PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT
SHIPPING COVERS ON SUCTION AND DISCHARGE FLANGES
BULL PLUGS IN SEAL HOUSING, PORTS AND FLANGE PRESSURE TAPS
DRIVER SHIPPED SEPARATELY FROM PUMP AND GEARBOX
COUPLING AND OTHER “SHIP LOOSE” ITEMS SUCH AS SPECIAL TOOLS ARE ATTACHED TO THE SKID
CHECK FOR SHIPPING DAMAGE
STORAGE
STORE IN CLEAN DRY AREA, IF NOT IMMEDIATELY INSTALLED
LEAVE SHIPPING COVERS, BULL PLUGS & ETC IN PLACE
OBSERVE DRIVER MANUFACTURE'S STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
SEE LONG TERM STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE MANUAL
SUCTION AND DISCHARGE PIPING
PROVIDE 10 DIAMETERS OF STRAIGHT PIPE ON SUCTION
PROVIDE 5 DIAMETERS ON DISCHARGE
ALWAYS INSTALL CHECK VALVE IN DISCHARGE PIPING
NEVER USE CONCENTRIC OR ECCENTRIC REDUCERS CLOSE TO SUCTION
SUCTION AND DISCHARGE PIPES TO BE SUPPORTED INDEPENDENTLY FROM PUMP FLANGES
CONTROL VALVE (FCV or manual) SHOULD BE INSTALLED CLOSE TO THE PUMP
STRAINERS TO BE SET AND CHECKED FOR CLEANLINESS
PIPING CONNECTIONS
• Align process piping to pump
• Constrain piping to maintain allowable forces and moments (See Outline drawing for allowables)
• Torque piping connections
• Verify alignment after all piping connections have been made
MOUNTING
LMV/LMC VERTICAL WITOUT MOTOR STANDS:• MOTOR MUST BE REMOVED FOR MOST MAINTENANCE• LEAVE HEAD ROOM FOR MOTOR REMOVAL• PROVIDE SIDE ROOM FOR NORMAL MAINTENANCE
BMP/BMC HORIZONTAL:• MOTOR REMOVAL NOT REQUIRED FOR MAINTENANCE• PROVIDE SIDE ROOM FOR MAINTENANCE
LMV/LMC VERTICAL STAND MOUNTED:• MOTOR REMOVAL NOT REQUIRED• NEED ROOM TO REMOVE GEARBOX AND SEAL HOUSING
ASSEMBLY
MOUNTING
<100HP DRIVE UNITS - IN-LINE NO BASE REQUIRED
ADEQUATE PIPE SUPPORT BOTH SIDES
18”X18” BASE RECOMMENDED
CONCRETE FOUNDATION/GROUT REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHERS
MOUNTING
Vertical stand? Level top- shim and grout.
Horizontal? Level base- shim and grout.
Always let grout cure before tightening bolts.
COUPLING ALIGNEMENT
Ensure shaft hubs are undamaged
If pump casing removed for maintenance, re-install shims before alignment process
Align motor to the pump
Alignment tolerances to achieve (Record actual values)
•Axial Coupling DBSE should be established from the coupling drawing•Parallel +/- .002” (0.05mm)•Angular +/- .002” (0.05mm)
PREPARATION FOR START-UP
DRAIN STORAGE OIL
FILL WITH CORRECT LUBRICATING OIL (ISO VG 32 OR 46):• ADJUST LEVEL ACCORDING TO THE MIN/MAX MARKS ON THE SIGHT
GLASS
FILL FILTER AND HEAT EXCHANGER WITH OIL:• RUN AUXILIARY LUBE OIL PUMP IF AVAILABLE• FILL MANUALLY IF NOT
PERFORM UNCOUPLED RUN OF THE MOTOR:• CHECK ROTATION (CW ON LMV-322, CCW ON OTHERS)• CHECK AMPERAGE
PREPARATION FOR START-UP
OPEN PORT 1 CONNECTION
CHECK PRESENCE OF THE FILL AND VENT CAP OF THE GEARBOX
PRESSURIZE BUFFER IF REQUIRED
PRESSURIZE CASING
VENT CASING IF POSSIBLE (Through port 5 or 6)
IF NO AUXILIARY LUBE OIL PUMP:• JOG START (2-3 SEC.) UNTIL THE OIL PRESSURE RISE
START-UP
OPEN THE SUCTION VALVE AT 100%OPEN DISCHARGE VALVE PARTIALLY (depending on valve size
and piping section)
NEVER START AGAINST CLOSED DISCHARGE VALVE
START
CONTROL CRITICAL PARAMETERS (Oil pressure, minimum flow)
BRING THE PUMP TO THE DESIRED FLOW BY THROTTLING DISCHARGE VALVE
ADJUST THE COOLING WATER FLOW THROUGH THE HEAT EXCHANGER:• REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF OIL IN THE GEARBOX SUMP: 60 TO 80°C
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