SPP Pumps Auto Prime - High Flow Range XF300 & 400 - Manual (Page 6)

Manual No/Rev
W77-009E / 2
Operators Instructions for
XF300 & XF400 Range Centrifugal Pumps
Our policy is one of continuous improvement and we reserve the right to alter specifications at any time
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The discharge branch is positioned at 45°
above the centre of the pump volute. This
allows the fitting of a ball or flap type non-
return valve to give a horizontal discharge.
The pump is centreline mounted and the
volute is provided with an access point for
examination of the impeller.
The pump has been designed for use with
an automatic priming system typically one
using a vacuum pump with a priming tank.
As several varieties of priming system may
be fitted, the details and operation
instructions for the particular priming
system used are fully described in a
separate
priming system manual.
Reference to priming functions in this
manual apply to all priming systems in
general.
The complete assembly is of a rigid
construction, being intended for mounting
on suitable baseplate with electric motor or
diesel engine driver. A suitable coupling is
required to transmit the rotational drive
between pump and driver.
The shaft is sealed by an oil cooled and
lubricated mechanical seal. Alternative
seals can be supplied by arrangement to
suit special customer requirements and the
liquid being pumped.
The materials of construction are:
Component Material
Impeller Stainless Steel
Volute Casing Cast Iron
Suction Cover SG Cast Iron
Backplate SG Cast iron
Bearing Housing Cast Iron
Shaft Stainless Steel
Nameplate details are shown on the back
cover of this manual, full pump specification
can be supplied on a data sheet, if
requested.
4. ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION
Shearing Hazard
Do NOT place fingers or hands etc. into the
suction or discharge pipe outlets and do
NOT touch the impeller, if rotated this may
cause severe injury. To prevent ingress of
any objects, retain the protection covers or
packaging in place until removal is
necessary for installation.
Abrasion & Entrapment Hazard
Do NOT touch any moving or rotating parts.
Guards are provided to prevent access to
these parts, where they have been removed
for maintenance they MUST be replaced
before operating the equipment.
4.1 Initial Inspection for Damage
During transport and storage, accidental
damage to the pump may have occurred.
When the pump is to be installed, or in the
event of a handling accident, carefully
check that no damage has been sustained
by
the pump before installation &
commissioning.
4.2 Preparation for Mounting
Before installation, check that the pump
mounting location is suitable for accepting
the pump unit. Refer to Section 8, for
details of pump installation dimensions or to
a certified General Arrangement Drawing,
when available.
4.3 Pump Preparation
Remove packaging but leave the flange
covers in place, check that the impeller
rotates freely by hand by turning the shaft.
The bearing housing requires cooling by a
fan fitted on the shaft. This fan is supplied
loose with each pump and must be fitted to
the shaft before assembly of the shaft
coupling.
Abrasion & Entrapment Hazard
The cooling fan MUST be guarded.
Installers of pumps must provide and fit a
suitable guard, this may be integral with the
coupling guard provided that an average air
velocity of 5m/sec at 2000rpm is achieved.
Care must be taken to ensure that the air
entering the fan does not exceed 40 deg C.
Further details of suitable arrangements are
available SPP Pumps Limited.
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