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2005 Doctor Martin Luther King Jr Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Rev 07-2021
LONG-TERM STORAGE OF VERTICAL PUMPS
Preservation/packaging:
1. Coat exposed/extended section of
impeller shaft, shaft coupling,
column pipe coupling (or flange) and
all exposed machine surfaces that are
not painted. Coating shall be
KENDCOTE – 60 or equal.
2. Coat column threads and inside
couplings (or flange) faces with
KENDCOTE – 60 or equal.
3. Coat column shafting if steel or 400
series stainless on all surfaces with
KENDCOTE – 60 or equal.
4. Coat discharge head machined
surfaces I.E. flange face and register
surface for top column flange, motor
and packing container with
KENDCOTE – 60 or equal.
5. Apply KENDCOTE – 60 or equal to
all machined surfaces of packing
container if not installed.
6. Place packing rings in plastic bag
and secure to pump discharge head.
7. Cover pump suction with cardboard
or wood, do not seal air tight.
8. Cover equipment with a vented or
breathable material to prohibit the
build up of dust and dirt.
NOTES:
Stainless steel 300 series or better
components should not be painted and
do not require the above preservation.
KENDCOTE – 60 is removed by
using petroleum-based solvent.
Storage:
Store the equipment in as protected
an area as is available. If the pump is
not designed for water flush to the
bearings, before placing the pump in
service, remove the suction manifold.
Remove and flush out all of the original
grease. Install new grease in the
bearings and reinstall the suction
manifold.
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