
LONG TERM STORAGE
If the pump is to be kept in storage for more than
six months then in addition to the above the
following procedures should be carried out
regularly (every 2 - 3 weeks if possible):
1. If practicable rotate the pump at least three quarters
of one revolution to avoid the rotor setting in the
stator.
2. Note, however, that the pump is not to be rotated for
more than two revolutions each time because
damage could be caused to the rotor/ stator
elements.
IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO INSTALLATION AND
STARTING
Before installing the pump please ensure that all
plugs and inspection plates are replaced and
that excess grease/oil is removed from the
stuffing box.
1.4 ELECTRICAL
Electrical connection should only be made using
equipment suitable for both rating and environment.
Where any doubts exist regarding the suitability of
equipment, Mono Pumps Limited, should be
consulted before proceeding. Normally the Mono
pump should be installed with starting equipment
arranged to give direct on line starting.
Earthing points will be provided on electric drives (if
supplied) and it is essential that these are correctly
connected. When the motor is being wired and
checked for rotation, the start/stop sequence must
be instantaneous to prevent dry running (see 2) or
pressurising upstream equipment. (Check direction
arrow on pump nameplate). The electrical
installation should include appropriate isolating
equipment to ensure that the pump unit is safe to
work on.
1.5 PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES AND NON-RETURN
VALVES
1. It is recommended that a suitable safety device is
installed on the discharge side of the pump to
prevent over-pressurisation of the system.
2. It is also recommended that a non-return valve is
installed on the discharge side of the pump to
prevent reverse flow through the system.
When both are installed it is advised that the relief
valve is positioned closer to the pump than the non-
return valve.
IMPORTANT
The pump must never run against a closed inlet
or outlet valve, as this could result in
mechanical failure.
1.6GENERAL SAFETY
GREAT CARE MUST BE TAKEN TO PROTECT
ALL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT FROM
SPLASHING WHEN HOSING DOWN. WHERE
MONO PUMPS LIMITED HAVE SUPPLIED A
BARESHAFT PUMP THE ONUS IS ON THE USER
TO FIT ADEQUATE GUARDS IN COMPLIANCE
WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE RELEVANT
REGULATIONS.
All nuts and bolts, securing flanges and base
mounting fixtures must be checked for tightness
before operation. To eliminate vibration, the pump
must be correctly aligned with the drive unit, and all
guards must be securely fixed in position. When
commissioning the plant, all joints in the system
must be checked thoroughly for leakage.
If, when starting, the pump does not appear to
operate correctly (see 2), the plant must be shut
down immediately and the cause of the malfunction
established before operations are recommenced. It
is recommended that depending upon plant system
operation, either a combined vacuum and pressure
gauge, or a vacuum gauge only be fitted to the
pump inlet port, and a pressure gauge fitted to the
outlet port, these will then continuously monitor the
pump operating conditions. May contain substances
from the ECHA SVHC Candidates List
(REACH - Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006)
1.7 DUTY CONDITIONS
Pumps should only be installed on duties for which
Mono Pumps Limited have specified the materials of
construction, flow rates, pressure, temperature,
speed etc. Where dangerous materials are to be
pumped, consideration must be given to the safe
discharge from relief valves, gland drains etc.
IF THE DUTY SHOULD BE CHANGED, MONO
PUMPS LIMITED SHOULD BE CONTACTED AND
THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS SOUGHT IN THE
INTEREST OF APPLICATION, SAFETY OF
PLANT, EFFICIENCY AND PUMP LIFE.
Section 1, Page 2
Issued – September 2009
Installation, Operation & Maintenance Instructions