Flowserve Circulator - Manual (Page 2)

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Section A : Installation, Start-up and Maintenance
1 Introduction
1.1 This manual is a valuable tool covering the circulator
you have purchased.
1.2 Do not proceed with installation or operation until you
have read and understand this manual.
1.3 Following is a step-by-step approach covering instal-
lation, start-up, operation and maintenance of the
circulator.
1.4 Familiarize yourself with and refer to the circulator
drawing (Section B). Item numbers referred to in this
manual can be found on this drawing. Order specific
drawings can be found in Appendix 1.
1.5 The circulator purchased includes only the kit options
shown on these drawings. Additional kits are available
as described in Section C.
2 Installation
2.1 Location
2.1.1 Circulator location and ambient temperature
extremes must be taken into account. All inter-
connecting piping/tubing must be thermally
protected to insure a continuous flow of barrier
fluid.
2.1.2 Shading the circulator from direct sunlight is
recommended.
2.1.3 Installation must take place during a time when
ambient temperatures are above freezing or
with all fluid lines protected from damage.
2.1.4 Follow notes listed on the circulator order
drawings, in Appendix 1, covering utility require-
ments and control component points.
2.2 Lifting/uncrating
2.2.1 Remove the crating carefully to avoid damag-
ing components.
2.2.2 The circulator must be lifted only from the bottom
or by the lifting lugs when provided. Lift carefully
to avoid damaging circulator components.
2.3 Foundation/placement
2.3.1 The foundation (customer steel base or con-
crete pad) for the circulator should be flat and
level, with anchor bolts set firmly in place.
A foundation weight of not less than 3 times
the weight of the circulator (when filled with
barrier fluid) is recommended as a minimum
for concrete foundations. Steel baseplates
shall have sufficient rigidity to prevent distort-
ing the circulator after bolt down.
2.3.2 The foundation must be free of all debris prior
to placement of the circulator.
2.3.3 The circulator reservoir is fabricated such that
the top is level. Gently lower the circulator
onto the foundation and check to see if the
level is maintained. If required, shim mounting
feet level before bolting the circulator down.
Mounting bolts should be torqued per manu-
facturer’s specifications.
2.4 Interconnecting piping/tubing
2.4.1 Definition: Interconnecting piping/tubing is all
fluid piping/tubing between the circulator and
the process equipment.
2.4.2 Piping/tubing should be installed to meet local
codes or other applicable standards.
2.4.3 The interconnecting piping/tubing system
should be sized and constructed to minimize
pressure losses and should not be less
than the corresponding pipe/tube size and
schedule as contained in the circulator (refer
to the piping and instrumentation diagram of
pipe size, schedule and material).
2.4.4 The interconnecting piping/tubing system,
both to and from the seal, should be construct-
ed of similar material as the circulator.
2.4.5 Piping/tubing must not be supported by the
circulator.
2.4.6 Before installing, the piping/tubing system
should be checked for freedom from contami-
nation. If not completely free of contaminants,
clean and flush the entire interconnecting
piping/tubing system before connecting the cir-
culator. Once you are sure the piping/tubing
system is free of contamination, drain the
flushing media and air blow dry.