Safety Apparel
- Insulated work gloves when handling hot bearings or using bearing heater.
- Heavy work gloves when handling parts with sharp edges, especially impellers
- Safety glasses (with side shields) for eye protection, especially in machine shop areas.
- Steel-toed shoes for foot protection when handling pants, heavy tools, etc.
- Other personal protective equipment to protect against hazardous/toxic fluids.
- Never operate pump without a coupling guard properly installed.
- Never force piping to make a connection with a pump.
- Use only fasteners of the proper size and material.
- Ensure there are no missing fasteners.
- Beware of corroded or loose fasteners.
- Do not operate below minimum rated flow, or with suction/discharge valves closed.
- Do not open vent or drain valves, or remove plugs while system is pressurized.
- Always lockout power.
- Ensure pump is isolated from system and pressure is relieved before disassembling pump, removing plugs, or disconnecting piping.
- Use proper lifting and supporting equipment to prevent serious injury.
- Observe proper decontamination procedures.
- Know and follow company safety regulations.
- Never apply heat to remove impeller.
- Observe all cautions and warnings highlighted in pump instruction manual.
