5.10 Shut down the pump
WARNING:
Precautions must be taken to prevent physical injury. The pump may handle hazardous and/or
toxic fluids. Proper personal protective equipment should be worn. Pumpage must be handled
and disposed of in conformance with applicable environmental regulations.
1.
Slowly close the discharge valve.
2.
Shut down and lock out the driver to prevent accidental rotation.
5.11 Make the final alignment of the pump and driver
WARNING:
•
Failure to disconnect and lock out driver power may result in serious physical injury or
death. Always disconnect and lock out power to the driver before performing any installa-
tion or maintenance tasks.
•
Electrical connections must be made by certified electricians in compliance with all
international, national, state, and local rules.
•
Refer to driver/coupling/gear manufacturer's installation and operation manuals
(IOM) for specific instructions and recommendations.
•
Misalignment can cause decreased performance, equipment damage, and even cata-
strophic failure of frame-mounted units leading to serious injury. Proper alignment is the
responsibility of the installer and the user of the unit. Check the alignment of all drive
components prior to operating the unit.
•
Follow the coupling installation and operation procedures from the coupling manu-
facturer.
You must check the final alignment after the pump and driver are at operating temperature. For initial
alignment instructions, see the Installation chapter.
1.
Run the unit under actual operating conditions for enough time to bring the pump, driver, and asso-
ciated system to operating temperature.
2.
Shut down the pump and the driver.
3.
Remove the coupling guard.
See Remove the coupling guard in the Maintenance chapter.
4.
Check the alignment while the unit is still hot.
See Pump-to-driver alignment in the Installation chapter.
5.
Reinstall the coupling guard.
6.
Restart the pump and driver.
5.12 Dowel the pump casing (optional)
You will need the following tools:
•
Two number 7 taper pins
•
One number 7 taper pin reamer
•
0.3320 in. or "Q" size drill
•
Hardwood block or soft-faced hammer
Also make sure that the final alignment is complete.
5.10 Shut down the pump
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