Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual
SUMMIT PUMP MODEL SP 10
START UP
TO START UP THE PUMP
1. Lockout power to the pump drive.
2. Remove the coupling guard.
3. Rotate the pump by hand; making sure that the rotating element is spinning freely.
4. Re-install the coupling guard and restore power to the pump.
5. Be sure the suction valve is open.
6. Partially close the discharge valve.
CAUTION!
Do not operate the pump with the
discharge valve closed for an extended
period of time.
7. Unlock power to the pump driver.
8. Slowly open the discharge valve as soon as the motor reaches operating speed.
9. Check stuffing box leakage and adjust, if necessary, to achieve leakage of 40-65
drops per minute.
10. Adjust the discharge valve as needed while checking piping for leaks.
11. Check mechanical operation of the pump and motor.
WARNING!
Do not operate the pump without the
proper guard. See ANSI/ASME
B15.1-1996.
SHUT DOWN
TO SHUT DOWN THE PUMP
1. Gradually close the discharge valve and turn off the power to the motor.
2. Lock out power to the pump driver.
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