Flowserve ESP3 - Manual (Page 9)

ESP3 USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 26999943 08-11
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2 TRANSPORT AND STORAGE
2.1 Consignment receipt and unpacking
Immediately after receipt of the equipment it must be
checked against the delivery/shipping documents for
its completeness and that there has been no damage
in transportation. Any shortage and/or damage must
be reported immediately to Flowserve Pump Division
and must be received within ten days of receipt of the
equipment. Later claims cannot be accepted.
Check any crate, boxes or wrappings for any
accessories or spare parts that may be packed
separately with the equipment or attached to
sidewalls of the box or equipment.
Each product has a unique serial number. Check
that this number corresponds with that advised and
always quote this number in correspondence as well
as when ordering spare parts or further accessories.
2.2 Handling
Boxes, crates, pallets or cartons may be unloaded
using forklift vehicles or slings dependent on their
size and construction.
2.3 Lifting
Pumps and motors often have integral
lifting lugs or eye bolts. These are intended for use in
only lifting the individual piece of equipment.
Do not use or cast-in lifting lugs to lift
pump, motor and mounting plate assemblies.
Care must be taken to lift components
or assemblies above the center of gravity to prevent
the unit from flipping.
Carefully sling ESP pumps so that
bearing lubrication lines [3840.1] will not be bent or
damaged when lifting.
It is advisable to raise the pump into the vertical
position before uncrating. If this isn't possible, pumps
over eight feet long must be supported at more than
one place when raising to the vertical position. Use a
support strap around the bottom column [1341.2] and
on the motor support [3160]. Or lift use optionally
supplied lifting eyes [6820] installed on mounting
plate [6130].
2.4 Storage
Store the pump in a clean, dry location
away from vibration. Leave flange covers in place to
keep dirt and other foreign material out of pump
casing. Turn the pump shaft at regular intervals to
prevent brinelling of the bearings and the seal faces,
if fitted, from sticking.
The pump may be stored as above for up to 6
months. Consult Flowserve for preservative actions
when a longer storage period is needed.
2.4.1 Short term storage and packaging
Normal packaging is designed to protect the pump
and parts during shipment and for dry, indoor storage
for up to six months or less. The following is an
overview of our normal packaging:
•
All loose un-mounted items are packaged in a
water proof plastic bag and secured to the pallet.
•
Inner surfaces of the bearing housing, shaft (area
through bearing housing) and bearings are coated
with Cortec VCI-329 rust inhibitor, or equal.
Bearing housings are not filled with oil
prior to shipment
•
Regreasable bearings are packed with grease
•
The internal surfaces of ferrous casings, covers,
flange faces, and the impeller surface are
sprayed with Cortec VCI-389, or equal
•
Exposed shafts are taped with Polywrap
•
Flange covers are secured to both the suction
and discharge flanges
•
In some cases with assemblies ordered with
external piping, components may be
disassembled for shipment
•
The pump must be stored in a covered, dry
location
2.4.2 Long term storage and packaging
Long term storage is defined as more than six
months, but less than 12 months. The procedure
Flowserve follows for long term storage of pumps is
given below. These procedures are in addition to the
short term procedure.
•
Each assembly is hermetically (heat) sealed from
the atmosphere by means of tack wrap sheeting
and rubber bushings (mounting holes)
•
Desiccant bags are placed inside the tack
wrapped packaging
•
A solid wood box is used to cover the assembly
This packaging will provide protection for up to twelve
months from humidity, salt laden air, dust etc.