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Assembly instructions acc. to EC Dir. 2006/42/EC Gerotor pumps and for partly completed machinery, with associated operating instructions pump units of series 143 for SKF CircOil centralized lubrication systems Version 02...
When used in conformity with their intend- (a) This declaration certifies compliance commissioning shall be prohibited until ed use, products supplied by SKF do not with the aforementioned Directives but the machinery in which this product is reach the limit values listed in Article 3,...
Table of contents Table of contents Assembly instructions Information concerning EC Declaration of 2. Lubricants 4.3.3 Technical data Conformity and EC Declaration of General information 4.3.4 Installation of the gerotor pump Incorporation Selection of lubricants 4.3.5 Installation of the gerotor pump with pump lange and shaft Explanation of symbols and signs Approved lubricants...
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Table of contents Operating instructions 1. Safety instructions Recommissioning after downtime 10. Spare parts General information Temporary shutdown Decommissioning and disposal 11. Appendix 2. Lubricants 11.1 IEC squirrel cage motors 7. Maintenance 11.1.1 Principles 3. Delivery, returns, and storage General information 11.1.2 Voltage code, motor design 50 /60 Hz Checking the delivery...
Explanation of symbols and signs Explanation of symbols and signs You will find these symbols, which warn of Read the instructions completely and follow Possible symbols specific dangers to persons, material assets, all operating instructions and the warning Meaning Symbol or the environment, next to all safety in- and safety instructions.
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Explanation of symbols and signs Abbreviations and conversion factors Instructions placed on a unit, machine, or Abbreviations equipment, such as: °C degrees Celsius sq.in. square inch seconds kilopond Rotation arrows dB (A) sound pressure level cu.in. cubic inch i.e. that is miles per hour ...
1. Safety instructions 1. Safety instructions 1.1 General safety instructions The operator must ensure that the assembly environmental protection must be observed o All safety instructions and in-house instructions/operating instructions are read and applied. instructions relevant to the particular by all persons tasked with working on the activity must be observed.
Product training can also be performed by tions as a result of their training, experience, SKF in exchange for costs incurred. and instruction. They are qualified to carry The operator must ensure that its personnel...
1. Safety instructions 1.4 Electric shock hazard 1.5 System pressure or hydraulic 1.6 Operation pressure hazard Electrical connections for the described The following must be observed during product may only be established by quali- commissioning and operation. WARNING fied and trained personnel authorized to do o All information within this manual and so by the operator, and in observance of System pressure...
1. Safety instructions 1.7 Assembly/maintenance/malfunction/decommissioning/disposal The following must be observed while work- o Fuses must not be bridged. Always ing on the product. replace fuses with fuses of the same type. o Ensure proper grounding of the product. o All relevant persons (e.g., operating per- o Drill required holes only on non-critical, sonnel, supervisors) must be informed of non-load-bearing parts.
1.9 Foreseeable misuse Unless specially indicated otherwise, gerotor Gerotor pumps/pump units of SKF series pumps/pump units of SKF series 143 are not Any usage of the product differing from 143 are used to supply approved for use in potentially explosive ar-...
1. Safety instructions 1.10 Disclaimer of liability 1.11 Referenced documents SKF shall not be held responsible for In addition to this manual, the follow- ing documents must be observed by the damages: respective target group: o Resulting from failure to comply with...
1. Safety instructions 1.12 Warning labels on the product A rotation arrow and (on larger pump types: Item 1 Rotation arrow Positioning of rotation arrow, Fig. 1 30, 40, 50 l/min) a "Hot surface" sign are affixed on the product. Before commission- Order No.: MS-WN 1021.038 ing, check that these are present and intact.
Life cycle: Commissioning / operation Electric shock due to defective power • Before starting up gerotor pump units of SKF series 143, check the power lead/mains plug lead/mains plug for damage. Lubricating oil spraying out due to faulty •...
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Life cycle: Malfunctions, fault-finding Life cycle: Maintenance, repair Electric shock due to defective power lead/ • Inspect the power lead/mains plug for damage before starting gerotor pump units of SKF mains plug series 143. Electric shock from open electric motor or Disconnect the mains plug (cut power) before performing any work on electrical components.
EC Directive 67/548/EEC, Article 2, Para. of the lubricants are critically important in When selecting a lubricant, the type of 2, may only be filled into SKF centralized making these selections. bearings/friction points, the expected load lubrication systems and components and...
