joints are to be taken to observe the proper sequence of packing rings and seal cage ring/ lantern ring.

The nuts of the stuffing-box bolts are slightly tightened by hand. A newlyh packed stuffing-box is to leak appreciably at first. If this leakage does not cese of its own accord after some time. The nuts are to be tightened slowely ad evenly during operation, until the stuffing-box only drips slightly; this indicates that the packing is functioning correctly slightly again. Every newly packed stuffing-box needs a certain running-in period and it is to be kept under frequent observation during this period. After settling down, it needs only to be checked occasionally. If the existing packing has been compressed by approx. the width of one packing ring, the packing is to be renewed. Check also the condition of the shaft sleeve on this occasion. It is to be replace if its surface shows signs of grooving or roughness.

STARTINGUPAND: Always check the following points before starting up the pump for the first time and later on. After a prolonged shutdown: a) The bearing and stuffing-box housings must be filled with oil and the soft packing fitted in the stuffing-box respectively. b) Close the pump discharge valve: open the suction valve. c) Make sure that the pump is completely primed with the liquied pumped. d) Vent the pump (see para 1.42) e) If applicable, turn on the cooling water and check the free flow of the cooling water. f) Switch on the driver and check direction of rotation (anti-clockwise, when viewed from above, looking down onto the pump). g) Slowly, open the discharge valve. Do not exceed the current intensity (Amps) on the motor rating plate. SHUTTINGDOWNTHEPUMP: The following operations should be carried out when shutting down the pump: a) Close discharge valve. b) Switch off driver and check that the pump runs down to a standstill smoothly and evenly. c) Turn off cooling water, if applicable. d) Leave suction valve open.
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LUBRICATIONOFTHEPUMP: The pump bearings and the column pipe bearings are lubricated by the product pumped and require no supervision. On no account let the pump run dry 1 The top shaft (bearing shaft) is guided within the bearing bracket. For the lubrication of the anti-function bearings incorporated, please. If the set is fitted with oil-lubricated selfaligning bearings or with a segmental thrust bearing. The appropriated special directions must be followed. The pump, the shaft and the riser piping required no attention if there are normal working conditions. The stuffing box must leak slightly whilst the pump is running. The drive must be maintained in accordance with the special instructions given on this subject. LUBRICATION: The top shaft (bearing shaft) is guided within the motor stolol. A good-quality wellrefined mineral oil should be used only to lubricate the grooved ball bearings. As a lube oil we recommend a brand oil having the following specification: Flash point Pour point Viscosity Ash contents Spec. gravity : 200-220
0

C (390-430
0

F)

: below - 15 : 4-6
0

C (+5 0F)
0

E at 50

C (30-45 c St. at 122

F)

: below 0.05% : 0.9 kp/dma (56 Ibs/cuft)

The oil should be changed approximately once every 2000 operating hours: in any event however, at least once a year. The oil quantities required for one initial oil fill of the bearing bracket (including the constant-level oiler and the fill piping) are given in table below : Bearing size no. Oil fill, in dm3 Fluid ounces in brackets 6311 0.3 (100) 6312 0.4 (13.5) 6315 0.5 (17) 6317 0.6 (20)

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