Check
Checked
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Mechanical seal limit is a maximum of 0.10 mm | 0.004 in.
On units with seals, check these items:
•
Check that the seal rotates freely.
•
Check that the seal spacers are removed.
•
Check that the seal piping is properly installed and leak-free.
•
Check that the barrier fluid is filled and completely vented.
Part 3: Unit startup
Check
Checked
After you complete all of the checks in Parts 1 and 2, conduct a start-up meeting with customer in
order to discuss the actual procedures they might require during start-up and commissioning. Also,
verify with the customer that their system is ready for pumped fluid.
When the system is ready, push the start button and adjust the discharge valve in order to meet the
design point, if required.
Watch for signs of trouble. The unit must run at least ten minutes in order to flush out the pump and
system.
Verify that the unit runs smoothly with no unusual noise, vibration, or over heating.
Run the unit for one hour in order to test the system.
Measurements
Reading
Value
Impeller lift
Driver shaft runout
Pump head shaft runout
Seal housing face runout
Seal housing bore runout
Megger
Vibration
4.3 Installing a disassembled pump
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