6EM Thru 18GM - 1100 Vertical Turbine Pumps 7
WARNING
Do not attempt to try to clean the pump with
bare hands. The pumped material may
contain items that may present health
hazards such as needles, and other sharp
objects. Always wear heavy puncture
resistant gloves.
Before attempting to service this pump:
1. Familiarize yourself with this manual.
2. Disconnect or lock out the power source
to insure the pump will not start.
Confirm power source disconnect with
appropriate electrical test equipment.
3. Close the discharge valve.
After the pump has been installed, make
certain that the pump and all piping
connections are tight and are properly
supported prior to start-up and operation.
WARNING
Certain procedures in disassembly and
assembly require parts be heated to high
temperatures. Heat resistant gloves must
be worn when handling heated parts.
Heated parts can cause severe personal
injury.
CAUTION
For pumps used in potable water service, all
thread lubrication, grease, cleaning
materials and paint must be suitable for
potable water. Do not attempt to try to clean
the pump with bare hands.
CAUTION
On deep set open line shaft turbines (where
static water level is 50' or greater) it is
recommended that the line shaft bearings
be pre-lubricated prior to the start of the
pump. The discharge head is provided with
a port to accommodate pre-lubrication
piping. Refer to the factory for specific pre-
lubrication instructions.
Storage of Pumps
CAUTION
If the equipment is not to be immediately
installed and operated, THE FOLLOWING
INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE
ADHERED TO AS A MINIMUM:
Consider a unit in storage when:
1. It has been delivered to the job site and is
awaiting installation.
2. It has been installed but operation is
delayed pending completion of plant
construction.
3. There are long (30 days or more) periods
between operation cycles.
4. The plant (or facility) is shut down.
NOTE
Improper storage could result in product
failures or restoration not covered by
warranty.
Assembled Pumps:
1. Remove the gland halves, packing and
seal water rings from the stuffing box if
the pump is so equipped. If the pump is
equipped with inside mechanical seal,
remove the pipe plug in the stuffing box
cover, and coat the seal with light oil.
This may be done by using an oil can,
squirting the seal through the tapped
opening while rotating the pump shaft. If
equipped with outside seal, oil and cover
for protection.
2. When pumps with rubber bearings are
stored assembled in horizontal position, it
is necessary to rotate the entire pump
and column assembly 90 degrees once
per month. This practice will help prevent
the weight of the shafts from deforming
the rubber bearings. Pumps with metal
bearings stored in horizontal positions are
to have shafts rotated once per month to
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