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3.0 Installation
To be observed before installation
1. The installation must only be carried out by persons who have the necessary skills for this work
2. Before installation align the pump correctly and fasten it without any tension. Pipelines must be assembled in a way that the basic
weight of the lines is not reasting on the pump
3. In order to avoid damage to the pump new installations should generally be checked for any debris (welding beads, pieces of wire, etc.)
in tankand pipeline system.
4. Consider the arrangement of the pump with respect to suction and discharge heads.
5. The pump system must be designed according to the requirements of the application. Valves or spools must be installed as close as
possible to pressure port. This also applies for T-fittings with valve for bypass control or pressure relief valves, pressure gauges, flow
control valves and shut-off valves.
6. Thoroughly examine the alignment of the pump with the pipelines, in order to avoid strain and premature wear.
7. Check all pipelines for leaks. This applies in particular for the suction line, in order to avoid the intake of air.
8. If the fluid to be pumped contains solid particles bigger than specified , a filter must be installed. The filter must be of such a size, that
the change in resistance at the pump inlet port is only minor. This filter must be permanently monitored and, if necessary, cleaned.
9. Fluids which change their viscosity must be permanently agitated, or the tank must be fitted with a temperature sensor. With increasing
viscosity start the agitator and/or the heating. This is of special importance for intermittent operation!
Note: It is recommended to install flexible, shape and pressure resistant hoses or compensators at the suction and pressure
ports of the pump (Fig. 3). This will prevent the transfer of pulsation shocks into the pump.
