SECTION 2
INSTALLATION
July 2003
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Section 2 EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION
2 Installation
The installation, start-up, operation, and maintenance of the SL-IV Waterjet
Pump requires complete reading and study of this manual to understand the
system in detail.
2.1 Installation Overview
Read the manual and become familiar with the operation of each component
and its nomenclature.
Understand the complete system and its function before operating it.
Safety procedures and safe practices must be followed during installation,
operation, and maintenance of the SL-IV Waterjet Pump.
2.1.1 Buyer Obligations
Equipment installation requires cooperation between the user and KMT
Waterjet. If on-site support is requested, the KMT Waterjet Service Department
will require the following tasks be accomplished before arrival at the customer
site:
• The waterjet cutting equipment should be uncrated, positioned and leveled,
with electrical and fluid services brought to the unit.
• Provide and install power drops with fused disconnects sized to the
equipment power requirements.
• Provide and install pneumatic drops with manual shutoff valves.
• Provide all mounting and support brackets and hardware for high pressure
tubing runs.
• Provide and install water conditioning equipment necessary to meet water
purity requirements. Provide and install manual shutoff valves.
• Provide and install necessary cooling water inlet/outlet, and drain water
connections to the intensifier pump, and/or cutting equipment and manual
shut-off valves.
• Provide suitably located and sized drains and proper disposal of waste
water.
• Provide, install and connect wiring between the intensifier pumps, and the
cutting station control system.
• KMT Waterjet supplies a pre-filled hydraulic system. If fluid is low or empty
due to leakage during transit, the system must be filled per specifications.