KSB Vitacast, Installation & Operating Manual

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6 Commissioning/Start-up/Shutdown
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Vitacast / Vitacast Bloc
6 Commissioning/Start-up/Shutdown
6.1 Commissioning/Start-up
6.1.1 Prerequisites for commissioning/start-up
Before commissioning/starting up the pump set, make sure that the following
conditions are met:
▪ The quality of the concrete foundation complies with the regulations.
▪ The pump set has been installed and aligned in accordance with the tolerances
specified.
▪ The pump set has been properly connected to the power supply and is equipped
with all protection devices.
▪ The pump has been primed with the fluid to be handled. The pump has been
vented. (
ð Section 6.1.3, Page 35)
▪ The direction of rotation has been checked.
▪ All auxiliary connections required are connected and operational.
▪ The lubricants have been checked.
▪
The lock washers, if any, have been removed from the shaft groove.
▪ The pump (set) has been installed and connected as described in this manual.
▪ After prolonged shutdown of the pump (set), the activities required for returning
the equipment to service have been carried out.
6.1.2 Filling in lubricants
Vitacast-Bloc Grease-lubricated bearings
Grease-lubricated bearings have been packed with grease.
Vitacast Oil-lubricated bearings
Fill the bearing bracket and constant level oiler with lubricating oil.
Oil quality see (
ð
Section 7.2.3.1.2, Page 49)
Oil quantity see ( ð Section 7.2.3.1.3, Page 49)
Filling the constant level oiler with lubricating oil
CAUTION
Insufficient quantity of lubricating oil in the reservoir of the constant level oiler
Damage to the bearings!
▷ Regularly check the oil level.
▷ Always fill the oil reservoir completely.
▷ Keep the oil reservoir properly filled at all times.