6 Commissioning/Start-up/Shutdown
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Vitacast / Vitacast Bloc
672
903.2
638
Fig. 7:
Constant level oiler
638
Constant level oiler
672
Screw plug
903.2
Oil drain plug
NOTE
An excessively high oil level can lead to a temperature rise and to leakage of the
fluid handled or oil.
ü
Constant level oiler 638 has been fitted.
ü
Oil drain plug 903.2 has been screwed in.
1. Undo and remove screw plug 672.
2. Pour in oil until constant level oiler 638 is ¾ full.
3. Screw in screw plug 672.
4. After approximately 5 minutes, check the oil level in the glass reservoir of
constant level oiler 638.
The oil reservoir must be properly filled at all times to provide a constant oil
level. Repeat steps 1 - 3, if necessary.
6.1.3 Priming and venting the pump
DANGER
Risk of potentially explosive atmosphere by mixing of incompatible fluids in the
auxiliary piping
Risk of burns!
Explosion hazard!
▷
Make sure that the barrier fluid or quench liquid are compatible with the fluid
handled.
DANGER
Risk of potentially explosive atmosphere inside the pump
Explosion hazard!
▷
The pump internals in contact with the fluid to be handled, including the seal
chamber and auxiliary systems must be filled with the fluid to be handled at all
times.
▷
Provide sufficient inlet pressure.
▷
Provide an appropriate monitoring system.
