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TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS
4853989
10/ 2003
Peerless Pump Company
MODEL THF, TYF, TXF, and HYF
HORIZONTAL SPLIT CASE
FIRE PUMPS
INSTALLATION, OPERATION and MAINTENANCE
Peerless Pump Company
2005 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street
P. O. Box 7026
Indianapolis, Indiana 46207-7026
Phone (317) 925-9661
Fax (317) 924-7388
www.peerlesspump.com
Our policy is one of continuous improvement and we reserve the right to alter specifications of our products at any time.
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- Page 1 TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS 4853989 10/ 2003 Peerless Pump Company MODEL THF, TYF, TXF, and HYF HORIZONTAL SPLIT CASE FIRE PUMPS INSTALLATION, OPERATION and MAINTENANCE Peerless Pump Company 2005 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street P. O. Box 7026 Indianapolis, Indiana 46207-7026...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS 4853989 10/ 2003 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ................................3 GENERAL ................................3 WARRANTY................................3 PUMP IDENTIFICATION............................4 HEALTH and SAFETY ............................4 1.4.1 GENERAL ..............................4 1.4.2 SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS ......................4 INSTALLATION................................6 RECEIVING PUMP ............................... 6 TEMPORARY STORAGE ............................. 6 PREPARATION.............................. -
Page 4: Introduction
Peerless Pump Company in no event will be liable for operation, maintenance, installation, modification or indirect or consequential damages. adjustment. -
Page 5: Pump Identification
IV UNAUTHORIZED ALTERATIONS AND FITTING OF SPARE PARTS Modifications should not be carried out without consultation with Peerless Pump Company In the interests of safety and reliability only fit spare parts supplied with Peerless Pump Company Failure to comply in these respects could affect warranty. - Page 6 TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS 4853989 10/ 2003 When lifting the unit ensure that all lifting equipment has a safe working load rating, suitable for the operation. Only perform lifting operations using suitably trained personnel, and in line with instructions contained in this manual. Persons working on the unit should always wear suitable protective clothing and footwear.
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Page 7: Installation
Loose parts are often wrapped individually and/or fastened to the equipment. If any damage or losses have occurred notify the transit company immediately and PEERLESS PUMP COMPANY. When unloading pump units, only lift using the lifting eyes on the base plate or support frame. DO NOT... -
Page 8: Preparation
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS 4853989 10/ 2003 PREPARATION Before installing the pump, clean the suction and discharge flanges thoroughly and remove the protective coating from pump shafts, where applicable. If the pump has been in storage and prepared in the manner as above, the bearing grease should be removed, the bearings cleaned (using an approved cleaning fluid) and then re-lubricated following the procedure detailed in Section 4. - Page 9 TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS 4853989 10/ 2003 For installation purposes, base plates can generally be divided into 4 different categories: a. Channel Section b. Folded Sheet Metal with side flange c. Folded Sheet-metal without side flange d. Box Section, and Cast Iron base plates. e.
- Page 10 TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS 4853989 10/ 2003 Add or remove shims under the base to level the pump-shaft of horizontally mounted pump units. The base plate itself does not have to be level. Torque down foundation nuts tight against the base plate and observe pump and motor shafts or coupling hubs for alignment.
- Page 11 TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS 4853989 10/ 2003 Add or remove shims under the base to level the pump-shaft. The base plate itself does not have to be level. Torque down fixing nuts tight against the base plate and observe pump and motor shafts or coupling hubs for alignment.
- Page 12 TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS 4853989 10/ 2003 Add or remove shims under the base to level the pump-shaft. The base plate itself does not have to be level. Grout base plate in completely and allow grout to dry thoroughly before attaching piping to pump (24 hours is sufficient time with the approved grouting procedure).
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Page 13: Alignment Procedure
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS 4853989 10/ 2003 through the base plate lugs and fixtures inserted without disturbing the position of the pump unit. Add or remove shims under the base to level the pump-shaft of horizontally mounted pump units. The base plate itself does not have to be level. Filling the frame with grout is not necessary, and is a purely optional detail, for aesthetic or cleanliness reasons only. -
Page 14: Suction And Discharge Piping
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS 4853989 10/ 2003 Alignment should be performed after the base plate has been properly set and grout has dried thoroughly according to instructions. Final alignment should be made by shimming the driver only. SUCTION AND DISCHARGE PIPING The following precautions should be observed during installation: In the case of channel section and folded metal base plates without side flanges, piping should be run to the pump. -
Page 15: Starting
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS 4853989 10/ 2003 Check bearing lubrication is provided (see lubrication section). Also check driver lubrication. If the pump has soft packed sealing, check that the stuffing box has been packed. Close drain valves. Ensure that the pump is primed. Never run the unit dry. The liquid in the pump serves as a lubricant for close running fits within the pump and the pump may be damaged if operated dry. - Page 16 TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS 4853989 10/ 2003 c. Successful operation of the pump depends on accurate coupling alignment. It is recommended that the alignment is re-checked after the preliminary run. Our policy is one of continuous improvement and we reserve the right to alter specifications of our products at any time. - 15 -...
- Page 17 TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS 4853989 10/ 2003 TABLE 1 FAULT FINDING CHART (for Electric Motor driven sets) POTENTIAL FAULT OR DEFECT No liquid delivered Insufficient liquid delivered Liquid delivered at low pressure Loss of liquid after starting Excessive vibration Motor runs hot Excessive noise from pump cavitation Bearings or stuffing gland overheats PROBABLE CAUSES...
- Page 18 Static lift may be too great, measure with vacuum gauge while pump operates. If static lift is too high, liquid to be pumped must be raised or pump lowered. Not enough suction head for PEERLESS PUMP COMPANY Consult liquid Viscosity of liquid greater than Use large driver.
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Page 19: Maintenance
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE This section gives details of routine preventative maintenance. Where repair or major overhaul is required please contact PEERLESS PUMP COMPANY SERVICE. 4.1.1 GENERAL Routine maintenance is essential to maintain the plant in a serviceable condition, and a sound insurance against enforced inopportune shutdown. -
Page 20: Bearings - General
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS 4853989 10/ 2003 Recommended grease: Texaco Regal Multifak All purpose EP2 (or equivalent) BEARINGS - GENERAL These instructions do not supersede any information issued by the bearing manufacturers, to whom application should be made for more comprehensive literature. Care and maintenance of bearings is a matter of ensuring that they are: a. -
Page 21: Soft Packed Sealing
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS 4853989 10/ 2003 SOFT PACKED SEALING Fire pumps are supplied with packed stuffing boxes with seal lubrication by copper pipe. GLAND PACKING REPLACEMENT Disconnect power to the pump driver, close all valves and relieve any liquid pressure. Remove gland, gland packing, lantern ring and split bush or neck ring (where installed). - Page 22 TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS 4853989 10/ 2003 FINAL RE ASSEMBLY The last packing ring should never protrude beyond the stuffing box face thus allowing the gland follower to 'start' in the stuffing box. If this is not the case, then dismantle and check that the correct number of rings have been used and that they have seated correctly.
- Page 23 TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS 4853989 10/2003 Maintenance Record Date Summary of maintenance and repairs done - replacement parts installed etc.: Installed and Startup. Our policy is one of continuous improvement and we reserve the right to alter specifications of our products at any time -22-...
- Page 24 TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS 4853989 10/2003 Peerless Pump Company 2005 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street P. O. Box 7026 Indianapolis, Indiana 46207-7026 Phone (317) 925-9661 Fax (317) 924-7388 www.peerlesspump.com Our policy is one of continuous improvement and we reserve the right to alter specifications of our products at any time...