Goulds Pumps 3298 - IOM - Manual (Page 9)

Introduction and Safety
Magnetic precautions
WARNING:
Magnetic drive pumps contain very strong magnets that can pose health risks. Always observe these
guidelines:
• Avoid working with, being in proximity of, or handling the magnets contained in this pump if you have
any of these conditions:
• An artificial cardiac pacemaker
• An implanted defibrillator
• A metallic prosthetic heart valve
• Internal wound clips, from surgery
• Prosthetic joints
• Metallic wiring
• Any other type of metallic, prosthetic device
• Individuals who have had any surgery, especially to the chest or head, and do not know if metallic
clips were surgically implanted need to avoid work on this unit unless their physician can confirm that
no metallic devices exist.
Wash the skin and eyes
1. Follow these procedures for chemicals or hazardous fluids that have come into contact with
your eyes or your skin:
Condition Action
Chemicals or hazardous
1. Hold your eyelids apart forcibly with your fingers.
fluids in eyes
2. Rinse the eyes with eyewash or running water for at least
15 minutes.
3. Seek medical attention.
Chemicals or hazardous
1. Remove contaminated clothing.
fluids on skin
2. Wash the skin with soap and water for at least 1 minute.
3. Seek medical attention, if necessary.
Ex-approved products
Follow these special handling instructions if you have an Ex-approved unit.
Personnel requirements
These are the personnel requirements for Ex-approved products in potentially explosive
atmospheres:
• All work on the product must be carried out by certified electricians and ITT-authorized
mechanics. Special rules apply to installations in explosive atmospheres.
• All users must know about the risks of electric current and the chemical and physical
characteristics of the gas, the vapor, or both present in hazardous areas.
• Any maintenance for Ex-approved products must conform to international and national
standards (for example, IEC/EN 60079-17).
ITT disclaims all responsibility for work done by untrained and unauthorized personnel.
Product and product handling requirements
These are the product and product handling requirements for Ex-approved products in
potentially explosive atmospheres:
• Only use the product in accordance with the approved motor data.
• The Ex-approved product must never run dry during normal operation. Dry running during
service and inspection is only permitted outside the classified area.
• Before you start work on the product, make sure that the product and the control panel are
isolated from the power supply and the control circuit, so they cannot be energized.
• Do not open the product while it is energized or in an explosive gas atmosphere.
• Make sure that thermal contacts are connected to a protection circuit according to the
approval classification of the product, and that they are in use.
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