VLT
Vertical Process Pump
4 V1.090418
CONTENTS
1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................................ 7
1.1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................... 7
1.2 PUMP BOWLS, IMPELLER, AND WEAR RINGS ................................................................................. 8
1.2.1 Pump Bowls .............................................................................................................................. 8
1.2.2 Impeller and Wear Rings .......................................................................................................... 8
1.3 NOZZLE HEAD .................................................................................................................................. 8
1.4 SUCTION CAN .................................................................................................................................. 9
1.5 COLUMN TUBE ................................................................................................................................ 9
1.6 SHAFT .............................................................................................................................................. 9
1.7 SHAFT SEALING ............................................................................................................................... 9
2. SAFETY................................................................................................................................................. 10
2.1 IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OPERATING MANUAL ................................. 10
2.2 QUALIFICATION AND TRAINING OF OPERATING PERSONNEL ...................................................... 10
2.3 HAZARDS IN THE EVENT OF NON-COMPLIANCE WITH THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................... 11
2.4 COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO SAFETY AT WORK ....................................... 11
2.5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS RELEVANT FOR OPERATION .................................................................... 11
2.6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS RELEVANT FOR MAINTENANCE, INSPECTION AND ASSEMBLY WORK ... 12
2.7 UNAUTHORIZED ALTERATIONS AND SPARE PARTS ...................................................................... 12
2.8 UNAUTHORIZED MODES OF OPERATION ..................................................................................... 12
3. TRANSPORT & STORAGE ..................................................................................................................... 13
3.1 SHIPPING ARRANGEMENTS .......................................................................................................... 13
3.2 UNLOADING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT ................................................................................... 13
3.3 TRANSPORT ................................................................................................................................... 13
3.4 STORING ........................................................................................................................................ 14
3.4.1 Short Term Storage (Six Months or Less) ............................................................................... 14
3.4.2 Long Term Storage (Longer than Six Months) ........................................................................ 15
3.4.3 Motor (Driver) Storage ........................................................................................................... 16
3.5 CONSERVATION ............................................................................................................................. 17