Xylem A-C Fire Pump – Vertical Turbine Fire Pump AC8499 - Manual (Page 7)

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Section 1 - Safety
These pumps have been designed for safe and reliable
operation when property used and maintained in accordance
with instructions contained in this manual. A pump is a pres-
sure containing device with rotating parts that can be haz-
ardous. Operators and maintenance personnel must realize
this and follow safety measures. A-C Fire Pumps shall not be
liable for physical injury, death, damage or delays caused by
a failure to observe the instructions in this manual.
Throughout this manual the words WARNING, CAUTION,
and NOTE are used to indicate procedures or situations
which require special operator attention:
NOTE: Operating procedure, condition, etc. which is essential
to observe.
EXAMPLES:
• NEVER apply heat to remove impeller. It may explode
dueto trapped liquid.
• NEVER use heat to disassemble pump due to risk of
explosion from trapped liquid.
• NEVER operate pump without coupling guard correcly
installed.
• NEVER operate pump beyond the rated conditions to
which the pump was sold.
• NEVER start pump without proper prime (sufficient liquid in
pump casing).
• NEVER run pump below recommended minimum flow or
when dry.
• ALWAYS lock out power to the driver before performing
pump maintenance.
• NEVER operate pump without safety devices installed.
• NEVER operate pump with discharge valve closed.
• NEVER operate pump with suction valve closed.
• DO NOT change conditions of service without approval of
an authorized A-C Fire Pumps representative.
Definitions
General Precautions
WARNING : Operating procedure, practice, etc., which,
if not correctly followed, could result in personal injury
or loss of life.
CAUTION
: Operating procedure, practice, etc. which,
if not followed, could result in damage or destruction
of equipment.
WARNING
: Personal injuries will result if procedures
outlined in this manual are not followed.
CAUTION
: Throttling flow from the suction side may
cause cavitation and pump damage. NOTE: Proper
alignment is essential for long pump life.
WARNING : Pump shall never be operated without
coupling guard installed correctly.