Table of Contents
1 Introduction and Safety ....................................................................................................................................3
1.1 Introduction................................................................................................................................................3
1.2 Safety ........................................................................................................................................................3
1.3 Safety terminology and symbols ...............................................................................................................4
1.4 Environmental safety.................................................................................................................................5
1.5 User safety ................................................................................................................................................5
1.6 Precautions before work............................................................................................................................6
1.7 Precautions during work............................................................................................................................6
1.8 Safety regulations for Ex-approved products in potentially explosive atmospheres ................................. 7
1.9 Product approval standards ......................................................................................................................8
1.10 Product warranty .....................................................................................................................................8
2.1 Inspect the delivery .................................................................................................................................10
2.1.1 Inspect the package ......................................................................................................................10
2.1.2 Inspect the unit..............................................................................................................................10
2.2 Transportation guidelines ........................................................................................................................10
2.2.1 Pump handling ..............................................................................................................................10
2.2.2 Lifting the Pump / Sub-Base .........................................................................................................10
2.3 Storage guidelines...................................................................................................................................10
2.3.1 Pump storage requirements.......................................................................................................... 11
2.4 Uncrating / De-Skidding .......................................................................................................................... 11
3 Product Description ........................................................................................................................................12
3.1 General....................................................................................................................................................12
3.1.1 Pump Description..........................................................................................................................12
3.2 Nameplate information ............................................................................................................................13
4.1 Preinstallation..........................................................................................................................................16
4.1.1 Foundation Requirements.............................................................................................................16
4.1.2 Sub-base Leveling ........................................................................................................................17
4.1.3 Spring Mounted Base....................................................................................................................19
4.1.4 Remove Spring from Spring Pocket.............................................................................................. 22
4.2 Connection of Piping ...............................................................................................................................23
4.3 Pipe Hung Installation .............................................................................................................................25
4.4 Drive Alignment Procedures....................................................................................................................26
4.4.1 V-Belt Drive (Sheaves)..................................................................................................................27
4.4.2 Gear Drive (Couplings) .................................................................................................................29
4.5 Impeller Alignment...................................................................................................................................32
4.6 Impeller alignment worksheet..................................................................................................................34
4.7 Rotation Check........................................................................................................................................34
4.8 Installation and Operation Checklist........................................................................................................35
5 Commissioning, Startup, Operation, and Shutdown ................................................................................... 36
5.1 Preparation for start-up ...........................................................................................................................36
5.2 Start the Pump ........................................................................................................................................40
5.3 Operation.................................................................................................................................................42
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Model AF (42"/1200mm/54"/60"/66") LM/LMR Bearings Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual
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