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Liquiflo Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual
Section 2: Safety Precautions
2.1
General Precautions
Always lock out the power to the pump driver when performing maintenance on the pump
Always lock out the suction and discharge valves when performing maintenance on the pump
Never operate the pump without safety devices installed
Never operate the pump with suction and/or discharge valves closed
Never operate the pump out of its design specifications
Never start the pump without making sure that the pump is primed
Never use heat to disassemble the pump
Inspect the entire system before start-up
Monitor the system during operation and perform maintenance periodically or as required by the
application
Decontaminate pump using procedures in accordance with federal, state, local and company
environmental regulations
Before performing maintenance on the pump, check with appropriate personnel to determine if skin, eye
or lung protection is required and how best to flush the pump
Pay special attention to all cautionary statements given in this manual.
2.2
Precautions for Magnetic-Drive Pumps
Magnetic-drive pumps contain strong magnets, which pose health risks. Therefore, the following precautions must be
observed:
Caution!
Individuals with cardiac pacemakers should avoid repairs on these units
Individuals with internal wound clips, metallic wiring, or other metallic prosthetic
devices should avoid repairs on these units
Strong magnetic fields can cause tools and parts to slam together, injuring hands
and fingers
Strong magnets will attract iron, cast iron, carbon steel and some types of stainless steel. Keep magnets away from
credit cards, computers, computer discs and watches.
Caution!
Failure to observe safety precautions can result in personal injury,
equipment damage or malfunction.
Poly-Guard
Models P1 thru P9, Close-Coupled
7
®
Series MAG-DRIVE Gear Pumps
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