Viking Pump TSM343.3: Vi-Corr Pumps - Manual (Page 18)

SECTION TSM 343.3 ISSUE F PAGE 18 OF 20
Operation
1. DON’T run the pump at speeds faster than those shown in the catalog for your
pump.
2. DON’T allow the pump to develop pressure higher than those shown in catalog for your
pump.
3. DON’T operate pumps at temperatures above or below limits shown in catalog for your
pump.
4. DON’T operate unit without all guards in place.
5. DON’T operate pump without a pressure relief valve in discharge piping; be sure the
valve is mounted and set correctly.
6. DON’T operate the pump with all the liquid bypassing through the internal pressure relief
valve or with out any flow of liquid going through the pump for more than 30 seconds.
Operation under either of these conditions may result in heat build up and damage to the
pump.
7. DON’T work on the pump unless driver has been “locked out” so it cannot be started while
work is being done on the pump.
Maintenance:
1. DO record pump model number and serial number and file for further use.
2. DO have spare parts, pump or stand by units available, particularly if pump is essential
part of key operation process.
3. DO obtain, read and keep all maintenance instructions furnished with pump.
4. DO make sure any pump that has residual system pressure in it or that has handled high
vapor pressure liquids, has been vented through the suction or discharge lines or other
openings provided for this purpose.
5. DO make sure that if the pump is still hooked to the driver while maintenance is being
performed that the driver has been “locked out” so that it cannot be inadvertently started
while work is being done on the pump.
6. DO make sure any pump that has handled a corrosive, flammable, hot or toxic liquid has
been drained, flushed, vented and/or cooled before it is disassembled.