Asked by jordan

In order to protect driven equipment from damage:




ensure the discharge valve is closed first


the driver must be rendered inoperative


the belts must be removed first


a lock must be placed on the drain valve first

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
the driver must be rendered inoperative

Shut down and lock out/tag out the driver (motor/prime mover) before working on or changing the driven equipment. This prevents accidental startup and damage (e.g., dead‑heading a pump, belt/shaft damage) while you adjust valves, remove belts, or perform maintenance.