Goulds Pumps 3408 - IOM - Manual (Page 7)

SAFETY
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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
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! WARN ING
Personal injuries will result if procedures
outlined in this manual are not followed.
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NEVER operate pump without coupling guard
correctly installed.
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NEVER operate pump beyond the rated conditions
to which the pump was sold.
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NEVER start pump without proper prime (sufficient
liquid in pump casing).
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NEVER run pump below recommended minimum
flow or when no liquid is in pump.
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ALWAYS lock out power to the driver before
performing pump maintenance.
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NEVER operate pump without safety devices installed.
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NEVER operate pump with discharge valve closed.
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NEVER operate pump with suction valve closed.
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DO NOT change conditions of service without
approval of an authorized Goulds representative.
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! Warn ing
If pump is to be used on process fluids above
120° F, pump surface temperatures could be
warm enough to cause burns. We recommend
pump surfaces be insulated. Failure to follow
these instructions could result in severe
personal injury.
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DEFINITIONS
This pump has been designed for safe and reliable
operation when properly used and maintained in
accordance with instructions contained in this manual.
A pump is a pressure containing device with rotating
parts that can be hazardous. Operators and
maintenance personnel must realize this and follow
safety measures. ITT Industries - Goulds Pumps
shall not be liable for physical injury, 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:
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! WARNING
Warning is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard which can cause severe personal injury,
death, or substantial property damage if the
warning is ignored.
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! CAUTION
Caution is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard which will or can cause minor personal
injury or property damage if the warning
is ignored.
NOTE: Operating procedure, condition, etc.
which is essential to observe.
EXAMPLES
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! WARNING
Pump shall never be operated without coupling
guard installed correctly.
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! CAUTION
Throttling flow from the suction side may
cause cavitation and pump damage.
NOTE: Proper alignment is essential for long
pump life.