Vogelsang VX Series, Manual

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Service Manual
Service Manual
Pump Models:
VX Series Q Pumps
Normal Operation Information
Pre-startup
checks
Startup
Normal
Operation
Shutdown
Emergency
Shutdown
Properly install and pressurize buffer chamber
using the pressurized oil bottle.
Follow
instructions outlined in this document.
X
X X
For direct drive assemblies: Confirm the pump
and drive unit are properly coupled and aligned.
Coupler guard must be in place.
X
X X
For belt drive assemblies: Confirm sheaves are
aligned and belt is properly tensioned. Belt
guard must be in place.
X
X X
Confirm that ALL base plate mounting points are
fastened and properly tightened.
X
X X
Confirm that there are no obstructions in the
pipelines.
X
X X
Pressure relief system, valves, etc, must be in
good working order and set to the appropriate
relief pressure.
X
X X
Under no circumstances should the pump or
its flanges, be used to support external loads.
All piping must be supported.
X
X X
Pump should be filled with liquid before initial
startup and any restart.
X X
Liquid should be drained from the wet-end of
the pump, to insure it does not freeze, or
set-up in the wet-end.
X
Insure the surrounding piping matches or
exceeds the port size of the pump, to reduce
the chance of cavitation.
X
X X
Confirm the NPSHA in the system is suitable
for the NPSHA of the pump, to ensure smooth
operation of the pump, without cavitation
X
X X
Insure suction and discharge gauges are
properly installed, and working.
X
X X
Insure all PM has been completed on the pump
and drive system.
X X