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Volute Centrifugal Pump Original Operating Manual Series NMXH Version BA-2015.09.18 ASV Stübbe GmbH & Co. KG Print-No. 300 404 Hollwieser Strasse 5 TR MA DE Rev002 32602 Vlotho Germany Phone: +49 (0)5733-799-0 Fax: +49 (0)5733-799-5000 Email: contact@asv-stuebbe.de Internet: www.asv-stuebbe.de We reserve the right to make technical changes. Read carefully before use.
Table of contents Table of contents ....... 5 Connecting the pipes .
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Table of contents 9.2.4 Flange tightening torques ....38 9.2.5 Tightening torques of casing screws ..38 9.2.6 Gap size .
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Table of contents List of figures List of tables Fig. 1 Type plate (example) ......9 Tab. 1 Other applicable documents, purpose and where found .
About this document About this document Other applicable documents This manual • Is part of the equipment • Applies to the aforementioned pump series Document/purpose/ Where found • Describes safe and appropriate operation during all oper- ating phases ATEX additional manual (300 364) •...
About this document Warnings and symbols Symbol Meaning • Immediate acute risk • Death, serious bodily harm • Potentially acute risk • Death, serious bodily harm • Potentially hazardous situation • Minor injury • Potentially hazardous situation • Material damage Safety warning sign Take note of all information highlighted by the safety warning...
General safety instructions General safety instructions The manufacturer does not accept any liability for any dam- • When using auxiliary plant systems: age caused by disregarding any sections of the entire doc- – Ensure compatibility of the operating medium with the umentation.
General safety instructions 2.2.2 Operator's obligations 2.2.3 Obligations of personnel • All directions given on the pump must be followed (and kept Safety-conscious operation legible), e.g. the arrow indicating the sense of rotation and • Only operate the pump if it is in perfect technical condition the markings for fluid connections.
Layout and function Layout and function Labels Description • NM: Standard pump 3.1.1 Type plate – Horizontal, single-stage, non self-priming pump with single flow volute casing and free shaft end. – Optionally available complete with coupling and drive motor, mounted on a base plate. ASV Stübbe GmbH &...
Layout and function Layout Fig. 3 Layout Shaft Suction branch Discharge flange Mechanical seal Support foot Bearing casing Pump casing Shaft seals Only one of the following shaft seals can be used. 3.4.1 Mechanical seals Mechanical seals have a function-related leak. •...
Layout and function 3.4.2 Auxiliary systems Sealing systems Only one of the following sealing systems can be used. Quenching When quenching, the pressure of the pumped medium is greater than the pressure of the sealing medium. The seal surfaces are lubricated by the pumped medium. Examples of use: •...
Transport, Storage and Disposal Transport, Storage and Disposal Transport Weight specifications (→ documents for the particular order). 4.1.1 Unpacking and inspection upon delivery 1. Unpack the pump/pump assembly upon delivery and inspect it for transport damage. 2. Check completeness and accuracy of delivery. 3.
Transport, Storage and Disposal Storage NOTE Material damage due to inappropriate storage! Store the pump properly. 1. Seal all openings with blind flanges, blind plugs or plastic covers. 2. Make sure the storage room meets the following condi- tions: – –...
Installation and connection Installation and connection For pumps in potentially explosive atmospheres (→ ATEX 5.1.3 Prepare foundation and surface additional manual). Aids, tools, materials: – Steel shims – Spirit level NOTE Installation options: Material damage due to distortion or passage of electrical –...
Installation and connection Installing with foundation 5.2.2 Attaching pump unit Filling the base plate with mortar casting compound improves dampening properties. NOTE Material damage due to distortion of base plate. 1. Fill the anchoring holes with mortar casting compound. Position the base plate as follows on the foundation and 2.
Installation and connection Installing motor Planning the pipes Only necessary if the pump unit is first assembled on site. Water hammers may damage the pump or the system. Plan the pipes and fittings as far as possible to prevent water hammers occurring. 5.4.1 Specifying supports and flange connections NOTE...
Installation and connection 5.4.3 Specifying pipe lengths 5.4.6 Discharging leaks WARNING Risk of injury and poisoning due to hazardous pumped liquids! Safely collect any leaking pumped liquid, then discharge and dispose of it in accordance with environmental regula- tions. 1. Provide equipment for collecting and discharging leaking liquids.
Installation and connection Connecting the pipes Electrical connection NOTE DANGER Material damage due to excessive forces and torques on Risk of death due to electric shock! the pump. All electrical work must be carried out by qualified electri- Ensure pipe connection without tension. cians only.
