Operating Instruction

for Segmental Type Pumps

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Contents
5 Starting Operation/ Stopping Operation 10
1 General information 3 5.1 Preparations for Initial Starting 10
1.1 Design 3 5.2 Initial Starting 10
1.2 Intended Use 3 5.3 Restarting 10
1.3 Place of Operation 4 5.4 Stopping Operation 11
2 Security 4 6 Service/Maintenance 11
2.1 Identification of Safety Instructions in the 6.1 Supervision of Operation 11
Operating Manual 4 6.1.1 Shaft Bearing 11
2.2 Qualification and Training of Operating 6.1.2 Mechanical Seal 12
Personnel 4 6.1.3 Gland Packing 12
2.3 Hazards in the Event of Non-Compliance 6.2 Maintenance 12
with the Safety Instructions 4 6.2.1 Preparation 12
2.4 Compliance with Regulations Pertaining to 6.2.2 Dismounting 12
Safety at Work 5 6.2.2.1 Pump 13
2.5 Safety Instructions relevant for Operation 5 6.2.2.2 Dismounting of Mechanical Seal 13
2.6 Safety Instructions relevant for Maintenance, 6.2.2.3 Motor 13
Inspection and Assembly Work 5 6.2.3 Mounting 13
2.7 Unauthorized Alterations and Production of 6.2.3.1 General Remarks 13
Spare Parts 5 6.2.3.2 Mounting of the Motor 13
2.8 Unauthorized Modes of Operation 5 6.2.3.3 Replacing the Gland Packing 13
6.2.3.4 Mounting of Mechanical Seal 14
3 Transport and Intermediate Storage 6
3.1 Transport 6 7 Disturbance 15
3.2 Intermediate Storage 7
3.2.1 Internal Preservation 7 8 Pump View and List of Spare Parts 16
3.2.2 Preservation Control 7 8.1 LBU 16
3.2.3 Removal of Preservation 7 8.2 VBU 17
4 Mounting 7
4.1 Installation 7
4.2 Connected Loads 8
4.3 Direction 8
4.4 Coupling Protection / Protective equipment 8
4.5 Piping 9
4.5.1 General Remarks 9
4.5.2 Permitted loads and torques 9
4.5.3 Suction Pipeline 9
4.5.4 Pressure Pipeline 10
4.5.5 Additional Connections 10
4.6 Low-Noise Installation 10

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to be consulted or the manufacturer is to be contacted in order to clarify the discrepancy.

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1 General information  When conveying materials that pose a

hazard to health / environment, it must
The most important operating data can be found be ensured that these materials can also
on the identification plate. It must be ensured be collected and taken away safely. Any
that the pump type and all technical data risk with regards to inhalation, ingestion
correspond to the system / machine project as well as contact with the eyes, skin
data. It must be observed that the electric motor and mucus membranes must be pre-
is provided with its own identification plate com- vented.
plete with additional technical data. The motor
data must also correspond with the system /
machine project data. 1.1 Design
Horizontal and vertical, single-stage or multi-stage
The separately enclosed operating instructions
ring section pumps, with or without an electric
are also to be observed when dealing with pumps
drive unit, on a common bed-plate or unit-
in accordance with EC Directive 2014/34/EU
construction pumps, available in different con-
(ATEX). These instructions contain additional
struction materials, sizes and with different shaft
instructions and requirements with regards to the
sealings.
correct and proper use of pumps in potentially
Self-priming pumps are provided with an inlet
explosive areas.
bend fitted at the suction branch.
The pumps may not be commissioned until
the following points have been observed / 1.2 Intended Use
ensured:
Temperature:
 Inappropriate physical and mental strain LBU, LBE, VBU, VBE, NU,
placed upon the operation staff must be NHT, NHP, ZU, NU100: -40°C up to120°C (140°C)
reduced to an absolute minimum level by E, SUB, S: -25°C (-40°C) up to 90°C
taking ergonomic principles in to ac- ZP: -40°C up to 110°C
count. ZT: -40°C up to 160°C

 A safe working environment must be Operating Pressure:

guaranteed. Controls are to be designed LBU, LBE, VBU, VBE,
and constructed in such a manner that NU, NHT, NHP, ZU: 25 bar (30bar)
no hazardous situations can occur. Fur- SUB, NU100: 10 bar
thermore, such situations may not occur E: 15 bar
even in the event of faults / breakdown S: 16 bar
of the control. In particular, the pump
may not be unintentionally started. It Viscosity: ≤ 115 mm2/s
must also be the case that the supply / E, SUB, S: ≤ 30 mm2/s
discharge lines to and from the pump
can also be closed. Ambient Temperature: -20°C up to 40 °C

 It must be guaranteed that the pump can Power adjustment

be safety stopped. Irrespective of the The power of the motors is to be reduced in
type of operation, the EMERGENCY accordance with the guidelines provided by the
STOP function must be available and motor supplier in the event that the motors are
ready for operation at all times. In doing positioned in ambient temperatures of above 40°C
so, it must be taken into consideration or in a location that is more than 1000m above
that equipment connected to the pump sea-level.
can also be stopped in the event that a
hazard can occur if such equipment con- The conveying of liquids that may
tinues to be operated. chemically corrode the pump material
or that contain abrasive components
 The supply / discharge lines must be will destroy the pumps. The conveyed
able to withstand the possible internal material must be suitable for use with the pump
and external pressure loads material.

