2 Safety
All warnings in the manual are summarised on this page.
Pay special attention to the instructions below so that severe personal injury and/or damage to the pump are avoided.
2.3 Safety precautions
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ensure that personnel must have experience with lifting operations.
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ensure the lifting point to be in line with center of gravity. Adjust lifting point if necessary.
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keep an eye on the load and stay clear during the lifting operation.
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ensure that the lifting equipment is suitable for the specific pump.
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use appropriate lifting equipment for heavy parts when relevant. Use lifting logs when applied.
To prevent unexpected start and contact with electrical live and moving parts.
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disconnect the power supply safely:
- The power s upply disconnecting device must be d isconnected (in off position) and locked.
- In case the pump is capable of being plugged into an electrical supply, removal of the plug is sufficient, provided
that the operator can check from any of the points to which he has access that the plug remains removed.
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refer to the motor instruction manual for installation and maintenance of the motor.
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touch the impeller through the inlet/outlet during start/stop as this can cause serious injury.
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read the technical data thoroughly. (See chapter 6 Technical data)
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remove the impeller before checking the direction of rotation.
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start the pump if the impeller is fitted and the pump casing is removed.
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start in the wrong direction of rotation with liquid in the pump.
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have the pump electrically connected by authorised personnel. (See the motor instruction)
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read the technical data thoroughly. (See chapter 6 Technical data)
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touch the pump or the pipelines when pump ing hot liquids or when sterilising.
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run the pump with both the suction side and the pressure side blocked.
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run the pump when partially installed or not completely assembled.
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precautions must be taken
if leakage occurs as this can lead to hazardous situations.
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handle lye and acid with great care.
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use the pump for products not
mentioned in the Alfa Laval pump selection program.
The Alfa Laval pump selection program can be acquired from your local Alfa Laval sales company.
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service the pump when it is hot.
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service the pump if pressurised.
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use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts.
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lubricate acording to motor manufactures recommended procedures.
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locate and remove grease vent plugs, if provided, prior to adding grease.
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check motor nameplate for grease type and lubrication intervals.
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