CONTENTS
0. GENERAL ......................................................................................................................................... 6
0.1. Introduction................................................................................................................................ 6
0.2. Warning symbols ....................................................................................................................... 6
0.3. Qualification and training of personnel ................................................................................... 6
1. INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................... 7
1.1. Operation principle .................................................................................................................... 7
1.2. Receiving inspection .................................................................................................................. 7
1.3. Storage ........................................................................................................................................ 8
1.4. Foundation ................................................................................................................................. 8
1.5. Suction and discharge piping ................................................................................................... 8
1.5.1. Connection of suction pipe ............................................................................................... 8
1.5.2. Connection of discharge pipe ........................................................................................... 8
1.6. Health and safety ....................................................................................................................... 9
1.6.1. Protection ........................................................................................................................... 9
1.6.2. Explosion hazardous environments – ATEX ..................................................................... 9
1.6.3. Air pressure ......................................................................................................................... 9
1.6.4. Noise level ........................................................................................................................ 10
1.6.5. Temperature hazards ....................................................................................................... 10
1.7. Air connection .......................................................................................................................... 10
1.7.1. Air treatment system ....................................................................................................... 10
1.8. Example of installation ............................................................................................................ 11
1.9. Recommended installations .................................................................................................... 11
1.9.1. Flooded ............................................................................................................................. 11
1.9.2. Self-priming ...................................................................................................................... 11
2. OPERATION .................................................................................................................................. 12
2.1. Before starting the pump ........................................................................................................ 12
2.2. Starting and operation ............................................................................................................ 12
2.2.1. Dry running ...................................................................................................................... 12
2.2.2. Optimization of the pump lifetime ................................................................................ 12
2.3. Pump stopping ......................................................................................................................... 13
2.4. Cleaning of the pump .............................................................................................................. 13
2.4.1. CIP – Cleaning In Place .................................................................................................... 13
2.4.1.1. Drainage of the pump (T80 – T825) ........................................................................... 14
3. MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................ 15
3.1. When the pump is new or reassembled ................................................................................. 15