 By implementing suitable precautions, it The power consumption of the pump proportional-

must be the ensured that no injuries can ly changes based upon the density of the con-
occur by touching the pumps, e.g. with veyed material. The densities must correspond to
regards to extreme temperatures. the order data in order to avoid excess strain
being placed upon the pump and motor.
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1.3 Place of Operation 2.1 Identification of Safety Instruc-

tions in the Operating Manual
The pump unit must be freely accessible for the
purpose of supervision, servicing, maintenance, Safety instructions given in this manual
mounting and dismounting. non-compliance with which would affect safety are
Avoid using it in corrosive and very dusty sur- identified by the following symbol:
roundings.
The limiting values of the electric drive unit with
regard to the insulation material class and the
types of protection must be observed.
For other drive units supplied, see the enclosed see DIN 4844-W9
separate operating instructions. or where electrical safety is involved, with

The most important operational data are men-

tioned on the type label. The sound pressure LpA
following VDI-guidelines 3743 sheet 1 depending
on the nominal pump power input P will be seen see DIN 4844-W8

Instructions non-compliance with which would

give rise to malfunctioning of the machinery are
identify by the word

CAUTION

It is imperative that signs affixed to the machine,

e. g.

from the diagram underneath.

- arrow indicating the direction of rotation
- symbols indicating fluid connections
Fig. Noise emission
The actual sound level ascertained at place of be observed and kept legible.
installation will possibly differ considerably from
these values due to the operating conditions and
the conditions of installation. 2.2 Qualification and Training of
Increased noise emissions may be caused by Operating Personnel
cavitation, faulty / worn bearings or vibrations.
Installation, maintenance and service instructions The personnel responsible for operation, mainte-
are to be observed. nance, inspection and assembly must be ade-
quately qualified. Scope of responsibility and
supervision of the personnel must be exactly
defined by the plant operator. If the staff does not
2 Security have the necessary knowledge, they must be
trained and instructed, which may be performed
This operating manual gives basic instructions
by the machine manufacturer or supplier on
which are to be observed during installation,
behalf of the plant operator. Moreover the plant
operation and maintenance of the pump. it is
operator is to make sure that the contents of the
therefore imperative that this manual be read by
operating manual are fully understood by the
the responsible personnel/operator prior to as-
personnel.
sembly and commissioning. It is always to be kept
available at the installation site.
It is not only the general safety instructions con-
2.3 Hazards in the Event of
tained under this main heading safety that are to
be observed but also the specific information Non-Compliance with the Safety
provided under the other main headings. Instructions
Non-compliance with the safety instructions may
produce a risk to the personnel as well as to the
environment and the machine and results in a
loss of any right to claim damages.
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For example, non-compliance may involve the 2.6 Safety Instructions relevant for
following hazards: Maintenance, Inspection and As-
- Failure of important functions of the ma- sembly Work
chine/plant
- Failure of specified procedures of mainte- It shall be the plant operator's responsibility to
nance and repair ensure that all maintenance, inspection and
- Exposure of people to electrical, mechanical assembly work is performed by authorized and
and chemical hazards qualified personnel who have adequately familiar-
- Endangering the environment owing to ized themselves with the subject matter by study-
hazardous substances being released ing this manual in detail.

Any work on the machine shall only be performed

Injuries to hands can occur during
when it is at a standstill, it being imperative that
maintenance and repair works.
the procedure for shutting down the machine
Ensure that all safety instructions are
described in this manual be followed.
observed.
Pumps and pumps units which convey hazardous
Danger areas on the pump media must be decontaminated.

During maintenance and cleaning work, an area Replacement parts that have not been supplied
measuring approximately 1 m around the pump by the manufacturer are not tested and not ap-
will serve as a danger area. This area may also proved for use. The installation and usage of such
be increased in size in the event of faults. The replacement parts can have a negative impact
operating area is only located at the operation upon the pump characteristics.
elements.
The manufacturer is not liable for any damages
caused by the usage of non-original parts.
2.4 Compliance with Regulations On completion of work all safety and protective
Pertaining to Safety at Work facilities must be re-installed and made operative
again.
When operating the pump, the safety instructions
contained in this manual, the relevant national Prior to restarting the machine, the instructions
accident prevention regulations and any other listed under Initial commissioning are to be ob-
service and safety instructions issued by the plant served.
operator are to be observed.

2.7 Unauthorized Alterations and

2.5 Safety Instructions relevant for Production of Spare Parts
Operation
Any modifications may be made to the machine
- If hot or cold machine components involve only after consultation with the manufacturer.
hazards, they must be guarded against ac- Using spare parts and accessories authorised by
cidental contact. the manufacturer is in the interest of safety. Use
- Guards for moving parts (e.g. coupling) of other parts may exempt the manufacturer from
must not be removed from the machine any liability.
while in operation.
- Any leakage of hazardous (e.g. explosive,
toxic, hot) fluids (e.g. from the shaft seal) 2.8 Unauthorized Modes of Operati-
must be drained away so as to prevent any on
risk occurring to persons or the environment.
Statutory regulations are to be complied The reliability of the machine delivered will be only
with. guaranteed if it is used in the manner intended, in
- Hazards resulting from electricity are to be accordance with our order documentation, espe-
precluded (see, for example, the cially with the order confirmation.
VDE Specifications and the bye-laws of the The limit values specified in the data sheet must
local power supply utilities). under no circumstances be exceeded. The pump
may only be operated in the authorised curve
range.
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3 Transport and Intermediate Storage

3.1 Transport
The pump unit must be transported in a level or
horizontal manner.

When transporting the complete pump unit by

crane, mount the ropes as shown in the figure.

