Flowserve VF User Manual

USER INSTRUCTIONS VF centrifugal pump Vertical, multi-stage, shaft driven type centrifugal pump PCN=71561233 – 11/09 (E) Original instructions.

VF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71561233 - 11/09 Page 10 de 32 In areas where the staff has to intervene, remember that when the level of the soun

VF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71561233 - 11/09 Page 11 de 32 2.2.2 Pump masses The pump masses vary according to the number of stages. Please se

VF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71561233 - 11/09 Page 12 de 32 3 PUMP DESCRIPTION 3.1 Configurations The centrifugal motor pump is designed for t

VF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71561233 - 11/09 Page 13 de 32 3.2 Nomenclature Characteristics shown on the nameplate fixed on the pump are as s

VF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71561233 - 11/09 Page 14 de 32 3.3.2 730 and 970 min-1: coverage charts (Q, H) 4 INSTALLATION Equipment oper

VF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71561233 - 11/09 Page 15 de 32 If the pump is set on a tank, make sure that the connection flange is perfectly fla

VF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71561233 - 11/09 Page 16 de 32 f) Couple both shafts: engage the 2 coupling stop half-rings, then fasten the 2 cou

VF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71561233 - 11/09 Page 17 de 32 4.4.2 Alignment methods Ensure pump and driver are isolated electrically and the ha

VF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71561233 - 11/09 Page 18 de 32 Discharge pipe above the mounting plate Discharge pipe below the mounting plate

VF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71561233 - 11/09 Page 19 de 32 The motor must be wired up in accordance with the motor manufacturer's instru

VF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71561233 - 11/09 Page 2 de 32 CONTENTS PAGE 1 I

VF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71561233 - 11/09 Page 20 de 32 5.4 Starting the pump 5.4.1 Bring controls and preparation before the first starti

VF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71561233 - 11/09 Page 21 de 32 The adjusting lines, the stuffing box, the lines under pressure or the mechanical

VF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71561233 - 11/09 Page 22 de 32 Shutdown: Close the outlet valve and stop the motor. For prolonged shut-downs an

VF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71561233 - 11/09 Page 23 de 32 It is the plant operator's responsibility to ensure that all maintenance, insp

VF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71561233 - 11/09 Page 24 de 32 Lubrification frequency in hours* Pump type 730 min-1 970 min-1 1450 min-1 Quantit

VF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71561233 - 11/09 Page 25 de 32 6.2.4 Mechanical seals The current maintenance is limited to seal control. It is nec

VF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71561233 - 11/09 Page 26 de 32 6.2.6 Internal coating If the pump has an internal coating, this coating must be i

VF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71561233 - 11/09 Page 27 de 32 7 FAULTS; CAUSES AND REMEDIES Insufficient flow rate

VF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71561233 - 11/09 Page 28 de 32 8 PARTS LIST AND DRAWINGS 8.1 Sectional drawings DISCHARGE ABOVE THE MOUNTING PL

VF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71561233 - 11/09 Page 29 de 32 DISCHARGE BELOW THE MOUNTING PLATE

VF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71561233 - 11/09 Page 3 de 32 INDEX PAGE Addit

VF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71561233 - 11/09 Page 30 de 32 8.2 Sectional drawings part list ITEMS DESIGNATION 1170 Pump bowl 1310 Bellmouth

VF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71561233 - 11/09 Page 31 de 32 9 CERTIFICATION Certificates determined from the Contract requirements are provide

VF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71561233 - 11/09 FLOWSERVE REGIONAL SALES OFFICES: USA and Canada Flowserve Corporation 5215 North O’Connor Bl

VF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71561233 - 11/09 Page 4 de 32 1 INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY 1.1 General These instructions must always be kept close

VF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71561233 - 11/09 Page 5 de 32 1.6 Safety 1.6.1 Summary of safety markings These User Instructions contain specific

VF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71561233 - 11/09 Page 6 de 32 HAZARDOUS LIQUIDS When the pump is handling hazardous liquids care must be taken to

VF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71561233 - 11/09 Page 7 de 32 1.6.4.3 Avoiding excessive surface temperatures ENSURE THE EQUIPMENT TEMPERATURE CL

VF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71561233 - 11/09 Page 8 de 32 1.6.4.6 Preventing leakage The pump must only be used to handle liquids for which i

VF USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71561233 - 11/09 Page 9 de 32 1.9 Noise level Attention must be given to the exposure of personnel to the noise, a