Nova-Tech LMI Series G - SD Metering Pump - Manual (Page 11)

SECTION 2
INSTALLATION
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2.1 UNPACKING
Pumps are shipped f.o.b. factory or representative ware-
house and the title passes to the customer when the
carrier signs for receipt of the pump. In the event that
damages occur during shipment, it is the responsibility
of the customer to notify the carrier immediately and to
file a damage claim. Carefully examine the shipping
crate upon receipt from the carrier to be sure there is no
obvious damage to the contents. Open the crate care-
fully so accessory items fastened to the inside of the
crate will not be damaged or lost. Examine all material
inside the crate and check against packing list to be
sure that all items are accounted for and intact.
2.2 STORAGE
Short Term Storage (Less than 6 Months)
It is preferable to store the material under a shelter in its
original package to protect it from adverse weather con-
ditions. In condensing atmospheres, follow the long term
storage procedure.
Long Term Storage (Longer than 6 Months)
The primary consideration in storage of pump equipment
is to prevent corrosion of external and internal compo-
nents. This corrosion is caused by natural circulation
of air as temperature of the surroundings change from
day to night, day to day, and from season to season. It
is not practical to prevent this circulation which carries
water vapor and other corrosive gasses, so it is neces-
sary to protect internal and external surfaces from their
effects to the greatest extent possible.
When the instructions given in this section are com-
pleted, the equipment is to be stored in a shelter; pro-
tected from direct exposure to weather. The prepared
equipment should be covered with a plastic sheet or a
tarpaulin, but in a manner which will allow air circulation
and prevent capture of moisture. Equipment should be
stored 12 inches or more above the ground.
If equipment is to be shipped directly from the factory
into long term storage, contact the factory to arrange for
factory preparation.
Pump Drive
1. Remove motor and flood the gearbox compartment
(Item 2 in Figure 1) with a high grade lubricating oil/rust
preventative such as Mobile Oil Corporation product
Mobilarma 524. Fill the compartment completely to mini-
mize air space and water vapor condensation. After stor-
age, drain this material and refill the equipment with the
recommended lubricant for equipment commissioning.
2. Brush all unpainted metal surfaces with multipurpose
grease (NLGI grade 2 or 3). Store these unattached.
Electrical Equipment
1. Motors should be prepared in the manner prescribed
by their manufacturer. If information is not available,
dismount and store motors as indicated in step 3 be-
low.
2. Dismount electrical equipment (including motors) from
the pump.
3. For all electrical equipment, place packets of Vapor
Phase Corrosion Inhibitor (VPCI) inside of the enclo-
sure, then place the entire enclosure, with additional
packets, inside a plastic bag. Seal the bag tightly.
2.3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WHEN INSTALLING, OPERATING, AND
MAINTAINING THIS SERIES G PUMP, KEEP
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS FOREMOST.
USE PROPER TOOLS, PROTECTIVE CLOTH-
ING, AND EYE PROTECTION WHEN WORK-
ING ON THE EQUIPMENT AND INSTALL THE
EQUIPMENT WITH A VIEW TOWARD ENSUR-
ING SAFE OPERATION. FOLLOW THE IN-
STRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND TAKE
ADDITIONAL SAFETY MEASURES APPRO-
PRIATE TO THE LIQUID BEING PUMPED. BE
EXTREMELY CAREFUL IN THE PRESENCE
OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (E.G., COR-
ROSIVES, TOXINS, SOLVENTS, ACIDS,
CAUSTICS, FLAMMABLES, ETC.).
THE PERSONNEL RESPONSIBLE FOR IN-
STALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTE-
NANCE OF THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BECOME
FULLY ACQUAINTED WITH THE CONTENTS
OF THIS MANUAL.
ANY SERVICING OF THIS EQUIPMENT MUST
BE CARRIED OUT WHEN THE UNIT IS
STOPPED AND ALL PRESSURE HAS BEEN
BLED FROM THE LIQUID END. SHUT-OFF
VALVES IN SUCTION AND DISCHARGE
SIDES OF THE LIQUID END SHOULD BE
CLOSED WHILE THE UNIT IS BEING SER-
VICED. ACTIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN TO
ELIMINATE THE POSSIBILITY OF ACCIDEN-
TAL START-UP WHILE SERVICING IS TAK-