The crane facility and the ropes

CAUTION must be of sufficient capacity. The
Fig. 2.1c Pumps of structural forms N, S and N1-N9
ring loop of the motor must not be
used for transport of the complete pump unit.

A pump that is insufficiently secured

can lead to persons being seriously
injured.

Hoisting equipment and slinging belts are to be

sufficiently measured for the entire weight of the
pump. If necessary, ensure that the pump is
secured during transport with the use of appropri-
ate slinging equipment. The pump is only to be
positioned on a surface that is sufficiently solid
and is level in all directions.

Fig. 2.1d Pumps of structural form Z

Fig. 2.1a Pumps of structural form V Fig. 2.1e Pumps of structural forms V1-V6, E1-E6,
E11-E16

Fig. 2.1b Pumps of structural form L

Fig. 2.1f Pumps of structural forms

NVB(K)1-NVB(K)9, V1-V6, E1-E6,
E11-E16, NuV25
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For transport only the screws the suction casing of vertical pumps can be
CAUTION between foot of suction casing sealed in the pedestal by a depth of about 20 mm.
and base plate are tightened at The complete pump unit must be adjusted by
our works. Please take care that before setting means of a spirit level when it is being mounted
into operation the screws have to be released by on the pedestal. The levelling plates are to be
all means resp. in case of a transport again have installed between the bed-plate or suction casing
to be tightened. and the pedestal as well as close to any existing
In this regard also see section 4.1 fasteners. All levelling plates must be well set.
The fasteners must be tightened steadily after the
complete pump unit has been adjusted.
In the case of self-priming pumps, the pipe bend
3.2 Intermediate Storage must not be removed or distorted.

On delivery, all pumps are preserved. Thus, they Physical injury can occur during the
can be stored for 6-12 months. If the storage time pump installation phase.
is longer or the pumps are not in operation, they Safety regulations and the generally
must receive additional preservation on the inside. recognised engineering regulations
The preservation means (please consult us) are to be observed.
depends on the used materials and conditions of
operation. The operator is to ensure a direct and barrier-free
The storage room must be roofed and well venti- access to the pump and must also guarantee
lated. Avoid temperatures below zero and high good visibility conditions. The operator is to
humidity. protect the pump against environmental impacts
(wind, rain, frost, sand, etc.).

3.2.1 Internal Preservation Even if the pump unit is delivered

CAUTION completely mounted on the bed-
Close the suction branch securely. Fill the pump
plate, the coupling must be
with the preservation means and slowly turn the
checked thoroughly after the piping has been
rotor manually. Close the pressure branch secure-
connected and the bed-plate secured. If neces-
ly.
sary, pump and motor must be readjusted.
A rotating impeller can cut or crush When checking the coupling and adjusting the
hands and arms. Do not reach into unit, first loosen the pump footings and then
the pressure or suction sockets of the retighten them but without stresses.
pump housing.
If the pump has two pump foot-
CAUTION ings, the pump footing below the
3.2.2 Preservation Control suction casing must never be
screwed to the bed-plate in order to avoid axial
Check the filling level of the pump and turn the distortion.
rotor by hand at regular intervals of 3 months.
Refill preservation means, if necessary. Pump and motor are correctly adjusted if the
distance between a straight-edge which is placed
on the coupling halves and the relevant shaft is
the same for the entire circumference of the shaft.
3.2.3 Removal of Preservation The coupling rubber must have free motion of
1 to 2 mm between the coupling halves for the
Prior to operation, the pump must be rinsed
entire circumference on both sides (Fig. 4.1a).
thoroughly. In the case of additional preservation,
the preservation means on the inside must at first
be removed.

4 Mounting
4.1 Installation
The complete pump unit is generally mounted on
a pedestal. The pedestal must be even and must
have fasteners and a sufficient load capacity.
Instead of the pump being secured by means of Fig. 4.1a Adjustment of the Coupling
fasteners, the bed-plate of horizontal pumps or
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The permissible axial and radial deviation meas- Incorrect electrical switching modes
ured at the front end and the circumference of the will lead to the breakdown of the
coupling is 0.1 mm. If this is not the case, the three-phase alternating current motor.
pump unit of the motor must be readjusted. Observe the switching mode.
Subsequently, the motor footing must also be
tightened without stresses and the adjustment of
the coupling must be checked once again. 4.3 Direction
Errors in adjustment can increase Switch on the motor briefly in order to check the
CAUTION the load on the bearing, shaft and direction of rotation. The motor must not reach its
shaft sealings. operational speed. The direction of rotation must
correspond to the arrow indicating the direction of
4.2 Connected Loads rotation on top of the pump. If the direction of
rotation is not correct, perform the relevant modi-
Work must only be executed when fications at the phase-sequence.
electricity is switched off. Make sure
that the system cannot be powered
CAUTION The switching on / operation of
on accidentally. opened pumps (outside of the pipe
line network) is forbidden.
CAUTION An overload protection system
(e.g. motor protection switch, etc.) A rotating impeller can cut or crush
must be in place in order to protect the pump and hands and arms. Do not reach into
the motor. the pressure or suction sockets of the
pump housing. Secure the pump
The separately enclosed motor safety guidelines appropriately when carrying out a rotational
and instructions are to be observed. direction check.