The product described here can be operated NOTE NOTE using lubricants that meet the specifications If necessary, SKF Lubrication Systems can Only lubricants approved for the product in the technical data. Depending on the help customers to select suitable compo- may be used.
2. Lubricants 2.4 Lubricants and the environment 2.5 Lubricant hazards NOTE WARNING NOTE Lubricants can contaminate soil and Lubricants Follow the safety instructions on the lubri- waterways. Lubricants must be properly Gerotor pumps must always be cant's safety data sheet. used and disposed of.
3. Overview 3.1 Product codes – – Product code: Product series 143 Voltage code Model design Motor certification Seal design Terminal box position Code for pump design Model design Terminal box position as seen from shaft Motor certification extension of drive side ( not applicable on Not applicable on design without motor Motor in foot design (IMB34)
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3. Overview Code for pump design Nominal delivery Permiss. operating viscosity Number Back pressure, max. Motor drive power rate range Frame size of poles [l/min] [bar] [kW] [mm²/s] B03C 0.85 0.18 20–1000 D03E 0.37 20–1000 F02D 0.25 20–1000 F05F 0.55 20–1000 H02F 5.25...
4. Assembly 4. Assembly 4.1 General information Only qualified technical personnel may Before assembling/setting up the product, install, operate, maintain, and repair the the packaging material and any shipping CAUTION gerotor pumps of pump series 143 described braces (e.g., plugs) must be removed. in the assembly instructions.
The flange allows for the installation of all IEC standard motors with flange according to DIN EN 5034, design FT (with threaded SKF gerotor pump units of product holes). See the drawings for the geometric series 143 can be installed horizontally as dimensions of the flange.
4.2.1 Installation instructions If the pumps are used in systems lacking The following applies in general: o SKF recommends the installation of open delivery lines, pressure-regulating return line or pressure filters. However, valves must be provided to limit the maxi-...
4. Assembly 4.2.2 Information on assembly holes 4.2.3 Minimum mounting dimensions o Ensure cleanliness; components must be To ensure enough space for maintenance WARNING installed without contamination. work and for any disassembly of the product, o Do not use any cleaning wipes containing Personal injury / property ensure that the minimum mounting dimen- lint.
4. Assembly 4.3.4 Installation of the gerotor pump see Chapter 4.3.1, Figure 4 as well as • Set up the adapter (provided by customer) • Carefully place and align the gerotor Chapter 4.3.3, Dimensions and Technical according to the shaft extension of the pump on the flanging surface.
4. Assembly 4.3.5 Installation of the gerotor pump with pump flange and shaft coupling see Chapter 4.3.2, Figure 5 as well as • Clean the flanging surface. • Align the pump flange and tighten the Chapter 4.3.3, Dimensions and Technical cheese-head screws crosswise with the Data, pages 30 and 31 Fastening material in corrosion-protected...
4. Assembly 4.4.3 Technical data Nominal Back Permis. oper. Foot design Flange design Nominal Dimensions [mm] (Figures 6/7) delivery pressure, viscosity Char. N (NBR) N (NBR) delivery Intake Pressure rate max. range curve F (FKM (FPM)) F (FKM (FPM)) volume port port øPD...
4. Assembly 4.4.4 Assembly of gerotor pump unit in foot design, type IM B34 see Chapter 4.4.1, Figure 6 as well as o Hexagon head screws, 4x acc. to Consult the table of torques Chapter 4.4.3, Dimensions and Technical DIN EN ISO 4017, M6, M8, or M10, from the fitting manufacturer (suction Data, pages 36 and 37 strength class 8.8...
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4. Assembly 4.4.5 Assembly of gerotor pump unit in flange design, type IM B14 see Chapter 4.4.2, Figure 7 as well as o Cheese-head screws with hexagon Consult the table of torques Chapter 4.4.3, Dimensions and Technical socket 4x acc. to DIN EN ISO 4762, M6, from the fitting manufacturer (suction data, pages 36 and 37 M8, or M10, strength class 8.8...
4. Assembly 4.4.6 Electrical motor connection This applies especially with regard to heat- WARNING WARNING ing and deviations in operating parameters Electric shock from the ratings on the motor's rating plate. Electric shock / damage to pump Electrical connections for the The limits must never be exceeded.
4. Assembly 4.5 Lubrication line arrangement • Connect the pump unit motor according • Check the direction of motor rotation When arranging the main lubricant lines to the specifications on the motor rating based on the rotation arrow and the di- and lubrication point lines, observe the fol- plate and the motor characteristics.
