IOM/CPHM/DEC19/01
ISSUE DATE:14-12-2019
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REVISION NO.1
3. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHILE HANDLING AND STORAGE.
When lifting the pump, use the lifting points specified on general arrangement
drawing, if provided. Use lifting equipment having a safe working load rating suitable
for the weight specified. Use suitable slings for lifting pump, which is not provided,
with lifting points. The use of forklift truck and chain crane sling equipment is
recommended but locally approved equipment of suitable rating may be used. While
lifting, the equipment adjusts the centre of gravity, so that it is balanced properly.
Do not place fingers or hands, etc., into the suction or discharge pipe outlets and
do not touch the impeller, if rotated this may cause severe injury. To prevent ingress
of any objects, retain the protection covers or packaging in place until removal
is necessary for installation. If the packaging or suction and discharge covers
are removed for inspection purposes, replace afterwards to protect the pump
and maintain safety.
4. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHILE ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION.
Shaft alignment must be checked again after the final positioning of the pump unit
and connection to pipework as this may have disturbed the pump or motor mounting
positions. If hot liquids [above 80°C] are being pumped, alignment should be checked
and reset with the pump and motor at their normal operating temperature. If this is not
possible, KBL can supply estimated initial offset figures to suit extreme operating
temperatures.
Failure to support suction and delivery pipework may result in distortion of the pump
casing, with the possibility of early pump failure.
5. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHILE COMMISSIONING & OPERATION.
Never attempt adjustments while the pump is running, unless otherwise specified in the
operation, maintenance manual.
