PB3 User Instruction
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experience of the person(s) performing the tasks. It should be noted, full responsibility and costs associated with
the storage and inspection of this equipment rests with the customer.
Caution
If pump is equipped with a mechanical seal and is stored or has not been run for 1
year or more, the mechanical seal must be removed before start-up and faces re-
lapped to guard against the possibility of seal leakage. When reinstalling the seal,
new “O” rings and gaskets must be used.
2.4.1 Pump inspection upon arrival
When the pump is received, it should be inspected for damage or other signs of rough handling. Any damage if
found should be reported to the carrier immediately.
Inspect the preservative coating on the various parts. If necessary, renew the preservative in areas where it has
rubbed off or scraped.
Inspect all painted surfaces. If necessary, touch up the areas where paint has been chipped or scraped.
Inspect all covers over pump openings and piping connections. If covers or seals for the covers are damaged or
lose, they are to be removed.
2.4.2 Storage area
When selecting a storage ara, the following should be taken into consideration
a) The deterioration of the equipment will be proportionate to class/type of storage provided.
b)The expense involved in restoring the equipment at time of operation will be proportionate to the class/type of
storage provided,
2.4.3 Storage preferred (dry)
If at all possible, the pump and its components should be stored indoors where they will be protected from the
elements. If it is not possible to store the pump and its components indoors, precautions must be taken to protect
them from the elements.
2.4.3.1 Rotor storage
It is recommended that pump rotor be removed from pump and stored vertically. Rotors may also be stored
horizontally in the pump. Rotors that have to be stored horizontally outside the pump must be supported close to
impeller to eliminate sag that may cause rotor to take a permanent set.
2.4.3.2 Customer inspection
The stored equipment is to be placed on a periodic inspection schedule by the customer.
NOTE
The responsibility for setting up an inspection and maintenance schedule rests with
the customer and will be dependent upon the class/type of storage provided. It will
be expected that initially inspection would occur weekly, then depending upon the
inspection reports being favorable or unfavorable, inspection would continue
weekly, monthly, or quarterly, as may be determined. Inspection reports must be
kept on file.
Every inspection should consist of a general surface inspection.
