Hale Q Series Muscle - Manual (Page 16)

 Safety Precautions
16 MUSCLE (Midship) Pumps Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual
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 Rotating drive line parts can cause injury. Be extremely careful that NO part of
your body (head, feet, arms, legs, fingers, hair, etc.) is in an area of rotating parts
where you could be subject to injury.
 Make sure everyone is clear of the apparatus before shifting to the PUMP posi-
tion. Verify the parking brake is set and the wheels are chocked to prevent any
movement of the apparatus.
 Make sure proper personal protective equipment is used when operating or ser-
vicing the apparatus.
WARNING!
BE SURE TO WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN REMOVING AND/OR INSTALLING
FORCE (PRESS) FITTED PARTS. WEAR PROTECTIVE, HEAT-RESISTANT GLOVES
WHEN HANDLING PARTS THAT REQUIRE HEATING FOR INSTALLATION AND/OR
REMOVAL. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS EYE OR HAND INJURY.
DO NOT OVERHEAT PARTS CONSTRUCTED OF BRONZE (E.G. IMPELLER). OVER-
HEATING (PART TURNS RED OR BLUE) CAN WEAKEN THE PART AND IT MUST THEN
BE REPLACED.
 DO NOT operate the system at pressures higher than the maximum rated pres-
sure. Always use the lowest possible relief valve settings to enhance operator and
equipment safety. Also see Section 2 “Introduction” on page 19 for additional infor-
mation.
 Relieve all system pressure, then drain all water from the system before servicing
any of its component parts.
 Use only pipe, hose and fittings which are rated at or above the maximum pres-
sure rating at which the water pump system operates.
 Per NFPA 1962 requirements, large diameter hose, marked “supply Hose 3-1/2” to
5” (89 - 127 mm) diameter” shall not be used at operating pressures exceeding
185 PSI (1,276 kPa). Large diameter hose, marked “Supply Hose 6” (150 mm)
diameter” shall not be used at operating pressures exceeding 135 PSI (931 kPa).
 If leakage from the drain hole in the pump head is noticed or suspected, the
mechanical seal must be inspected and/or replaced.
 If a pump is operated without water for extended periods, or without discharging
water, it could overheat. This can damage the mechanical seal, impeller or the
drive mechanism.
 DO NOT attempt to pump until all the GREEN pump indicators in the cab and
panel are ON. Also see Section 4 “Basic Operation” on page 53 for additional
information.
 DO NOT advance the throttle unless the OK TO PUMP indicator is ON. Also see
Section 4 “Basic Operation” on page 53 for additional