Technical data

DEFINITIONS . . l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
DEFINITIONS
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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.
Goulds Pumps Inc. 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 is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard which m cause severe personal injury,
death, or substantial property damage if the
warning is ignored.
NOTE: Operating procedure, condition, etc.
which is essential to observe.
EXAMPLES
Pump shall never be operated without coupling
guard installed correctly.
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CAUTION
Throttling flow from the suction side may cause
cavitation and pump damage.
NOTE: Proper aiignmen t is essen tiai for long
pump life.
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CAUTION
caution is used to indkate the pmsemx of a
h~which~orEiZLIwuseminorpersonal
injury or property &mqe if the warning is ignonzd.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
Personal injuries will result if procedures
outlined in this manual are not followed.
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Never apply heat to remove impeller. It may
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explode due to trapped liquid.
Never use heat to diassemble pump due to risk of
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explosion from trapped liquid.
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Never operate pump without coupling guard
correctly installed.
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Never operate pump beyond the rated conditions to
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which the pump was sold.
Never start pump without proper prime (sufficient
liquid in pump casing).
Never run pump below recommended minimum
flow or when dry.
Always lock out power to the driver before
performing pump maintenance.
Never operate pump without safety devices installed.
Never operate pump with discharge valve closed.
Never operate pump with suction valve closed.
Do not change conditions of service without
approval of an authorized Goulds representative.
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