Checking The Direction Of Rotation - KSB Amacan P 500-270 Installation & Operating Manual

5 Installation at Site
NOTE
If more than 0.3 litres of lubricant are required for topping up, this suggests a
defect of the mechanical seals.

5.2.4 Checking the direction of rotation

DANGER
Pump set running dry
Explosion hazard!
▷ Check the direction of rotation of explosion-proof pump sets outside
potentially explosive atmospheres.
WARNING
Improper handling when placing the pump set in a vertical/horizontal position
Personal injury and damage to property!
▷ Use one or two pieces of lifting equipment, depending on the pump (set) size.
▷ Use appropriate means to secure the pump set against tilting, tipping over or
rolling off.
▷ Maintain a safe distance during lifting operations (load may swing when being
lifted).
▷ Use additional supports for the transport holder to secure it against tilting.
WARNING
Improper positioning of pump set when checking the direction of rotation
Personal injury and damage to property!
▷ Use appropriate means to secure the pump set against tilting or tipping over.
WARNING
Hands and/or foreign objects in the pump casing
Risk of injuries, damage to the pump!
▷ Never insert your hands or any other objects into the pump.
▷ Check that the inside of the pump is free from any foreign objects.
▷ Verify that the transport lock has been removed.
▷ Take suitable precautions (e.g. wear safety goggles).
CAUTION
Pump set running dry
Increased vibrations!
Damage to mechanical seals and bearings!
▷ Never operate the pump set for more than 60 seconds without the fluid
handled.
Check the direction of rotation before installing the pump set, i.e. in dry condition.
1. Place the pump set in a vertical position on a level surface and secure it
sufficiently against tipping over. (ð Section 3.2.2, Page 13)
2. Connect the pump set to the power supply and start it up.
3. Use one of the following options to check the direction of rotation:
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