Flowserve MF User Manual

® Pump Division Type: MF Horizontal close-coupled CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS USER INSTRUCTIONS: INSTALLATION, OPERATION, MAINTEN

MF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569191 12/04 Page 10 of 50 ®2.2 Handling Boxes, crates, pallets, or cartons may be unloaded using forklift vehicle

MF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569191 12/04 Page 11 of 50 ®2.4 Storage Store the pump in a clean and dry location away from vibration. Leave pi

MF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569191 12/04 Page 12 of 50 ®i) Rotate the pump shaft a minimum of 5 revolutions every two weeks to keep the bearing

MF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569191 12/04 Page 13 of 50 ®3.2 Nomenclature The pump size is engraved on the nameplate typically as below: 16-

MF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569191 12/04 Page 14 of 50 ®Always place two rings of packing below the seal cage and the remaining rings above the

MF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569191 12/04 Page 15 of 50 ®4 INSTALLATION Equipment operated in hazardous locations must comply with the releva

MF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569191 12/04 Page 16 of 50 ®The foundation should be of sufficient strength to absorb vibration (i.e., at least fiv

MF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569191 12/04 Page 17 of 50 ®b) As a minimum, baseplate level shall be set with a master level or a precision machi

MF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569191 12/04 Page 18 of 50 ®4.5 Initial alignment The equipment is shipped from the factory with the couplings pr

MF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569191 12/04 Page 19 of 50 ®d) Check parallel alignment of the coupling halves using a dial indicator. The

MF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569191 12/04 Page 2 of 50 ®CONTENTS PAGE CONTENTS... 2

MF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569191 12/04 Page 20 of 50 ®4.6 Piping Protective covers are fitted to the pipe connections to prevent foreign bo

MF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569191 12/04 Page 21 of 50 ®4.6.2.1 Suction piping guidelines a) The inlet pipe should be one or two sizes large

MF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569191 12/04 Page 22 of 50 ®any connected devices. If in any doubt contact Flowserve for advice. The motor must b

MF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569191 12/04 Page 23 of 50 ® 5.2 Pump lubricants Determine the mode of lubrication of the pump set, e.g. grease or

MF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569191 12/04 Page 24 of 50 ®5.2.2.1 Bearing housing showing oil fill/vent and oil level checker (typical) This is

MF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569191 12/04 Page 25 of 50 ® The grease flowing out of the bearing frame may be hot and under pressure. Bearings m

MF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569191 12/04 Page 26 of 50 ®5.2.6.2 Recommended grease fill quantities Frame No. Line Bearing Thrust Bearing Init

MF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569191 12/04 Page 27 of 50 ®5.2.7 Oil and grease change schedule 5.2.7.1 Oil lubricated bearings Flowserve recom

MF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569191 12/04 Page 28 of 50 ® Observe extreme caution when priming, venting and draining hazardous liquids. Wear pro

MF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569191 12/04 Page 29 of 50 ®5.7.2 Pump startup The procedure for starting the unit will vary somewhat with each in

MF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569191 12/04 Page 3 of 50 ®1 INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY 1.1 General These instructions must always be kept close t

MF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569191 12/04 Page 30 of 50 ® Care must be taken when adjusting the gland on an operating pump. Safety gloves are e

MF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569191 12/04 Page 31 of 50 ®5.10 Hydraulic, mechanical and electrical duty This product has been supplied to meet

MF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569191 12/04 Page 32 of 50 ®The positioning of these accessories must not limit access or hinder the lifting of the

MF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569191 12/04 Page 33 of 50 ®6.1.2 Periodic inspection (semi-annual) Check the stuffing box for free movement of th

MF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569191 12/04 Page 34 of 50 ®6.1.6.1 Measuring wearing ring gap There are two methods for checking wearing ring cle

MF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569191 12/04 Page 35 of 50 ®Check the shaft keyways for distortion. Excessive thermal stresses or corrosion may lo

MF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569191 12/04 Page 36 of 50 ®6.1.8.1 Stuffing Box Data All dimensions in mm (In.) Brg. Frame Size (1) O.D. Sleeve

MF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569191 12/04 Page 37 of 50 ®b) Check that the face of the stuffing box is square with the shaft sleeve to within t

MF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569191 12/04 Page 38 of 50 ®6.1.10.3 Grease change if Kerosene is used to clean the bearings make sure that the r

MF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569191 12/04 Page 39 of 50 ®6.2.2 Service parts The severity of the condition of service, the extent to which repa

MF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569191 12/04 Page 4 of 50 ®1.6 Safety 1.6.1 Summary of safety markings These User Instructions contain specific

MF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569191 12/04 Page 40 of 50 ®6.5 Fastener torques The following table is provided as a guide for the proper assembl

MF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569191 12/04 Page 41 of 50 ®k) Remove the shaft sleeve only if necessary. When the shaft sleeve becomes grooved 1

MF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569191 12/04 Page 42 of 50 ®Check the position of the bearing on the shaft with a feeler gauge to ensure it is pres

MF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569191 12/04 Page 43 of 50 ®j) Install grease fittings, constant level oiler, and vent cap, as applicable, and plu

MF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569191 12/04 Page 44 of 50 ®7 FAULTS; CAUSES AND REMEDIES FAULT SYMPTOM P u m p o v e r h e a ts a n d s e i

MF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569191 12/04 Page 45 of 50 ®FAULT SYMPTOM P u m p o v e r h e a ts a n d s e i z e s ⇓⇓ B e a r i n g s h

MF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569191 12/04 Page 46 of 50 ®8 PARTS LIST AND DRAWINGS 8.1 Grease lubricated MF (Typical) All the sectional dra

MF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569191 12/04 Page 47 of 50 ®8.1.1 Parts list – MF grease lubricated ROTATING PARTS Ref. No Qty Reqd. Description

MF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569191 12/04 Page 48 of 50 ®8.2 Oil lubricated MF (Typical 3A,4A and 5A bearing frames) All the sectional drawi

MF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569191 12/04 Page 49 of 50 ®Constant level oiler 77A77B60 8.2.1 Parts list - MF oil lubricated ROTATING PARTS R

MF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569191 12/04 Page 5 of 50 ® HOT (and cold) PARTS If hot or freezing components or auxiliary heating supplies can pr

MF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569191 12/04 Page 50 of 50 ®FLOWSERVE REGIONAL SALES OFFICES: USA and Canada Flowserve Corporation Head Quarters

MF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569191 12/04 Page 6 of 50 ®1.6.4.2 Marking An example of ATEX equipment marking is shown below. The actual classi

MF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569191 12/04 Page 7 of 50 ®If the operation of the system cannot avoid this condition the fitting of an appropriate

MF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569191 12/04 Page 8 of 50 ®1.7 Name plates and warning labels 1.7.1 Nameplate For details of nameplate, see the

MF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569191 12/04 Page 9 of 50 ®1.8.1 Typical sound levels for MF pumps Pump noise level is dependent on a number of f