6 safety – Flowserve PLEUGER User Manual

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PLEUGER STANDARD USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569293 01-13

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If the conditions of service on your purchase order are
going to be changed (for example liquid pumped,
temperature or duty) it is requested that the user seeks
the written agreement of Flowserve before start up.

1.6 Safety


1.6.1 Summary of safety markings
These User Instructions contain specific safety
markings where non-observance of an instruction would
cause hazards. The specific safety markings are:

This symbol indicates electrical safety

instructions where non-compliance will involve a high
risk to personal safety or the loss of life.

This symbol indicates safety instructions where

non-compliance would affect personal safety and could
result in loss of life.

This symbol indicates “hazardous and toxic fluid”

safety instructions where non-compliance would affect
personal safety and could result in loss of life.

This symbol indicates safety instructions

where non-compliance will involve some risk to safe
operation and personal safety and would damage the
equipment or property.

This symbol indicates explosive atmosphere zone

marking according to ATEX. It is used in safety
instructions where non-compliance in the hazardous
area would cause the risk of an explosion.

This symbol is used in safety instructions to

remind not to rub non-metallic surfaces with a dry
cloth; ensure the cloth is damp.

It is used in safety

instructions where non-compliance in the hazardous
area would cause the risk of an explosion.

This sign is not a safety symbol but indicates

an important instruction in the assembly process.

1.6.2 Personnel qualification and training
All personnel involved in the operation, installation,
inspection and maintenance of the unit must be
qualified to carry out the work involved. If the personnel
in question do not already possess the necessary
knowledge and skill, appropriate training and instruction
must be provided. If required the operator may
commission the manufacturer/supplier to provide
applicable training.

Always coordinate repair activity with operations and
health and safety personnel, and follow all plant
safety requirements and applicable safety and health
laws and regulations.

1.6.3 Safety action
This is a summary of conditions and actions to
help prevent injury to personnel and damage to
the environment and to equipment. For products
used in potentially explosive atmospheres
section 1.6.4 also applies.

NEVER DO MAINTENANCE WORK

WHEN THE UNIT IS CONNECTED TO POWER
Before maintenance and repair work is started the
motor of the pump unit must first be completely
isolated from the electrical power supply.

The procedure to shut down the unit described in
section 7.3, Switching off the unit, must be followed
without fail.

Danger from electricity must be

eliminated. (For details see, for example, the
regulations of the VDE and local power supply
companies.)

GUARDS MUST NOT BE REMOVED WHILE

THE PUMP IS IN OPERATION

HANDLING COMPONENTS

Many precision parts have sharp corners and the
wearing of appropriate safety gloves and equipment
is required when handling these components. To lift
heavy pieces above 25 kg (55 lb) use a crane
appropriate for the mass and in accordance with
current local regulations.

DISMOUNTING PUMP UNITS

Before dismounting one pump unit, the pump must be
separated from the motor and drained. In case of
dangerous delivery fluids, suitable safety measures
must be made.

THERMAL SHOCK

Rapid changes in the temperature of the liquid within
the pump can cause thermal shock, which can result
in damage or breakage of components and should be
avoided.

HOT (and cold) PARTS

If hot or cold components, or heater or cooler units,
can cause a danger for the operating staff or persons
in the immediate vicinity, measures must be taken to
prevent possible contact, eg by protective gratings.

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