Table of contents The information herein is correct at the time of issue but may be subject to change without prior notice 1. EC Declaration of Conformity ............... 2. Safety ....................2.1. Important information ................2.2. Warning signs ..................2.3. Safety precautions ................3.
1 EC Declaration of Conformity Revision of Declaration of Conformity 2009-12-29 The Designated Company Alfa Laval Kolding A/S Company Name Albuen 31, DK-6000 Kolding, Denmark Address +45 79 32 22 00 Phone No. hereby declare that Pump Designation LKH UP-10, LKH UP-20, LKH UP-25, LKH UP-35, LKH UP-40, LKH UP-45, LKH UP-60, LKH UP-70 Type From serial number 10.000 to 1.000.000 is in conformity with the following directive with amendments:...
2 Safety Unsafe practices and other important information are emphasised in this manual. Warnings are emphasised by means of special signs. Always read the manual before using the pump! 2.1 Important information WARNING Indicates that special procedures must be followed to avoid serious personal injury. CAUTION Indicates that special procedures must be followed to avoid damage to the pump.
2 Safety All warnings in the manual are summarised on this page. Pay special attention to the instructions below so that severe personal injury and/or damage to the pump are avoided. 2.3 Safety precautions Installation: Always read the technical data thoroughly. (See chapter 6 Technical data) Always use a lifting crane when handling the pump.
3 Installation 3.1 Unpacking/delivery Step 1 Check the delivery for: 1. Complete pump. 2. Delivery note. 3. Motor instructions. 4. Instructions for flushing set, IF ORDERED! Always use a lifting crane when handling the pump (see 6 Technical data). CAUTION Alfa Laval cannot be held responsible for incorrect unpacking.
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3 Installation Step 4 Caution! Avoid damaging the flushing liquid connections, if supplied. 3007-0092 Step 5 Remove the shroud before ifting! Always remove the shroud, if fitted, before lifting the pump. 3007-0093...
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3 Installation Step 6 Do NOT use eyebolt in casing to lift the pump. The ONLY LKH UltraPure-60 and LKH UltraPure-70 eyebolt is for casing removal only. 3007-0093...
3 Installation Read the instructions carefully and pay special attention to the warnings! Always check the pump before operation. - See pre-use check in section 3.3 Pre-use check. The large pump sizes are very heavy. Alfa Laval therefore recommends the use of a lifting crane when handling the pump.
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3 Installation Read the instructions carefully and pay special attention to the warnings! Always check the pump before operation. - See pre-use check in section 3.3 Pre-use check. The large pump sizes are very heavy. Alfa Laval therefore recommends the use of a lifting crane when handling the pump.
3 Installation Read the instructions carefully and pay special attention to the warnings! LKH UltraPure is not supplied with an impeller screw as standard but can be supplied with one. Check the direction of rotation of the impeller before operation. - See the indication label on the pump.
3 Installation 3.4 Recycling information • Unpacking - Packing material consists of wood, plastics, cardboard boxes and in some cases metal straps. - Wood and cardboard boxes can be reused, recycled or used for energy recovery. - Plastics should be recycled or burnt at a licensed waste incineration plant. - Metal straps should be sent for material recycling.
4 Operation Read the instructions carefully and pay special attention to the warnings! 4.1 Operation/control Step 1 Always read the technical data thoroughly. See chapter 6 Technical data CAUTION Alfa Laval cannot be held responsible for incorrect operation/control. Step 2 Danger of burns! Never touch the pump or the pipelines when pumping hot liquids or when sterilising.
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4 Operation Read the instructions carefully and pay special attention to the warnings! Step 5 O: Outlet = 70°C Double mechanical shaft seal: (158°F) 1. Connect the inlet of the flushing liquid correctly. I: Inlet 2. Regulate the water supply correctly. LKHUP10-60 = 5 bar (72.5 psi)
4 Operation Pay attention to possible faults. Study the instructions carefully. 4.2 Trouble shooting NOTE! Study the maintenance instructions carefully before replacing worn parts. Problem Cause/result Remedy Overloaded motor - Pumping of viscous liquids - Larger motor or smaller impeller - Pumping of high density liquids - Low outlet pressure (counter pressure) - Higher counter pressure (throttling) - Lamination of precipitates from the...
