Flowserve VTP Wet Pit - Manual (Page 14)

VERTICAL TURBINE PUMPS (VTPS) CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS ENGLISH 71569224 – 10-13
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Storage 2.4
Store the pump in a clean, dry
location away from vibration. Leave piping
connection covers in place to keep dirt and other
foreign material out of pump casing. Turn the pump
at frequent intervals to prevent brinelling of the
bearings and the seal faces, if fitted, from sticking.
Inspection before storage 2.4.1
a) Inspect
the preservative coating/painted surfaces
on the various parts. Touch up the areas, If
necessary.
b) Inspect all covers over pump openings and piping
connections. If found damaged, remove the
covers and inspect interiors of the opening for any
deposits of foreign materials or water.
c) If necessary, clean and preserve the interior parts
as noted above to restore the parts to the "as
shipped" condition. Replace covers and fasten
securely.
d) Exercise caution with pumps exposed to weather.
Containers are not leak proof. Parts may be
coated with a residual amount of protective
coating, which will wash away if exposed to
elements.
Short term storage (up to 6 months) 2.4.2
Follow the steps given in section 2.4.1. Select a
storage space so that the unit will not be subjected to
excess moisture, extreme weather conditions,
corrosive fumes, or other harmful conditions.
Driver storage instructions: Check driver
manufacturer’s User Instructions
Long term or extended storage 2.4.3
If a situation arises for a long-term storage, ( more
than 6 months) please contact Flowserve for special
storage instructions and warranty related information.
Recycling and End of Product Life 2.5
At the end of the service life of the product or its
parts, the relevant materials and parts should be
recycled or disposed of using an environmentally
acceptable method and local regulations. If the
product contains substances which are harmful to the
environment, these should be removed and disposed
of in accordance with current regulations. This also
includes the liquids and or gases in the "seal system"
or other utilities.
Make sure that hazardous substances or
toxic fluids are disposed of safely and that the correct
personal protective equipment is used. The safety
specifications must be in accordance with the current
regulations at all times.
3 DESCRIPTION
Should questions arise concerning the pump,
Flowserve pump division will require the complete
serial number to be of assistance. The serial number
is stamped on a metal nameplate affixed to the
discharge head assembly. The driver will have a
separate nameplate attached to it. If you are
requesting information on the driver, please provide
both the driver serial number and the pump serial
number for Flowserve representative.
Configuration 3.1
VTPs, are engineered pumps as:(a) Wet pit type and
(b) suction barrel (can) type pumps. Most pumps are
built with customer specific features and for
applications such as water pumping stations, deep
wells, storm water service, industrial and cryogenic
applications. The pumps vary in size, impeller types
and length, whether it is an open shaft or enclosed
shaft designs and type of discharge head used.