Installation; Installation Recommendations - Samoa DF100 Serie Manual De Operación Y Mantenimiento

• Incorrect installation can cause serious injury.
• For pumps handling hazardous fluids that are a danger to humans or to the environment, install a suitable container surrounding the
pump to prevent any leaks or spills.
• Install and use the pump according to all local or national regulations and abide all health and safety laws or legislation.
• If the surface temperature of the system or parts exceeds 60 ºC, these areas shall be marked with the warning text "hot surface" to avoid
body injuries.
• Static electricity could be built up during operation. The pumps must be grounded. Use always adequate pumps for flammable
environments. Always follow local safety standards for hazardous environments.
• When moving the pump with a forklift or truck, make sure the pump does not fall. If it falls, it could be damaged and / or cause bodily
injury. Be ware of no one goes under the pump when lifting. There may be a risk if the pump fall.
• When pumping hazardous fluid (hot, flammable, strong acid, etc.), implement protective measures to prevent leakage of fluids and place
warning signs in appropriate places.
• Install shutoff valves on both sides of the pump to close the inlet and outlet before servicing and maintenance. Verify that you can pour
the fluid from the pump without causing personal injury, environmental or adjacent equipment damage.
• Always install the pump so the air valve is easily accessible.
• The pressure variations can cause vibrations in piping systems. Connect the pump to the piping system through flexible pipes or hoses
coupling. Ensure that pipes and fittings are properly fastened to their supports.
• Never use any compressed gases other than air.
• Do not use the pump as part of the support structure of the piping system. Make sure that the different parts of the circuit are properly
secured to prevent damaging the pump.
• Install any kind of vibration isolator, or other element to absorb the vibrations generated by the pump.
• If the pump is submerged during operation, follow the steps below:
- Check the corrosion resistance of each component of the pump and do not pump fluids for which no corrosion resistance is verified.
- The exhaust must be directed outward, not toward the fluid in which the pump is submerged.
- Make sure you can reach all valves without submerging hand into the fluid.
• The operation of this product generates different noise levels under its variable working conditions (fluid pumped, air supply pressure and
discharge pressure). If there are regulations concerning noise levels, implement appropriate measures.
• Remove the pump from its package and install it on the chosen location.
• Try to minimize the suction head. Install the pump as close as possible to the fluid being pumped.
• Remember to have enough space around the pump to perform maintenance tasks.
• Keep in mind to connect the inlet and outlet of the pump correctly.
• In case of diaphragm pump failure, the air exhaust will expell the product being pumped.
• When the pump is installed in a place where a spill of fluid can cause an environmental impact, the exhaust should be directed to a place.
where this spill could be contained.
• When installing the pump in its place, use brackets to secure its base.
• Fasten all bolts with the torques contained in this manual. (See page 20).
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