Installation and Operation Manual
SA-07-11-87 Rev A
5
January 2019
Pre-Commission Checklist
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.
Cartridge Seal Preparation
Remove or relocate (depending on seal
manufacturer) seal spacer/locking tabs as
described in the Assembly Section. If tabs are
the removable type, retain these for future
service.
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.
Checking Driver Rotation
Verify that the direction of the driver rotates in the
same direction as the arrow stamped or cast on
the pump casing.
Do not run pump dry
Piping Connections
Verify that the following bolted or threaded
connections are tight:
•
Pump flange bolts
•
Is a check valve in the discharge line?
•
Note: A start-up bypass line upstream of
the check valve is recommended
whenever feasible
Figure 1. Pump Rotation
Looking down
Rotation of the driver must be counter-clockwise.
View From Coupling
Vent
Impeller and Driver
Shaft Rotation
Six Inch
Suction
Four Inch
Discharge
