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This is a proprietary document of Kirloskar Brothers Limited, Kirloskarvadi-416308, Dist-Sangli (India)
ISSUE DATE: 17.09.2010 LAST REV. DATE:
2.6.3 Storage.
2.6.3.1 Temporary storage for up to six weeks.
If the pump unit is not be used immediately it should be stored carefully in a horizontal position, in a
sheltered, dry location.
Additional rust preventive should be applied to all unpainted carbon steel or cast iron
parts, and should not be removed until final installation.
2.6.3.2 Long Term Storage.
Shearing Hazard
DO NOT place fingers or hands etc. into the suction or discharge pipe outlets and do NOT touch the
impeller, if rotated this may cause severe injury. To prevent ingress of any objects, retain the
protection covers or packaging in place until removal is necessary for installation. If the packaging or
suction and discharge covers are removed for inspection purposes, replace afterwards to protect the
pump and maintain the safety.
Fill the bearing housing with recommended oil to ensure that the shaft and bearings remain rust free.
2.6.3.3 Exposed or Extreme Conditions Storage.
For exposed storage or extreme variants in atmospheric or environmental conditions, please refer to
KBL for special storage instructions to suit the conditions acceptable.
3. Equipment schedule
3.1 Installation:
3.1.1 For location, preparing foundation, installation, alignment, general maintenance, trouble
shooting etc. the instructions given in our publication -’GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR
INSTALLATION OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF KIRLOSKAR
CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS’ which is also printed along this booklet must be followed very
carefully. If the pump is drawing liquid from the vessel under vacuum, then vacuum
equalizing connection piping must be made as per instruction given in above publication. The
external sealing connection to the pump, if applicable, must be made after installing and
before commissioning the pump.
3.2 MOUNTING AND ALIGNMENT
A flexible coupling is used to connect pump shaft to the driver.
3.2.1 ALIGNMENT
ALWAYS REMEMBER “A FLEXIBLE COUPLING IS NOT A UNIVERSAL JOINT”
Correct alignment is essential for the smooth operation of the pump. There are two types of
misalignment between the pump shaft and the drive shaft, which are:
1) Angular misalignment – shaft with axis concentric, but not parallel.
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