Flowserve Casing Blind Covers Metallic - Manual (Page 10)

CASING BLIND COVER USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 75663450 04-10
Page 10 of 13
4 MAINTENANCE b) Check that the duty condition is in the safe
operating range for the pump.
It is the plant operator's responsibility to ensure
that all maintenance, inspection and assembly work
is carried out by authorized and qualified personnel
who have adequately familiarized themselves with
the subject matter by studying this manual in detail.
(See also section 1.6.2.) 4.2 Tools required
A typical range of tools that will be required to
maintain these pumps is listed below.
Standard hand tools SAE
Hand
wrenches
Socket wrenches
Any work on the machine must be performed when it
is at a standstill. It is imperative that the procedure
for shutting down the machine is followed. Allen
wrenches
Soft
mallet
Screwdrivers
If platforms, stairs and guard rails are required for
maintenance, they must be placed for easy access to
areas where maintenance and inspection are to be
carried out. The positioning of these accessories
must not limit access or hinder the lifting of the part to
be serviced.
4.3 Examination of parts
Cleaning/inspection
All parts should now be thoroughly cleaned and
inspected. New gaskets should be used. Any parts
that show wear or corrosion should be replaced with
new genuine Flowserve parts.
When air or compressed inert gas is used in the
maintenance process, the operator and anyone in the
vicinity must be careful and have the appropriate
protection.
It is important that only non-flammable,
non-contaminated cleaning fluids are used. These
fluids must comply with plant safety and environmental
guidelines.
Do not spray air or compressed inert gas on skin.
Do not direct an air or gas jet towards other people.
Never use air or compressed inert gas to clean
clothes.
Before working on the pump, take measures to
prevent the pump from being accidentally started.
Place a warning sign on the starting device:
"Machine under repair: do not start."
With electric drive equipment, lock the main switch
open and withdraw any fuses. Put a warning sign on
the fuse box or main switch:
"Machine under repair: do not connect."
Never clean equipment with flammable solvents or
carbon tetrachloride. Protect yourself against toxic
fumes when using cleaning agents.
Refer to the parts list shown in section 8 for item
number references used throughout this section.
4.1 Maintenance schedule
It is recommended that a maintenance plan and
schedule be implemented, in accordance with these
User Instructions, to include the following:
a) Check for any leaks from gaskets and seals