4 Operation The pump is designed for cleaning in place (CIP). CIP = Cleaning In Place. Study the instructions carefully and pay special attention to the warnings! NaOH = Caustic soda. = Nitric acid. 4.3 Recommended cleaning Step 1 Caustic danger! Always handle lye and acid with great care.
5 Maintenance Maintain the pump carefully. Study the instructions carefully and pay special attention to the warnings! Always keep spare shaft seals and rubber seals in stock. See separate motor instructions. 5.1 General maintenance Step 1 Always read the technical data thoroughly. (See chaper 6 Technical data) Always disconnect the power supply when servicing the pump.
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5 Maintenance Maintain the pump carefully. Study the instructions carefully and pay special attention to the warnings! Always keep spare shaft seals and rubber seals in stock. See separate motor instructions. Shaft seal Rubber seals Motor bearings Preventive maintenance Replace after 12 months: Replace when replacing the (one-shift) Complete shaft seal shaft seal...
5 Maintenance 5.2 Cleaning procedure Cleaning procedure for soiled impeller screw tapped hole: 1. Remove stub shaft (7) per section 4 of Service manual. 2. Submerge and soak the stub shaft for 5 minutes in a COP tank with 2% caustic wash 3.
5 Maintenance Read the instructions carefully. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section. Handle scrap correctly. : Relates to the shaft seal. 5.3 Dismantling of pump/shaft seals Step 1 Flushing set for double mechanical shaft seal: 1.
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5 Maintenance Read the instructions carefully. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section. Handle scrap correctly. : Relates to the shaft seal. Step 4 Remove screw (23) and safety guard (22). 3001-0022 Step 5 Counterhold with 1.
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5 Maintenance Read the instructions carefully. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section. Handle scrap correctly. : Relates to the shaft seal. Step 8 Double mechanical shaft seal: 1. Remove screws (41) and seal housing (40a). 2.
5 Maintenance Read the instructions carefully. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section. Handle scrap correctly. : Relates to the shaft seal. 5.4 Assembly of pump/single shaft seal Step 1 1. Remove spring (13). NOTE! Make sure that O-ring (15) has max. clearance from the sealing surface.
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5 Maintenance Read the instructions carefully. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section. Handle scrap correctly. : Relates to the shaft seal. Step 5 1. Clean the sealing surfaces with contact cleaner before fitting back plate (25). 2.
5 Maintenance Read the instructions carefully. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section. Lubricate the rubber seals before fitting them. : Relates to the shaft seal. 5.5 Assembly of pump/double mechanical shaft seal Step 1 1. Fit O-rings (15) in rotating seal rings (14). 2.
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5 Maintenance Read the instructions carefully. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section. Lubricate the rubber seals before fitting them. : Relates to the shaft seal. Step 6 1. To enable fitting of the back plate (25) with the shaft seal, remove connex pin (8) from stub shaft (7) (if fitted).
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5 Maintenance Read the instructions carefully. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section. Lubricate the rubber seals before fitting them. : Relates to the shaft seal. Step 10 Fit safety guard (22) and screw (23) and tighten. If the pump is not supplied with flush connections, the holes in the adaptor must be covered by the guard.
5 Maintenance Study the instructions carefully. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section. Lubricate the rubber seals before fitting them. : Relates to the shaft seal. 5.6 Assembly of flushing set - if not supplied with pump Step 1 If the pump has a single shaft seal, rebuild it to a double mechanical shaft seal (see section 5.5 Assembly of pump/double mechanical shaft seal)
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5 Maintenance Study the instructions carefully. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section. Lubricate the rubber seals before fitting them. : Relates to the shaft seal. Step 5 1. Fit Hex tube (140mm/5.5”) to top hole of flush housing. 2.
5 Maintenance Study the instructions carefully. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section. Lubricate the rubber seals before fitting them. : Relates to the shaft seal. 5.7 Adjustment of shaft Step 1 1. Loosen screws (6). 2.
