Pioneer PB Series Operation & Maintenance Manual

13WARNING!!!Before any servicing:1) Read this manual carefully.2) Shut down driver and lock out incoming power to ensure that the pump will remaininoperative.3) If the pump or components are hot, allow adequate cooling prior to servicing the unit.4) Close the suction and discharge valves.5) Vent the pump slowly and drain completely.WARNING!!!If this pump is used to handle any hazardous materials that can cause illness, either directly orindirectly, take precautions by wearing approved protective clothing and use appropriate safetyequipment.WARNING!!!Use lifting and moving equipment in good repair and with adequate capacity to prevent injuriesto personnel or damage to equipment. When lifting the pump with chains or cable wrappedaround the pump, make certain that they are positioned so as not to damage the pump, and sothat the load will be balanced. The bail on trailer or skid mounted units is intended for use inlifting the pump assembly only. Suction and discharge hoses and piping must be removed fromthe pump before lifting.CAUTION!!!When servicing this pump, use only components provided by Pioneer Pump, Inc. Any use ofnon-authorized parts could result in sub-standard performance, damage to equipment andpossible injury to personnel. Non-authorized parts will also void the warranty.When using this manual any reference to part numbers or names will be directed to theapplicable cross section drawing. These parts will also be called out in the bill of materials forfull description.WARNING!!!Select a clean suitable location for any required maintenance, and note that all work must beperformed by qualified personnel.DISASSEMBLYBefore performing maintenance on your pump, verify the following:1. Driver is shut down and power is locked out.2. If pump components are hot, allow to adequately cool.3. Suction and discharge valves are shut.4. Drain pump after it has adequately cooled.5. For power source maintenance refer to power source O & M manual.