"Camel" Liquid Ring Medical Vacuum
B.1
Safety
B.1.1
Operational
While the pump is running the following safety pre-cautions should be adhered to:
- Avoid the suction and discharge connections.
- Do not touch the casing and the cover while the pump is working and conveying hot fluids.
- Do not go close to the pump while it is working with a special or toxic fluid and the mechanical seal is
leaking.
- Do not allow the pump to run for long periods of time, if it is creating loud and prolonged noises.
- Check the safety system periodically.
B.1.2
Service
Prior to any repair service being performed, the following safety precautions should be adhered to:
- Stop the pump.
- Bleed air into/out of the piping so that the pump internal pressure is the same as atmospheric pressure.
- Be sure that the current supply is off, the circuit breaker is open, locked, and tagged out.
- Empty the pump of service liquid.
- If the pump has been operated with a harmful liquid, careful washing with an appropriate liquid will be
necessary.
B-2
Medical Systems