When using motors that are equipped with fre- The dry operation of the pump de-
quency converters (FC), the safety guidelines and stroys / damages the mechanical seal
instructions contained in the separately enclosed and leads to leakage and the dis-
FC operating instructions are to be observed. An charge of the conveyed material.
appropriate risk analysis is to be carried out by Ensure that the pump is switched off again imme-
the system operator due to the fact faults and diately after the warm-up phase.
malfunctions of the frequency converter cannot be
completely prevented as a result of electro- The incorrect rotational direction of
magnetic radiation. the pump destroys / damages the
mechanical seal and leads to leakage
Prior to connecting the pump to the power sys- and the discharge of the conveyed
tem, fill it with pumped liquid. The pump must by material.
no means be operated without liquid!

The pump must be connected according to inter-

national national requirements as well as accord- 4.4 Coupling Protection / Protective
ing to the requirements of the local mains system. equipment
Voltage and frequency must correspond to the
winding of the electric drive. For details of the The pump must not be operated if
respective winding, see the type label. coupling protection is not fitted. If this
The motor must not be operated without motor coupling protection is not supplied by
protection facility. the manufacturer, the operator of the
For motors with explosion protection, the range of pump must supply it himself.
temperature of the motor indicated on the type
In the event that hot or cold pump
label must correspond to the range of the fuel CAUTION parts lead to hazards, appropriate
gas.
protective measures (contact
protection) are to be installed on-site. Operation
Overheating damages the three-
without affixed protective equipment is forbidden.
phase alternating current motor.
Ensure that a sufficient supply of cool
air is in place during operation.

Electrical power can lead to death.

Ensure that a potential equalisation
connection is in place between the
pump housing and the building
earthing.
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4.5 Piping 4.5.2 Permitted loads and torques

4.5.1 General Remarks Maximum permitted loads and torques
Data based upon DIN EN ISO 5199
Pressure lines are to be laid in accordance with
the respectively valid guidelines as well as the sockets loads [N] torques
relevant accident prevention regulations. Pipe [Nm]
lines and pumps are to be secured against trip-
ø DN Fy Fz Fx ∑F* ∑M*
ping. If required, a safety area is to be provided
against tripping. 40 300 375 330 585 490
The flange covers located on the suction and
pressure sockets on the pump are to be removed 65 510 630 555 990 595
before installing into the pipe line. The containers, 80 615 750 675 1185 648
pipe lines and connections must be thoroughly
cleaned and rinsed before commissioning. It is 100 810 1005 900 1575 735
often the case that welding beads, scale and 125 960 1185 1065 1860 893
further contaminants only disengage after some
*∑F and ∑M represent the vector sums of the loads and
time. These contaminants are to be kept away torques
from the pump by implementing appropriate Fz
measures, e.g. using a filter in the suction line.
Fz
Observe the conveying and con-
CAUTION nection direction (suction / pres- Fx
sure flange) of the pump. An
incorrect conveying direction of the pump can
lead to system faults. Fy
Fx
The nominal widths of the pipes must be at least
as wide as those of the pump connection joints.
Fy
For adapters, use extension angles of 8°, if
possible.
The data concerning the loads and
The pipes must be gathered and secured right in
CAUTION torques are only valid for static
front of the pump so that their weight does not
pipe line strains. All values given
affect the pump. The negative effects of variations
for loads and torques are related to the standard
in temperature and occurring oscillation may be
cast iron material (0.6025).
reduced by installing a suitable bellow expansion
joint (see section 4.6).
Measuring equipment for supervision of the pump
operation is required. 4.5.3 Suction Pipeline
Prior to operation, all parts in contact with liquids
must be thoroughly cleaned. The suction pipeline must be as short as possible.
Variations in diameter and additional piping must
be kept to a minimum. The suction pipeline
CAUTION towards the pump must be rising, the inlet must
be descending to prevent an air pocket from being
formed. For non-self-priming pumps, installation
Under no circumstances may the of a foot valve into the suction pipeline is compul-
pump be used as a fixed point for the pipe line. sory in order to avoid that, in case of a standstill,
No loads or torques arising from the pipe line the pump and the suction pipeline run out of liquid
system, e.g. as a result of twisting, heat expan- during suction operation.
sion, etc. may have an impact on the pump. Contamination of the pumped liquid is to be
avoided by using a suction hose or a filter. By no
Hot and discharged conveyed materi- means must air penetrate through the liquid level
als pose a risk to life. via the suction hose or dirt be whirled up from the
Do not exceed the permitted pipe line liquid pool. Clean the suction hose and filter
forces. regularly.
To close the suction pipeline in the case of mount-
ing or maintenance work, a stop valve must be
provided near the pump. The stop valve must not
be used for adjustment and must be completely
open during operation.
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4.5.4 Pressure Pipeline A pump / pipe line that is not de-

