SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
IMPROPER INSTALLATION, OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF PUMP MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH AND/OR RESULT IN DAMAGE TO PUMP AND/OR OTHER EQUIPMENT. VIKING’S WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER FAILURE DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION, OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE.
THIS INFORMATION MUST BE FULLY READ BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION, OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF PUMP AND MUST BE KEPT WITH PUMP. PUMP MUST BE INSTALLED, OPERATED AND MAINTAINED ONLY BY SUITABLY TRAINED AND QUALIFIED PERSONS.
THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED AND ADHERED TO AT ALL TIMES.
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Warning - In addition to possible serious injury or death, failure to follow the indicated instruction may cause damage to pump and/or other equipment.
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BEFORE opening any liquid chamber (pumping chamber, reservoir, relief valve adjusting cap fitting, etc.) be sure that :
●Any pressure in the chamber has been completely vented through the suction or discharge lines or other appropriate openings or connections.
●The pump drive system means (motor, turbine, engine, etc.) has been “locked out” or otherwise been made
●You know what material the pump has been handling, have obtained a material safety data sheet (MSDS) for the material, and understand and follow all precautions appropriate for the safe handling of the material.
BEFORE operating the pump, be sure all drive guards are in place.
DO NOT operate pump if the suction or discharge piping is not connected.
DO NOT place fingers into the pumping chamber or its connection ports or into any part of the drive train if there is any possibility of the pump shafts being rotated.
DO NOT exceed the pumps rated pressure, speed, and temperature, or change the system/duty parameters from those the pump was originally supplied, without confirming its suitability for the new service.
BEFORE operating the pump, be sure that:
●It is clean and free from debris
●all valves in the suction and discharge pipelines are fully opened.
●All piping connected to the pump is fully supported and correctly aligned with the pump.
●Pump rotation is correct for the desired direction of flow.
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INSTALL pressure gauges/sensors next to the pump suction and discharge connections to monitor pressures.
USE extreme caution when lifting the pump. Suitable lifting devices should be used when appropriate. Lifting eyes installed on the pump must be used only to lift the pump, not the pump with drive and/or base plate. If the pump is mounted on a base plate, the base plate must be used for all lifting purposes. If slings are used for lifting, they must be safely and securely attached. For weight of the pump alone (which does not include the drive and/or base plate) refer to the Viking Pump product catalog.
DO NOT attempt to dismantle a pressure relief valve that has not had the spring pressure relieved or is mounted on a pump that is operating.
AVOID contact with hot areas of the pump and/or drive. Certain operating conditions, temperature control devices (jackets,
THE PUMP must be provided with pressure protection. This may be provided through a relief valve mounted directly on the pump, an
THE PUMP must be installed in a matter that allows safe access for routine maintenance and for inspection during operation to check for leakage and monitor pump operation.
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