Goulds Pumps ICM - IOM - Manual (Page 22)

Installation and Operating Instructions
Model ICM/ICMP, for life grease lubrication
9330-050-en Revision 05
TM 5409 MPE/Re/Wm Page 14 Date 03/2003
6 Commissioning/Shutdown
6.1 Initial commissioning
Normally, the pumps have already been test-run with
water. Unless special agreements have been made,
there could still be residual amounts of water in the
pump. This must be noted in view of a possible reac-
tion with the medium.
The rolling bearings are greased for life. Regreas-
ing is not possible and not necessary.
For service lives, see Section 7.2.
6.1.1 Filling the pump housing
¾ Check to see whether the screws on the suction
flange, discharge flange, housing flange and drain
flange are tightened. When retightening the hous-
ing screws, make sure that the support bracket is
undone. Otherwise, the pump could be deformed.
For screw tightening torques see Section 1.2.
¾ Open the suction line fully so that the medium can
flow into the pump.
¾ Open the discharge valve so that the air in the
pump can escape.
¾ If air cannot be vented into the discharge line, e.g.
a drop in pressure in this line is not permitted,
venting must be performed upstream of the dis-
charge valve.
¾ Monitor the venting operation until no air but only
liquid emerges.
¾ Turn the pump shaft at the coupling several times.
¾ Monitor the venting operation again until no more
air emerges.
¾ Close the discharge valve again until
only the minimum flow rate is obtained
after the motor has been started.
6.1.2 Start-up
¾ Check to see whether the pump shaft
can be readily turned by hand.
¾ Check the direction of rotation of the
motor with the coupling disengaged.
¾ As viewed from the motor, the direction of rotation
of the pump is clockwise. See also the direction
of rotation arrow of the pump.
The pump must not run dry during the check
of the direction of rotation.
¾ Engage coupling, check alignment and secure.
¾ Mount coupling guard.
The pump must be completely filled with
liquid. The maximum admissible flow rate
must not be exceeded.
Otherwise the plain bearings can run dry in
both cases.
¾ Switch the motor on.
¾ Set the desired flow by opening the discharge
valve.
When the motor is running but the pump is
not conveying, this means that the magnetic
drive has stopped.
Switch the motor off immediately to prevent over-
heating of the magnets.
Then proceeded as follows:
¾ Close discharge valve down to the position
"minimum flow rate".
¾ Start motor again.
If the magnetic drive stops again, look for the cause.
6.2 Operating limits
The operating limits of the pump/unit in
terms of pressure, temperature, power and
speed are entered in the data sheet and it is
imperative to observe them!
6.2.1 Abrasive media
If liquids with abrasive constituents are con-
veyed, increased wear at the pump is to be
expected.
The inspection intervals should be reduced com-
pared with the usual times.
6.2.2 Min./max. flow rate
The operating range generally recommended lies at
0.3 Q
opt
to 1.1 Q
opt
. Consult the manufacturer for
operation outside this range.