TapFlo TF50 - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

CONTENTS
IOM manual Tapflo TF series 1
0. GENERAL ......................................................................................................................................... 5
0.1. Introduction................................................................................................................................ 5
0.2. Warning symbols ....................................................................................................................... 5
0.3. Qualification and training of personnel ................................................................................... 5
1. INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................... 6
1.1. Operation principle .................................................................................................................... 6
1.2. Receiving inspection .................................................................................................................. 6
1.3. Lifting and transportation ......................................................................................................... 7
1.4. Storage ........................................................................................................................................ 7
1.5. Foundation ................................................................................................................................. 7
1.6. Suction and discharge piping ................................................................................................... 7
1.6.1. Rotary connections ............................................................................................................ 8
1.6.2. Connection of suction pipe ............................................................................................... 8
1.6.3. Connection of discharge pipe ........................................................................................... 8
1.7. Health and safety ....................................................................................................................... 8
1.7.1. Protection ........................................................................................................................... 8
1.7.2. Explosion hazardous environments – ATEX ..................................................................... 9
1.7.3. Air pressure ......................................................................................................................... 9
1.7.4. Noise level ........................................................................................................................ 10
1.7.5. Temperature hazards ....................................................................................................... 10
1.8. Air connection .......................................................................................................................... 11
1.8.1. Air treatment system ....................................................................................................... 11
1.8.2. Pressure ratio 2:1 ............................................................................................................. 11
1.9. Example of installation ............................................................................................................ 11
1.10. Scope of supply .................................................................................................................... 12
2. OPERATION .................................................................................................................................. 13
2.1. Before starting the pump ........................................................................................................ 13
2.2. Starting and operation ............................................................................................................ 13
2.2.1. Dry running ...................................................................................................................... 13
2.2.2. Optimization of the pump lifetime ................................................................................ 13
2.2.3. Booster operation conditions ......................................................................................... 14
2.3. Pump stopping ......................................................................................................................... 14
3. MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................ 15
3.1. When the pump is new or reassembled ................................................................................. 15