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8. Startup
Before starting any type of operation, carefully read the
contents of this installation and operating instructions
and the accompanying documentation.
WARNING
Electric shock
Death or serious personal injury
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Do not place tools on or near the batteries. This could
result in a short circuit.
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Before connecting to batteries, make sure that the
cables are connected correctly according to the
electrical diagram.
CAUTION
Slipping hazard
Minor or moderate personal injury
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Avoid spilling liquids (oil, fuel and coolant) on the floor
which could become very slippery.
Use adequate filling tools.
Correctly top up the fluids (oil, coolant and fuel) in the
engine.
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Before commissioning, recharge the batteries for at least 12
hours with an external battery charger before using them for
the pump set.
Do not weld near the batteries and make sure that
there is a good ground connection to
avoid current leakage that can damage the batteries.
Before charging the batteries, check that the charger
is compatible with the voltage and capacity of the
batteries.
These operations must be carried out by qualified
personnel.
Make sure that the neutralizing powder for battery
acid is always available in the technical room.
Prime the pumps by filling the inlet pipes and the pumps with liquid,
making sure that no air pockets are left in the system.
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Check the alignment of the couplings of the pumps after fixing
all the hydraulic connections.
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Make sure that all the gate valves for the heat exchanger circuit
are fitted in the operational configuration.
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Make sure that all connections, including the electrical
connections, are correct and are carried out in accordance
with all the applicable regulations and provisions in terms of
security and fire prevention.
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Check the tightness and sealing of all hydraulic connections.
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Make sure that the positioning and tightening of the exhaust gas
duct for the diesel pump is correct.
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Make sure that there is adequate ventilation in the room to
ensure proper cooling of machines in order not to exceed the
operating conditions.
For mode of operations and checks, refer to the dedicated section.
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8.1 Alignment of the pumps
8.1.1 Alignment of duty electric pumps
DANGER
Automatic startup
Death or serious personal injury
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The fire pump set can start up automatically at any
time. If the system is not set as out of order, it is
mandatory to keep a safe distance from any of
its parts.
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Before any inspection, maintenance, service or repair
of the product, make sure that the mains switch is in
OFF position, locked and tagged. Attach suitable
isolation warning signs to prevent inadvertent
reconnection.
DANGER
Trapping hazard
Death or serious personal injury
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Make sure that you wear suitable clothing on site. Do
not wear loose or frayed clothing, long free hair or
jewellry to avoid being trapped into the equipment.
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Do not place fingers, hands, arms, tools, etc. into any
opening.
Under no circumstances should the fire pump set be
operated, when the coupling guard is not in place and
suitably secured.
Check the alignment regularly based on the operation
time of the pump set.
The coupling between the pump and electric motor is operated via
spacer coupling. The alignment of this coupling is of fundamental
importance for the proper functioning of the pump set and must be
carried out by trained persons.
Although the motors and pumps are aligned with precision in the
factory, after having them installed and connecting the pump set to
the pipes, further alignment must be performed.
This is necessary due movement and tensions occurred during
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transport
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pipe connection.
It is also important to check the alignment after the first
startup, when the machine has reached working temperature.
Follow the detailed procedure in the relevant installation and
operating instructions of the pump.
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