Bell & Gossett P2000452 Series 580 - Manual (Page 17)

3. Lock out power to the driver.
Prime the pump
CAUTION:
Do not run the pump dry.
Make sure that the pump body is full of liquid before startup. If the system does not automatically fill the
pump body with liquid, then you must manually prime the pump.
1. Loosen the vent plugs on the pump body.
2. While venting the air from the pump body, rotate the pump shaft a few times by hand.
3. After all air has been purged from the pump, close the vent plugs.
Start the pump
CAUTION:
• Observe the pump for vibration levels, bearing temperature, and excessive noise. If normal levels are
exceeded, shut down the pump and resolve the issue.
Before you start the pump, you must perform these tasks:
• Open the suction valve.
• Open any recirculation or cooling lines.
1. Fully close or partially open the discharge valve, depending on system conditions.
2. Start the driver.
3. Slowly open the discharge valve until the pump reaches the desired flow.
4. Immediately check the pressure gauge to ensure that the pump quickly reaches the correct discharge
pressure.
5. If the pump fails to reach the correct pressure, perform these steps:
a) Stop the driver.
b) Prime the pump again.
c) Restart the driver.
6. Monitor the pump while it is operating:
a) Check the pump for bearing temperature, excessive vibration, and noise.
b) If the pump exceeds normal levels, then shut down the pump immediately and correct the
problem.
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 until the pump runs properly.
Commissioning, Startup, Operation, and Shutdown
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