Flowserve MEN - Manual (Page 9)

MEN USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71576288 – 11-09
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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
Refer to the standard instructions if the
pump used is different to that indicated below. In all
cases the liquid temperature is limited to 25 °C.
3.1 Configurations
This centrifugal pump unit is designed for the
pumping of water [taken from a clean, non-
aggressive, particle-free water supply].
The MEN pump or MEN-TI or ME-TI or MHP is a
single stage centrifugal pump with an axial inlet and
a vertical outlet. The dimensions of the volute pump
casing of the suction and discharge diameters as
well as the settlement feet correspond to standards:
DIN 24225 and NF EN 733 (excepted ME-TI and
MHP).
The pump must be stored in a non-explosive,
ventilated location, sheltered from bad weather, dust
and vibrations.
The reliability of the delivered machine can only be
ensured if it is used and serviced according to the
conditions given in this manual. The maximum
values specified in this manual must never be
exceeded.
* Maximum working pressure at discharge:
- MEN, MEN-T:
16 bars
- ME-TI 200-400, ME-TI 250-400, ME-TI 200-500,
ME-TI 250-500 Cast iron GL :12 bars
- ME-TI 200-400 and ME-TI 250-400
Cast iron GS :12 bars
- ME-TI 200-500, ME-TI 250-500
Cast iron GS :15 bars
- MHP : 16 bars
* Maximum working pressure at suction : 10 bars
* Maximum pumped fluid temperature : 90 °C
* Maximum solid suspension : 50 g/m
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* Density : 1
* Viscosity : 1 mm²/s
The nominal speed is shown on the
pump nameplate.