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SAFETY TIPS
Safety Apparel
- Insulated work gloves when handling hot bearings or using bearing heater
- Heavy work gloves when handling parts with sharp edges, especially impellers
- Safety glasses (with side shields) for eye protection, especially in machine shop area
- Steel-toed shoes for foot protection when handling parts, heavy tools, etc.
Safe Operating Procedures
- Coupling guards:Never operate a pump without coupling guard properly installed.
- Flanged Connections:
- Never Force piping to make connection with pump
- Insure proper size, material, number of fasteners are installed.
- Beware of corroded fasteners
- When operating pump:
- Do not operate below minimum rated flow, or with suction/discharge valves closed.
- Do not open vent or drain valves, or remove plugs while system is pressurized.
Maintenance Safety
- Always lock out power
- Ensure pump is isolated from system and pressure is relieved before any disassembly of pump, removal of plugs, or disconnecting piping.
- Pump and Components are heavy. Failure to properly lift and support equipment could result in serious injury
- Observe proper decontamination procedures. Know and follow company safety regulations.
- Never apply heat to remove impeller.
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