Model: PWD Rev. B_12/2/2015
Although not imperative, PumpWorks 610
recommends covering the unit with a quality
canvas or nylon tarpaulin. This will help prevent
exposure to the elements and contaminants
facilitating a clean pump for later installation.
Electric motor manufacturers recommended
short term storage procedures should be
followed for the unit driver. If after receipt of the
unit, a longer period of storage is required,
consult factory for storage recommendations.
LONG TERM STORAGE
As with short term storage, the unit is
shipped with covers and plugs to prevent
moisture, windblown particles, insects, and
varmits from entering the pump and bearing
housings. All exposed machined surfaces will be
coated with a preservative to prevent oxidation.
The type of coating will be predicated on the
location and environmental conditions of the
location the pump is going to be stored in.
Check to make sure coated surfaces have not
been wiped clean due to windblown tarps during
shipment. If so they need to be recoated with a
good quality grease or rust preventative.
Base plates and pumps should be supported
as described above in short term storage
section. PumpWorks 610 recommends covering
the unit with a quality canvas or nylon tarpaulin.
Fill the pump bearing housings to the bottom
of the shaft with Royal Purple VP 10 or
equivalent vapor phase rust inhibitor. If the unit
is a force fed lube type system then all piping
will have to be filled as well to accomplish this. If
the dual mechanical seal system contains any
carbon steel parts, it should be filled with a
barrier fluid that is compatible with the process.
For carbon steel and low alloy pumps, the
casing should be filled with Royal Purple VP 10
or equivalent vapor phase rust inhibitor.
Mark the coupling or shaft with a distinct
marking at “0”, “90”, “180”, and “270” degrees.
When marking is complete set the element with
“0” at top center. This for a reference for rotating
the element to prevent permanent sag set in the
shaft due to the weight of the element. The
element will need to be routinely rotated as
specified below.
Do not spin the element!
Rotate it only as outlined. The product acts as a
lubricant for the wear rings, and spinning of the
element dry could cause galling of the wear
parts. Rotation is to be done once a week,
always rotate in the same direction. After the
pump has been in storage for one month rotate
it for 2 ¼ turns. This allows coating of the shaft
with the preservative oil. Continue this weekly
process until the pump is installed. If the pump is
in storage for more than six months then each
six month period the oil needs to be drained out
of the bearing housings and fresh oil added.
This is to remove any moisture that may collect
in the system during storage.
Electric motor manufacturers recommended
long term storage procedures should be
followed for the unit driver. The motor shafts for
magnetically centered rotors are usually secured
during shipment. If these are removed for rotor
rotation, they should be reinstalled prior to
shipping or lifting.
FOUNDATION
The design of the foundation is the
responsibility of the customer. The following
sections on the foundation, leveling and grouting
are given as reference, and do not constitute
complete instructions for the installation and
setting of the base plate. PumpWorks 610
suggest contacting a firm experienced in the
foundation design and installation of base
plates, if internal company resources are not
available.
The foundation must be rigid enough to
prevent settling and eventual distortion of the
base plate and pump. A proper foundation is