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5 Installation at Site
5.1 Safety regulations
DANGER
Improper installation in potentially explosive atmospheres
Explosion hazard!
Damage to the pump set!
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Comply with the applicable local explosion protection regulations.
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Observe the information in the data sheet and on the name plates of pump and
motor.
DANGER
Persons in the intake chamber during pump set operation
Electric shock! Risk of injury!
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Never start up the pump set when there are persons in the intake chamber.
WARNING
Impermissible solid objects (tools, screws/bolts or similar) in the pump sump/inlet
tank during pump start-up
Personal injury and damage to property!
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Check the pump sump/inlet tank for impermissible solid objects before
flooding, and remove, if necessary.
5.2 Checks to be carried out prior to installation
5.2.1 Checking the structural requirements
All structural work required must have been prepared in accordance with the
dimensions stated in the outline drawing/general arrangement drawing.
5.2.2 Checking the operating data
Before inserting the pump set into the discharge tube, verify the data on the name
plate against the data given in the purchase order and the system data.
Back-up name plate
KSB’s scope of supply includes a separate name plate attached to the end of the
pump cable which indicates the pump and motor data.
1. Attach this name plate in a clearly visible position outside the discharge tube,
e.g. at the control cabinet, pipeline or mounting bracket.
5.2.3 Checking the lubricant of the mechanical seal
The lubricant reservoirs have been filled with an environmentally-friendly, non-toxic
lubricant at the factory.
The pump set is supplied in a horizontal position on a suitable transport support.
Visual inspection for signs
of oil leakage
1. If no oil leakage is visible in the area of pump casing, impeller or transport
support, the lubricant reservoir is filled properly.
2. If oil leakage is visible in the area of pump casing, impeller or transport support,
top up the lubricant reservoir.
