Sundyne LMV-313, Instruction And Operation Manual

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Instruction and Operation Manual
12
COMMISSIONING, START UP, &
OPERATION
Pre-Commissioning
Familiarizing Yourself with the Pump
Before servicing and starting up the Sundyne
pump, carefully review all information on the
product, including:
•
Specification sheets
•
Outline drawings
•
Performance curves
•
Instruction and related manuals
•
System P&ID/Process Flow Diagram
(Clients equipment)
•
Control system and operational
philosophy/narrative (Client)
Familiarize yourself with the pump configuration
before starting and operating the pump.
Driver Instructions
Carefully follow all installation and starting
instructions provided by the driver manufacturer.
This information is included in the final data
package.
Verifying Auxiliaries
Before start up, verify that the following
auxiliaries are met:
•
Check the utility connections
•
Verify that the auxiliary piping conforms to
Sundyne standards, as indicated in the
detailed specifications
•
Verify all switch and instrument
connections
•
Verify that all switch and instrument
settings are set to normal operating
standards
•
Calibrate all measurement equipment,
such as flow meters, ampere meters, and
pressure meters, etc.
Installing a Seal Environmental Control
System
Install a system to control the seal environment.
Also, verify that port 1 is properly vented.
If required, install drain piping overhead to
ensure that the environment operates under
normal conditions. For more information,
contact Sundyne Corporation.
Checking Driver Rotation
If the driver is coupled, un-couple; then verify
that the direction of the driver rotates in the
same direction as the arrow stamped or cast on
the pump casing.
If the driver is splined, check the direction of the
motor fan.
Piping Connections
Verify that the following bolted or threaded
connections are tight:
•
Pump flange bolts
•
Seal environment piping and port
connections
•
Cooling water connections to heat
exchanger (if applicable)
•
Gearbox oil drain plug
•
Pump case drain plug