Pump Commissioning Checklist With OEM Specifications for Start-Ups

Check all piping for stress on equipment.

Check that all drive couplings are disconnected from drivers.

Identify all control switches to equipment with lockout procedures.

Pre-run all electric motors for one hour.

Check all oil levels and identify that proper oil and lubricant are used.

Check that adequate couplings are used for appropriate horsepower.

Check that the equipment is secure to its bases.

Proceed with cold alignment.

Run equipment as per OEM procedure.

Check all piping and connections for leaks.

Complete hot alignment.

Teach all operators start-up procedures as per OEM procedures.

Sign equipment over to production staff complete with commissioning report, including digital data reports from laser alignment specifications.