Table of Contents
Model VICR Installation, Operation, and Maintenance 1
Table of Contents
Introduction and Safety .......................................................................................................... 3
Safety ...................................................................................................................................... 3
Safety terminology and symbols ........................................................................................... 4
Environmental safety ............................................................................................................ 4
User health and safety .......................................................................................................... 5
Safety regulations for Ex-approved products in potentially explosive atmospheres ............. 7
Product warranty ..................................................................................................................... 8
Transportation and Storage ................................................................................................... 9
Receive the unit ...................................................................................................................... 9
Unpack the unit ....................................................................................................................... 9
Pump handling ........................................................................................................................ 9
Lifting methods ..................................................................................................................... 9
Pump storage requirements .................................................................................................. 10
Prepare the pump for long-term storage ............................................................................. 11
Product Description .............................................................................................................. 12
General description ............................................................................................................... 12
Nameplate information .......................................................................................................... 12
Installation ............................................................................................................................. 15
Pre-installation ...................................................................................................................... 15
Inspect the sole plate .......................................................................................................... 15
Concrete foundation requirements ..................................................................................... 15
Install the pump on a structural-steel foundation ................................................................ 17
Install the suction barrel (if applicable) ............................................................................... 17
Install the pump .................................................................................................................. 18
Piping checklists ................................................................................................................. 18
Alignment Procedure .......................................................................................................... 20
Mechanical seal options ........................................................................................................ 23
Install the mechanical seal ................................................................................................. 24
Install the high-pressure seal .............................................................................................. 24
Install the dual mechanical seals ........................................................................................ 25
Install a solid-shaft driver ...................................................................................................... 26
Install the coupling hub and make pump rotor adjustment .................................................. 28
Impeller adjustment ............................................................................................................ 29
Installation and startup checklist ........................................................................................... 30
Commissioning, Startup, Operation, and Shutdown ......................................................... 32
Preparation for startup .......................................................................................................... 32
Prepare for startup .............................................................................................................. 33
Pump priming ........................................................................................................................ 33
Start the pump ...................................................................................................................... 34
Pump operation precautions ................................................................................................. 35
Mechanical seal leaks ........................................................................................................... 36
Shut down the pump ............................................................................................................. 36
Lubricate the thrust pot during a shutdown period ................................................................ 36
Maintenance ........................................................................................................................... 37
Maintenance schedule .......................................................................................................... 37
Thrust pot lubrication guidelines ........................................................................................... 37
Disassembly ......................................................................................................................... 38
Disassembly precautions ................................................................................................... 38