Flowserve T-series Thrust Bearing Pot - Manual (Page 4)

USER INSTRUCTIONS T-SERIES THRUST BEARING POT ENGLISH 26999907 01-2013
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Flowserve for advice, quoting the serial
number.
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
GUARDS MUST NOT BE REMOVED WHILE
THE UNIT IS OPERATIONAL
DRAIN THE UNIT AND ISOLATE
PIPEWORK BEFORE DISMANTLING THE UNIT
The appropriate safety precautions should be taken
where the pumped liquids are hazardous.
FLUORO - ELASTOMERS (When fitted.)
When a unit has experienced temperatures over
250 ºC (482 ºF), partial decomposition of fluoro
-
elastomers (example: Viton) will occur. In this
condition these are extremely dangerous and skin
contact must be avoided.
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.
THERMAL SHOCK
Rapid changes in the temperature of the liquid
within the unit can cause thermal shock, which can
result in damage or breakage of components and
should be avoided.
HOT (and cold) PARTS
If hot or freezing components or auxiliary heating
supplies can present a danger to operators and
persons entering the immediate area action must
be taken to avoid accidental contact. If complete
protection is not possible, the machine access must