Xylem Sphere and Block Units - Manual (Page 11)

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1. General
The purpose of this manual is to provide the necessary information for the installation, use and
maintenance of the pumps.
The user should read this manual before using the pump.
Improper use could damage the machine and cause the forfeiture of the warranty coverage.
When asking our sales and after-sales services for technical information or spare parts, please indicate
the model identification and construction numbers.
The following instructions and warnings refer to the standard model; for any variations or
characteristics of the special versions please refer to the sales contract.
For any instructions or situations not referred to in this manual or in the sales documentation, please
contact our sales service.
2. Preliminary inspection
Upon delivery check the integrity of the packaging.
After unpacking the pump make sure that no damage has occurred during transportation.
Should the pump be damaged, please inform our agent within 8 days from the delivery date.
3. Applications
See the pump handbook.
4. Working limits
The pump is not suitable for dangerous or flammable liquids.
Maximum temperature of pumped liquid:
– BGM, PM: +40°C
– CEAM, CAM, HM: +50°C
Maximum working pressure:
–
sphere units: : 500 kPa (= 5 bar)
– block units: : 800 kPa (= 8 bar)
See pump limits in the handbook.
5. Installation
5.1 Handling
The product must be handled with care, using suitable hoisting equipment; accidents and impacts can cause
damage without any visible external signs.
Screw the pump to a stable base using the slots in the feet of the tank.
See instructions in the pump’s installation-use-safety handbook.
5.2 Suction and delivery pipes
See fig. 1 on page 35.
6. Start-up
6.1 Electrical connection
6.1.1 Grounding
Ground the pump before making any other connection.
The installation technician must make sure that the supply network is grounded in compliance with local
regulations.
DANGER
RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK
WARNING
DANGER
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