Flowserve MEN - Manual (Page 18)

MEN USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71576288 – 11-09
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4.12 Protection systems
If leakage of product from the pump or its associated
sealing system can cause a hazard it is
recommended that an appropriate leakage detection
system is installed.
To prevent excessive surface temperatures at
bearings it is recommended that temperature or
vibration monitoring are carried out.
4.13 Other check
See § 6.2
5 COMMISSIONING, START-UP,
OPERATION AND SHUTDOWN
These operations must be carried out by
fully qualified personnel. The operator must
monitor the machine as long as it is in operation.
5.1 Guarding
Guarding is supplied fitted to the pump set.
If this has been removed or disturbed ensure that all
the protective guards around the pump coupling and
exposed parts of the shaft are securely fixed.
5.2 Priming and auxiliary supplies
Ensure all electrical, hydraulic,
pneumatic, sealant and lubrication systems (as
applicable) are connected and operational.
Check that the supply pressures are
compatible with the equipment to be supplied.
Ensure the inlet pipe and pump
casing are completely full of liquid before starting
continuous duty operation.
5.2.1 Priming of a flooded pump
Close the discharge valve, fill the pump by opening
the suction valve. Let air escape by removing the
plug located on the piping.
The discharge pipe is headed and there is a by-pass
valve on the check valve, open slightly the discharge
valve.
When the pump is totally free of air bubbles, replace
the plugs.
Fit a 1-inch pipe to enable
cooling of the combustion
engine
Air escape
Priming of a flooded pump
5.2.2 Priming of a sump suction pump
Installation of a foot valve is imperative.
Fill the pump and suction pipe with liquid via the
priming tank.
Let air escape by removing the plugs located on the
piping.
When the pump is totally free of air bubbles, replace
the plugs.
Priming tank
Air escape
Fit a 1-inch pipe to enable
cooling of the combustion
engine
Priming of a sump suction pump