User health and safety – Xylem IM158 R04 Model SMVT User Manual
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SMVT Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
Waste and emissions
Observe these safety regulations regarding waste and emissions:
• Properly dispose of all waste.
• Handle and dispose of the pumpage in compliance with applicable environmental
regulations.
• Clean-up all spills in accordance with safety and environmental procedures.
• Report all environmental emissions to the appropriate authorities.
Reference for electrical installation
For electrical installation recycling requirements, consult your local electric utility.
User health and safety
Bulk Material
• Anti-Galling lubricant (such as Dow Corning “MOLYKOTE”)
• Lubrication Oil
• Non-corrosive cleaning agents
• Grease (such as Armored AutoGroup “STP” or Dow Corning “111 Grease”) or a mixture
of equal parts non-petroleum hand soap and water
Rigging Equipment
• Mobile power hoist or traveling crane
• Suitable sling
• Clevises – for use with eyebolts (optional)
Hand Tools
• Impeller Shim (supplied with pump)
• Pipe wrenches
• Feeler gauges
• Set of mechanics tools including: files, wire brush, pliers, wire cutters and pocket knife
• Clean rags
• Dial indicator to assist in motor and pump alignment
• Torque wrench with sockets
• Rubber mallet
• Machinist Level
The working area
Observe these regulations and warnings in the working area:
• Always keep the work area clean.
• Pay attention to the chemical and physical characteristics of the gas and vapors present
in hazardous areas.
• Avoid all electrical dangers. Pay attention to the risks of electric shock or arc flash
hazards.
Product and product positioning requirements
Observe these requirements for the product and the product positioning:
• Never operate a pump unless safety devices are installed.
• Three-phase motors must have a properly sized starter with properly sized heaters
to provide overload and undervoltage protection. Single-phase motors have built-in
overload protectors.
• Never start a pump without the proper priming.
• Never run a pump below the minimum rated flow or with any suction or discharge
valve closed.
Introduction and Safety (continued)