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BLACKMER SYSTEM ONE® PUMPS INSTALLATION OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS FRAME SD, FRAME S, FRAME A / LD17, VORTEX and FRAME M 981783 INSTRUCTIONS NO. 1301-C00 Section 1301 Effective Sept 2011 Replaces Mar 2004...
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Mar 2004 FRAME SD, FRAME S, FRAME A / LD17, VORTEX and FRAME M NOTICE: Blackmer System One Pumps MUST only be installed in This is a SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL. systems which have been designed by qualified When you see this symbol on the product, or in the manual, engineering personnel.
6.0 Mounting the Motor ..........18 6.1 Foot Mounted Motor ........... 18 6.2 Coupling .............. 18 Blackmer pump manuals and parts lists may be obtained 6.3 Motor Mounted on Motor Adapter ......18 from the Blackmer website (www.blackmer.com) or by 7.0 Auxiliary Pipe Connections List...
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MAINTENANCE SAFETY DATA Lock out power to the driver before NOTICE: working on the pump. Failure to Do not use the pump for any other properly lock out motor could result in purpose than the liquid transfer accidental start, causing personal application for which it is originally injury.
1.0 INTRODUCTION OPERATIONAL SAFETY DATA 1.1 Receiving Shipment Immediately upon receipt of shipment, check the items Do not operate the pump at higher than received against those shown on the packing list. Check the rated pressures or for any application bottom of the box for additional parts.
2.0 INSTALLATION Proper “Footprint” 2.1 Motor specifications and requirements Check that the motor power rating does not exceed the maximum power limitations of the pump as shown in the table below Maximum Power in HP (KW) Frame SD Frame S Shaft Material 316SS 316SS...
If information is required for the double dial Good service life of the pump and driver depends upon good indicator method, the Blackmer factory can provide details. alignment through the flexible coupling. If the electric motor Also, information is available in the Hydraulic Institute was mounted at the factory, the pump and motor were in Standards.
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2.6 Piping NPSH: The pump must have enough positive suction head to prevent Never draw piping to the pump flanges cavitation. The NPSH available (NPSHa) must always be by force. greater than the NPSH required (NPSHr). Refer to the pump This may cause dangerous strains performance curve for NPSHr information.
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Piping Installation Rules of Thumb: Piping runs should be as short as possible to minimize friction losses. Concentricity of the flanges should be such that the bolts can be inserted into the flange holes with finger pressure only. No spud wrenches or come-a-longs are to be used to align the flange holes.
Maximum Allowable Forces and Moments on Nozzle Flanges F = Force M = Moment Subscript X = Horizontal, parallel to shaft Subscript Y = Vertical Subscript Z = Horizontal, parallel to side nozzle 1301-C00 page 9/56...
Check that oil return groove in cartridge is at 6 o’clock flows may be required to keep the oil temperature below the (“blackmer” should be across the top at 12 o’clock). maximum recommended. Check that radial labyrinth seal stator drain is at 6 o’clock The cooling water must be turned on before the hot process (Frame A and M only).
Seal Chamber 3.2 Start-Up Inspection A water jacketed seal chamber is available for Frame SD, S, A, and M pumps. The requirements for the jacket are based on the type of mechanical seal and selection of elastomers. Normally, a jacket should be considered for any application Lock-out driver to prevent accidental over 350°F (177°C).
Check Rotating Element. 3.6 Pump Performance Turn the shaft by hand several times to ascertain a free After the pump is running, check to see that it is running at, or rotating element. There will be a degree of resistance due close to, the operating point on the pump performance curve.
10. The vortex pump has a separate suction cover (9) that can be replaced if worn. The System One Pump design incorporates the back pullout feature. This permits removal of the entire power end Remove the Impeller, Back Cover and Seal...
(414) below the oil level sight glass (143). If the 10. Loosen the flinger set screw and remove the flinger (62) optional System One temperature monitor is installed, it is along with the bearing retainer cover (35) from the shaft removed to drain oil.
