Do’s and Don’ts of Electric Driven Pumps :-

Do’s-

👉 Ensure proper control devices are in place before starting the pump.
👉 Keep installation & operation manual for Pump, Motor & Control panel handy.
👉 Make sure that all electrical connections are properly secured, strictly avoid lose connections as it may be risky.
👉 Ensure that all piping connections are properly secured so as to avoid the leakages in piping system.
👉 Once supply is given to the pump, confirm that its direction of rotation is correct.

Don’ts-

👉 Do not allow any inexperienced personnel to operate the equipment unless they are being supervised
👉 Never bypass the safety & health precautions as suggested in supplier installation & operation manual.
👉.Don’t continue run the pump if you find abnormal sound / vibration in system.
👉 Don’t continue to run the pump if you observe that pump is drawing abnormal power
👉 Do not permit the cable to be accessible by unauthorized or untrained personnel.

Do’s-

👉 Remember to keep the suction lift to a minimum and support all piping as well as hoses as required.
👉 Carefully fill the pumps as well as the tanks with water, before starting or even connecting the unit.
👉 Drain the tanks, pump, as well as all the hoses & piping during freezing weather or during the extended periods of non-usage. Make sure to rotate the pump end while draining in order to remove the maximum amount of water.

Don’ts-

👉 Don’t ever try to lift the pump with suction or discharge hoses still being attached to it.
👉 Don’t try running the engine at a faster or slower pace than the given recommended operating speed range.
👉 Do not start or even stop the pump with the transmission in an engaged state or at a high speed.

Do’s-

👉 Always remember to allow the pump to cool down, before disconnecting any hoses or before draining the given pump.
👉 Be careful to avoid air traps in the suction as well as the discharge lines. Make sure that the suction line is designed with a slight slope.
👉 It’s always better to follow the maintenance schedule, as it is specified in the given manual.

Don’ts-

👉 Do not perform any service or any kind of repairs, while the pump end or the engine is running or is still hot.
👉 Don’t try to operate the unit while the discharge line is obstructed or a discharge valve is closed.
👉 Don’t disconnect or by-pass any gauges or safety shutdown switches.