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5 Maintenance Study the instructions carefully. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section. Lubricate the rubber seals before fitting them. : Relates to the shaft seal. Step 5 1. For double mechanical shaft seal: Fit drive ring (52) on stub shaft (7).
6 Technical data It is important to observe the technical data during installation, operation and maintenance. Inform personnel about the technical data. 6.1 Technical data The LKH UltraPure pump is a highly efficient and economical centrifugal pump, which meets the requirements of the pharmaceutical industries.
6 Technical data It is important to observe the technical data during installation, operation and maintenance. Inform personnel about the technical data. 6.2 Relubrication intervals The table is for an internal bearing temperature of 100°C. An increase in temperature of 15°C (ambient or internal in bearings), will reduce the greasing interval and bearing lifetime by 50%.
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6 Technical data It is important to observe the technical data during installation, operation and maintenance. Inform personnel about the technical data. WEG IEC Motors, IE3 Motor power LKH-5 -70 (kW) LKHI-10 -60* LKH-110* LKHSP, LKH Evap LKH UltraPure 50/60 HZ Permanently lubricated 0.75 Permanently lubricated...
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6 Technical data It is important to observe the technical data during installation, operation and maintenance. Inform personnel about the technical data. Table 1. Sterling NEMA motors Motor RPM Frame Type of service Heavy duty VS. HP Standard 8 hrs/day 24 hrs/day 143T - 286TS 1.5 - 30...
6 Technical data It is important to observe the technical data during installation, operation and maintenance. Inform personnel about the technical data. 6.3 Torque specifications The table below specifies the tightening torques for the screws, bolts and nuts in this pump. Always use the following torques if no other values are stated.
6 Technical data It is important to observe the technical data during installation, operation and maintenance. Inform personnel about the technical data. 6.5 Noise emission Pump Type Sound pressure level (dBA) LKH-5 LKH-10 LKH-15 LKH-20 LKH-25 LKH-35 LKH-40 LKH-45 LKH-50 LKH-60 LKH-70 LKH-75...
7 Parts list and service kits The drawing shows the LKH UltraPure pump, sanitary version. The items refer to the parts lists in the following sections 7.2 LKH UltraPure - Product wetted parts 7.1 LKH UltraPure -10, -20, -25, -35, -40, -45, -60, -70. 3007-0112 US legs are different to the ones shown.
7 Parts list and service kits The drawing shows the LKH UltraPure pump, sanitary version. The items refer to the parts lists in the following sections 7.2 LKH UltraPure - Product wetted parts 7.2 LKH UltraPure - Product wetted parts 3001-0067 Product wetted steel parts Product wetted elastomer parts...
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7 Parts list and service kits The drawing shows the LKH UltraPure pump, sanitary version. The items refer to the parts lists in the following sections 7.2 LKH UltraPure - Product wetted parts Parts list Pos. Denomination Washer Cap nut Washer Backplate compl ♦...
7 Parts list and service kits The drawing shows the LKH UltraPure pump, sanitary version. The items refer to the parts lists in the following sections 7.2 LKH UltraPure - Product wetted parts 7.3 LKH UltraPure - Motor dependent parts 3001-0065 Product wettet steel parts Product wetted elastomer parts...
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7 Parts list and service kits The drawing shows the LKH UltraPure pump, sanitary version. The items refer to the parts lists in the following sections 7.2 LKH UltraPure - Product wetted parts Parts list Pos. Denomination Tool complete Motor ABB Shroud Screw Compression ring with thread...
7 Parts list and service kits The drawing shows the LKH UltraPure pump, sanitary version. The items refer to the parts lists in the following sections 7.2 LKH UltraPure - Product wetted parts 7.4 LKH UltraPure - Shaft seal 3001-0065 Product wettet steel parts Product wetted elastomer parts...
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7 Parts list and service kits The drawing shows the LKH UltraPure pump, sanitary version. The items refer to the parts lists in the following sections 7.2 LKH UltraPure - Product wetted parts Parts list Pos. Denomination Single shaft seal ♦...
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