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Make certain that the oil return groove inside the cartridge (33) is located at the 6 o’clock position in the bearing frame (19). The “blackmer” logo, which is cast into the outer face of the Maximum Allowable Tightening Torque cartridge, must be at the top. This is important, as it allows the...
Install Mechanical Seal 4.3 Impeller Total Clearance See mechanical seal instructions. See Pump Assembly Drawings section 8.0. It is important to determine whether there is sufficient total impeller clearance within the assembled wet end which includes the casing (1), impeller (2), back cover (11), and Never operate the pump without liquid suction cover, if applicable.
The base, motor, and coupling may require some modification seal (80) can be adjusted and securely fastened to the shaft. before proceeding to install the new System One Power End Tighten mechanical seal gland nuts per the torque Conversion. Various options are available to use the existing specification in section 11.
Attach the motor adapter to the pump bearing frame (19). 6.0 MOUNTING THE MOTOR Be sure to alternately tighten the bolts to maintain correct With the pump mounted without a soft foot and the discharge alignment. flange level, mount the motor in one of two different methods Install the coupling hubs on the pump and motor shafts.
C-Frame Motor Adapter Selection Chart Motor Frame -NEMA Frame S Frame A Frame M 143 – 215TC C-Frame Small C-Frame Small C-Frame w/motor 254 – 256TC Requires motor spacer spacer and foot supports 284 – 286T(S)C Requires motor spacer Large C-Frame Small C-Frame 324 –...
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7.0 AUXILIARY PIPE CONNECTIONS LIST 7.1 Auxiliary Pipe Connections List - Frame SD Item Size Number Connection Number of Taps BSP PL G ¼ Casing Drain BSP PL G ¼ Discharge Gage BSP PL G ¼ Suction Gage BSP PL G ¼ Seal Chamber Flush 0.75 –...
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7.2 Auxiliary Pipe Connections List - Frame S Item Size Number Connection Number of Taps 0.38 – 18NPT Casing Drain 0.25 - 18 NPT Discharge Gage 0.25 - 18 NPT Suction Gage 0.12 - 27 NPT Seal Chamber Flush 0.75 - 14 NPT Oil Fill 0.25 - 18 NPT &...
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7.3 Auxiliary Pipe Connections List - Frame A and LD17, IPP Frame A and LD17 Item Size Number Connection Number of Taps 0.50 -14 NPT Casing Drain 0.25 -18 NPT Discharge Gage # III 0.25 -14 NPT Suction Gage 0.25 -18 NPT Seal Chamber Flush (not available on LD17) 0.75 -14 NPT Oil Fill...
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7.4 Auxiliary Pipe Connections List - Vortex, Frame A, LD17 and IPP Item Size Number Connection Number of Taps 0.50 -14 NPT Casing Drain 0.25 -18 NPT Discharge Gage Seal Chamber Flush 0.25 -18 NPT (not available on LD17) 0.75 -14 NPT Oil Fill Seal Chamber Jacket* - Inlet/Outlet 0.25 -18 NPT...
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7.5 Auxiliary Pipe Connections List - Frame M Item Size Number Connection Number of Taps 0.50 -14 NPT Casing Drain 0.25 -18 NPT Discharge Gage * III 0.25 -18 NPT Suction Gage 0.50 -14 NPT Seal Chamber Flush 0.75 -14 NPT Oil Fill 0.50 -14 NPT Seal Chamber Jacket - Inlet/Outlet...
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8.0 PUMP ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS AND PARTS LIST 8.1 Pump Assembly & Parts List - Frame SD Horizontal 1301-C00 page 25/56...
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8.2 Pump Assembly & Parts List - Frame S Horizontal 6" 1301-C00 page 26/56...
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8.3 Pump Assembly & Parts List - Frame S Horizontal 8" 1301-C00 page 27/56...
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8.4 Pump Assembly & Parts List - Frame A and IPP Frame A 1301-C00 page 28/56...
