Sk series, General pump – General Pump SK Owner Manual User Manual

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GENERAL PUMP

A member of the Interpump Group

SK SERIES

3. SAFETY

3.1 General Safety Indications

Improper use of pumps and high pressure systems, and/or failure to observe the installation and maintenance

instructions may cause serious injury to people and/or damage to property. Anyone assembling or using high pressure

systems must possess the necessary competence to do so, should be aware of the characteristics of the components

assembled/used, and must take all precautions necessary to ensure maximum safety in any operating condition. In the

interest of safety, both for the Installer and the Operator, no reasonably applicable precaution should be omitted.

3.2 High pressure unit safety requirements

1. The pressure line must always be equipped with a safety valve.

2. High pressure system components, in particular for those units working outside, must be adequately

protected against rain, frost and heat.

3. The electrical control system must be adequately protected from water spray, and must comply with the

specific regulations in force.

4. High pressure hoses must be properly sized for maximum operating pressure of the system and always and only

used within the operating pressure range specified by the hose manufacturer. The same rules should be observed

for all other auxiliary systems affected by high pressure.

5. The ends of high pressure hoses must be sheathed and secured to a solid structure to prevent dangerous

whiplash in case of bursting or broken connections.

6. Appropriate safety guards must be provided for the pump transmission systems (couplings, pulleys and belts,

auxiliary drives).

3.3 Safety During Operation

The working area of a high pressure system must be clearly marked. Access must be prohibited to un-authorized

personnel and, wherever possible, the area should restricted or fenced. The personnel authorized to access this area

should first be trained, and informed about the risks that may arise from failures or malfunctions of the high pressure unit.

Before starting the unit, the operator must verify that:

1. The high pressure system is properly fed by a minimum pressure of 75-100 PSI (5-7 Bar), metered in the head

flange.

2. The pump intake filters are perfectly clean; we recommend the use of a device that indicates the filters clogging level.

3. Electrical parts are adequately protected and in perfect condition.

4. The high pressure hoses do not show evident signs of abrasion, and that fittings are in perfect shape.

Any fault or reasonable doubt that may arise before or during operation should be promptly reported and verified by

competent personnel. In these cases, pressure should immediately be released and the high pressure system

stopped.

3.4 General Procedures For Using Nozzles

1. The Operator must always place his own and other worker’s safety before any other interest; his and should always

be governed by good sense and responsibility.

2. The Operator must always wear a helmet with a protective visor, waterproof clothing, and appropriate boots capable

of guaranteeing grip on wet pavement.

Ref 300792 Rev.C

06-12

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