Weir Minerals North America | IOM - AH, AHP, AHU, HH, L, M, XU WARMAN SLURRY PUMPS
PUMP STORAGE PROCEDURES
The storage procedures listed below are to be followed by
the purchaser. This is required in order to maintain Weir
Slurry Group Inc.’s standard warranty while new or unused
pumps are sitting idle for long periods.
SHORT-TERM STORAGE PROCEDURE
For Period of 18 Months or Less
1. Indoor storage is recommended, especially for
elastomer lined pumps.
2. Protect the equipment from temperature and humidity
extremes and exposure to excessive dust, moisture
and vibration.
3. Rotate the shaft several turns every three to five
weeks.
4. Every six months purge the labyrinth with grease to
prevent dirt and/or moisture contamination of the
bearings.
5. Protect rubber lined pumps from heat, light and
exposure to ozone.
6. The suction and discharge flange openings are to be
covered unless connected to piping.
7. All external machined surfaces are factory coated with
a rust preventative prior to shipment. Maintain the
protective coating on these surfaces with Kendall Seal
N Sound or a comparable product.
8. For outdoor or excessively unfavorable environment,
cover the equipment with some type of protective
tarpaulin that will allow proper air circulation.
9. Prior to start-up, inspect the packing to insure that it is
satisfactory.
10. Maintain written documentation of labyrinth purging and
shaft rotation intervals to be made available to Weir
International upon request for warranty validation.
LONG-TERM STORAGE PROCEDURE
For Periods Greater Than 18 Months,
But Less than 36 Months
Pumps
1. Prior to storage, thoroughly drain pumps of any and all
water.
2. Indoor storage is required.
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3. Protect the equipment from temperature and humidity
extremes, and exposure to excessive dust, moisture
and vibration.
4. Rotate the shaft several turns every three to five
weeks.
5. Every six months purge the labyrinth with grease to
prevent dirt and/or moisture contamination of the
bearings.
6. Protect rubber lined pumps from heat, light and
exposure to ozone.
7. The suction and discharge flange openings are to be
covered unless connected to piping.
8. All external machined surfaces are factory coated with a
rust preventative prior to shipment. Maintain the coating
on these surfaces during storage.
9. For outdoor or excessively unfavorable environment,
cover the equipment with some type of protective
tarpaulin that will allow proper air circulation.
10. Prior to start-up, inspect the packing to insure that it is
satisfactory. After a storage period of 18 months or
longer, repacking with fresh dye formed packing is
required at customer expense.
11. Maintain written documentation of labyrinth purging and
shaft rotation intervals to be made available to Weir
upon request.
Accessories
Consult the original manufacturer for specific
recommendations on gear drives, electric motors,
mechanical seals, etc. Depending on length of storage
period, addition of rust inhibitors to oil, connection of space
heaters or other requirements may exist to ensure the
factory warranty remains valid.
For storage period greater than 36 months, please contact
Weir Minerals.
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