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[D] Handling
1 Preparation before running
(1)Make sure to purge air in the inflatable ring on the pressure gauge(G-1) by closing
valve
①
and opening valve
②
.
(2)Purge air in the casing by opening plug
③
. And close plug
③
.
(3)Open valve
④
.
(4)Begin running of the cooling water pump.
2 Handling procedure of the inflatable ring
This seal is to be used in the inspection or replacement of a seal ring at sea.
In working with this seal, make sure the shaft does not rotate.
Handling procedure is as follows.
(1)Stop the propeller shaft.
(2)Close valve
④
and valve
②
.
(3)Open valve
①
gradually so that the air pressure becomes 0.3
~
0.6 MPa in
Gauge(G-1).
(4)Open plug
③
and make sure of no water leakage from the casing.
(5)Remove the mating ring and inspect the seal ring . If necessary, replace it.
(6)After work, the reverse procedure should be performed. At this time, reconfirm
closure of valve
①
, and opening of valve
②
.
(7)Purge air in the casing by opening plug
③
. And close plug
③
.
③
Plug
SEALING
From air source
①
G-1
②
④
10mm CuT
G-2
Normally open
Normally close
Fig.-2
From water pump
Shaft rotation must be stopped before operating the inflatable ring.
CAUTION!