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Flowserve VTP User Manual

Flowserve VTP
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USER INSTRUCTIONS
Vertical Turbine Pumps
Wet Pit (VTP)
Double Casing (VPC)
Installation
Operation
Maintenance
E, S and A series VTPs in wet pit and suction barrel designs
ranging in sizes from 50 mm (6 in.) to 1300 mm (52 in.) with
a single or multiple stages. (This manual does not cover
VTPs fitted with thrust bearing assemblies and VTPs built
for cryogenic service).
PCN=71569224 02-15(F), Based on VTP-QS-0896 Original
Instructions
These instructions must be read prior to installing,
operating, using and maintaining this equipment
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Flowserve VTP Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeVertical Turbine Pump
ApplicationWater supply, irrigation, industrial processes
HeadUp to 1, 000 ft (305 m)
MaterialsStainless steel, cast iron, bronze, other alloys
Flow RateVaries by model and configuration
StandardsANSI

Summary

Introduction and Safety

General Safety Information

General safety guidelines and warnings for pump operation and maintenance.

Safety Procedures and Personnel

Explains safety symbols, personnel qualifications, and safety actions.

Hazardous Area Safety

Safety requirements for equipment operating in potentially explosive atmospheres.

Transport and Storage

Receipt, Handling, and Lifting

Procedures for receiving, handling, and safely lifting pump components.

Storage and End-of-Life

Guidelines for pump storage and environmental disposal at end of product life.

Description

Pump Configurations and Nomenclature

Describes pump types and explains the naming convention for components.

Major Part Designs

Details on drivers, discharge head assemblies, column assemblies, and bowl assemblies.

Installation

Location, Preparation, and Foundation

Guidelines for site selection, pre-installation checks, and foundation preparation.

Lifting, Assembly, and Alignment

Steps for lifting, assembling, and aligning pump and driver components.

Commissioning, Startup, Operation and Shutdown

Pre-commissioning and Lubrication

Checks before commissioning and details on pump lubricants and their application.

Impeller Adjustment and Startup

How to adjust impellers and procedures for starting the pump safely.

Operation, Shutdown, and Duty

Guidelines for operating the pump, shutting it down, and understanding performance duty.

Maintenance

General Maintenance and Schedule

Responsibilities, safety, and schedule for routine and periodic maintenance.

Stuffing Box, Impeller, and Spare Parts

Maintenance of stuffing boxes, impeller adjustment, and ordering spare parts.

Fastener Torques and Tools

Torque values for fasteners and a list of required tools for maintenance.

Faults; Causes and Remedies

Troubleshooting Pump and Motor Issues

Identifies common pump, motor, and electrical faults, their causes, and recommended solutions.

Drawings and Parts Lists

Cross-Sectional Views of VTP Types

Illustrative cross-sections of Product Lubricated, Enclosed Tube, and Suction Barrel VTPs.

Certification and Documentation

Certification, Supplementary Docs, and Change Notes

Information on certifications, supplementary instructions, and managing change records.

Appendix

Bill of Materials Reference Numbers

Cross-reference of part numbers across different nomenclature systems.

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