Pump Division

Types: VERTICAL TURBINE PUMPS (VTPs) E, S and A series VTPs in wet pit and suction barrel designs ranging in sizes from 50 mm (6 in.) to 1300 mm (52 in.) with a single or multiple stages. (This manual does not cover VTPs fitted with thrust bearing assemblies and VTPs built for cryogenic service).

CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS USER INSTRUCTIONS: INSTALLATION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE PCN = 71569224 10-04 (E) (incorporating VTP-QS-0896)

These instructions should be read prior to installing, operating, using and maintaining this equipment.

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CONTENTS PAGE

1 INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY........................... 3 1.1 General ........................................................... 3 1.2 CE marking and approvals ............................. 3 1.3 Disclaimer ....................................................... 3 1.4 Copyright......................................................... 3 1.5 Duty conditions ............................................... 3 1.6 Safety.............................................................. 4 1.7 Warning labels summary ................................ 8 1.8 Noise level ...................................................... 8 1.9 Specific machine performance........................ 9

2 TRANSPORT AND STORAGE............................. 9 2.1 Consignment receipt and unpacking .............. 9 2.2 Handling.......................................................... 9 2.3 Lifting............................................................... 9 2.4 Storage.......................................................... 13 2.5 Recycling and end of product life.................. 13

3 DESCRIPTION .................................................... 13 3.1 Configurations............................................... 13 3.2 Nomenclature................................................ 14 3.3 Design of major parts.................................... 16 3.4 Performance and operating limits ................. 18

4 INSTALLATION................................................... 19 4.1 Location ........................................................ 19 4.2 Part assemblies ............................................ 25 4.3 Foundation .................................................... 25 4.4 Grouting ........................................................ 27 4.5 Initial alignment ............................................. 27 4.6 Piping ............................................................ 29 4.7 Electrical connections ................................... 31 4.8 Final shaft alignment check .......................... 31 4.9 Protection systems........................................ 31

5 COMMISSIONING, STARTUP, OPERATION AND SHUTDOWN.................................................... 32

5.1 Pre-commissioning procedure ...................... 32 5.2 Pump Lubrication .......................................... 32 5.3 Impeller adjustment....................................... 36 5.4 Direction of rotation....................................... 39 5.5 Guarding ....................................................... 39 5.6 Priming and auxiliary supplies ...................... 39 5.7 Starting the pump.......................................... 40 5.8 Running or operation .................................... 43 5.9 Stopping and shutdown ................................ 44 5.10 Hydraulic, mechanical and electrical duty .. 44

6 MAINTENANCE .................................................. 45 6.1 Maintenance schedule.................................. 46 6.2 Spare parts.................................................... 47 6.3 Recommended spares and consumables .... 48 6.4 Tools required ............................................... 48 6.5 Fastener torques........................................... 48 6.6 Setting impeller clearance ............................ 49 6.7 Disassembly.................................................. 49

PAGE 6.8 Examination of parts......................................49 6.9 Assembly of pump and seal ..........................53

7 FAULTS; CAUSES AND REMEDIES..................54 8 PARTS LIST AND DRAWINGS...........................56

8.1 Cross section: Product lubricated VTP .........56 8.2 Cross section: Enclosed tube VTP................59 8.3 Cross section: Suction barrel VTP ................62 8.4 General arrangement drawing.......................65

9 CERTIFICATION .................................................65 10 OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS AND

MANUALS........................................................65 10.1 Supplementary User Instructions .................65 10.2 Change notes ...............................................65

INDEX PAGE Alignment of shafting (see 4.3, 4.5 and 4.8) CE marking and approvals (1.2) ................................3 Clearances (see 6.6)................................................49 Commissioning and operation (see 5) .....................32 Configurations (3.1)..................................................13 Direction of rotation (5.4)..........................................39 Dismantling (see 6.7, Disassembly).........................49 Duty conditions (1.5) ..................................................3 Electrical connections (4.7)......................................31 Examination of parts (6.8) ........................................49 Faults; causes and remedies (7.0)...........................54 General assembly drawings (see 8.0) .....................56 Grouting (4.4) ...........................................................27 Guarding (5.5) ..........................................................39 Handling (2.2).............................................................9 Hydraulic, mechanical and electrical duty (5.10) .....44 Lifting (2.3) .................................................................9 Location (4.1) ...........................................................19 Lubrication schedule (see 5.2, Pump lubricants).....32 Maintenance schedule (6.1).....................................46 Piping (4.6)...............................................................29 Priming and auxiliary supplies (5.6) .........................39 Reassembly (see 6.9) ..............................................53 Replacement parts (see 6.2 and 6.3).......................47 Safety, protection systems (see 1.6/4.9).........4 Sound level (see 1.8, Noise level) .............................8 Specific machine performance (1.9) ..........................9 Starting the pump (5.7) ............................................40 Stopping and shutdown (5.9) ...................................44 Storage (2.4) ............................................................13 Supplementary manuals or information sources .....65 Tools required (6.4)..................................................48 Torques for fasteners (6.5) ......................................48

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1 INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY 1.1 General

These instructions must always be kept close to the product's operating location or directly with the product. Flowserve's products are designed, developed and manufactured with state-of-the-art technologies in modern facilities. The unit is produced with great care and commitment to continuous quality control, utilizing sophisticated quality techniques, and safety requirements. Flowserve is committed for continuous quality improvement and being at service for any further information about the product in its installation and operation or about its support products, repair and diagnostic services. These instructions are intended to facilitate familiarization with the product and its permitted use. Operating the product in compliance with these instructions is important to help ensure reliability in service and avoid risks. The instructions may not take into account local regulations; ensure such regulations are observed by all, including those installing the product. Always coordinate repair activity with operations personnel, and follow all plant safety requirements, applicable safety and health laws/regulations.

These instructions should be read prior to installing, operating, using and maintaining the equipment in any region worldwide. The equipment must not be put into service until all the conditions relating to safety noted in the instructions, have been met. 1.2 CE marking and approvals It is a legal requirement that machinery and equipment put into service within certain regions of the world shall conform with the applicable CE Marking Directives covering Machinery and, where applicable, Low Voltage Equipment, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) and Equipment for Potentially Explosive Atmospheres (ATEX). Where applicable the Directives and any additional Approvals cover important safety aspects relating to machinery and equipment and the satisfactory provision of technical documents and safety instructions. Where applicable this document incorporates information relevant to these Directives

and Approvals. To confirm the approvals applying and if the product is CE marked, check the serial number plate markings and the Certification, see section 9, Certification. 1.3 Disclaimer Information in these User Instructions is believed to be reliable. In spite of all the efforts of Flowserve Pump Division to provide sound and all necessary information, the content of this manual may appear insufficient and is not guaranteed by Flowserve as to its comple