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MARK 3 USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569102 08-06
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HAZARDOUS LIQUIDS
When the pump is handling hazardous liquids care
must be taken to avoid exposure to the liquid by
appropriate pump placement, limiting personnel
access and by operator training. If the liquid is
flammable and/or explosive, strict safety procedures
must be applied.
Gland packing must not be used when pumping
hazardous liquids.
PREVENT EXCESSIVE EXTERNAL
PIPE LOAD
Do not use pump as a support for piping. Do not
mount expansion joints, unless allowed by Flowserve
in writing, so that their force, due to internal pressure,
acts on the pump flange.
ENSURE CORRECT LUBRICATION
(See section 5, Commissioning, startup, operation
and shutdown.)
NEVER EXCEED THE MAXIMUM
DESIGN PRESSURE (MDP) AT THE
TEMPERATURE SHOWN ON THE PUMP
NAMEPLATE
See section 3 for pressure versus temperature
ratings based on the material of construction.
NEVER OPERATE THE PUMP WITH
THE DISCHARGE VALVE CLOSED
(Unless otherwise instructed at a specific point in the
User Instructions.)
(See section 5, Commissioning start-up, operation
and shutdown.)
NEVER RUN THE PUMP DRY OR
WITHOUT PROPER PRIME (Casing flooded)
NEVER OPERATE THE PUMP WITH
THE SUCTION VALVE CLOSED
It should be fully opened when the pump is running.
NEVER OPERATE THE PUMP AT
ZERO FLOW OR FOR EXTENDED PERIODS
BELOW THE MINIMUM CONTINUOUS FLOW
THE PUMP SHAFT MUST TURN
CLOCKWISE WHEN VIEWED FROM THE MOTOR
END
It is absolutely essential that the rotation of the motor
be checked before installation of the coupling spacer
and starting the pump. Incorrect rotation of the pump
for even a short period can unscrew the impeller,
which can cause significant damage.
1.6.4 Products used in potentially explosive
atmospheres
Measures are required to:
• Avoid excess temperature
•
Prevent build up of explosive mixtures
• Prevent the generation of sparks
• Prevent leakages
• Maintain the pump to avoid hazard
The following instructions for pumps and pump units
when installed in potentially explosive atmospheres
must be followed to help ensure explosion protection.
Both electrical and non-electrical equipment must meet
the requirements of European Directive 94/9/EC.
1.6.4.1 Scope of compliance
Use equipment only in the zone for which it is
appropriate. Always check that the driver, drive
coupling assembly, seal and pump equipment are
suitably rated and/or certified for the classification of
the specific atmosphere in which they are to be
installed.
Where Flowserve has supplied only the bare shaft
pump, the Ex rating applies only to the pump. The
party responsible for assembling the pump set shall
select the coupling, driver, seal and any additional
equipment, with the necessary CE Certificate/
Declaration of Conformity establishing it is suitable for
the area in which it is to be installed.
The output from a variable frequency drive (VFD) can
cause additional heating affects in the motor. On
pump installations controlled by a VFD, the ATEX
Certification for the motor must state that it covers the
situation where electrical supply is from the VFD.
This particular requirement still applies even if the
VFD is in a safe area.