Aurora of America Horizontal Split Case & Split Case Fire Pump Storage of Pumps and Caution Notes

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STORAGE OF PUMPS AND CAUTION NOTES

THESE INSTRUCTIONS APPLY TO THE PUMP ONLY. THEY ARE INTENDED TO BE GENERAL AND NOT SPECIFIC. IF YOUR OPERATING CONDITIONS EVER CHANGE, ALWAYS REFER TO THE FACTORY FOR REAPPLICATION. ALWAYS REFER TO THE MANUALS PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURERS OF THE OTHER EQUIPMENT FOR THEIR SEPARATE INSTRUCTIONS.

CAUTION

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

THE INSTALLATION, USE AND OPERATION OF THIS TYPE OF EQUIPMENT IS AFFECTED BY VARIOUS FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND THE REGULATIONS CONCERNING OSHA. COMPLIANCE WITH SUCH LAWS RELATING TO PROPER INSTALLATION AND SAFE OPERATION OF THIS TYPE OF EQUIPMENT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE EQUIPMENT OWNER AND ALL NECESSARY STEPS SHOULD BE TAKEN BY THE OWNER TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE WITH SUCH LAWS BEFORE OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT.

STORAGE OF PUMPS

IF THE EQUIPMENT IS NOT TO BE IMMEDIATELY INSTALLED AND OPERATED, STORE IT IN A CLEAN, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED PLACE, FREE FROM VIBRATION, MOISTURE AND RAPID OR WIDE VARIATIONS IN TEMPERATURE.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR:

GREASE-LUBRICATED PUMPS: ROTATE THE SHAFT FOR SEVERAL REVOLUTIONS AT LEASE ONCE EVERY TWO WEEKS TO:

1.COAT THE BEARING WITH LUBRICANT.

2.RETARD OXIDATION OR CORROSION AND,

3.PREVENT POSSIBLE FALSE BRINELLING.

CONSIDER A UNIT IN STORAGE WHEN:

1.IT HAS BEEN DELIVERED TO THE JOBSITE AND IS AWAITING INSTALLATION.

2.IT HAS BEEN INSTALLED BUT OPERATION IS DELAYED PENDING COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION.

3.THERE ARE LONG PERIODS (30 DAYS OR MORE) BETWEEN OPERATION CYCLES.

4.THE PLANT (OR DEPARTMENT) IS SHUT DOWN FOR PERIODS OF LONGER THAN 30 DAYS.

NOTE:

STORAGE REQUIREMENTS VARY DEPENDING ON THE LENGTH OF STORAGE,

 

THE CLIMATIC ENVIRONMENT AND THE EQUIPMENT. FOR STORAGE

 

PERIODS OF THREE MONTHS OR LONGER, CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER

 

FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS. IMPROPER STORAGE COULD DAMAGE THE

 

EQUIPMENT WHICH WOULD RESULT IN NON-WARRANTY COVERED

 

RESTORATION REQUIREMENTS OR NON-WARRANTY COVERED PRODUCT

 

FAILURES.

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Contents For Split Case Fire PumpTable of Contents Page Pump Identification Pump Identification442 & 492 Split Case Pumps DriverStorage of Pumps and Caution Notes Installation Introduction and InstallationIntroduction GeneralMinimum Submergence of Suction Pipe and PIT Design Baseplate InstallationLocation and Handling FoundationPiping GroutingAuxiliary Piping Connections and Gauges Final Coupling AlignmentRotation Coupling AlignmentFlexible Shafting Alignment Typical Mechanical Seal Mechanical SealsPriming OperationOperating AT Reduced Capacity Starting the Pump Bearing Operating TemperatureTroubleshooting Operating Problems Maintenance History MaintenanceAction Required Frequency Hours of Operation Inspections and Preventive Maintenance RequirementsBearing Lubrication Packing BOX Packing ReplacementPump Model Pump Size Pump DisassemblyGloves Must be Worn When Handling Heated Parts Pump Assembly Pump Assembly Pump Assembly Returning Parts Repair PartsOrdering Parts Page Page Page Standard Construction Sectional DrawingDescription Sectional Drawings