Commissioning/Start-Up/Shutdown; Commissioning/Start-Up; Prerequisites For Commissioning/Start-Up; Priming And Venting The Pump - KSB Etanorm FXV Installation & Operating Manual

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6 Commissioning/Start-up/Shutdown

6 Commissioning/Start-up/Shutdown

6.1 Commissioning/Start-up

6.1.1 Prerequisites for commissioning/start-up

Before commissioning/starting up the pump set, make sure that the following
conditions are met:
▪ The pump set has been mechanically connected as specified.
▪ The pump set has been properly connected to the power supply and is equipped
with all protection devices.
▪ The pump has been primed with the fluid to be handled. The pump has been
vented.
▪ The direction of rotation has been checked.
▪ All auxiliary connections required are connected and operational.
▪ The lubricants have been checked.
▪ After prolonged shutdown of the pump (set), the activities required for returning
the equipment to service have been carried out. (ð Section 6.4, Page 32)

6.1.2 Priming and venting the pump

CAUTION
Shaft seal failure caused by insufficient lubrication
Damage to the pump!
▷ Before starting up the pump set, vent the pump and suction line and prime
both with the fluid to be handled.
1. Vent the pump and suction line and prime both with the fluid to be handled.
2. Fully open the shut-off element in the suction line.
Connection 6D can be used for venting.

6.1.3 Final check

1. Remove the coupling guard and its footboard, if any.
2. Check the coupling alignment; re-align the coupling, if required.
(ð Section 5.6, Page 22)
3. Check proper functioning of coupling/shaft.
Check that coupling/shaft can be easily rotated by hand.
4. Fit the coupling guard and its footboard, if any.
5. Check the distance between coupling and coupling guard.
The coupling guard must not touch the coupling.
Etanorm FXV