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TABLE OF CONTENTS – CONTINUED
Section Title Page
3. MAINTENANCE OPERATING PROCEDURES ................................................................................. 17
3.1. Repair Verification Operations .............................................................................................. 18
3.2. Vacuum Test ........................................................................................................................... 20
3.3. Pressure Test ......................................................................................................................... 22
3.4. Pumping From Draft Verification Operations ....................................................................... 23
3.4.1 Draft Limiting Factors ....................................................................................................... 25
3.5. Cavitation (Details) ................................................................................................................. 26
3.5.1 Process Of Cavitation ...................................................................................................... 26
3.5.2 Warning Signs Of Cavitation ........................................................................................... 27
3.5.2.1 Discharge Pressure ................................................................................................... 27
3.5.2.2 Vacuum Compound Gauge....................................................................................... 27
3.5.3 How To Prevent Cavitation .............................................................................................. 27
3.5.3.1 General Considerations ............................................................................................ 28
3.5.3.2 During Operations ..................................................................................................... 29
3.6. Post Operation Procedure ....................................................................................................... 30
4. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................................... 31
4.1. Preventive Maintenance Plan And Schedule ....................................................................... 31
4.2. Maintenance Log ................................................................................................................... 33
4.3. Extreme Conditions Maintenance Guidelines ...................................................................... 34
4.3.1 Freezing Weather ............................................................................................................ 34
4.3.2 Contaminated Water ................................................................................................
....... 35
4.4. Booster Pump Preventive Maintenance Procedures ........................................................... 35
4.4.1 After Each Use (Flush Pump) .......................................................................................... 35
4.4.2 Leakage Checks .............................................................................................................. 35
4.4.3 Quarterly Maintenance.................................................................................................... 36
4.4.3.1 Check Gearbox Oil Level ........................................................................................... 36
4.4.3.2 Perform Vacuum Test ............................................................................................... 37
4.4.4 Annual Pump Maintenance ............................................................................................ 38
4.4.4.1 Performance Testing ................................................................................................. 38
4.4.4.1.1 Testing Overview ................................................................................................. 38