Flowserve ME - Manual (Page 12)

ME USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71576287 - 02/13
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All motors (for masses see the motor
description plate) must be handled with a winch.
For masses above 25 kg (55 lb), manual
handling is forbidden.
2.3 Lifting
2.3.1 Slinging of motor pumps units
Use handling means in accordance with motor
pump unit mass mentioned on the CE plate. For the
masses of the pumps bare end of shaft see table §
2.2.2 and nameplate.
To avoid distortion, the pump unit
should be lifted as shown.
A crane must be used for all pump sets in
excess of 25kg (55 Ib). Fully trained personnel must
carry out lifting, in accordance with local regulations.
Motor pump unit
Bareshaft pump
When handling always wear gloves, safety
boots and an industrial safety helmet.
For masses above 25 kg (55 lb), manual
handling is forbidden.
2.4 Storage
Store the pump in a clean, dry
location away from vibration. Leave piping
connection covers in place to keep dirt and other
foreign material out of pump casing.
Turn pump at intervals to prevent brinelling of the
bearings and the seal faces, if fitted, from sticking.
Do not store pumps starting on the fan guard.
The pump may be stored as above for up to 6
months. Consult Flowserve for preservative actions
when a longer storage period is needed.
2.5 Recycling and end of product life
At the end of the service life of the product or its
parts, the relevant materials and parts should be
recycled or disposed of using an environmentally
acceptable method and local regulations.
If the product contains substances which are
harmful to the environment, these should be
removed and disposed of in accordance with current
regulations. This also includes the liquids and or
gases in the "seal system" or other utilities.
Make sure that hazardous substances or toxic
fluid are disposed of safely and that the correct
personal protective equipment is used. The safety
specifications must be in accordance with the
current regulations at all times.
3 PUMP DESCRIPTION
3.1 Configurations
The centrifugal motor pump unit is designed for the
pumping of cold water or all clear liquids which are
not solid and liquid mixtures, corrosive, abrasive or
explosive when in contact with the pump motor unit
and its working parts (Important: for other liquids
consult Flowserve for preliminary advice).
The ME type pump is a single-stage pump with axial
suction, support under pump casing (Standard NF
EN 733) and tangential vertical discharge.