CAUTION aerated leads to the destruction /
For adjustment, repair and mounting of the pump, damage of the mechanical seal.
a stop valve is to be provided near the pressure Conveyed material may be discharged.
joint.
Before commissioning, it must be ensured that the
pump and pipe lines have been connected /
4.5.5 Additional Connections assembled in accordance with the guidelines and
in a fixed manner. The pump may only be operat-
For the position and dimension of required addi- ed provided that protective equipment (coupling
tional connections as e.g. for rinse, stop and protection / fan guard) is in place. The pump must
quench liquid, refer to the labels supplied with the be operated with contact protection when dealing
pump or to the drawings in the operating instruc- with hot conveyed material.
tions. The rinse, stop and quench liquids must be
checked at regular intervals. Do not block the motor fan with
Connections for ventilation and release of the CAUTION foreign articles. Blockage will lead
leakage liquid are also described in the drawings. to the ejection of foreign articles
and overheating / breakdown of the motor.

4.6 Low-Noise Installation

5.2 Initial Starting
A reduction in noise (Fig. 4.6a) can be achieved
by isolating the pedestal (1) from the ground by The pump must not be started until the outlet stop
means of an appropriate insulation board (2) and valve is closed so as to avoid overload of the
by using suitable bellow expansion joints between motor. Immediately after reaching the operational
the piping and the pump. The pedestal (1) must speed, slowly open the stop valve of the pressure
not be secured to the ground or to the walls. pipeline and adjust the operating point.
Until the liquid starts moving against atmospheric
pressure, the hydrostatic pressure for self-priming
pumps must not exceed 1 bar with reference to
the difference in height between suction and
outlet liquid level and to the density of the pumped
liquid.

The pump must never be operated for

a longer period if the outlet stop valve
is closed. The pump unit will be
damaged if the pumped liquid ex-
Fig. 4.6a Low-Noise Installation ceeds the permitted temperature.
Another possibility to reduce the noise is the use
of oscillation absorbers. In this case, you need to
install a frame under the base of the pump. 5.3 Restarting

Bellow expansion joints must be Do not restart the pump until the pump shaft
checked regularly for brittle and stands still.
cracks.
Backflow of liquid must not result
CAUTION in a change of direction of rota-
tion of the pump. If this is the
5 Starting Operation/ Stopping Opera- case, mechanical seals dependent on direction of
tion rotation may be damaged.

5.1 Preparations for Initial Starting Before re-starting the pump, it

CAUTION must be ensured that the pump
Prior to the start, the pump and the suction pipe- has not incurred any damage
line must be drained of air and be completely filled during the downtime and that all safety and
with the pumped liquid. The stop valve in the protective equipment is affixed.
suction or inlet pipeline must be completely open,
if there is one. For self-priming pumps, the pump
must only be completely drained of air and filled
with the pumped liquid.
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5.4 Stopping Operation exceed the environmental temperature by 50oC. It

must not exceed 90oC. Only operate the pump at
Close stop valve of the pressure pipeline. If there is a higher temperature with the manufacturer's
a backflow stop and sufficient counter pressure in approval.
the pipeline, the stop valve can remain open.
Switch off the motor and observe that it slows down We have to point out that an increased wear may
smoothly. Close stop valve of the pressure pipeline. occur in case of transport of abrasive / corrosive
If the pumped liquid reaches temperatures below media.
zero and/or if longer periods of standstill occur,
the pump must be drained completely and be In case of corrosive / abrasive media to be
preserved (see section 3.2.1). pumped pressurized components have to be
checked regularly in order to detect wear in time -
before a damage occurs. The intervals have to
6 Service/Maintenance comply with the liquids to be pumped and initially
have to be carried out more frequently, until
6.1 Supervision of Operation perceptions about the progress of wear are
attained.
CAUTION The pump is to be secured against
being unintentionally switched on
Installed pumps must be powered on and off
during maintenance and cleaning work. Work may
briefly once a week in order to guarantee that they
only be carried out provided that the system /
are ready for operation.
pump is in a pressure-free condition.

Maintenance and cleaning work may only be Insufficient rotary motion of the motor
carried out by expert staff members. The expert shaft will lead to the impeller becom-
staff members must be provided with personal ing stuck and the mechanical seal
protective equipment. breaking down. This can lead the
Ensure that the pump is cleaned and maintained discharge of the conveyed material.
at regular intervals in order to be able to ensure a
trouble-free operation. 6.1.1 Shaft Bearing

