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B. If handling caustic liquids
WARNING
When pump is handling "caustic” liquid, extreme care must be taken to ensure safety of
personnel when attempting to drain pump. Protective devices of suitable protective
materials must be worn when draining pump.
C. If on vacuum service.
WARNING
Before attempting any maintenance work on pumps in vacuum service. Pumps must be
isolated from suction and discharge system then carefully vented to return pressure in
pump casing to atmospheric pressure.
4. Draining lubricating oil
WARNING
Use caution when draining hot oil from bearing housing to prevent burns/injury to
personnel.
5. Drain the pump casing. By removing the drain plug situated at the bottom of the casing.
6. Drain the bearing housing of oil. This can be done by removing the drain plug situated at the
bottom of the bearing housing.
7. Disconnect and remove seal flush pipework and allow to drain.
CAUTION
8.
It is advisable to thoroughly drain and dry off the baseplate before attempting any
maintenance work on the pump. This could eliminate the risk of slipping on a wet
surface causing personal injury or mechanical damage.
9. Remove pump monitoring equipment, auxiliary services or other plant or equipment that may
interfere with safe dismantling of the pump.
10. Remove pump coupling hub, using an approved puller. Heat will be required to effect removal.
Heat to approximately 300 degrees F (149°C) in successive stages from periphery of hub
towards centre. If coupling is of the gear type then "NEVER APPLY AN OPEN FLAME TO
THE TEETH".