Pulsafeeder Pulsar Shadow - Manual (Page 11)

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3. Equipment Inspection
Check all equipment for completeness against the order and for any evidence of shipping damage.
Shortages or damage should be reported immediately to the carrier and your Pulsafeeder representative.
3.1 Storage Instructions
3.1.1 Short Term
Storage of PULSAR pumps for up to 12 months is considered short-term. The recommended short-
term storage procedures are:
a) Store the pump indoors at room temperature in a dry environment.
b) Within two months after date of shipment, fill the eccentric box to its normal operating level with
PULSAlube 7H (purple) hydraulic oil. If required by the operating environment, take steps to
prevent entry of water or humid air into the eccentric enclosure.
c) Prior to start up, inspect housing, and gearbox. Replenish hydraulic and gearbox oils as required
to maintain operating levels. If water or condensation is present, change oil as described under
Equipment Startup.
d) Start up in accordance with instructions in this manual.
3.1.2 Long Term
Every twelve months, in addition to the above short-term procedures, power up the motor and operate
the pump for a minimum of one hour. It is not necessary to have liquid in the reagent head during
this operation, but the suction and discharge ports must be open to atmosphere. If the pump is
equipped with a PULSAlarm vacuum leak detection system, ensure that a vacuum is drawn before
operating the pump. See Appendix I on page 33 for more information.
After twelve months of storage, Pulsafeeder’s warranty cannot cover such items which are subject to
deterioration with age such as seals and gaskets. If the pump has been in storage longer than 12
months it is recommended that such items be inspected and replaced as necessary prior to startup.
Materials and labor to replace this class of item under this circumstance are the purchaser’s
responsibility. For a continuance of the warranty after extended storage, equipment inspection and
any required refurbishing must be done by a Pulsafeeder representative.
4. Installation
4.1 Location
When selecting an installation site or designing a skid package, consideration should be given to access
for routine maintenance.
PULSAR pumps are designed to operate indoors and outdoors, but it is desirable to provide a hood or
covering for outdoor service. External heating may be required if ambient temperatures below -18
° C
(0
° F) are anticipated. Check with the factory regarding suitability of the operating environment.
The pump must be rigidly bolted to a solid and flat foundation to minimize vibration, which can loosen
connections. When the pump is bolted down, care must be taken to avoid distorting the base and
affecting alignments. The pump must be level within 2
°. This will assure that the hydraulic and gear
oils are maintained at the proper levels and that the check valves can operate properly.