Pump Priming; Protection Against Running Dry; Installation Of Discharge Screen - GE OSMONICS TONKAFLO SS1000 SERIES Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

3.4

Pump Priming

IMPORTANT:
If the pump is above the liquid source, fill the pump and supply line with liquid from
an external source.
WARNING:
WARNING:
The liquid end of your Tonkaflo pump is lubricated by the process fluid. The pump
must never be run dry to avoid damage to the liquid end.
3.5

Protection Against Running Dry

It is suggested that controls to protect the pump from running dry be used. These
controls include: pressure switches, flow switches, and temperature switches.
Figure 3.2
Installation of
Discharge Screen
THE INLET PIPING AND PUMP MUST BE FILLED WITH LIQUID (i.e.,
PRIMED) BEFORE START-UP.
THE PUMP MUST BE SHUTOFF IMMEDIATELY IF PRIME IS LOST TO
AVOID POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE INTERNALS OF THE LIQUID END.
NEVER RUN PUMP DRY.
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