6 Commissioning/Start-up/Shutdown
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3. Start up the motor.
4. Immediately after the pump has reached full rotational speed, slowly open the
shut-off element in the discharge line and adjust it to comply with the duty
point.
6.1.6 Shutdown
CAUTION
Heat build-up inside the pump
Damage to the shaft seal!
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Depending on the type of installation, the pump set requires sufficient after-
run time – with the heat source switched off – until the fluid handled has
cooled down.
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The shut-off element in the suction line is and remains open.
1. Close the shut-off element in the discharge line.
2. Switch off the motor and make sure the pump set runs down smoothly to a
standstill.
NOTE
If the discharge line is equipped with a non-return or check valve, the shut-off
element may remain open provided that the system conditions and system
regulations are considered and observed.
NOTE
If shut-off is not possible, the pump will run in reverse direction.
The reverse runaway speed must be lower than the rated speed.
For prolonged shutdown periods:
1. Close the shut-off element in the suction line.
2. Close any auxiliary connections.
If the fluid to be handled is fed in under vacuum, also supply the shaft seal with
barrier fluid during standstill.
3. Drain the pump. (
CAUTION
Risk of freezing during prolonged pump shutdown periods
Damage to the pump!
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Drain the pump and the cooling/heating chambers (if any) or otherwise protect
them against freezing.
