Watson-Marlow SPS - Manual (Page 27)

MasoSine SPS sinusoidal pumps User Manual 27
15 Start-up and operation
l If you are starting the pump for the first time, or have performed cleaning or
repair work, check first that all screws are correctly and completely tightened.
l The pump may have been contaminated during transport. Remove the pump
front cover and clean if necessary before start-up.
l Before you start the pump, check that the gate and the gate guide are in the
correct orientation in relation to the suction side and the pressure side of the
pump. (See 13.2 Changing rotation direction).
Ensure that the pump is installed in an appropriate
position with all necessary safety guards and
precautions (sensors, switches, pressure gauges, etc).
Observe the appropriate regulations if hazardous fluid is
to be pumped.
MasoSine pumps must be primed before use.
Before commissioning and during operation, the
pump must be filled with fluid, with the fluid level
above the rotor (see diagram). This can be done
manually through a side channel of your system’s
pipework, or by using a vacuum device where very
viscous fluids are to be pumped; contact MasoSine
for further information. The need to prime can
be avoided by leaving product in the pump after
it is stopped; by leaving CIP or SIP fluid in the
pump after cleaning. For ATEX use, fill the pump
away from potentially explosive atmosphere, and
be aware that if the pump runs dry, the tem-
perature limit for the explosive area may be
exceeded.
Fluid
level
14 Connecting this product
to a power supply
The motor must be connected according to local regulations by a qualified
person. See the instruction manual supplied with your drive motor.