Goulds Pumps CV 3171 - IOM - Manual (Page 9)

CV 3171 IOM 05/11 9
SAFETY
DEFINITIONS ........................................................................................................................... 7
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ..................................................................................................... 7
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 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:
WARNING
Operating procedure, practice, etc.
which, if not correctly followed, could
result in personal injury or loss of life.
CAUTION
Operating procedure, practice, etc.
which, if not followed could result in
damage or destruction of equipment.
NOTE: Operating procedure, condition, etc.
which is essential to observe.
EXAMPLES
WARNING
Pump shall never be operated without
coupling guard installed correctly.
CAUTION
Throttling flow from the suction side
may cause cavitation and pump
damage.
NOTE: Proper alignment is essential for long
pump life.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
Personal injury will result if procedures
outlined in this manual are not followed. Never run pump below recom-
mended minimum flow or
when dry.
Never apply heat to remove impeller. It may
explode due to trapped liquid. Always lock out power to the
driver before performing
pump maintenance.
Never use heat to disassemble pump due to
risk of explosion from trapped liquid. Never operate pump without safety
devices installed.
Never operate pump without coupling
guard correctly installed. Never operate pump with
discharge valve closed.
Never operate pump beyond the rated
conditions to which the pump was
sold. Never operate pump with
suction valve closed.
Never start pump without proper prime,
or proper liquid level in self priming
pumps. Do not change conditions of service
without approval of an authorized
Goulds representative.
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