IOM/GK(P)/CONICAL ISSUE DATE: 10.11.2015
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e) The pump shaft should be manually rotated periodically to prevent pitting of the
bearing surfaces due to moisture.
Shearing Hazard
DO NOT place fingers or hands etc., into the suction or discharge pipe outlets
and do NOT touch the impeller, if rotated this may cause severe injury. To prevent
ingress of any objects, retain the protection covers or packaging in place until
removal is necessary for installation. If the packaging or suction and discharge
covers are removed for inspection purposes, replace afterwards to protect the
pump and maintain the safety.
Fill the bearing housing with recommended oil to ensure that the shaft and bearings
remain rust free.
2.6.3.3 Exposed or Extreme Conditions Storage.
For exposed storage or extreme variants in atmospheric or environmental
conditions, please refer to KBL for special storage instructions to suit the conditions
acceptable.
3.
Equipment schedule:
3.1 INSTALLATION:
3.1.1 For location, preparing foundation, installation, alignment, piping, general
maintenance, trouble shooting, etc., the instructions given in our publication
-’GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF KIRLOSKAR CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS’ which is also
printed along with this booklet must be followed very carefully. If the pump
is drawing liquid from the vessel under vacuum, then vacuum equalizing
connection piping must be made as per instruction given in above
publication. The external sealing connection to the pump, if applicable, must
be made after installing and before commissioning the pump. Pump on hot
service must have final coupling alignment made with the unit at its
operating temperature.
3.1.2 Receiving pump
Upon receipt of the pump, a visual check should be made to determine if any
damage occurred during transit or handling. The main items to look for are:
a) Broken or cracked equipment, including base, motor or pump feet and
flanges.
b) Bent shaft.
c) Broken motor end bells, bent eyebolts or damaged boxes of motor.
d) Missing parts.
e) Pump shaft rotates freely.
Parts or accessories are sometimes wrapped individually or fastened to the
equipment. If any damage or losses have been incurred; promptly notify your
