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Testing and inspection work
8.7 Testing and inspection work
WARNING!
Risk of accident and injury!
Damage to the product, as well as equipment that has not been properly
repaired, can cause serious accidents or jeopardise the success of the
operation.
Any damage which occurs must be repaired before reuse.
Assessment and inspection work may only be carried out by correspond-
ingly trained fire-fighting personnel, who are familiar with the product.
The work must be carried out regularly, especially after each use, to ensure
optimum operational safety of the product.
All components, locks and fittings of holding and storage systems have to
be checked if they are in a good condition and verify safe storage. Any de-
viation, damage or defect must be corrected immediately or repaired.
Observe the operation manuals of the individual subcomponents and en-
gine manufacturers!
8.7.1 Portable pump
► Check the entire portable pump for corrosion, damage or other de-
fects.
► If there is damage to the fuel tank cap lighting, the fuel tank cap
and in the area of the fuel tank filler neck, further operation or
commissioning is prohibited.
► Put the portable pump into operation and check for proper functioning.
► Check the operation and status of all valves, instruments and gauges.
► Check the cleanliness of the suction filter in the suction hose.
► Check the cleanliness of the suction filter in the External drafting water
connection.
► Check the tight fit of the suction filter in the External drafting water con-
nection.
► If the suction filter is fitted loosely, it must be reinserted and
checked for tight fit again.
► Check cleanliness of the strainers in the supply line.
8.7.2 Pump unit
V-belt of the priming pump
► Check the V-belt annually for mechanical damage and unusual wear.
► Avoid contamination of the V-belts and V-belt pulleys caused by oil or
grease.
► Clean fouled V-belts and V-belt pulleys.
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