Flowserve CPXM User Manual

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CPXM and CPXRM USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569101 10-08

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If in doubt please consult your nearest Flowserve
office for advice and details of the minimum allowable
margin for your application.

5.9.5 Pumped flow
Flow must not fall outside the minimum and
maximum continuous safe flow shown on the pump
performance curve and or data sheet.

6 MAINTENANCE

6.1 General

It is the plant operator's responsibility to ensure

that all maintenance, inspection and assembly work
is carried out by authorized and qualified personnel
who have adequately familiarized themselves with
the subject matter by studying this manual in detail.
(See also section 1.6.2.)

Any work on the machine must be performed when it
is at a standstill. It is imperative that the procedure
for shutting down the machine is followed, as
described in section 5.8.

On completion of work all guards and safety devices
must be re-installed and made operative again.

Before restarting the machine, the relevant
instructions listed in section 5, Commissioning, start
up, operation and shut down
must be observed.

Oil and grease leaks may make the ground
slippery. Machine maintenance must always
begin and finish by cleaning the ground and the
exterior of the machine.

If platforms, stairs and guard rails are required for
maintenance, they must be placed for easy access to
areas where maintenance and inspection are to be
carried out. The positioning of these accessories
must not limit access or hinder the lifting of the part to
be serviced.

When air or compressed inert gas is used in the
maintenance process, the operator and anyone in the
vicinity must be careful and have the appropriate
protection.

Do not spray air or compressed inert gas on skin.

Do not direct an air or gas jet towards other people.

Never use air or compressed inert gas to clean
clothes.

Before working on the pump, take measures to
prevent an uncontrolled start. Put a warning board
on the starting device with the words:
"Machine under repair: do not start".

With electric drive equipment, lock the main switch
open and withdraw any fuses. Put a warning board
on the fuse box or main switch with the words:
"Machine under repair: do not connect".

Never clean equipment with inflammable solvents or
carbon tetrachloride. Protect yourself against toxic
fumes when using cleaning agents.

6.2 Maintenance schedule

It is recommended that a maintenance plan and

schedule is adopted, in line with these User
Instructions, to include the following:
a) Any auxiliary systems installed must be monitored,

if necessary, to ensure they function correctly.

b) Check for any leaks from gaskets and seals.

The correct functioning of the shaft seal must be
checked regularly.

c) Check that the duty condition is in the safe

operating range for the pump.

d) Check vibration, noise level and surface temperature

at the bearings to confirm satisfactory operation.

e) Check dirt and dust is removed from areas around

close clearances, bearing housings and motors.


Our specialist service personnel can help with
preventative maintenance records and provide
condition monitoring for temperature and vibration to
identify the onset of potential problems.

If any problems are found the following sequence of
actions should take place:
a) Refer to section 7, Faults; causes and remedies,

for fault diagnosis.

b) Ensure equipment complies with the

recommendations in this manual.

c) Contact Flowserve if the problem persists.

6.2.1 Routine inspection (daily/weekly)

The following checks should be made

and the appropriate action taken to remedy any
deviations:
a) Check operating behaviour. Ensure noise,

vibration and bearing temperatures are normal.

b) Check that there are no abnormal fluid or

lubricant leaks (static and dynamic seals) and
that any sealant systems (if fitted) are full and
operating normally.

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