Viking Pump TSM280: Duralobe (Discontinued) User Manual

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The mounting of the pump or pump unit should be solid and stable.
Pump orientation must be considered in relation to drainage
requirements. Once mounted, shaft drive elements must be checked
for correct alignment. Rotate pump shaft by at least one full revolution
to ensure smoothness of operation. Incorrect alignment will produce
excessive loadings and will create high temperatures and increased
noise emissions. Do not use any drive arrangements which cause side
loading of the drive shaft. It may also be necessary to earth the pump
to avoid the build up of a potential charge difference that could cause a
spark.

The installation must allow safe routine maintenance and inspection (to
replenish lubricants, check for leakage, monitor pressures, etc) and provide
adequate ventilation necessary to prevent overheating.

Fill all gearboxes with the recommended grades and quantities of lubricant,
(refer to section 3.4). Beware of over / under filling the gearbox as this could
cause the pump to over heat and mechanical damage to occur.

Before operating the pump, be sure that it and all parts of the system to which
it is connected are clean and free from debris and that all valves in the suction
and discharge pipelines are fully opened. Ensure that all piping connecting to
the pump is fully supported and correctly aligned with its relevant connections.
Misalignment and/or excess loads will cause severe pump damage. This
could result in unexpected mechanical contact in the pump head and has the
potential to be a source of ignition.

Be sure that pump rotation is correct for the desired direction of flow, (refer to
section 3.4).

Do not install the pump into a system where it will run dry (i.e. without a
supply of pumped media) unless it is equipped with a flushed shaft seal
arrangement complete with a fully operational flushing system. Mechanical
seals require a thin fluid film to lubricate the seal faces. Dry running can cause
excessive heat and seal failure.

Pressure gauges/sensors are recommended, next to the pump suction and
discharge connections to monitor pressures.

Caution must be taken when lifting the pump. Suitable lifting devices should
be used as appropriate. Lifting eyes installed on the pump must only be used
to lift the pump, not pump with drive and/or base plate. If pump is base plate
mounted, the base plate must be used for all lifting purposes. If slings are
used for lifting, they must be safely and securely attached. For weights of bare
shaft pumps refer to section 5.5.

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