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Original Instructions Safety and Operation WARNING These instructions should be read thoroughly by all personnel involved with pump operation prior to pump installation, operation, or maintenance. Manual No. SRM00100 Rev. 02 (19-0052) February 2019...
About this Document This manual: Is part of the Imo Pump Applies to all Imo Pump models / series Provides instructions describing safe and appropriate methods for general installation, operation and trouble shooting of the pump NOTE Contract terms may have specific provisions which vary from what is shown in this manual! Should any questions arise which are not answered by these instructions, refer to the correct Original Installation, Care and Maintenance Instructions.
General Description / Designation / Labeling General Description B.1.1 Imo 3-Screw General Description Imo series pumps are single ended or double ended positive displacement, rotary screw pumps consisting of a precision bored housing or housings that enclose a drive screw (power rotor) and two or more intermeshing driven screws (idler rotors).
B.3.2 ATEX Nameplate Safety Important Notice Read these operating instructions before installation and/or start-up of the pump. WARNING Installation, operation, and maintenance instructions must be correctly and strictly followed, else, injury to personnel or serious damage to the pump could result. Imo Pump cannot accept responsibility for unsatisfactory performance or damage resulting from failure to comply with instructions.
Qualifications of Personnel Only trained operators should be used for start-up and operation of the pump. Only trained, specialized personnel should perform installation, maintenance, disassembly, or reassembly of the pump. General Safety Instructions Only trained operators or trained, specialized personnel may handle or operate the pump. Adhere to the operating limits provided in the Imo specifications or with the order documentation.
During start-up, start the motor with a low-speed set point if possible, then gradually increase speed to the intended operating speed. An acceleration rate of 200 rpm / sec or less is recommended; 50 rpm / sec is best, allowing ample acceleration time for downstream apparatus to fill gradually with fluid, and for pressure to rise slowly.
DANGER In areas where permanent magnetic couplings are handled or stored with open access, persons with heart pacemakers should keep a safety distance of 3 meters. For permanent magnetic couplings assembled within a pump a safety distance of 1 meter is sufficient. Installation and maintenance must be performed by trained, specialized personnel, and must always take place during complete shutdown in an un-pressurized condition.
While storing spare parts, always protect the parts from water and contaminants. Store the parts in a clean, dry, and warm environment. Spare parts should be lightly coated with rust preventative oil and sealed in an air tight container. Installation / Start-up General Only trained, specialized personnel can correctly perform installation and start-up of Imo pumps.
When readying the pump for service, determine whether the lubricant in the pump is suitable for introduction into the process. Additional information on ISO 32 or PL-2 can be found at www.imopump.com or by contacting Imo Pump. WARNING It is important the lubricant does not leave carbon residue when heated and evaporated. All organic oils and many synthetic oils will leave carbon residue when evaporation occurs.
Be certain all guards and safety apparatus are installed completely prior to start-up. Connect all pressure monitoring and temperature monitoring equipment and confirm they are functioning correctly. Be certain all down-stream valves, etc., are open. Start motor at the intended operating speed. Slowly close the downstream valves to allow for gradual pressure rise ...
Separate the coupling components, connecting the pump shaft to the gearbox or motor, and turn the pump by hand, or with a wrench, when completing the purging and draining. If no purging liquid is available, and the pump will be run in order to facilitate draining, be cautious to complete the operation in less than 1 minute.
Ordering and Installation of Parts / Spare Parts When contacting Imo Pump regarding replacement parts, be prepared to provide the pump’s markings and the assembly drawing as instructed below: From the markings on the pump, record the pump model number, serial number and weight. ...
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