CAUTION Conveyed material that poses a Under normal operation condi-

hazard to health can place a CAUTION tions, replace the motor bearings
person’s health at risk. The operator is to equip after 20.000 hours of operation
the system with collection equipment or other or at the latest after 2,5 years. In the case of bad
appropriate protective measures. operation conditions, as e.g. a high environmental
Personal protective equipment such as gloves temperature or a corrosive and dusty environ-
and protective goggles must always be worn. ment, the motor bearings must be checked at an
earlier date and, if necessary, be replaced.
Ensure that the pump runs free of vibration and Pump bearings with a lubrication device must be
smoothly. Ensure that the pump runs in a quiet checked every 5000 hours of operation. Dirty
and vibration-free manner. Inspect the pump for bearings must be cleaned and filled with new
loose connections at regular intervals (an interval lubricant. The free space in the bearing and
of 4 months is recommended). Regularly remove casing should be filled by 30-50% with lubricant.
deposits of dust as well as contaminations. Do not use resinous or acid lubricants. Its con-
sistencies (NLGI grade) should correspond to a
Physical injury can occur when worked penetration of 265 to 295 mm/10. Lithium-
carrying out maintenance and clean- base soap lubricants with a drop point of more
ing work on the pump. than 185°C are to be used for pumped liquids
Safety regulations and the generally which have a maximum temperature of 110°C.
recognised engineering regulations are to be For pumped liquid with a higher temperature, use
observed. silicon lubricants with a lithium-base soap and
with a drop point of more than 215°C.
The pump must by no means be operated without If necessary, the bearings can also be lubricated
liquid. with lubricants of a different soap base. For this
There is only a minimal or invisible loss of leakage based on different soaps must not be mixed. The
(steam) if the mechanical seals function correctly. required re-lubrication periods must then be
Gland packings should drip slightly. adapted to the type of lubricant used.
Do not operate the pump for a longer period with Faulty / worn bearings lead to subsequent dam-
a closed stop valve. age and can result in increased noise emission.
The maximum permitted environmental tempera-
ture is 40oC. The storing temperature measured
at the motor or pump casing may
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6.1.2 Mechanical Seal When dealing with pumps that have

been used to convey materials that
The mechanical seals are maintenance-free. If pose a hazard to health / to the
leakages occur after a longer period of operation, environment, ensure that no danger to persons
replace the complete seal. and the environment can occur when emptying
the pump. Wear appropriate protective clothing
CAUTION When dealing with conveyed and, if required, protective mask.
materials that pose a hazard to
health and to the environment, the operator is to The rinsing liquid used and the remaining liquid
equip the system with collection equipment or located in the pump must be professionally col-
other appropriate protective measures. Personal lected and disposed of without posing any haz-
protective equipment such as gloves and protec- ards to persons or to the environment.
tive goggles must always be worn.

6.2.2 Dismounting
6.1.3 Gland Packing
By no means use force while dismounting the
Gland packings are low-maintenance parts and pump.
must leak slightly during operation. Do not tighten
a gland packing after its first operation. Consider- Pumps that are used to convey
able leakage at the beginning disappears by itself. material that is hazardous to health
If greater leakages occur during operation, the and to the environment must be
gland lid or insert must be slightly tightened, decontaminated. When releasing the material,
however it must never be tightened at a slant. ensure that no danger to persons and the envi-
It must be possible to rotate the slide slightly after ronment can occur when emptying the pump.
having tightened the lid or insert. If tightening of Legal requirements are to be observed and
the gland lid or insert results in the pump being adhered to.
heated excessively or if it is not possible to tighten The pump must always be secured
the gland lid or insert any further, the gland against tipping over. There is a risk of
packing must be replaced completely. tipping over when loosening the pump
from the outside of the pipe line
If the gland lid or insert is tight- network. Persons can be seriously injured if the
CAUTION ened too much the shaft will be pump tips over.
damaged. During the transport phase, ensure that the pump
is secured using appropriate slinging equipment.
The pump is only to be positioned on a surface
that is sufficiently solid and is level in all direc-
6.2 Maintenance
tions.
6.2.1 Preparation
The pump may only be dismantled
In order to make sure that the pump CAUTION when in a pressure-free, empty,
cannot be started, separate the power de-contaminated (if required) and
cable from the motor. Secure the unit secured condition. Protective clothing and protec-
against accidental switch-on. tive mask must be worn if required.
Unit-construction pumps:
The stop valves located in the pressure and
suction line are to be closed and secured against - Separate the pump from the piping and any
unauthorised opening. The pump casing must additional connections
have reached the environmental temperature and - Loosen the fasteners
be drained of liquid and pressure. In the case of Pumps with a motor on a common bed-plate:
pumps in unit-construction with mounting flange, - Separate the pump from the piping and any
the container must be drained completely. additional connections
Leaking conveyed material can injure - Remove the coupling protection
hands and arms. Ensure that the - Loosen the pump from the bed-plate and
pump housing is in a pressure-free remove it from the motor
condition. Only then may the pump be For fixed parts of the casings, impellers and
emptied. couplings, use appropriate dismounting facilities.
Impellers, which cannot easily be removed from
the shaft, can be pushed back from the shaft by
means of two hexagon screws.
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6.2.2.1 Pump Mounting is effected in the reverse order of

dismounting. Heat up the coupling joints of rigid
The pump is always dismounted couplings to approximately 250°C prior to mount-
CAUTION on the suction side and with the ing them onto the shaft.
shaft in a horizontal position.
Refer to enclosed drawings on page 13 to 14 In the case of flexible couplings, the coupling half
(only pumps of structural forms LBU and VBU) or on the pump shaft must be tightened thoroughly
in the supplementary sheet for the dismounting by means of the shaft nut and/or the hexagon nut.
sequence. If this is not observed, the bearings will be dam-
For unit-construction pumps, the pump and motor aged.
must not be separated for the axial fixing of the
pump shaft. The starting torques for the tie bolts and locking
To prevent the partially mounted pump or the screws non lubricated condition are displayed in
complete pump unit from tilting, put blocks as a fig. 6.2.3.1a.
mounting aid under the step casing and, if neces- thread M 10 M 12 M 14 M16 M20
sary, under the drive unit. torque 30 40 50 110 120
Mark the position and sequence of the pump parts Nm 70*
for later mounting. * for pumps with more than 4 tie bolts
Abb. 6.2.3.1a Starting torque

