Continental Refrigerator CP Installation And Operational Instructions

Installation and Operational Instructions for Continental Models CP, CL, CM, CJ, CG & CK
1. Dry friction is harmful to Progressing Cavity Pumps. Do no operate the pump until it is filled
with the liquid to be pumped. This liquid serves as a lubricant and as a seal between the rotor
and stator and is not a priming operation. Approximately 10% of the pump's displacement
rating will satisfy the cooling and lubricant requirements until full displacement capacity is
attained.
2. Mount the pump on a properly machined and fabricated steel base that is anchored with bolts
on a level solid foundation.
3. Alignment of direct driven pumps that are driven by a motor or a speed reducer should be
carefully checked after the pump base has been mounted on the foundation. Check the
alignment of the coupling halves with a straight edge. Alignment should be checked at least
four points 90° around the O.D. of the coupling. A space between the pump and driver shaft
ends should be held to no less than 1/8".
4. Belt driven pumps should be checked after mounting the pump base on the foundation. Make
sure, with the help of a straight edge, that the belts and pulleys are in alignment and that the
belts have the proper tension.
5. Pump rotation: The recommended operating direction is clockwise when viewing the pump
from the driveshaft end. However, the pump can be operated in either a clockwise or
counterclockwise direction when viewing the pump form the driveshaft end. The inlet and
discharge ports are related to the rotation of the pump.
6. Piping to pump should always be the same size as the pump inlet port and discharge port
openings. Those systems handling viscous, volatile high pressure or high temperature materials
may have to be more appropriately sized.
a. All threaded joints should be coated and sealed with pipe compound.
b. Provide for expansion in the piping system to all for movement and deflection.
c. Use pipe supports to keep the weight of the piping system from causing strain on the
pump.
d. Make all lines as direct and free of fittings as possible. Minimize suction line by locating
the pump below or close to the liquid being pumped.
e. When the pump is handling abrasive, corrosive liquids, slurries, sludges, cements,
adhesives or any liquids that harden, it should be flushed clean. The rotation of the
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