8.12 Outline and Pump Dimensions - Frame M and S Frame M Frame S Nom. Dischrg Suctio Max. Frame Pump Size n Size Imp. (lb) Dia. 6 x 8 – 13 16.00 14.50 16.00 9.00 6.00 2.38 4.00 33.88 18.75 .75 – 10UNC 8 x 10 –...
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Inches (in) 8.13a Outline and Base Plate Dimensions – NEMA Motors - Frame S, A, LD17 and M Dimension HT For Frame Type Frame Motor T/TS 12.00 36.00 3.63 3.00 4.50 33.50 0.75 4.75 143/145 12.00 42.00 3.63 3.00 4.50 39.50 0.75 4.75...
Millimeters (mm) 8.13b Outline and Base Plate Dimensions – NEMA Motors - Frame S, A, LD17 and M Dimension HT For Frame Type Frame Motor T/TS 143/145 1067 1003 1067 1003 143/145 1067 1003 182/184 1067 1003 213/215 1067 1003 254/256 1219 1156...
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8.14 Outline and Base Plate Dimensions – IEC Motors - Frame SD, A and LD17 Frame Motor 1067 1003 1067 1003 1067 1003 1219 1156 1321 1257 1321 1257 1143 1080 1143 1080 1321 1257 1321 1257 LD17 1473 1410 1473 1410 1321...
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32 x 50 – 160 , 32 x 50 – 200, 50 x 80 – 200 Consult your distributor or the factory for Blackmer item numbers for the above component parts 9.2 Recommended Spare Parts - Frame S – Horizontal...
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2 x 2 – 8, 3 x 3 – 10, 4 x 4 – 12 50 x 50 – 200, 80 x 80 – 250. 100 x 100 – 300 Consult your distributor or the factory for Blackmer item numbers for the above component parts 1301-C00...
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2 x 2 – 8, 3 x 3 – 10, 4 x 4 – 12 50 x 50 – 200, 80 x 80 – 250. 100 x 100 – 300 Consult your distributor or the factory for Blackmer item numbers for the above component parts 1301-C00...
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6 x 8 – 13, 8 x 10 – 13 6 x 8 – 15, 8 x 10 – 15 CF8M (316SS) Size: 4 x 6 – 17, 6 x 8 – 17, 8 x 10 – 17 Consult your distributor or the factory for Blackmer item numbers for the above component parts 1301-C00 page 44/56...
12.0 BALL BEARINGS 12.2 Angular Contact Bearing Assembly Procedure A bearing induction heater with a demagnetizing cycle is the 12.1 Ball Bearing Handling, Removal And best tool for mounting bearings on a shaft. Other heating or Inspection pressing techniques increase the risk of bearing Ball bearings are carefully designed and made to precision contamination and/or damage.
12.3 Double Row Bearing Assembly Procedure The Frame S pump uses a double row, 5308 thrust bearing, otherwise the procedure is the same as in steps 1 through 12 above. Locknut tightening torques are listed in the table below. Maximum Allowable Tightening Torque For Bearing Locknuts Bearing Designation Maximum Allowable Tightening Torque...
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Shaft Inspect shaft journal diameter dimensions per pump tolerance chart, section 10.0. Inspect shaft runout at mechanical seal area, impeller end, and at coupling end with a dial indicator. Use “V” blocks under the journals to fixture shaft while rotating and reading dial indicator.
Insufficient Pressure Developed 14.0 TROUBLESHOOTING Excessive amount of air or gas in liquid Air leaks into suction line Pump Does Not Deliver Liquid Air leaks into pump through mechanical seal Pump not primed Inlet of suction pipe insufficiently submerged ...
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Vibration Premature Bearing Failure NOTE: The major frequency of the vibration can help to See Items under “Vibration” pinpoint the source Frequency of lubrication is too low (grease), or the Pump cavitatiion quantity of lubrication is insufficient ...
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ATEX directive 94/9/EC Herewith we declare that all sizes of Blackmer System One pump models to which this declaration relates are in conformity with the provisions of the ATEX Directive 94/9/EC. The above equipment is a centrifugal pump designed for liquid transfer applications.
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