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Do ...

 
Read the manual before installation and operation of pump or related equipment with special regards to prescribed maintenance.
 
Check all piping and connections prior to operating pump.
 
Check shaft for proper rotation so relief valve is positioned correctly. (If applicable).
 
Close suction and discharge valves before servicing unit.
 
Lock out all power to the pump prior to working on it.
 
Check all valves to be sure pressure is relieved from piping at your work point before servicing pump.
 
Keep hands away from ports or rotating components when pump is running.
 
Inspect for shipping damage prior to installation.
 
If overheated or handling hot liquids, allow pump to cool completely (to ambient temp.) prior to servicing.
 
Read all tags, details and markings on pump prior to operation.
 
Make sure pointed end of relief valve is towards suction of pump. (If applicable).
 
Support all suction and discharge piping to relief strain on pump.
 
Install suction and discharge gauges on pump to monitor operation.
 
Use caution when servicing pumps – idler gear, rotor and impeller have sharp edges.
 
Replace all gaskets and “O-Rings” when servicing.
 
Check that suction/delivery lines are free of debris/dirt/solids etc.
 
Check that sump is clean and contains no sand/stone construction material.
 
Check that lines feeding sump have been flushed prior to installation and start up.
Don't ...

 
Operate pump without pressure relief valve on the pump or in the system (High pressure systems).
 
Use pump mounted relief valve as a flow control device. It is a safety valve only. (Gear pumps only).
 
Remove warning tags, labels, name plates or safety devices from pump.
 
Pump a product with a higher temperature than the pump was designed for.
 
Operate pump at a higher pressure than the pump was designed for.
 
Pump liquids which are not compatible with pump components.
 
Allow pump to continue running if overheated.
 
Operate pump dry as premature failure may occur.
 
Start pump until pump/motor alignment has been checked
 
Subject pump to thermal shock.
 
Allow pump to operate if making excessive noise or
vibration.
Allow pump to operate against a closed discharge.
 
Allow pump to operate with leaking seals or gaskets.
 
Assume that someone else has disconnected the power or relieved pressure in the line.
 
Remove the relieve valve from the pump. (High pressure units only).
 
Overlook prescribed maintenance.
 
Restart unit on fault without prior inspection.
 
Remove screens/strainers if system was designed to operate with screens/strainers.