Watson-Marlow SP Series - Manual (Page 21)

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7.6.1 Mount flange brackets (SP/25 to SP/100)
• Mount the flange brackets on the suction port by replacing the bolts.
• Do not tighten the bolts at this stage!
• Mount the flange and the insert
• Mount the suction line
7.6.2 Positioning of pump hose
Jog the motor in the direction of the suction port to drive the hose against the flange face.
Ensure that the hose butts up against the flange face and that the insert is seated correctly.
7.6.3 Tighten hose clamps
• Tighten all the hose clamps.
• Make sure that hose clamp is mounted directly against the vertical part of the rubber
bush.
Now repeat step 7.6.1 to 7.6.3 for the discharge port
7.6.4 Tighten bolts of all flange brackets
Now tighten the bolts of all flange brackets.
7.6.5 Filling with lubricant
• Remove one screw from the inspection window (not applicable for SP/10, SP/15 and
SP/20) to vent the pump housing.
• Add lubricant until ½ of the pump housing is filled. See “Specifications”, “Lubricant”,
§ 10.1.3 for the required quantity of lubricant per pump type.
7.6.6 Finally
• Replace removed bolt(s) in inspection window (not applicable for SP/10, SP/15 and
SP/20).
• Open the suction and discharge valves.
• Switch on the electrical supply.