Flowserve Byron Jackson Type M - Manual (Page 5)

® Byron Jackson Double Mechanical Seal Submersible Pumping Unit • 1042.293/9 • June 04
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1 INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY
1.1 About the product and these user
instructions
NOTE These user instructions must always
be kept close to the product's operat-
ing location of operation or directly
with the product so that they are
available to the operating personnel at
any time.
Flowserve's products are designed, developed and
manufactured with state-of-the-art technologies in
modern facilities. The pumping unit is produced
with great care and commitment to continuous
quality control, utilizing sophisticated quality tech-
niques, and safety requirements.
Flowserve is committed to continuous quality im-
provement and being at service for any further in-
formation about the product in its installation and
operation or about its support products, repair and
diagnostic services.
These instructions are intended to facilitate famili-
arization with the product and its permitted use.
Operating the product in compliance with these
instructions is important to help ensure reliability in
service and avoid risks. The instructions may not
take into account local regulations; ensure such
regulations are observed by all, including those
installing the product. Always coordinate repair ac-
tivity with operations personnel, and follow all plant
safety requirements and applicable safety and
health laws/regulations.
NOTE These instructions should be read
prior to installing, operating, using
and maintaining the equipment in
any region worldwide.
The equipment must not be put into
service until all the conditions relat-
ing to safety, noted in the instruc-
tions, have been met.
These user instructions outline the general proce-
dures that must be observed to ensure long, trou-
ble free performance of the pumping unit. How-
ever, it is assumed that plant personnel are familiar
with the basic principles and tools involved in the
installation, operation and maintenance of a pump-
ing unit. Successful pumping unit operation is de-
pendent on careful study of these user instructions
and a well planned and observed maintenance
program.
In these user instructions, the numbers in brackets
are item numbers, e.
g.: shaft button screw
(806-2). Refer to the drawings in Chapter 8 "Parts
list and drawings", Page 59, for the position of the
respective item.
1.2 CE marking and approvals
It is a legal requirement that machinery and
equipment put into service within certain regions of
the world shall conform with the applicable CE
Marking Directives covering Machinery and, where
applicable, Low Voltage Equipment, Electromag-
netic Compatibility (EMC) and Pressure Equipment
Directive (PED).
Where applicable, the Directives and any addi-
tional Approvals cover important safety aspects
relating to machinery and equipment and the satis-
factory provision of technical documents and safety
instructions. Where applicable, this document in-
corporates information relevant to these Directives
and Approvals.
To check if the approvals apply and if the product
itself is CE marked, check the serial number plate
markings and the Certification, see Section 9
"Certification", Page 60.
1.3 Disclaimer
Information in these user instructions is believed
to be reliable. In spite of all the efforts of
Flowserve Pump Division to provide sound and all
necessary information the content of these user
instructions may appear insufficient and is not
guaranteed by Flowserve as to its completeness
or accuracy.
Flowserve manufactures products according to
International Quality Management System Stan-
dards as certified and audited by external Quality
Assurance organizations. Genuine parts and ac-
cessories have been designed, tested and incorpo-
rated into the products to help ensure continued
product quality and performance in use.
As Flowserve cannot test parts and accessories
sourced from other vendors the incorrect installa-
tion of such parts and accessories may adversely
affect the performance and safety features of the
products. The failure to properly select, install or
use authorized Flowserve parts and accessories is
considered to be misuse. Damage or failure
caused by misuse is not covered by Flowserve's
warranty. In addition, any modification of