Xylem Fire Pump Package Pumping Systems S13421 REV.B - Manual (Page 6)

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3.1 PREPARATION
3.1.1 After package is installed and foundation bolts
are tightened, check pump alignment. Refer to
specific pump Installation, Operation & Mainten-
ance manual for alignment procedures.
3.1.2 On packages with enclosures, inspect doors for
proper alignment. Doors may become misaligned
during shipping, handling and/or installation.
Realign doors to provide and even 1/8" clearance
between door and frame.
3.1.3 Inspect all piping connections. Some joints may
have been loosened and not retightened after
completion of factory hydrotest to facilitate sys-
tem drainage. Joints may also become loose dur-
ing transit due to vibration and shock. All joints
are to be checked for tightness. Flanged joints
should be checked for proper torque of all flange
bolts prior to filling the system with fluid.
3.1.4 Before starting all pumps and drivers should be
checked for proper lubrication.
3.1.5 Piping should be clean and flushed prior to
operation.
3.1.6 Refer to specific electrical and mechanical equip-
ment manuals for start up instructions.
3.1.7 On electric driven units check all connections to
motors and starting devices with wiring diagram.
3.1.8 On diesel driven units check all connections
between engine terminal block and control panel.
3.1.9 On diesel driven units, prior to filling the fuel tank,
inspect fuel line piping connections. Joints may
become loose during transit due to vibration and
shock. All joints are to be checked for tightness.
After filling the fuel tank, inspect the fuel line for
leaks. Tighten any joints as required.
3.1.10 Prior to start up, ensure valve to hose header and
valves on outside of hose header are closed.
3.2 START-UP
3.2.1 The following procedure is suggested for initial
start-up.
3.2.2 Fill the system with fluid.
3.2.3 Vent all the high points in the piping system to
remove trapped air. Threaded connections are
supplied on bypass loops, flow meter loops and
pressure sensing lines for venting.
CAUTION: Failure to maintain a proper clear-
ance will cause an interference and/or hardware
misalignment. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY
DAMAGE AND/OR MODERATE PERSONAL
INJURY.
CAUTION: Failure to check all joints for tight-
ness and flange bolts for proper torque could
result in leaks and/or flooding. FAILURE TO FOL-
LOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN
PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR MODERATE PER-
SONAL INJURY.
CAUTION: Failure to check all joints could
result in leaks and/or environmental hazard.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR
MODERATE PERSONAL INJURY.
CAUTION: Stuffing Box Damage may occur. Do
not run pumps dry. Fill and vent the pump volute
prior to operation. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY
DAMAGE AND/OR MODERATE PERSONAL
INJURY.
DANGER: High voltage 3 phase power can kill.
Disconnect and lockout power prior to servicing
unit. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WILL RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY,
DEATH, AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
SECTION 3 – OPERATION