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4. Assembly must be designed for the maximum operat- The flow of lubricant in the lubrication lines ing pressure of the gerotor unit, the permis- should not be hindered by the installation WARNING sible temperatures, and the lubricants that of sharp bends, angle valves, or flap valves. will be delivered.
4. Assembly 4.6 Note on the rating plate The rating plate provides important Key data from rating plate, Fig. 11 data such as type designation, order num- ber, barcode, and serial number. NOTE To avoid loss of this data in case the rating plate becomes illegible, these characteristics During installation and commissioning, should be entered in the following table.
Operating instructions associated Gerotor pumps and with assembly instructions pump units of series 143 for SKF CircOil centralized lubrication systems...
1. Safety instructions/2. Lubricants 1. Safety instructions 2. Lubricants 1.1 General information The operator of the product described here NOTE NOTE must ensure that the operating instructions The operator of the product described here The lubricant notes listed in Chapter 2 are read and understood by all persons must ensure that the operating instruc- "Lubricants"...
3. Transport, delivery, and storage 3. Delivery, returns, and storage 3.2 Returns 3.4 General notes SKF Lubrication Systems Germany GmbH All parts must be cleaned and properly packed o The product(s) can be enveloped in plastic products are packaged in accordance with before return shipment (i.e., according to...
(pressure loss), the components (filters, valves, distributors) and the bearings and friction points. SKF gerotor pump units are used in various designs and at various performance levels, depending on the type and size of the...
5. Functional description 5.2 Gerotor (annular gear) pumps SKF gerotor pump units of product series The openings between teeth arising in the they slide onto one another. In the pressur- 143 have a constant displacement volume suction area (S) draw the pumped medium ized area (P), the fluid is fed to the pressure and one delivery circuit.
5. Functional description 5.3 Gerotor (annular gear) pump units The gerotor pumps installed in SKF gerotor Gerotor pump units, Fig. 3 pump units of series 143 are identical with NOTE those described in Chapter 5.2. However, they are driven by an attached IEC squirrel A detailed explanation of the motor cage motor of frame size 63 to 132.
• Vent the pump according to the op- without introducing bubbles. to visual inspection on a regular erating instructions from the system basis. SKF recommends the at- manufacturer. tachment of a fill level switch to 6.1.1 General the customer's system.
• If the pump/lubrication system are intact • Switching off the gerotor pump unit, if => system approval. SKF recommends the following procedure: necessary • Empty and clean the gerotor pump. • Seal the pressure bore air-tight using plugs.
• Place an oil tray under the gerotor pump/ unit. • Depressurize the centralized lubrication The product can also be returned to SKF system as described in the system's oper- Lubrication Systems Germany GmbH for ating instructions. disposal, in which case the customer is re- •...
Do not al- Electric shock low any cleaning agent to enter the interior Only original SKF spare parts may be used. Assembly, maintenance and repair of the product during cleaning. The interior Unauthorized alterations to products and work may only be performed on of the product does not need to be cleaned.
The cause must be immediately determined o Foaming in lubricant reservoir and remedied. o Leak tightness SKF recommends continuous monitoring of o Contamination the parameters listed in Table 1 to provide o (Cooling fins on electric motor) high dependability of the gerotor pump/unit.
NOTE WARNING components. Only original SKF spare parts may be used. Hot surface Unauthorized alterations to products and The hot surface of the pump or the use of non-original spare parts and ac- motor may cause burns.
8. Malfunctions, causes, and remedies 8.1 Gerotor pumps and gerotor pump units Malfunction Cause Remedy Gerotor pump/ o Air inlet/lubricant below the intake manifold • Refill lubricant, vent gerotor pump/unit as described in Chapter 6.2. gerotor pump unit o Pump not vented •...
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8. Malfunctions, causes, and remedies Malfunction Cause Remedy o Improper assembly • Remove and reinstall the gerotor pump/unit. Interfaces are leaky o Incorrect mounting screws • Check the length of assembly screws, replace with shorter screws if necessary. Pumped medium is too o Incorrect viscosity <...
It is important to note that temperature influences can render lubricating and hy- draulic oils extremely thin or viscous. Please consult with SKF in advance if you will use lubricating and hydraulic oils with an oper- ating viscosity outside the specified range.
9. Technical data 9.6 Viscosity-temperature relationship of oils with different rated viscosity see Chapters 9.6.1 and 9.6.2 at +80°C = 18 mm Legend to Figs. 4 to 7 at +10°C = 875 mm Characteristic curve Delivery volume The curves shown in both figures are based versus: [l/min] on a viscosity index (VI) of VI ~ 95, approxi-...
