Xylem G&L A-C 9100 Series, 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 Safe handling requirements............................................................................................... 7
2.3 Storage requirements....................................................................................................... 10
3 Product Description................................................................................................................. 11
3.1 General description...........................................................................................................11
3.2 Operational specifications................................................................................................11
3.3 Nameplate information.....................................................................................................11
4 Installation................................................................................................................................. 13
4.1 Preinstallation.....................................................................................................................13
4.1.1 Pump location guidelines..........................................................................................13
4.1.2 Typical installation...................................................................................................... 14
4.1.3 Foundation requirements..........................................................................................14
4.1.4 Level the base on a concrete foundation ............................................................... 15
4.1.5 Grout the baseplate....................................................................................................15
4.2 Coupling alignment...........................................................................................................16
4.2.1 Prepare for alignment................................................................................................ 16
4.2.2 Align the pump using a straight edge and calipers...............................................16
4.2.3 Align the pump using a dial indicator......................................................................18
4.2.4 Final alignment............................................................................................................19
4.2.5 Optional alignment procedure.................................................................................19
4.2.6 Dowel the pump and driving unit.............................................................................19
4.2.7 Coupler limitations..................................................................................................... 19
4.3 Piping checklists.................................................................................................................19
4.3.1 Piping checklist........................................................................................................... 19
4.3.2 Suction piping checklist............................................................................................. 20
5 Commissioning, Startup, Operation, and Shutdown.......................................................... 23
5.1 Preparation for startup...................................................................................................... 23
5.1.1 Pre-start checks........................................................................................................... 23
5.1.2 Priming......................................................................................................................... 24
5.1.3 Starting.........................................................................................................................24
5.1.4 Operating checks....................................................................................................... 24
5.1.5 Check the rotation...................................................................................................... 24
5.1.6 Freezing protection.................................................................................................... 25
5.1.7 Change the rotation................................................................................................... 25
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G&L Pumps Series A-C 9100 Base Mounted Centrifugal Pumps INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1