Flowserve MN - Manual (Page 12)

MN USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569189 11/04
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i) Rotate the pump shaft a minimum of 5
revolutions every two weeks to keep the bearings
coated with lubricant and to minimize the effects
of brinelling.
j) Refer to the vendors instruction manuals for
extended storage procedure for motors, controls,
coupling, etc.
k) Prior to installation or start up, a Flowserve
representative should be hired to inspect all
equipment to determine, if any damage or
deterioration of parts has occurred and that the
equipment is in "as shipped" condition.
2.5 Recycling and end of product life
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 that 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 that may be used in
the "seal system" or other utilities.
Make sure that hazardous substances 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
The MN type pump is a single stage, volute type dry
pit, horizontal centrifugal pump designed for handling
sewage, storm water, dry dock and industrial waste
applications with end suction side discharge mix flow
non-clog design.
It should be noted that unscreened raw sewage may
introduce some chances of clogging and therefore
clogging may be totally avoided if appropriate level of
screening is applied.
The information contained in this book covers
horizontal close coupled pumps only where the pump
and driver are installed on a common base plate.
3.1 Configurations
The type MN pumps are installed in any of the
following three nozzle positions.
Nozzle position 1
Nozzle position 2
Nozzle position 3