9. Technical data 9.6.1 Viscosity range from 2.6 to 50 mm Viscosity range from 2.6 to 50 mm /s, Fig. 7 Viscosity class *) ISO VG is approx. 3, 10 Spindle oils 32, 100 Normal machine oils Medium-heavy machine oils 1000 Gear oil or similar *) The values correspond to the midpoint...
9. Technical data 9.6.2 Viscosity range from 50 to 2000 mm Viscosity range from 50 to 2000 mm /s, Fig. 8 10 000 7000 5 000 4000 3000 2 000 1 500 1 000 -3 0 a b c a d c Temperatur °C...
These motors have an electrical design ac- General information cording to NEMA MG1-12. The motors are designed standard for a rated The standard design of SKF gerotor pump BG56-80 File No.: LR 88093 motor voltage of 230 V, 400 V, or 690 V for units of product series 143 is driven by IEC (listed under Master Contract No.
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11. Appendix with performance < 0.75 kW are designed Special voltage designs for 50 Hz and 60 temperature of max. 40 °C, and a site alti- for the wide voltage range for 50 and 60 Hz Hz networks are available and must be indi- tude of up to 1000 m above sea level.
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11. Appendix Cooling method time (terminal box design 95×95 mm). Ter- Touch and foreign object protection: The motors are designed for cooling method minal boxes with dimensions 120×115 mm Complete protection against contacting live IC 411 (surface cooling). can only be turned by 180°. The threads components and against approaching such on the cable inlets have a metric thread of parts, as well as against touching moving...
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11. Appendix Legend to Figures 9 and 10 Rating plates acc. to DIN EN 60034-1, Fig. 9 Europe (CE) without IE2 Item Designation Wide voltage range motor Tailor-made Frame size Protection class H 0001 Temperature class H 0001 AF 63/4B–7 / 0805 361079 LF 71/2A–11...
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11. Appendix Legend to Figures 9 and 10 Rating plates acc. to DIN EN 60034-1, Fig. 10 Item Designation USA / Canada (UL/CSA) with IE2 Tailor-made Tailor-made Frame size Protection class Temperature class Type AC 3 Mot AF 90 L / 4M–13L+E2 / 0805 3 ~Mot AF 90 L / 4M–13L+E2 / 0805 Rated voltage range...
11. Appendix 11.1.2 Voltage code, motor design 50 /60 Hz Voltages and frequencies of different countries Design with terminal box Without IE2 (P <0.75 kW) With IE2 (P ≥0.75 kW) Voltage Voltage tolerance Country code UL/CSA UL/CSA 200 / 345 ±10 +1GF +1GF...
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11. Appendix Voltages and frequencies of different countries Design with terminal box Without IE2 (P <0.75 kW) With IE2 (P ≥0.75 kW) Voltage Voltage tolerance Country code UL/CSA UL/CSA 200 / 345 ±10 +1GG +1GG +1GG +1GG 220 / 380 ±10 +MDP +MDP...
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11. Appendix TW = Taiwan AE = United Arab Emirates EU = Europe MY = Malaysia AR = Argentina HK = Hong Kong NZ = New Zealand TH = Thailand AU = Australia = Indonesia PA = Panama TR = Turkey BO = Bolivia = Israel PE = Peru...
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11. Appendix Dimensions [mm] Serial Size No. of [Frame size] poles øM øN øPM 101.5 29.5 124.5 122.5 8deep 109.5 12 deep 33.5 118.5 12 deep 148.5 33.5 13 deep 12 deep 12 deep 12 deep Serial HDmax. K øD 43.5 –...
11. Appendix 11.1.4 Technical data IEC squirrel cage motors Type Foot design IM B34, flange design IM B14 Protection class IP55 Temperature class 155 (F) utilized according to B Duty type Temperature range –20 to +40°C Max. site altitude 1000 m above sea level Cooling method IC 41 (surface cooling with fan) Temperature monitoring...
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11. Appendix 50 Hz 60 Hz Flange- Size design (with Rated Perfor- Rated Rated Perfor- Rated [Frame Weight D / Y D / Y D / Y D / Y Certi- No. of threaded voltage mance Speed current voltage mance Speed current size] fication poles...
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11. Appendix 50 Hz 60 Hz Flange- Size design (with Rated Perfor- Rated Rated Perfor- Rated [Frame D / Y D / Y D / Y D / Y Certi- No. of threaded voltage mance Speed current voltage mance Speed current size] fication poles...
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