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Millwrighting Module

1. Installation

            a.   Description of Units
            b.   Storage, Uncrating & Handling
            c.   Location
            d.   Installation – “Close-Coupled” & “Vertical” Pumps
            e.   Installation – “Horizontal” Pumps
            f.   Alignment Procedures
            g.   Piping – General
            h.   Piping – Suction
            i.   Piping – Discharge
            j.   Connection of Piping
            k.   Rotation
            l.   Connection of Coupling

2. Preparation for Operation

            a.   Pump Bearings
            b.   Driver Bearings & Coupling
            c.   Stuffing Boxes
            d.   Connection of Sealing Liquid or Grease Lubricator
            e.   Connection of Cooling Water Piping
            f.   Connection of Drain Piping
            g.   Connection of Equalizing Piping
            h.   Impeller Adjustment

3. Starting Pump

            a.   Checking for Free Turning
            b.   Regulation of Cooling & Flushing Liquids
            c.   Priming
            d.   Initial Inspection After Starting
            e.   Alignment – Final
            f.   Doweling