TapFlo TX25 - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

CONTENTS
IOM manual Tapflo Metal Series 2
0. GENERAL ......................................................................................................................................... 7
0.1. Introduction................................................................................................................................ 7
0.2. Warning symbols ....................................................................................................................... 7
0.3. Qualification and training of personnel ................................................................................... 7
1. INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................... 8
1.1. Operation principle .................................................................................................................... 8
1.2. Receiving inspection .................................................................................................................. 8
1.3. Lifting and transportation ......................................................................................................... 9
1.4. Storage ........................................................................................................................................ 9
1.5. Foundation ................................................................................................................................. 9
1.6. Suction and discharge piping ................................................................................................... 9
1.6.1. Rotary connections .......................................................................................................... 10
1.6.2. Connection of suction pipe ............................................................................................. 10
1.6.3. Connection of discharge pipe ......................................................................................... 10
1.7. Health and safety ..................................................................................................................... 10
1.7.1. Protection ......................................................................................................................... 10
1.7.2. Explosion hazardous environments – ATEX ................................................................... 11
1.7.3. Air pressure ....................................................................................................................... 11
1.7.4. Noise level ........................................................................................................................ 12
1.7.5. Temperature hazards ....................................................................................................... 12
1.8. Air connection .......................................................................................................................... 12
1.8.1. Air treatment system ....................................................................................................... 13
1.9. Example of installation ............................................................................................................ 13
1.10. Recommended installations ................................................................................................ 14
1.10.1. Flooded ............................................................................................................................. 14
1.10.2. Self-priming ...................................................................................................................... 14
1.10.3. Submerged ....................................................................................................................... 14
2. OPERATION .................................................................................................................................. 15
2.1. Before starting the pump ........................................................................................................ 15
2.2. Starting and operation ............................................................................................................ 15
2.2.1. Dry running ...................................................................................................................... 15
2.2.2. Optimization of the pump lifetime ................................................................................ 15
2.3. Pump stopping ......................................................................................................................... 16
2.4. Residual risks ............................................................................................................................ 16
2.5. Disposal after expiration ......................................................................................................... 16