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Pump checklist
A pump checklist grouped by frequency, covering seals, valves, bearings, alignment, and guards, with the bearing regrease by running hours.
Daily
| Task | Required | Photo required |
|---|---|---|
| Before work | ||
| Before service, lock out power, isolate the pump, and relieve the pressure. Never heat an impeller to remove it. | Required | No photo required |
| Inspect | ||
| Check the overall condition, and that the coupling guard is in place. Never run the pump without it. | Required | No photo required |
| Check the seal or packing for leaks. Photograph any leak found. | Required | No photo required |
| Check that the suction and discharge valves are open. Never run the pump at shut-off or below its minimum flow. | Required | No photo required |
| Check that bearing temperature, vibration, and noise are normal. | Required | Photo required |
| Switch off or sequence the pumps that are not needed. | Not required | No photo required |
Monthly
| Task | Required | Photo required |
|---|---|---|
| Before work | ||
| Before service, lock out power, isolate the pump, and relieve the pressure. Never heat an impeller to remove it. | Required | No photo required |
| Lubrication and packing | ||
| Lubricate bearings to the manufacturer's recommendation. | Required | No photo required |
| Check the packing for wear, and repack as needed. | Required | No photo required |
| Alignment and mounting | ||
| Check pump and motor alignment. | Required | No photo required |
| Check that the mountings are secure. | Required | No photo required |
| Power transmission | ||
| Inspect belts, pulleys, and couplings, and keep them in good working condition. | Required | No photo required |
| Standby | ||
| For a pump in storage or extended shutdown, turn the shaft by hand 10 to 15 turns. | Not required | No photo required |
By running hours
| Task | Required | Photo required |
|---|---|---|
| Before work | ||
| Before service, lock out power, isolate the pump, and relieve the pressure. Never heat an impeller to remove it. | Required | No photo required |
| Lubrication | ||
| Regrease the bearings at the interval the manufacturer gives. Shorten it in dirty or wet conditions, or where the ambient or bearing frame runs hot. | Required | No photo required |
After a change or service
| Task | Required | Photo required |
|---|---|---|
| Before work | ||
| Before service, lock out power, isolate the pump, and relieve the pressure. Never heat an impeller to remove it. | Required | No photo required |
| Alignment | ||
| Recheck alignment after a process-temperature change, a piping change, or service. | Required | No photo required |
Annual
| Task | Required | Photo required |
|---|---|---|
| Before work | ||
| Before service, lock out power, isolate the pump, and relieve the pressure. Never heat an impeller to remove it. | Required | No photo required |
| Wear and condition | ||
| Inspect bearings and drive belts for wear. | Required | No photo required |
| Check motor condition by temperature or vibration analysis. | Not required | Photo required |
This checklist covers a pump’s daily, monthly, running-hour, and annual checks, and its alignment after a change or service. Where the pump maker’s manual gives a different interval or value, follow the manual.
Sources
- Bell & Gossett (Xylem), Series e-1510 Instruction Manual
- US Department of Energy, Federal Energy Management Program, O&M Best Practices: A Guide to Achieving Operational Efficiency
- US Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 29 CFR 1910.147, lockout/tagout
- US Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 29 CFR 1910.219, mechanical power transmission apparatus
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