Richter MNKA-B Series (ASME) - Manual (Page 12)

Installation and Operating Manual
Series MNKA-B, acc. to ASME/ANSI
9250-055-en Revision 01
TM 5976 MPE/Wm Page 12 Edition 10/2004
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
reaction with the medium.
6.1.1 Filling the pump housing (casing)
Check to see whether the screws on the suction
flange, discharge flange, housing (casing) flange
and drain flange are tightened. When retightening
the housing (casing) screws, make sure that the
support bracket is undone. Otherwise, the pump
could be deformed. For screw tightening torques
see Section 1.2.
Open the suction line fully so that the medium can
flow into the pump.
Open the discharge valve so that the air in the
pump can escape.
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
discharge valve.
Monitor the venting operation until no air but only
liquid emerges.
Close the discharge valve again until
only the minimum flow rate is obtained
after the motor has been started.
6.1.2 Start-up
Check the direction of rotation of the motor with a
rotary field instrument.
As viewed from the motor, the direction of
rotation of the pump is clockwise. See
also the direction of rotation arrow of
the pump.
If no rotating field instrument is available, the
motor may also be activated briefly, with the
pump filled, so that it does run up. You can
observe the direction of rotation through the fan hood.
The pump must not run dry during the check
of the direction of rotation.
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.
Switch the motor on.
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
overheating of the magnets.
Then proceed as follows:
Close discharge valve down to the position
"minimum flow rate".
Start motor again.
If the magnetic drive stops again, look for the cause.
Excessive power consumption may cause the
magnets to decouple. If this happens the
pump must be shutdown immediately and
cause corrected prior to restarting. Failure to do this
could result in damage to internal parts Failure to
follow this instructions may result in property damage,
sever personal injury, or death.
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
conveyed, increased wear at the pump is to
be expected. The inspection intervals should
be reduced compared 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 and observe Section
2.5.2.
6.3 Shutdown
Close discharge valve down to the position
"minimum flow rate"
Switch motor off.
Close discharge valve completely.
Only close the suction line if the pump is to be
evacuated or dismantled.
For all work on the machine, make sure that
the motor cannot be inadvertently switched
on.
If the pump is to be evacuated or flushed,
observe the local regulations.