Prepare for Safe Operation
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Loading & Transporting Pumps
WARNING! Before loading or unloading any type of
pump, make sure to wear all necessary PPE such as
steel toed boots, gloves, safety glasses and hard hat.
Loading Hauling Pumps
Before unloading and loading hauling pumps, always
refer to the manufacturer’s operating manual for specic
instructions.
When loading and unloading pumps, check for the
following:
• Pump hauled on vehicles MUST be secur
ely tied
down with appr
oved straps or chains
• When loading the pump, place unit as far forwar
d on
the truck bed as possible
•
Befor
e hauling the pump in an open-bed truck,
walk ar
ound the vehicle to assure all ttings on the
machine are not over-hanging the truck bed
• Any tting that is not secur
ely attached to the pump
must be r
emoved and secured separately befor
e
transport
•
Do not lift, load, r
elocate or unload pumps when
section or dischar
ge hoses are attached
Loading Wheel Mounted Pumps
• Check your surroundings while pulling up to the
pump with a lift truck
•
Stop, lock the brake, turn off the lift, remove the
seatbelt and get of
f the lift
• If applicable, use appropriate tools to loosen, lower,
tighten or raise the support stands on trailer
-mounted
pumps
•
Get on the lift truck, fasten the seatbelt, start the lift
truck and disengage the parking brake
•
Put the lift in forwar
d and drive the forks under the
pump being car
eful not to damage the pump, tires,
support legs or anything nearby
• Car
efully raise the forks and tilt the pump back
slightly until it is appr
oximately 4”-6” inches off the
ground and carefully transport as needed
• Check the overall height to ensur
e compliance with
DOT r
estrictions
Wear necessary PPE
when loading and
unloading
Warn Personnel Before Starting
Before starting, walk completely around the machine.
Make sure no one is on it or close to it. Let others
know you are starting up and don’t start until everyone
is completely clear of the machine. As the equipment
operator, you are responsible for the safe use of the
machine, so always make sure you have communicated
your work plans to others on the site.
Check the pump thoroughly at delivery for any shipping
damage.
Locate the pump in an accessible location, as close to
the liquid as possible.
Secure the pump after it is placed in its intended
operating position so it does not tip, roll, slide or fall.
Starting the Engine
WARNING! Never attempt to start the engine by
shorting across starter terminals. Serious injury or
death may result.
Know the exact starting procedure for your machine.
See the manufacturer’s operating manual(s) for starting.
• Familiarize yourself with war
ning devices, gauges and
operating contr
ols
• Make sure controls are in the neutral/locked position
• Clear the area of all persons
•
Start the engine following the instructions in the
manufactur
er’s operating manual(s)
• If necessary to run the engine or operate the machine in
an enclosed ar
ea, ensure there is adequate ventilation
WARNING! Exhaust fumes can kill. Do not breathe
exhaust fumes!
Before starting,
walk completely
around pump
Start Safely
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