Safety; Safety Terminology And Symbols - Goulds Pumps 3700 Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

Safety

WARNING:
• The operator must be aware of the pumpage and take appropriate safety precautions to
prevent physical injury.
• Risk of serious injury or death. If any pressure-containing device is over-pressurized, it can
explode, rupture, or discharge its contents. It is critical to take all necessary measures to
avoid over-pressurization.
• Risk of death, serious personal injury, and property damage. Installing, operating, or
maintaining the unit using any method not prescribed in this manual is prohibited.
Prohibited methods include any modification to the equipment or use of parts not provided
by ITT. If there is any uncertainty regarding the appropriate use of the equipment, please
contact an ITT representative before proceeding.
• Risk of serious personal injury. Applying heat to impellers, propellers, or their retaining
devices can cause trapped liquid to rapidly expand and result in a violent explosion. This
manual clearly identifies accepted methods for disassembling units. These methods must
be adhered to. Never apply heat to aid in their removal unless explicitly stated in this
manual.
• If the pump or motor is damaged or leaking, electric shock, fire, explosion, liberation of
toxic fumes, physical harm, or environmental damage may result. Do not operate the unit
until the problem has been corrected or repaired.
• Risk of serious personal injury or property damage. Dry running may cause rotating parts
within the pump to seize to non-moving parts. Do not run dry.
• Risk of death, serious personal injury, and property damage. Heat and pressure buildup
can cause explosion, rupture, and discharge of pumpage. Never operate the pump with
suction and/or discharge valves closed.
• Running a pump without safety devices exposes operators to risk of serious personal
injury or death. Never operate a unit unless appropriate safety devices (guards, etc.) are
properly installed. See specific information about safety devices in other sections of this
manual.
CAUTION:
Risk of injury and/or property damage. Operating a pump in an inappropriate application can
cause over pressurization, overheating, and/or unstable operation. Do not change the service
application without the approval of an authorized ITT representative.

Safety terminology and symbols

About safety messages
It is extremely important that you read, understand, and follow the safety messages and
regulations carefully before handling the product. They are published to help prevent these
hazards:
• Personal accidents and health problems
• Damage to the product
• Product malfunction
Hazard levels
Hazard level
Model 3700, API Type OH2 / ISO 13709 1st and 2nd Ed. / API 610 8/9/10/11th Ed. Installation, Operation, and Maintenance
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DANGER:
Indication
A hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury
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