Goulds Pumps 3796 i-FRAME - IOM - Manual (Page 9)

Reference for electrical installation
For electrical installation requirements, consult your local electric utility.
User health and safety
Safety equipment
Use safety equipment according to the company regulations. Use this safety equipment within the work
area:
• Helmet
• Safety goggles (with side shields)
• Protective shoes
• Protective gloves
• Gas mask
• Hearing protection
The work area
Observe these regulations and warnings in the work area:
• Always keep the work area clean.
• Pay attention to the risks presented by gas and vapors in the work area.
• Avoid all electrical dangers. Pay attention to the risks of electric shock or arc flash hazards.
Product and product positioning requirements
Observe these requirements for the product and the product positioning:
WARNING:
• Only use fasteners of the proper size and material.
• Replace all corroded fasteners.
• Make sure that all fasteners are properly tightened and that there are no missing fasteners.
• Never operate a pump unless safety devices are installed.
• Never operate a pump unless a coupling guard is installed.
• Never force the piping in order to make a connection with a pump.
• Never start a pump without the proper priming.
• Never start a pump without the proper liquid level in self-priming pumps.
• Never run a pump below the minimum rated flow or with any suction or discharge valve closed.
Electrical connections regulations
Electrical connections must be made by certified electricians in compliance with all international, national,
state, and local regulations.
Observe these guidelines and warnings for electrical connections:
• Make sure that the product is isolated from the power supply and cannot be energized by mistake.
This guideline also applies to the control circuit.
• Make sure that the thermal contacts are connected to a protection circuit according to the product
approvals, and that they are in use.
Earthing (grounding)
All electric equipment must be earthed (grounded). This rule applies to pumps and mixers as well as
monitoring equipment.
Precautions before work
Observe these safety precautions before you work with the product or are in connection with the product:
• Provide a suitable barrier around the work area, for example, a guard rail.
• Make sure that all safety guards are in place and secure.
• Make sure that the equipment is properly insulated when it operates at extreme temperatures.
• Allow all system and pump components to cool before you handle them.
Introduction and Safety (Continued)
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