KSB HPK Series User Manual

6 Commissioning/Start-up/Shutdown
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HPK
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6 Commissioning/Start-up/Shutdown
6.1 Commissioning/Start-up
6.1.1 Prerequisites for commissioning/start-up
Before commissioning/starting up the pump set, make sure that the following
conditions are met:
▪ The pump set has been mechanically connected as specified.
▪ The pump set has been properly connected to the power supply and is equipped
with all protection devices. (ðSection5.8,Page34)
▪ The pump has been filled with the fluid handled and vented.
(ðSection6.1.4,Page40)
▪ The direction of rotation has been checked. (ðSection5.9,Page36)
▪ All auxiliary connections required are connected and operational.
▪ The lubricants have been checked.
▪ After prolonged shutdown of the pump (set), the activities required for returning
the equipment to service have been carried out. (ðSection6.4,Page48)
6.1.2 Filling in lubricants
DANGER
Excessive temperatures as a result of bearings running hot or defective bearing
seals
Fire hazard!
Damage to the pump set!
▷ Regularly check the condition of the lubricant.
▷ Regularly check the rolling element bearings for running noises.
Oil-lubricated bearings Fill the bearing bracket with lubricating oil.
▪ Oil quality (ðSection7.2.3.1.2,Page54)
▪ Oil quantity (ðSection7.2.3.1.3,Page55)
Filling the constant level oiler with lubricating oil (oil-lubricated bearings only)
ü The constant level oiler is screwed into the upper tapping hole of the bearing
bracket.
NOTE
If no constant level oiler is provided on the bearing bracket, the oil level can be
read in the middle of the oil level gauge arranged at the side of the bearing
bracket.
CAUTION
Insufficient quantity of lubricating oil in the reservoir of the constant level oiler
Damage to the bearings!
▷ Regularly check the oil level.
▷ Always fill the oil reservoir completely.

KSB HPK Series Specifications

General

Brand	KSB
Model	HPK Series
Category	Water Pump
Language	English