PAGE 8 — QP-402H CENTRIFUGAL PUMP — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/02/08)
QP-402H — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
The following safety guidelines should always be used when
operating the
QP402H Centrifugal Pump.
General Safety:
■
DO NOT
operate or service this
equipment before reading this entire
manual.
The operator
MUST BE
familiar with proper safety
precautions and operations techniques before using
generator.
■
This equipment should not be operated by persons under
18 years of age.
■
NEVER
operate this equipment without proper protective
clothing, shatterproof glasses, steel-toed boots and other
protective devices required by the job.
■
NEVER
operate this equipment when not
feeling well due to fatigue, illness or taking
medicine.
■
NEVER
operate this equipment under the influence or
drugs or alcohol.
Failure to follow instructions in this manual may lead to
serious injury
or even
DEATH
! This equipment is to be
operated by trained and qualified personnel only! This
equipment is for industrial use only.
DANGER - READ THIS MANUAL!
■
NEVER
use accessories or attachments, which are not
recommended by Multiquip for this equipment. Damage
to the equipment and/or injury to user may result.
■
The engine section of this pump requires an adequate
free flow of cooling air.
NEVER
operate the pump in any
enclosed or narrow area where free flow of the air is
restricted. If the air flow is restricted it will cause serious
damage to the pump or
engine and may cause
injury to people. Remember
the pump's engine gives
off
DEADLY
carbon
monoxide gas.
■
NEVER
touch the hot exhaust
manifold, muffler or cylinder. Allow
these parts to cool before servicing
engine or pump.
■
ALWAYS
refuel in a well-ventilated area, away from sparks
and open flames.
■
ALWAYS
use extreme caution when
working with
flammable
liquids. When
refueling,
stop the
engine and allow it
to cool.
DO NOT
smoke
around or near
the machine. Fire or explosion could
result from fuel vapors, or if fuel is spilled
on a hot engine.
■
NEVER
operate the pump in an
explosive atmosphere or near
combustible materials. An explosion or
fire could result causing severe
bodily
harm or even death
.
■
NEVER
disconnect any
"emergency or safety devices"
.
These devices are intended for operator safety. Disconnection
of these devices can cause severe injury, bodily harm or even
death! Disconnection of any of these devices will void all
warranties.
DANGEROUS
GAS FUMES
■
ALWAYS
wear proper respiratory (mask),
hearing and eye protection equipment when
operating the generator.
■
Whenever necessary, replace nameplate, operation and
safety decals when they become difficult read.
■
Manufacturer does not assume responsibility for any
accident due to equipment modifications. Unauthorized
equipment modification will void all warranties.
MUFLLER
