General Pump VF Owner Manual - Manual (Page 4)

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GENERAL PUMP
A member of the Interpump Group
VF SERIES
1. INTRODUCTION
This manual describes the use and maintenance
instructions of the VF pump, and should be carefully read
and understood before using the pump.
Correct use and adequate maintenance will guarantee the
pumps trouble-free operation for a long time. General
Pump declines any responsibility for damage caused by
misuse or the non-observance of the instructions indicated
in this manual.
Upon receiving the pump, check that it is complete and in
perfect condition.. Should anything be found out of order,
please contact us before installing and starting the pump.
3. SAFETY
3.1 General Safety Indications
The misuse of pumps and high pressure units may
cause severe injury to people and/or damage to prop-
erty. Anyone requested to assemble or use high pres-
sure units must possess the necessary competence to
do so, should be aware of the characteristics of the
components assembled/used, and must adopt all the
necessary precautions in order to guarantee maxi-
mum safety in any operating condition. In the interest
of safety, no precaution that is reasonably feasible
must be neglected, both by the Manufacturer and the
Operator.
3.2 High pressure unit safety requirements
1. The pressure line must always be equipped with a
safety valve.
2. High pressure unit components, in particular
for those units working outside, must be adequately
protected against rain, frost and heat.
3. The units electrical parts must be adequately
protected from water spray, and must comply with the
specific norms in force.
4. High pressure hoses must be correctly sized for the
units maximum operating pressure, and must only be
used within the pressure range indicated by the hose
manufacturer. The same conditions apply for all other
unit accessories where high pressure is involved.
5. The extremities of high pressure hoses must be
sheathed and fastened to a steady structure in order
to avoid dangerous whiplashes should they burst or
should their connections break.
6. Appropriate safety guards must be provided for the
pump transmission systems (joints, pulleys and belts,
auxiliary drives).
3.3 Safety During Operation
The working area of a high pressure system must be
clearly signalled. Access must be prohibited to non-
authorized personnel and, if possible, the area must
be fenced in. The personnel authorized to access this
area must be previously 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 check:
1. That the high pressure unit is correctly fed (see
paragraph 9.5).
2. SYMBOL DESCRIPTIONS
Warning
Potential Danger
Danger
Electrocution Danger
Danger
Use Protective Mask
Danger
Use Protective Goggles
Danger
Wear protective gloves
Danger
Wear protective boots
Read carefully and understand
the manual before operating
the pump
Ref 300662 Rev.C
06-12