SPP Pumps Thrustream - Manual (Page 4)

Manual No/Rev
W12-003E / 6
Operators Instructions for Horizontal
Standard Thrustream Centrifugal Pumps
Our policy is one of continuous improvement and we reserve the right to alter specifications at any time
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1. General Information and
Safety Instructions
The products supplied by SPP Pumps Ltd. have
been designed with safety in mind. Where hazards
cannot be eliminated, the risk has been minimised
by the use of guards and other design features.
Some hazards cannot be guarded against and the
instructions below MUST BE COMPLIED WITH for
safe operation. These instructions cannot cover all
circumstances: YOU are responsible for using safe
working practices at all times.
1.1 SPP Pumps Ltd. products are designed for
installation in designated areas, which are to
be kept clean and free of obstructions that
may restrict safe access to the controls and
maintenance access points.
A pump nameplate is fitted to each unit and
must not be removed. Loss of this plate could
make identification impossible. This in turn
could affect safety and cause difficulty in
obtaining spare parts. Should accidental loss
or damage occur, contact SPP Pumps Ltd.
immediately.
1.2 Access to the equipment should be restricted
to the personnel responsible for installation,
operation and maintenance and they must be
trained, adequately qualified and supplied with
the appropriate tools for their respective tasks.
1.3 SPP Pumps Ltd. requires that all personnel
that are responsible for installation, operation
or maintenance of the equipment, have
access to and study the product instruction
manual BEFORE any work is done and that
they will comply with all local and industry
based safety instructions and regulations.
1.4 Ear defenders should be worn where the
specified equipment noise level exceeds
locally defined safe levels. Safety glasses or
goggles should be worn where working with
pressurised
systems and hazardous
substances. Other personal protection
equipment must be worn where local rules
apply.
1.5 Do NOT wear loose or frayed clothing or
jewellery that could catch on the controls or
become trapped in the equipment.
1.6 Check and confirm that the manual is the
relevant copy by comparing the serial number
on the identification plate with that on the
manual.
1.7
Note any limits to the pump application
specified in the contract documentation.
Operation of the equipment outside these
limits will increase the risk from hazards noted
below and may lead to premature and
hazardous pump failure.
1.8 Clear and easy access to all controls, gauges
and dials etc. MUST be maintained at all
times. Hazardous or flammable materials
must NOT be stored in pump rooms unless
safe areas or racking and suitable containers
have been provided.
1.9 IMPROPER INSTALLATION, OPERATION
OR MAINTENANCE OF THIS SPP PUMPS
LTD PRODUCT COULD RESULT IN INJURY
OR DEATH.
1.10 Within the manual, safety instructions are
marked with safety symbols.
Hazard
This symbol refers to general mechanical
aspects of safety.
Hazard
This symbol refers to electrical safety.
ATTENTION This symbol gives warning of a
hazard to the pump itself, which in turn, could
cause a risk to personal safety.
2. Transport Handling and
Storage Instructions
2.1 Transport
Horizontal Thrustream pumpsets are
despatched fully assembled except where
stability or handling constraints require the
motor to be packed and delivered separately.
Pumps are protected against corrosion and
packed for transport by normal road, rail and
sea carriers.
2.2 Handling
Crushing Hazard
When lifting the pump unit, use lifting
equipment having a safe working load
rating suitable for the weight specified.
Use suitable slings for lifting any pump not
provided with lifting points.