Pulsafeeder Eclipse Model 75 - Manual (Page 136)

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7) Pumps cannot be driven by belts or chains.
8) Lubricate Power Frames if used with the appropriate lubricant specified in the standard instructions.
9) Check any gear reducers, motor, couplings, etc for instructions and lubricate as recommended.
10) Packing should not be used in potentially explosive environments. Packing adjustment is critical to prevent high
surface temperatures. Packing must leak to cool itself.
11) Care must be exercised on the initial start of a new pump to prevent dry running. The pump can not tolerate dry run
for more than a few seconds. Even after initial break in, pumps must not run dry as high temperatures can happen very
quickly.
12) Inspecting the pump for internal wear regularly. Look for signs of heavy grooving, galling, twisting or breakage.
These are the signs that rapid wear has taken place. This is a good indication that the pump may not be a good match
for the service conditions. Rapid wear could result in unexpected failure that could be the source of ignition of the
explosive
environment.
13) The purchaser/user must ensure that all maintenance work including disassembly and reassembly is carried out by
authorized and qualified personnel, who are sufficiently trained in the operation of the pump.
14) Due to the tight internal tolerances of a gear pump the most reliable way of repairing a pump is by the use of a
KOPKit, which contains all the normal wear parts to restore the pump to like new condition.
15) Make sure that heavy deposits of dust are not allowed to accumulate. Clean pump periodically.
16) Don't run the pump faster or at a higher pressure than rated.
17) Don't flush the pump with steam or air without protecting against shaft rotation due to the gears in the pump being
forced to turn like a turbine.
18) The use of a power, pressure and temperature monitoring of the pump and system is highly recommended.
19) Refer to the provided temperature table for information relating to ambient and fluid temperatures.
20) Properly vent or flush the pump of fluids or gasses before disassembling for service.
21) Obtain, read and keep maintenance instructions furnished with the pump.