual
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CPXM and CPXRM USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569101 10-08
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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 help 
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. 
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE
IMPELLER FROM THE STUBSHAFT; THEY ARE AN 
INTEGRAL ITEM ON THIS PUMP. 
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 ºC (175 ºF) or 
below -5 ºC (20 ºF) in a restricted zone, or exceeds 
local regulations, action as above shall be taken. 
