Installation, Operating and Maintenance Instructions (Original Instructions) 9
VMS Vertical Multistage Pumps
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4.4.2 During installation, maintenance and repair
Only authorised personnel may install, maintain, and inspect the product and repair electrical components.
Observe the local safety regulations.
Before installation, maintenance and repairs, always disconnect the energy supply to the
productrst.Securethisdisconnection.
Surfaces of a pump can be hot after continuous operation.
Make sure that no one can be near rotating components when starting a pump.
Handle a pump with dangerous liquids with the utmost care. Avoid danger for persons
or the environment when repairing leakages, draining liquids, and venting. It is strongly
recommended to place a leakage tray under the pump.
Immediately following completion of the work, all safety-relevant and protective devices must
be re-installed and/or re-activated.
Please observe all instructions set out in the chapter “Commissioning” before returning the
product to service.
4.5 Environmental aspects
4.5.1 General
Sulzer products are designed to function in an environmentally friendly way during their entire lifetime.
Therefore, when applicable, always use biodegradable lubricants for maintenance.
Always act according to the laws, by-laws, regulations, and instructions, with respect to
health, safety, and the environment.
4.5.2 Dismantling
The owner is responsible for the dismantling and environmentally friendly disposal of the product.
Ask at the local government about the re-use or the environmentally friendly processing of
discarded materials.
5 Pump introduction
5.1 Description of the product
The vertical, single, or multistage centrifugal pumps are designed for pumping clean, or slightly aggressive,
watery mediums.
Suction and discharge connections of the pump are in-line, making the pump easy to install.
The hydraulic assembly is driven by an electric motor.
All hydraulic parts of the pump are made of stainless steel.