Carver Pump RSA - Table of Contents

RS – Multi-Stage, I-280
Centrifugal Pump 280 – 16.03.EN
INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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I. GENERAL DESCRIPTION ............................... 1
A. General Information ................................... 1
B. ATEX Directive 94/9/EC ............................. 1
C. Disclaimer .................................................. 1
D. Personnel Qualification and Training ......... 1
E. Pump Identification..................................... 1
F. Parts Inventory Guide ................................ 2
G. Parts Ordering ............................................ 2
II. SAFETY ............................................................ 2
A. Safety Precautions ..................................... 2
B. Summary of Safety Marking ....................... 2
C. Products Used in Potentially Explosive
Atmospheres ......................................... 2
D. Scope of Compliance ................................. 2
E. Safety Awareness ...................................... 3
F. Safety Instructions for the Operator/User .. 3
G. Safety Instructions for Maintenance
Inspection and Installation Work ............ 3
H. Non-Compliance with Safety Instructions .. 3
I. Unauthorized Modification and
Manufacture of Spare Parts ................... 3
J. Unauthorized Modes of Operation ............. 4
K. Explosion Protection .................................. 4
III. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION ........................... 7
IV. EFFECTS OF FLUIDS ..................................... 8
A. Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH) ............ 8
B. Changing Pump Speed .............................. 8
C. Effects of Viscosity ..................................... 8
D. Effects of Specific Gravity .......................... 8
V. TECHNICAL DATA ........................................... 8
VI. INSPECTION AND STORAGE ........................ 16
A. Inspection ................................................... 16
B. Packing for Return ..................................... 16
C. Storage of Pump ........................................ 16
VII. INSTALLATION ................................................ 17
A. Location ...................................................... 17
B. Handling ..................................................... 17
C. Foundation ................................................. 17
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D. Leveling of Unit .......................................... 18
E. Grouting ..................................................... 18
F. Coupling Alignment .................................... 20
G. Pre-Installation Procedures ....................... 21
H. Piping ......................................................... 21
I. Auxiliary Piping Connection
and Gauges ........................................... 21
J. Motor .......................................................... 21
K. Direction of Rotation .................................. 21
VIII. OPERATION .................................................... 22
A. Pre-Start Cautions ..................................... 22
B. Priming ....................................................... 22
C. Starting the Pump ...................................... 23
D. Turbine Applications .................................. 23
E. Minimum/Maximum Flow Calculations ...... 23
F. Operating Checks ...................................... 23
G. Stopping the Pump .................................... 23
H. Indefinite Shutdown ................................... 24
IX. TROUBLESHOOTING OPERATING
PROBLEMS ...................................................... 24
X. MAINTENANCE ............................................... 26
A. Lubrication of Pump Bearings .................... 26
B. Lubrication of Motor Bearings .................... 27
C. Torque Values ............................................ 27
XI. SERVICE AND REPAIR ................................... 28
A. Preparations for Disassembly of Pump ..... 28
B. Disassembly of Pump with
Standard Sleeve Bearing ....................... 29
C. Disassembly of Pump with
Optional Mechanical Seals .................... 31
D. Parts Inspection ......................................... 33
E. Reassembly of Pump with
Standard Sleeve Bearing ....................... 35
F. Reassembly of Pump with
Optional Mechanical Seals .................... 39
G. Replacement of Wear Ring ........................ 42
H. Motor .......................................................... 44
I. Check Valve ............................................... 44
XII. PARTS LISTS AND DRAWINGS ..................... 44