Winter Storage - ITT MARLOW Serie Manual De Instalación, Operación, Mantenimiento

WINTER STORAGE

1. Wash off exterior of pump.
2. Flush suction line, discharge line, pump casing and
impeller of all solids by pumping clear liquid for a
short time.
3. Drain pump casing, suction line and discharge line.
4. If complete draining is impossible, add small amount
of anti-freeze into the pump casing. Rotate shaft for
mixing.
5. Drain the old oil from bearing housing cavity and
seal cavity and refi ll both cavities with proper grade
of oil. (Refer to lubrication section.)
6. Seal off suction and discharge ports.
7. Store the units in clean and dry area if possible.
8. Motor windings should be protected from excessive
moisture. Follow motor manufacturer's instructions.
9. Spray interior of pump casing with commercially
available anti-rust and anti-corrosion petroleum
aerosol.
10. Once a month rotate the pump shaft during the
storage period to avoid freeze up and to lubricate the
bearings.
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