EXPLODED VIEW LWA55H ............................24 EXPLODED VIEW LWA75 ............................25 EXPLODED VIEW LWA75H ............................26 LWA SERIES PARTS LIST ............................27 LWAE SERIES PARTS LIST ............................29 SINGLE PHASE WIRING DIAGRAM 230V ......................... 31 THREE PHASE WIRING DIAGRAM 230V DUAL VOLTAGE ..................32 THREE PHASE WIRING DIAGRAM 460V DUAL VOLTAGE ..................
Pumps® LWA® Series submersible pump. This manual also contains information to optimize performance and longevity of your BJM Pumps submersible pump. The submersible LWA Series pumps are designed to pump water and light water slurries. The LWA Series pumps are not explosion-proof. They are not designed to pump volatile or flammable liquids.
SAFETY Pump installations are seldom identical. Each installation and application can vary due to many different factors. It is the owner/service mechanics responsibility to repair, service, and test to ensure that the pump integrity is not compromised according to this manual.
INSPECTION Review all safety information before servicing pump. The following are recommended installation practices/procedures for the pump. If there are questions in regards to your specific application, contact your local BJM Pumps distributor or BJM Pumps, LLC. PRE-INSTALLATION INSPECTION 1) Check the pump for damage that may have occurred during shipment.
ISO 32 NSF Food Grade Mineral Oil PUMP INSTALLATION LWA Series pumps have been evaluated for use with water or water based solutions. Please contact the manufacturer for additional information. Risk of electric shock. All LWA Pump models; do not come with electric plug connectors.
BJM Pumps, LLC at 860-399-5937. As a general rule, LWA Series top discharge pumps can pump down to a level above the suction screen. Pumping lower than screen will permit air to enter the pump and cavitate, lose prime or become air bound.
PUMP ROTATION Two ways to check the correct pump rotation: 1. By looking at the impeller; the rotation of the impeller should be counter clockwise as shown in the picture below. 2. By looking from the top of the pump. Since the impeller cannot be seen, the best way to check the rotation is to check the kick back motion of the pump when the pump just starts.
PUMP OPERATION This pump is designed to handle dirty water that contains some solids. It is not designed to pump volatile or flammable liquids. Do not attempt to pump any liquids which may damage the pump or endanger personnel as a result of pump failure.
recommended that a Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI) type receptacle (or equivalent) be used. STOPPING To stop the pump (manual and automatic mode), turn off the breaker, or turn the power source off (generator). TYPICAL AUTOMATIC DEWATERING INSTALLATION NOTE: Maximum recommended starts should not exceed 10 times per hour. All LWA Pumps require a separate control box with float(s) for automatic operation.
STOPPING To stop the pump (manual and automatic mode), turn off the breaker, or turn the power source off (generator). INTENDED METHODS OF CONNECTION Use with approved motor control that matches motor input in full load amperes. “UTILLISER UN DÉMARREAR APPROUVÉ CONVENANT AU COURANT Á...
SINGLE & THREE PHASE WIRING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR PROTECTION, ALWAYS DISCONNECT PUMP FROM ITS POWER SOURCE BEFORE HANDLING. “Risk of electrical shock” Do not remove power supply cord and strain relief or connect conduit directly to the pump. Installation and checking of electrical circuits and hardware should be performed by a qualified licensed electrician.
grounding wires; one green for grounding to the panel; the other is orange and is to be used for grounding check systems or can be also connected to the grounding point on the control. Once connections are validated, momentarily energize the pump, observing the directions of kick back due to starting torque.
Pump should be disconnected from the electric power supply before proceeding to do any service or maintenance. To service or repair your pump, please contact your local BJM Pumps distributor. Service should only be performed by a qualified electrician. MAINTAINING YOUR PUMP ...
CHANGING SEAL OIL Checking the seal chamber by following step one of the disassembly/assembly procedures listed below. To change the seal chamber oil, drain the oil by removing drain plug (55). Replace with the proper amount of ISO 32 NSF Food Grade Mineral Oil. Note that a 10-15% air gap should be maintained in the seal chamber to allow for heat expansion.
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12. Lubricate the lip seal (25) with oil, and press this into the bore on the opposite side of the lower stationary seal, using the proper pressing tool. 13. Lubricate the shaft with a light coating of FM32 oil. Using a pushing tool, press the rotating element for the upper seal onto the shaft and down to the point of contact with the stationary seal.
BJM Pumps, LLC’s liability for any breach of this warranty shall be limited solely to replacement or repair, at the sole option of BJM Pumps, LLC, of any part or parts of the Product found to be defective during the warranty period, provided the Product is properly installed and is being used as originally intended.
START-UP REPORT FORM This form is designed to record the initial installation, and to serve as a guide for troubleshooting at a later date (if needed). BJM Pumps, LLC 123 Spencer Plain Road Old Saybrook, CT. 06475 Pump Owner’s Name...
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START-UP REPORT FORM presence? Are guide rails exactly vertical? Is base elbow installed level? Liquid level controls: Model control installed away from turbulence? Operation Check Tip lowest float (stop float), all pumps should remain off. Tip second float (and stop float), one pump comes on. Tip third float (and stop float), both pumps on (alarm on simplex).
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START-UP REPORT FORM Voltage supply at panel line connection, pump on L1-L2 L2-L3 L3-L1 Amperage load connection, pump on FINAL CHECK Is pump secured properly? Was pump checked for leaks? Do check valves operate properly? Flow: Does station appear to operate at proper rate? Noise level: Acceptable...
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