Xylem e-XC, Instruction Manual

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Table of Contents
1 Introduction and Safety..............................................................................................................3
1.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Safety..................................................................................................................................... 3
1.2.1 Safety terminology and symbols.................................................................................3
1.2.2 Safety instruction decals.............................................................................................. 4
1.3 User safety.............................................................................................................................5
1.3.1 Wash the skin and eyes................................................................................................ 6
1.4 Protecting the environment................................................................................................6
2 Transportation and Storage...................................................................................................... 7
2.1 Examine the delivery........................................................................................................... 7
2.1.1 Examine the package................................................................................................... 7
2.1.2 Examine the unit............................................................................................................7
2.2 Pump lifting guidelines....................................................................................................... 7
2.3 Pump storage requirements...............................................................................................8
3 Product Description................................................................................................................. 10
3.1 General description...........................................................................................................10
3.2 Operational limits.............................................................................................................. 10
3.3 Nameplate rating information..........................................................................................11
3.4 Casing and volute information.........................................................................................12
3.4.1 Pump casing variants..................................................................................................12
3.4.2 Pump casing data....................................................................................................... 13
4 Installation................................................................................................................................. 17
4.1 Preinstallation.....................................................................................................................17
4.1.1 Pump location guidelines..........................................................................................17
4.1.2 Foundation requirements..........................................................................................18
4.1.3 Requirements for setting the baseplate.................................................................. 20
4.2 Level the base on a concrete foundation ...................................................................... 21
4.3 Coupling alignment...........................................................................................................21
4.3.1 Prepare for alignment................................................................................................ 22
4.3.2 Align the pump using a straight edge and calipers...............................................22
4.3.3 Align the pump using a dial indicator......................................................................23
4.3.4 Maximum allowable coupling misalignment.......................................................... 24
4.3.5 Final alignment............................................................................................................26
4.4 Piping checklists.................................................................................................................26
4.4.1 General piping checklist............................................................................................ 26
4.4.2 Suction piping checklist............................................................................................. 28
4.4.3 Suction-piping valve considerations........................................................................ 30
4.4.4 Discharge piping considerations..............................................................................31
4.5 Pressure gauges and pump insulation............................................................................31
5 Commissioning, Startup, Operation, and Shutdown.......................................................... 33
5.1 Preparation for startup...................................................................................................... 33
5.2 Pump priming.....................................................................................................................34
5.3 Fill the system.....................................................................................................................34
5.4 Start the pump....................................................................................................................34
5.5 Pump operation checklist................................................................................................. 35
5.6 Shut down the pump.........................................................................................................35
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e-XC INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1