6.2.2.2 Dismounting of Mechanical 6.2.3.2 Mounting of the Motor

Seal
For initial mounting of motor and pumps with rigid
In order to replace the mechanical seal, the pump coupling, first of all, remove the transport safe-
must be dismounted (see Fig. 6.2.2) first. After guards of the lantern or of the intermediate flange,
that the pump must be dismantled before the seal then remove the motorside coupling half. Subse-
can be removed. Dismantle the pump in the quently, put this part onto the motor shaft. This
sequence shown in the exploded view diagrams, coupling half must be next to the motor shaft
pages 13 or 14. Remove impeller (230), casing collar. Tighten screws, join motor and pump
(108,117), key (940.1) and the circlip (932), pull centrically without tilting them. Tighten screws
the delivery casing (107) off the shaft with the between motor and lantern or intermediate flange
mechanical seal (433). and then coupling screws.

CAUTION The inner parts of the pump will be

damaged if motor and pump are
6.2.2.3 Motor
connected and the motorside or pumpside cou-
For vertical pumps and unit-construction pumps, it pling half has been installed incorrectly or not at
is not necessary to dismount the pump unit. The all.
pump can remain in the piping. First, remove the
coupling protection and loosen the hexagon 6.2.3.3 Replacing the Gland Packing
screws of the coupling. After having loosened the
hexagon screws at the motor flange, remove the Remove gland lid or insert and remove the old
motor from the pump. packing rings. Clean gland packing compartment
For pumps with a motor on a common bed-plate, of any remaining packing material. Insert new
first remove the coupling protection. Then, loosen gland packing, ring by ring with staggered open
the mounting screws of the motor and separate butt joint, see Fig. 6.2.3.3a and slightly tighten it
the motor from the pump. with gland lid or insert. No lubricant must touch
the gland packing.
6.2.3 Mounting
6.2.3.1 General Remarks
Prior to mounting, all parts must be cleaned
thoroughly. Remove remaining parts of the seals.
Slight scratches and grooves on the shaft near
the shaft seal and on other sealing surfaces of the
casings are to be polished with linen.
If this is not possible, replace the parts. Gaskets Fig. 6.2.3.3a Gland packing
must always be renewed. Check O-rings for
damage and replace them, if necessary. During the first hours of operation, watch out for
any considerable increase in heat or leakage.
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6.2.3.4 Mounting of Mechanical Seal 2. Loaded, rotational direction-dependent

mechanical seal with conical spring
When mounting the mechanical (fig. 6.2.3.4b)
CAUTION seals, you must proceed very
carefully and with precision. 6 5 4 3 2 1
Do not touch the surfaces of the seal. Do not
damage the sealing parts. To facilitate the mount-
ing, moisten elastomer with low-surface tension
water. a)

Mechanical seals and sealingparts

with elastomer made of EP rubber
must by no means come in contact
with oil or grease. b)

The shape of spare mechanical seals may differ

from those of the installed mechanical seal.
However, the dimensions of the spare mechanical 7
seal are the same and for that reason it can be Fig. 6.2.3.4b
replaced.

To avoid distortion of the counter-ring, mechanical Insert O-ring (1) into counter ring fit and carefully
seals with doubled PTFE-wrapped sealing O rings press counter ring (2) into it.
are additionally secured by a leading pin inside Push mechanical seal (3) onto the shaft as far as
the casing. The pin must be removed when the counter ring. Press O-ring (4) into the me-
replacing the type of mechanical seals and when chanical seal by means of the supporting ring.
using a type with different O-ring material. The pivot of the pressure spring (6) must be
situated in the groove of the mechanical seal ring.
For details of the individual types of mechanical
seals observe the following procedures. a) Put on impeller (230)* ( only pumps of type
CB..., ECD..., SU...) or
CAUTION Observe the enclosed, separate b) Put on locking ring (7). Mount circlip (932)*
mounting instructions for those
types of mechanical seals which are not listed. and/or shaft sleeve for mechanical seal
(516)*
1. Stressed mechanical seal independent of
direction of rotation with elastomer bellows
(fig. 6.2.3.4a) *see drawing in the operating instruction

Prior to start pump again, the

CAUTION
pump must be filled with liquid to
be pumped.

Fig. 6.2.3.4a

Carefully press angle collar (1) together with

counter ring (2) into the counter ring fit.
Twist the rotating unit (3,4,5) onto the shaft
as far as the counter ring. Put on supporting
ring and mount circlip (932*) and/or push
shaft sleeve for mechanical seal (516*) onto
the shaft.
For suction-side mechanical seals (only
pumps of type Z), mount circlip (932.1*).
Push rotating unit (5,4,3) on to the shaft up
to the circlip (932.1*).
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7 Disturbance

To eliminate disturbance, the pump must have

CAUTION reached the environmental temperature and must
be drained of air and pressure.

