This standard applies to IOM manuals for rotodynamic (vertical) pumps including the following:
Vertical, axial flow, lineshaft (VS3).
Vertical, diffuser, deep well (VS1).
Vertical, diffuser, short set (VS1).
Vertical, diffuser, can-mounted (VS6).
Vertical, diffuser, submersible, deep well (VSO).
Vertical, diffuser, submersible, short set (VSO).
Vertical, diffuser, double casing, in-line, floor mounted (VS8).
Vertical, volute, double suction, wet pit (VS2).
Vertical, volute, double suction, can type (VS7).
Vertical, volute, multistage axial split, can type (VS7a).
Vertical, sump, lineshaft (VS4).
Vertical, sump, cantilever (VS5).
The standard outline shall be used when writing IOM manuals. The subtopics within each section shall be addressed when appropriate for the specific pump.
Installation, operation, and maintenance manuals shall be comprised of nine sections. Each section must appear in the IOM manual and in the sequence shown. The topics that appear under each section may be combined and/or arranged to meet the specific needs of the product being addressed. Not all of the topics listed are applicable for all products and therefore, need not be included in every IOM manual for all products.