6 Maintenance
6.1 Maintenance
6.1.1 Preventative Maintenance
A routine maintenance program can extend the life of your pump. Well maintained equipment will last
longer and require fewer repairs. You should keep maintenance records, this will help pinpoint causes of
problems.
Condition monitoring
For additional safety precautions, and where noted in this manual, condition monitoring devices should
be used.
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Pressure gauges
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Temperature detectors
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Flow meters
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Bearing monitors
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Level indicators
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Leak detectors
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Motor load readings
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PumpSmart control system
For assistance in selecting the proper instrumentation and its use, please contact your ITT/Goulds repre-
sentative.
6.1.2 Maintenance schedule
NOTICE:
The preventive maintenance section must be adhered to in order to keep the applicable
ATEX classification of the equipment. Failure to follow these procedures will void the ATEX
classification for the equipment.
Inspection intervals should be shortened appropriately if the pumpage is abrasive and/or corrosive, or
if the environment is classified as potentially explosive.
WARNING:
When handling hazardous and / or toxic fluids, proper personal protective equipment should be
worn. If pump is being drained, precaution must be taken to prevent physical injury. Pumpage
must be handled and dispersed of in conformance with applicable environment regulations.
Maintenance inspections
A maintenance schedule includes these types of inspections:
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Routine maintenance
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Routine inspections
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Three-month inspections
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Annual inspections
Shorten the inspection intervals appropriately if the pumped fluid is abrasive or corrosive or if the envi-
ronment is classified as potentially explosive.
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