VLT
Vertical Process Pump
5 V1.090418
4. INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................................................... 19
4.1 FOUNDATION ................................................................................................................................ 19
4.2 EQUIPMENT NECESSARY FOR INSTALLATION ............................................................................... 19
4.3. LIFTING PUMP TO A VERTICAL STANCE ....................................................................................... 20
4.3.1 Two Crane Method ................................................................................................................. 20
4.3.2 One Crane Method ................................................................................................................. 21
4.4 INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................... 23
4.4.1 Pump Installation Procedure .................................................................................................. 23
4.4.2 Driver Mounting ..................................................................................................................... 26
4.4.3 Rotating Assembly Adjustment (Impeller Lift) ....................................................................... 27
4.4.4 Grout....................................................................................................................................... 29
5. PIPING AND ALIGNMENT .................................................................................................................... 31
5.1 PIPING THE SYSTEM ...................................................................................................................... 32
5.2 ALIGNMENT* ................................................................................................................................. 34
6. LUBRICATION ...................................................................................................................................... 44
6.1 BUSHING LUBRICATION ................................................................................................................ 44
6.1.1Self-Lubricating Bushings ........................................................................................................ 44
6.1.2 Oil Lubricated Bushings ............................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
6.1.3 Grease Lubricated Bushings ................................................................................................... 44
7. OPERATION ......................................................................................................................................... 46
7.1 PRIMING ........................................................................................................................................ 46
7.2 STARTUP ........................................................................................................................................ 46
7.3 OPERATING CHECK ........................................................................................................................ 49
7.4 DOWELING (OPTIONAL) ................................................................................................................ 50
7.5 STOPPING ...................................................................................................................................... 50
7.6 SHORT-TERM SHUTDOWN ............................................................................................................ 51
7.7 LONG-TERM SHUTDOWN.............................................................................................................. 51
8. MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................................................... 52
8.1 DISASSEMBLY ................................................................................................................................ 52