Installation and connection Aligning the coupling precisely 3. Check the gap size with feeler gauge (2): – Permitted dimension (→ 9.2.6 Gap size, Only necessary for versions with coupling. Page 38). – Measure size of the gap between the coupling halves using feeler gauge (A).
Operation Operation For pumps in potentially explosive atmospheres (→ ATEX 6.1.4 Check direction of rotation additional manual) DANGER Preparing for commissioning Danger to life from rotating parts. Use personal protective equipment when carrying out any work on the pump. 6.1.1 Checking downtimes Maintain an adequate distance from rotating parts.
Operation Commissioning 5. Make sure temperature change is smaller than 5 K/min for pumps with hot fluids. 6.2.1 Switching on 6. After the initial stress due to the pressure and operating temperature, check that the pump is not leaking. Pump set up and connected properly Motor set up and connected properly 6.2.2 Switching off...
Operation Shutting down the pump Take the following measures whenever the pump is shut down: DANGER Pump is Action Risk of injury from running pump! shut down Take measures appropriate for the fluid (→ Table 6 Measures Do not touch the running pump. depending on the behavior of Do not carry out any work on the running pump.
Operation Restoring the pump to service 1. Complete steps commissioning (→ 6.2 Commissioning, Page 21). 2. If the pump is shut down for over 1 year, replace elastomer seals (O-rings, shaft sealing rings). Operating the stand-by pump Stand-by pump filled and bled Operate the stand-by pump at least once a week.
Maintenance Maintenance For pumps in potentially explosive atmospheres (→ ATEX Maintenance additional manual). DANGER Trained service technicians are available for fitting and repair work. Submit evidence of conveyed medium on Risk of injury from running pump! request (DIN safety data sheet or safety certificate). Do not touch the running pump.
Maintenance 7.2.1 Maintenance in accordance with main- tenance schedule Perform maintenance work in accordance with the mainte- nance schedule. Designation Interval Maintenance Pump assembly daily Check for increased noise development. Check for vibration. Pay attention to increased current consumption of the motor. Check that the anchor bolts are correctly seated.
Maintenance Dismounting NOTE Material damage due to incorrect dismounting/installation DANGER of the pump. Only specialist mechanics should complete dismounting/ Risk of injury due to running pump! installation work. Do not touch the running pump. Do not carry out any work on the running pump. 7.3.1 Preparations for dismounting Before all installation and maintenance work, discon-...
Maintenance 7.3.2 Disassembly NM NMB 7.3.3 Disassemble NMXH Impeller fastening: Clockwise thread. 1. Unscrew hexagon head bolt (901.7). 2. Remove washers (554.11). 3. Remove spring rings (934.7). Shaft protection sleeves with locking pin can be pulled off 4. Pull out impeller unit from the back of the volute casing. the shaft by hand.
Maintenance Installing 1. When installing please observe: – Replace worn parts with genuine spare parts. Install components concentrically and without tilting in – Replace seals, inserting them in such a way that they accordance with the markings applied. are unable to rotate. –...
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting For pumps in potentially explosive atmospheres (→ ATEX additional manual). If faults occur which are not specified in the following table or cannot be traced back to the specified causes, please consult the manufacturer. Possible faults are identified by a fault number in the table below.
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Troubleshooting Fault number Remedy Cause – – – – – Temperature of fluid is too high: pump is Increase pump inlet pressure. cavitating Lower temperature. Contact the manufacturer. – – – – – Viscosity or specific gravity of the pumped Consult the manufacturer.
Troubleshooting Fault number Remedy Cause – – – – Impeller out of balance or blocked Dismount the pump and inspect it for dry-running damage. Clean the impeller. – – – – – Hydraulic parts of the pump dirty, clotted or Dismount the pump.
Appendix Technical specifications 9.2.5 Tightening torques of casing screws Further technical data (→ Data sheet). Size Metal con- Plastic con- Plastic con- nections nections nections with metal 9.2.1 Ambient conditions inserts Operation under any other ambient conditions should be agreed with the manufacturer. Tempera- Relative humidity [%] Setup...
Appendix Declaration of conformity in accordance with EC machinery directive CE declaration of conformity We hereby declare under our sole responsibility that the products listed below Description Centrifugal pumps with mechanical seal NM, NMB, NMXH, SHB Solenoid pumps Eccentric pumps Type F, Type L Sump pumps ET, ETL, ETLB...
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