Goulds Pumps AF (Axial Flow) (42"/1200mm/54/60"/66") LM/LMR Bearings - IOM" - Manual (Page 9)

AF (42-66) IOM 9
SAFETY
DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................... 9
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS.............................................................................. 9
DEFINITIONS
Axial flow pumps are pressure-containing devices with
rotating parts that can be hazardous. It has been
designed for safe and reliable operation when properly
used and maintained in accordance with instructions
contained in this manual. It is not to be operated at
speeds, working pressures, discharge pressures, or
temperatures higher than, nor used with liquids other
than stated in the original order acknowledgement,
without written permission of ITT Industries, Gould’s
Pumps, Inc. Operators and maintenance personnel
must realize this and follow safety measures. ITT
Industries, Gould’s Pumps, Inc. 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:
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.
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. that is
essential to observe.
EXAMPLES
WARNING
Pump shall never be operated without V-belt or
coupling guard installed correctly.
CAUTION
Obstructions to flow or pipe fowling may cause
cavitation and pump damage.
NOTE: Proper alignment is essential for long pump
life.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
Personal injury will result if procedures outlined in
this manual are not followed.
•
Never apply heat to remove the impeller. It may
explode due to trapped liquid.
•
Never use heat to disassemble pump due to risk of
explosion from trapped liquid.
•
Never operate pump without V-belt or coupling
guard correctly 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 the pump < 75% or > 115% of the Best
Efficiency Point (B.E.P.), AF pumps are unstable in
these regions.
•
Always lock out power to the driver before
performing maintenance.
•
Never operate pump without safety devices
installed.
•
Never operate pump with suction valve closed.
•
Never operate pump with discharge valve closed.
•
Do not change conditions of service without
approval of an authorized Gould’s representative
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