Water Pump User Manual

7 Operation Initial Pump Set-Up

7 Operation

Operation

7.1 Initial Pump Set-Up

Initial Pump Set-Up

For pumps in explosive areas, observe the supplementary documentation

as well:

Ö User Manual RKP II Explosion-proof

For any and all tasks to be performed on the pumps, appropriate personal

protective equipment should be worn.

Ö Chap. "2.2.4 Work Safety", Page 9

CAUTION Damage to the pump!

Setting up the pump for initial operation without the required

basic mechanical and hydraulic knowledge may result in

damage to the pump.

• The pump may only be set up initially by qualified

personnel.

DANGER Risk of injury and property damage as a result of blows or

impact!

Unexpected and uncontrolled movement of the machine /

equipment may lead to severe injury or property damage.

• Only trained personnel should be allowed to initially

set-up the pump.

• Have the equipment manufacturer or operator assure that

no uncontrolled signals are being transmitted to the pump.

• Have the equipment manufacturer or the operator assure

that a pump malfunction (e. g. piston jam caused by crud)

is recognized so that a malfunction of the axle / machine /

equipment can be prevented.

• Ascertain that all plug connections are wired and

allocated correctly.

• Make sure that all hydraulic ports are connected correctly.

• Make certain that the rotational direction of the drive

motor is correct.

• Check for correct drive shaft connection to the drive

motor.

• Have the equipment manufacturer or operator assure that

customer specific parameters were loaded correctly.

WARNING Risk of poisoning and injury!

Contact with the operating fluid can cause health problems,

such as injury to eyes, damage to the skin or inhalation

poisoning.

• Before initial set-up, check the lines and connection ports

for any damage.

• Adhere to the operating fluid manufacturer's safety

instructions.