Xylem A-C Fire Pump Temporary Storage of Equipment – GI-2 - Manual

TEMPORARY STORAGE
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S2-113-268-02
5621-0086
Xylem Inc.
8200 N. austin avenue
Morton grove, Illinois 60053
Phone: (847) 966-3700
Fax: (847) 965-8379
www.acfirepump.com
A-C Fire Pump is a trademark of Xylem Inc. or one of its subsidiaries.
© 2013 Xylem Inc.
This procedure applies to horizontal and vertical dry pit pumps only for storage of one month or
less. For longer periods, refer to FORM No. 5621-0085, Long Term Storage. Outside purchased
accessories such as motors, steam turbines, gears, etc. must be handled in accordance with the
respective manufacturer’s recommendations.
1. CONSIDER A UNIT IN STORAGE WHEN:
a. It has been delivered to the jobsite and is awaiting installation.
b. It has been Installed, but operation 15 delayed pending completion of planned construction.
c. There are long periods (30 days) between operation cycles.
d. The plant or department is shut down.
2. OIL LUBE FRAMES:
Storage requirements vary depending on length of storage and the climatic environment.
If the equipment is not to be installed and operated soon after arrival, store in a clean, dry, well
ventilated place; from vibration and rapid or wide variations in temperatures.
On all rotating equipment, rotate the shaft several revolutions every week to coat the beatings
with lubricant, retard oxidation or corrosion and prevent possible brinelling. Shaft extensions and
other exposed machine surfaces should be coated with an easily removable rust preventative
such as Tectyl No. 502C, Valvoline Oil Company, Division of ashland Petroleum Company.
NOTE: Oil lubricated pumps are shipped without lubricant. Fill the frame completely with
oil. Before putting equipment into operation, drain the all to proper level on sight gauge.
3, GREASE LUBE FRAMES:
Storage requirements vary depending on length of storage and the climatic environment.
If the equipment is not to be installed and operated soon after arrival, store in a clean, dry, well
ventilated place, free from vibration and rapid or wide variations In temperatures.
On all rotating equipment, rotate the shaft several revolutions every week to coat the bearings
with lubricant, retard oxidation or corrosion and prevent possible brinelling. Shaft extensions and
other exposed machine surfaces should be coated with an easily removable rust preventive such
as Tectyl No. 502C, Valvoline Oil Company, Division of ashland Petroleum Company.