AHCIRG341 — Operate and maintain irrigation pumping systems

1 Prepare to maintain pumps

• 1.1Obtain and interpret work requirements for the satisfactory completion of operations
• 1.2Select and use required materials, tools, equipment and machinery and check for safe operation
• 1.3Confirm activity to be undertaken, including identifying potential hazards and risks and implementing safe working practices to manage risks
• 1.4Select, fit, use and maintain safety and personal protective equipment applicable to the task
• 1.5Identify and arrange support required for the safe completion of the servicing and maintenance tasks
• 1.6Carry out isolation and lock-out of all equipment necessary for the safe execution of tasks

2 Carry out pump maintenance

• 2.1Inspect pumps and report any faults
• 2.2Troubleshoot pump system and rectify cause of faults
• 2.3Adjust and set pressure switches and air tanks to suit pump performance and site conditions
• 2.4Service and maintain pumps according to operation and maintenance manual
• 2.5Dispose of waste according to environmental procedures
• 2.6Maintain servicing and maintenance records according to servicing and maintenance recording procedures

3 Prepare the pumping system

• 3.1Check operation and function of pump and driver
• 3.2Conduct pumping system pre-start-up checks according to operation and maintenance manual
• 3.3Ensure pumping system valves are correctly sequenced and filters are clear before commencing pumping operations, and safety requirements are met

4 Start up and shutdown pumping system

• 4.1Operate ancillary equipment using safe practices
• 4.2Start up and shut down pump according to operation and maintenance manual
• 4.3Implement emergency shutdown procedures when required

5 Operate and monitor pumping and ancillary systems

• 5.1Check and maintain flanges, gaskets and seals within operational tolerances to avoid environmental damage
• 5.2Monitor pump pressures and flows for conformance
• 5.3Use amperage testing equipment to monitor and identify variations in pumping systems and equipment operating conditions
• 5.4Monitor pumping systems, equipment and component performance for signs of excessive wear or reduction of performance
• 5.5Check operational valves and valve assemblies for leaks
• 5.6Check and clean filter systems periodically and remove any potential blockages or impurities entering the pumping system or equipment which may cause cavitation or malfunction during operation
• 5.7Inspect and sample lubrication oil to ensure operating levels are correct and to determine if any contamination has taken place which may affect the operational capacity of the pumping system and equipment
• 5.8Take appropriate action resulting from checks and monitoring

6 Shut down the pumping system

• 6.1Shut down injection equipment and pump according to operation and maintenance manual
• 6.2Clean pumping equipment
• 6.3Collect, treat and dispose of or recycle waste generated by both the pumping process and cleaning procedures

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