CHECKLIST FOR CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS

Sr. Description Executor Supervisor

1 System Prerequisites Line-up completed.

 Read carefully the operating manual for any special instructions /

precautions.
2 Check installed pump and motor are suitable and meets the operating
requirements. Check the test certificate if in doubt.
3 Check the earthing of motor.
4 Check the tightness of foundation bolts.
5 Check the no load current of the motor. Ensure the alignment of
coupling is within tolerance. Check for a alignment record.
6 Ensure lubrication of bearing prior to turning of shaft (alignment).
7 Check the coupling bushes and lubrication for Greased / oil bath
couplings.
8 Check suction & discharge piping and ensure no piping strain is
transmitted to pump nozzles. This will be done by either visually
observation of unconnected pipes for small pumps or by checking
alignment with and without piping connection for bigger pumps.
9 Insert suitable strainer in suction piping. Ensure that there is no gap
between strainer and pipe wall. Ensure that strainer cleaning would
not be a problem.
10 Check all the accessories viz. pressure gauge, oil cup, safety valve,
vent valve, non-return valve, drain valve, foot valve etc. Ensure that
drain and vents are properly plugged as per drawing.
11 Ensure the pump surroundings are cleared up and easy approach to
the valves, start / stop push buttons etc.
12 Ensure the availability of spares and consumables.
13 Ensure availability of lifting arrangements.
14 Check coupling guards and mark the direction of Rotation outside.
(Coupling guard to be of non-sparking type material whenever
hydrocarbon is being used (or any other inflammable material).
15 Check whether the piping layout is not fouling from pump
maintenance point of view.
16 Check completion of cooling system / lube system / seal flushing
system / seal quench system as per data sheet specifications.
17 Check drains of foundation are properly routed to OWS / closed drain
system.