Installation
Installation
Preinstallation
Precautions
WARNING:
•
If equipment is to be installed in a potentially explosive atmosphere and these procedures are
not followed, personal injury or equipment damage from an explosion may result.
•
When installing in a potentially explosive environment, make sure that the motor is properly
certified.
•
You must earth (ground) all electrical equipment. This applies to the pump equipment, the driver,
and any monitoring equipment. Test the earth (ground) lead to verify that it is connected correctly.
• Electrical Connections must be made by certified electricians in compliance with all international,
national, state, and local rules.
•
All equipment being installed must be properly grounded to prevent unexpected static electric
discharge. If not, a static electric discharge may occur when the pump is drained and disassembled
for maintenance purposes.
•
The coupling used in an ATEX classified environment must be properly certified.
•
NOTICE:
Supervision by an authorized ITT representative is recommended to ensure proper installation.
Failure to do so may result in equipment damage or decreased performance.
Pump location guidelines
WARNING:
Assembled units and their components are heavy. Failure to properly lift and support this equipment can
result in serious physical injury and/or equipment damage. Lift equipment only at the specifically identified
lifting points. Lifting devices such as hoist rings, shackles, slings and spreaders must be rated, selected,
and used for the entire load being lifted.
Guideline
Explanation/comment
Make sure that the space around the pump is
This facilitates ventilation, inspection, maintenance,
sufficient.
and service.
If you require lifting equipment such as a hoist or
This makes it easier to properly use the lifting
tackle, make sure that there is enough space above equipment and safely remove and relocate the
the pump.
components to a safe location.
Protect the unit from weather and water damage
This is applicable if nothing else is specified.
due to rain, flooding, and freezing temperatures.
Do not install and operate the equipment in closed
Acceptable devices:
systems unless the system is constructed with
• Pressure relief valves
properly-sized safety devices and control devices.
• Compression tanks
• Pressure controls
• Temperature controls
• Flow controls
If the system does not include these devices,
consult the engineer or architect in charge before
you operate the pump.
Take into consideration the occurrence of unwanted The best pump location for noise and vibration
noise and vibration.
absorption is on a concrete floor with subsoil
underneath.
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