Handling And Storage; Pump Installation - MIL'S ARICA 11 Manual De Utilización

2. INSTALLATION
2.1. Handling and storage
Any use other than that for which the pump was constructed is to be considered an abnormal
condition and therefore can cause damage to the pump and pose a serious danger to the operator.
The pump can be lifted and moved with forklifts or with lifting equipment (ropes, hooks, etc.) that are
appropriate to the weight indicated in the table of technical data and on the identification plate. Manual
handling and transportation are permitted only in accordance with local regulations.
Close the intake and outlet with the appropriate protections. The pumps are to be stored in their packaging and
stored in covered, dry, protected places that are not exposed to bright sunlight, with temperatures in the range
indicated in the table of technical specifications.
2.2.
Choice of location and temperature
The pump must be installed and used in a covered and adequately lit location. The installation area must meet
all requirements of height, air circulation and meet the requirements imposed by existing legislation.
Temperature, Humidity and altitude
The corresponding limit values are shown in the table of the technical specifications (chapter 3.3). If
environmental conditions are different from those prescribed, contact us.
Lighting
All areas must be illuminated evenly and sufficiently to ensure all operations included in this manual and must be
without shadows, reflections, glare or eyestrain.
2.3. Pump installation
To ensure perfect pump operation, house and place it according to the following conditions:
• Allow sufficient space on the perimeter sides of the pump and make sure to keep the motor ventilation
side free.
• Make sure the free space adjacent to the pump allows easy access to components for inspection or
maintenance and also allows access for suitable lifting equipment.
• The pump is equipped with mounting points. It is necessary to ensure it locks onto a perfectly horizontal
plane in order to avoid tilting in case of transportation by the system user.
• Some models are already equipped with rubber vibration dampers installed at pump attachment points.
Whenever the model has not been equipped, ensure installation of such equipment so as not to transmit
vibration to the pump.
• Ensure there is ventilation in the room, or inside the machine housing the pump and prevent air coming in
from the outlet or cooling fans, which could cause discomfort to personnel.
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Make sure that no harmful substances contaminate the user system during installation.
If you wish the system to maintain vacuum even when pump is stopped, install an isolating valve between pump
and system.
Make sure that no vibrations or stresses are transmitted to the pump connection.
User system connections (both intake and outlet) must be performed with pipes with a diameter equal to or
greater than the pump suction inlet. The weight of pipes or any expansions must not burden the pump.
It is advisable to make the final connection to the pump using flexible pipe or fittings. It is important to tighten all
pipes and couplings. Very long pipes or pipes with a diameter that is too small diminish pump performance.
Pump outlet gases must be treated in such a way that they do not contaminate the working environment and
the surrounding atmosphere.
Never use friction hoses with hose diameters smaller than the intake diameter. Avoid exceeding hose lengths,
tight bends or bends spaced too closely together.
The connection cable must be adequate for the power absorbed by the pump (absorption values are shown on
the pump motor rating plate) taking into account the environmental conditions of operation.
Do not install the pump in any area with dust or other materials that could clog or rapidly cover
cooling surfaces of the heat exchanger (where installed).
2.4. User system
2.5. Intake and outlet connections
Pump connections should be performed by skilled and trained personnel only.
Make sure that discharged gases are let out of the workplace.
Always install an intake filter, especially if the pump is to work with air that might contain foreign
matters.
Do not insert outlet fitting pipes or devices that block or impede the disposal of outlet gases.
2.6. Wiring
The machine must be disconnected from the mains supply wherever maintenance work is carried
out. The electrical connection must be performed by a qualified electrician.
Check that network voltage and frequency correspond to values contained on the motor rating
plate.
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