TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS
4853989
10/ 2003
Our policy is one of continuous improvement and we reserve the right to alter specifications of our products at any time.
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1.3
PUMP IDENTIFICATION
An identification plate is attached to the body of all pumps and contains the following minimum information:
PUMP TYPE, SERIAL No., CAPACITY, SPEED, HEAD.
Additional information may also be given covering impeller details, materials used, sales order line number
etc. Reference should be made to this data when reading the manual.
1.4
HEALTH and SAFETY
1.4.1 GENERAL
I. QUALIFICATION AND TRAINING OF PERSONNEL
Personnel responsible for the installation, startup, operation and maintenance of this pump unit must
be adequately qualified for their respective tasks. Scope of responsibility must be defined by the
operator and appropriate supervision provided. The operator should also ensure that the contents of
this manual are fully understood by the personnel.
Il NON-COMPLIANCE WITH SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Non-compliance with safety instructions may produce a risk to personnel as well as to the
environment and the pump unit, and result in loss of any right to claim damages.
Risks may include:
a.
Failure of the pump unit.
b.
Exposure of people to electrical, mechanical and chemical hazards.
c.
Endangering the environment by releasing hazardous substances.
Ill COMPLIANCE WITH SAFETY AT WORK REGULATIONS
When operating the pump unit, the instructions contained in this manual, the relevant national
accident prevention regulations and any other service and safety instructions issued by the operator
are to be observed.
IV UNAUTHORIZED ALTERATIONS AND FITTING OF SPARE PARTS
Modifications should not be carried out without consultation with Peerless Pump Company In the
interests of safety and reliability only fit spare parts supplied with Peerless Pump Company Failure to
comply in these respects could affect warranty.
V. UNAUTHORIZED USE
Pump performance and reliability can only be guaranteed providing that it is used in the manner and
for the purpose for which it was intended.
1.4.2 SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS
1.4.2.1
Your safety and that of others must always be the first consideration when working on machines.
Safety is a matter of understanding the operations being undertaken and the potential dangers.
Be on your guard at all times.
WARNING!
The following health and safety recommendations must be strictly observed.
(1)
While this pump unit has been designed to be safe under normal operating conditions, there are
potential hazards which the operator should be aware of.
These can include: rotating
components; electrical potentials; high temperature exhaust surfaces and gases (where diesel
driven); and hazardous fluids.
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