General Information - Liquiflo MAX Series Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

Liquiflo Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual
1.

General Information

1.1 General Instructions
This manual covers the Max
The materials of construction of the pump are selected based upon the chemical compatibility of the fluid
being pumped. The user must verify that the materials are suitable for the surrounding atmosphere.
If the fluid is non-conductive, methods are available to mechanically ground the isolated shaft. This is
only necessary if the surrounding atmosphere is extremely explosive or stray static charges are present.
Upon receipt of your Liquiflo pump:
A) Verify that the equipment has not been damaged in transit.
B) Verify that the pump Model Code and Serial Number are stamped on the circular tag on the rear
housing of the pump.
C) Verify that the Liquiflo Nameplate is secured to the pump.
D) Verify the Group and Category Codes:
Explanation of Nameplate
Group II Explosive atmospheres
Equipment provides a high level of
Category
protection. Explosive atmospheres
2
only are likely to occur.
Equipment provides a normal level of
Category
protection. Explosive atmospheres
3
are unlikely to occur.
D Dust
G Gas
E) Record the following information for future reference:
Model Code:
Serial Number:
Date Received:
Pump Location:
Pump Service:
NOTE: By adding a K prior to the pump's Model Code, a Repair Kit can be obtained which consists of
the following parts: mechanical seal, drive and idler gears, drive and idler shafts, wear plates, bearings,
retaining rings, keys, housing alignment pins, bearing lock pins and O-rings.
®
Series Sealed gear pumps, Models M2, M3, M4, M5, M6, M7 and M8.
Max
Models M2 thru M8
2
®
Series Sealed Pumps