Flowserve MSP - Manual (Page 16)

MSP USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH - 07/14
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4.5 Final shaft rotation check
After connecting piping to the pump, rotate the shaft
several times by hand to ensure there is no seizure
and all parts are free.
5.0 COMMISSIONING START-UP,
OPERATION AND SHUTDOWN
These operations must be
carried out by fully qualified personnel.
5.1 Precommissioning procedure
a) The pump must be completely filled with liquid to
avoid running dry and to guarantee a correct
performance of the pump.
b) During filling the pump shall reach the specified
temperature, so pumps for hot liquids (T > 100 °C
(212 °F)) shall be warmed up by preflushing.
c) Check the sense of rotation of the pump.
Sense of rotation is clockwise viewed to the drive
end of the pump.
d) The pump rotor and the shaft seal must be in
correct axial position. Mounting plates of
mechanical seal must be locked at the seal gland
in open position. Drive-collar of the mechanical
seal sleeve must be tightened.
e) Check the readiness of all auxiliary systems (seal
sys., lubrication sys.,...) for start up.
f) All pipe work, including the internal and the
auxiliary pipe work, must be connected correctly
and must be absolutely tight. Check the tightness
of all connections of the auxiliary pipe work. The
suction valve must be open, the discharge valve
shall be closed.
g) Turn the pump by hand, if required with the help of
a lever, to check the free rotation of the rotor. The
rotor must turn uniformly and noiselessly. Some
resistance may be felt due to friction in bearings
and seals.
h) Check the readiness of the driver for start up. Refer
to the manual of the driver (preheating for
explosion proof E-motor).
As MSP pump is rigidly coupled,
motor solo run test shall not be performed.
5.2 Pump Lubricants
5.2.1 Lubrication
Bearings are within the motor and grease lubricated.
Refer to motor manufacturer´s instruction for quantity
and type of grease, regreasing, intervalls ect.