1.2 Hazard statements
The symbols and hazard statements below may appear in Peerless
installation and operating instructions, safety instructions and
service instructions.
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious personal injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious personal injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate personal injury.
The hazard statements are structured in the following way:
SIGNAL WORD
Description of the hazard
Consequence of ignoring the warning
•
Action to avoid the hazard.
1.3 Notes
The symbols and notes below may appear in Peerless installation
and operating instructions, safety instructions and service
instructions.
FM
Observe these instructions for explosion-proof products.
A blue or gray circle with a white graphical symbol
indicates that an action must be taken.
A red or gray circle with a diagonal bar, possibly with a
black graphical symbol, indicates that an action must not
be taken or must be stopped.
If these instructions are not observed, it may result in
malfunction or damage to the equipment.
Tips and advice that make the work easier.
1.4 Target group
These installation and operating instructions are intended for
professional installers and operators of the product.
We recommend that installation be carried out by skilled persons
with technical qualifications required by the specific legislation in
force.
1.5 General safety warnings
DANGER
Electric shock
Death or serious personal injury
‐
The electrical installation must be carried out by a
qualified electrician in accordance with local
regulations and the manuals provided with the
electrical accessories.
‐
Before starting any work on the product, make sure
that the power supply has been switched off and that it
cannot be accidentally switched on.
‐
Never do maintenance work on the pump when it is
connected to the power supply.
WARNING
Automatic startup
Death or serious personal injury
‐
Before any inspection, maintenance, service or repair
of the product, make sure that the motor controls are in
the "OFF" position, locked and tagged.
‐
Pumping equipment, especially fire pumps, can start
up at any time. It is imperative to isolate the engine
before doing any maintenance work. Switch off the
main power supply, remove fuses, secure fuel lines,
apply lock-outs where applicable, and affix suitable
isolation warning signs to prevent inadvertent re-
connection.
‐
Isolate the fuel supply to the engine before working on
any part of the fuel supply or control system.
‐
Disconnect the batteries by removal of the negative
terminal connector.
‐
Do not place tools on or near the batteries. This could
result in a short circuit.
‐
Inspect all cables for damage or signs of failure and
replace immediately if damaged.
WARNING
Hazardous and flammable fumes
Death or serious personal injury
‐
Never refuel the engine when it is running or is still hot
from recent running.
‐
Avoid breathing fuel fumes when refueling the product,
especially if the product is installed in an enclosed
pump room. Maintain maximum ventilation to clear
fumes quickly.
‐
Do not start the engine while fuel fumes remain evident
or may be present.
‐
Battery gasses are hazardous and flammable. The
battery area must be well ventilated to clear these
gasses quickly.
‐
Exhaust gases are hazardous and may contain carbon
monoxide and other poisonous gasses. The exhaust
system must be maintained free from leaks and
directed to discharge in a safe area.
WARNING
Large openings
Death or serious personal injury
‐
If the site is left unattended before the installation is
complete, all openings must be covered to prevent
entry of children, animals, stones or any other foreign
objects.
‐
Use unbreakable covers that cannot be removed
without tools.
WARNING
Hot surface
Death or serious personal injury
‐
Do not allow skin contact with pump components that
have heated above 108 °F (42 °C).
‐
Wear protective gloves when necessary to touch hot
surfaces. Surfaces may remain hot after unit has been
shut off.
‐
Ensure that drain water from stuffing box is cool before
contact. The stuffing box and bearing bracket areas on
the pump can become hot in the event of a malfunction
or maladjustment.
WARNING
Hot or freezing surfaces
Death or serious personal injury
‐
Protect persons from contact with hot or freezing
components or auxiliary heating supplies.
‐
If complete protection is not possible, limit access to
maintenance staff only, with clear visual warnings to
those entering the immediate area.
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