Spencer GasCube Natural Gas Booster Skid Package - Manual (Page 4)

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The Spencer Turbine Company u 600 Day Hill Road, Windsor, CT USA 06095 u TEL 800-232-4321 u 860-688-8361 u www.spencerturbine.com
• Perform all installation and operating procedures with
care, following sound safe-work practices to avoid
accidents and damage.
• Avoid climbing on or over the GasCube equipment; use
proper staging and ladders for exterior machine access.
• Be sure isolation pads are placed beneath the
GasCube skid.
• GasCube packages include flexible connectors on inlet
and outlet flanges to isolate piping loads from the gas
booster.
• Ensure that piping and accessories such as check
valves are properly installed and fastened.
• Allow only qualified electricians to work on electrical
equipment.
• Lock electrical circuits open and tag them during
servicing of equipment.
• Check motor rotation as instructed in Section V.
Installation – GasCube Setup – 6. Motor.
• Do not operate the gas booster where there is an
ambient temperature above 104 ˚F (40 ˚C), unless it
has been designed for such conditions.
• Operate the gas booster with sufficient restriction at
all times, i.e., piping system connected or throttling
valve (plug valve), to avoid motor overloading.
• Do not allow the gas booster operation in surge (unsta-
ble low flow) or damage may result.
• Use only genuine Spencer parts for repairs and
service. Contact Spencer Service at 800-232-4321 or
send email to [email protected].
IV. Handling and Storage
Each Spencer gas booster is carefully balanced and tested
at the factory. For optimum performance, the GasCube
package must be handled with care during unloading and
installation.
When you receive the shipment, immediately check
the equipment for damage; file any claims with the
shipper and notify Spencer immediately.
Lifting and Moving
Moving of this equipment should be performed or directed
by experienced riggers using accepted rigging prac-
tices and safety precautions. The GasCube assembly can
be lifted and relocated with a forklift. Always use lifting
equipment rated for the loads involved.
CAUTION: Only lift the GasCube package by the slots
in the package base. Do not use piping or frame to lift.
Storage
IMPORTANT NOTE: Complying with all of the required
storage provisions noted below will preserve your
warranty.
If a GasCube package is stored for an extended period
before use or between uses, protect it from dampness,
dirt and vibration in a clean, dry area. Suspend bags of
silica gel desiccant in the inlet and outlet. Cover the entire
GasCube package if possible. At a minimum, cover the
inlet and outlet openings to keep out foreign matter.
Unpacking
1. Uncrate the GasCube package, saving all literature,
boxes and parts.
2. Remove inlet and outlet pie-plate covers and all packing
materials.
3. Use the packing slip to check off and confirm the
presence of all ordered components.
4. Read any instructional and warning labels on the
machine before you begin installation and operation.
V. Installation
IMPORTANT NOTE: If any problems are encoun-
tered during installation or startup, consult your local
Spencer representative.
Location
CAUTION: Do not locate the GasCube package
where it will be subject to ambient temperatures
below 32 ˚F (0 ˚C) or above 104 ˚F (40 ˚C) during oper-
ation, unless the equipment is specially designed for
operation outside of this range.
The Spencer GasCube package may be installed indoors
or outdoors, preferably under cover. When choosing
an indoor location, be sure there is sufficient ventilation
to allow unrestricted airflow to the gas booster. Leaving
several feet of space around the GasCube package will
also provide ease of servicing once the unit is installed
and operating.
Foundation
A level concrete floor is recommended, although any flat
level surface that can support the machine weight is sat-
isfactory. The GasCube base should be placed level on
the furnished isolation pads or equivalent. Each pad must
be shimmed, if necessary, to ensure that it is carrying its
share of the load. If lag bolts and nuts are used to anchor
the GasCube skid, these should be hand-tightened only.
NOTE: Spencer does not recommend grouting of the
GasCube package.
GasCube Setup
CAUTION: Make sure GasCube inlet and outlet ports