BOMBAS IDEAL APM Series Use And Maintenance Instructions page 21

Bombas Ideal, S.A.
8.3.- Alignment of the set
Alignments is done in our factory, nevertheless before starting up the set it should be verified with piping
connected.
TAKE NOTE Check that the sense of rotation of the motor coincides with the sense of rotation of the
pump.
The semi-elastic coupling should always be properly aligned. Improper alignment can
cause wear to the elastic parts of the coupling (flectors), pump's mechanical seal and
motor bearings. It may also cause vibrations and damage the shaft.
The pump set is delivered from factory properly aligned. Nevertheless to control the alignment of the
pump set, coupling halves must be verified with the aid of a rule of as explained bellow. This check on the
external face of the coupling should be repeated at 90º.
This should be checked on your premises through possible variations during transport.
REGLA - RULE
CORRECTO
CORRECT
INCORRECTO
INCORRECT
After checking the alignment and before proceeding to start up the
set fit the protections of the moving parts to guarantee the safety requisites.
DO NOT START UP WITHOUT THE PROTECTION GUARDS BEING PROPERLY
FITTED
FAULTY
REGLA - RULE
CON DISTANCIADOR
AVEC DISTANCIATEUR
WITH SPACER
REGLA - RULE
INCORRECTO
INCORRECT
FAULTY
INCORRECTO
INCORRECT
FAULTY
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