Gorman-Rupp Pumps 86A2-F4L 1322538 and up - Manual (Page 6)

80 SERIES OM-00957
PAGE A - 1 SAFETY
SAFETY - SECTION A
This information applies to 80 Series
Engine Driven pumps. Refer to the man­
ual accompanying the engine before at­
tempting to begin operation.
This manual will alert personnel to
known procedures which require spe­
cial attention, to those which could
damage equipment, and to those which
could be dangerous to personnel. How­
ever, this manual cannot possibly pro­
vide detailed instructions and precau­
tions for each specific application or for
every situation that might occur during
maintenance of the unit. Therefore, it is
the responsibility of the owner, installer
and/or maintenance personnel to en­
sure that applications and/or mainte­
nance procedures not addressed in this
manual are performed only after estab­
lishing that neither personal safety nor
pump integrity are compromised by
such applications or procedures.
Before attempting to open or service the
pump:
1. Familiarize yourself with this man­
ual.
2. Switch off the engine ignition and
disconnect the positive battery
cable to ensure that the pump will
remain inoperative.
3. Allow the pump to completely cool
if overheated.
4. Check the temperature before
opening any covers, plates, or
plugs.
5. Close the suction and discharge
valves.
6. Vent the pump slowly and cau­
tiously.
7. Drain the pump.
This pump is designed to handle most
non‐volatile, non‐flammable liquids
containing specified entrained solids.
Do not attempt to pump volatile, corro­
sive, or flammable
materials, or any liq­
uids which may damage the pump or en­
danger personnel as a result of pump
failure.
Use lifting and moving equipment in
good repair and with adequate capacity
to prevent injuries to personnel or dam­
age to equipment. Suction and dis­
charge hoses and piping must be re­
moved from the pump before lifting.
After the pump has been positioned,
make certain that the pump and all pip­
ing or hose connections are tight, prop­
erly supported and secure before oper­
ation.
Do not operate the pump against a
closed discharge valve for long periods
of time. If operated against a closed dis­
charge valve, pump components will
deteriorate, and the liquid could come
to a boil, build pressure, and cause the
pump casing to rupture or explode.