The chart shows a list of potential errors and their possible causes. For
errors which are not listed here or which have other reasons, please
consult us.
Bearing temperature too high

Pump is becoming too hot

Motor protection activated
Leakages at the casing

Shaft seal leaks badly

Pump operates badly

Overload of the drive

Rates of flow too low
Pump is blocked

Heads too low

Coupling fault

Cause Elimination
Pump and/or suction pipeline is not Drain of air and fill
  completely drained of air/filled
Suction level too high, NPSH value of Completely open stop slide in the suction
the unit too high pipeline, check suction bag/footing valve, if
   
necessary, increase liquid level, if neces-
sary
Air inclusion in the pumped liquid too Seal suction pipeline once again, check
   high suction bag, increase liquid level, if neces-
sary
Formation of air bag in suction pipeline Change suction pipeline/attach drain valve
   
Direction of rotation incorrect Check and change phase sequence, if
  necessary
 Rates of flow too low Readjust operating point
  Wear of inner parts Replace inner parts
   Pump operates out of tolerance Readjust operating point
 Shaft seal damaged Replace shaft seal
Stuffing box gland jammed or tightened Correct

too heavily
Air entry through shaft sealing on Check liquid sealing or replace packing
   
suction side
  Speed too low Increase speed1)
  Speed too high Reduce speed1)
 Connecting screws, seals Tighten connecting screws, replace seals
  Pump/motor not adjusted Replace defective parts, adjust pump/motor
Problems via piping Check pipe connections/pump fasten-
   ers/bearing distance of pipe clips, installa-
tion with oscillation absorbers
Insufficient, excessive or wrong Add, remove or change grease2)

lubrication grease
 Incorrect coupling gap Readjust motor
 Defective bearing Replace bearing
1)
Density/viscosity of pumped liquid
   
higher than indicated in the order
Motor protection unit set incorrectly or Check motor protection unit, replace it, if
 defective necessary
Impeller blocked Clean interior parts from particles and
 impurities
1)
Please consult us
2)
Only pumps with lubricator
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8 Pump View and List of Spare Parts
8.1 LBU
905 411 903 106 230 940.1 108 230 940.1 117 932 433 107 554 920 411 903 341 681 901.2 210 932.1 844 844.1 904

A
B

592.1 930 901.5 531.1 182.1 545 412 412 412 592 182 531 901.3 930 411 903 554.1 901 722 930.2 901.4 940 904 930.1 901.1

part no. designation part no. designation part no. designation part no. designation

106 suction casing 230 impeller 554/.1 washer 903 screwed plug
107 delivery casing 341 lantern 592/.1 base 904 hexagon socket set screw
108 stage casing 411 joint ring 681 coupling guard 905 tie bolt
117 endstage casing 412 o-ring 722 intermediate flange 920 nut
182/.1 foot 433 mechanical seal 844/.1 disc type coupling 930/.1-.2 tooth lock washer
210 shaft 531/.1 locking sleeve 901/.1-.5 hexagon screw 932/.1 circlip
940/.1 key
A: Screwed plug G¼ for vent connection and pressure gauge connection When ordering spare parts, please
B: Screwed plug G¼ for vent connection and pressure gauge connection indicate serial no., type no. and
C: Screwed plug G¼ for drain parts no. by all means.
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8.2 VBU

411 903 905 940.1 108 940.1 117 932 107 554 920 411 903 341 681 901.2 210 932.1 844 844.1 904
C

545 106 412 230 412 230 412 433 411 903 554.1 901 722 930.2 901.4 940 904 930.1 901.1

part no. designation part no. designation part no. designation part no. designation

106 suction casing 341 lantern 722 intermediate flange 930/.1 tooth lock washer
107 delivery casing 411 joint ring 844/.1 disc type coupling 932/.1 circlip
108 stage casing 412 o-ring 901/.1-.3 hexagon screw 940/.1 key
117 endstage casing 433 mechanical seal 903 screwed plug
210 shaft 554/.1 washer 904 hexagon socket set screw
230 impeller 681 coupling guard 905 tie bolt
920 nut
B: Screwed plug G¼ for vent connection and pressure gauge connection When ordering spare parts, please
C: Screwed plug G¼ for drain indicate serial no., type no. and
parts no. by all means.
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EG Declaration of Conformity
In accordance with EC Machinery Directive 2006/42 EC, Appendix II, 1 A

We, EDUR Pumpenfabrik Eduard Redlien GmbH & Co. KG

Edisonstraße 33
D-24145 Kiel

hereby declare that the compact design rotary pump – see cover sheet for information regarding pump model,

conforms to all of the relevant regulations of EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. The protection objectives of
the low voltage directive were observed in accordance with Appendix I, No. 1.5.1 of the machinery directive.
The following harmonised standards applied:

DIN EN ISO 12100 DIN EN 809

Person responsible for the documentation: Mr. T. Kaeding

Declaration of Incorporation
In accordance with EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, Appendix II, 1 B

We, EDUR Pumpenfabrik Eduard Redlien GmbH & Co. KG

Edisonstraße 33
D-24145 Kiel

hereby declare that the incomplete compact design rotary pump – see cover sheet for information regarding
pump model – supplied without motor conforms to the following essential requirements of EC Machinery
Directive 2006/42/EC, Appendix I: 1.1.1.; 1.1.2.; 1.1.3.; 1.1.5.

The following harmonised standards applied:

DIN EN ISO 12100 DIN EN 809

This incomplete machine may only be put into operation after it has been determined that the machine into
which this incomplete machine is to be installed, conforms to the regulations of the machinery directive.

Person responsible for the documentation: Mr. T. Kaeding

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