Series MNKA, acc. to ASME Page 2 List of Contents List of Contents ........2 Commissioning/Shutdown ....14 Initial commissioning ......... 14 Relevant documents ......... 3 6.1.1 Filling the pump housing (casing) ....14 ...
Series MNKA, acc. to ASME Page 4 Noise capacity level : = Q 70 dB acc. to Name plate, dry-running, DIN EN ISO 9614-2 ATEX and housing (casing) Sizes : markings Group 1 Group 2 1.5“ x 1“ x 6“ 3“...
Intended use information which is to be observed during installation, operation and maintenance. Richter pumps of the series MNKA (ASME) are must read before installation sealless, plastic-lined magnetic drive centrifugal commissioning! pumps for the leak-free conveyance of aggressive, This operating manual must always be available at the toxic, pure and inflammable liquids.
Series MNKA, acc. to ASME Page 6 In the event of operating conditions other than those Conversion work and described in the data sheet, the following are to be production of spare parts by checked again: the customer design of the pump design of the accessories Conversion of or changes to the machine are only suitability of the materials.
Series MNKA, acc. to ASME Page 7 For safe pump operation, we recommend a flow rate 2.6.5 Check of the direction of rotation of 0.3 to 1.1 Q . If the pump is operated outside this range, it must be ensured that the max. admissible If there is also a risk of explosion during the flow rate according to the pump characteristic curve is installation phase, the check of the direction...
Series MNKA, acc. to ASME Page 8 During operation of the pump it must be ensured that The following Table 1 contains the resultant excessive deposits of dust are prevented (regular theoretical limit values of the temperature of cleaning) in order to prevent the pump surface from the liquid medium allowing for the temperature heating to above the admissible temperature.
Series MNKA, acc. to ASME Page 9 Transport and storage The pump or the unit must be transported If magnetic drives are stored as single parts, properly. It must be ensured that during the relevant notes in Section 7.5.2 are to be transport the pump/unit remains in the observed.
Series MNKA, acc. to ASME Page 10 Product description The can (containment shell) 159 is made of high- The housing (casing) dimensions, nominal ratings and technical requirements of the pump series MNKA resistance, carbon fibre composite material. It is correspond to ASME B73.3M, ISO 15783 / DIN ISO protected against the medium by a can (containment 5199.
Series MNKA, acc. to ASME Page 11 A distance depending on the coupling used is to be The NPSHR available in the plant observed between the pump and motor shafts. should be at least 1,64 ft (0,5 m) See installation drawing. higher than the NPSHR required for the pump.
Can monitors Leak monitors Pipe fittings You can obtain the publications "Safe Operation of Magnetic drive Pumps" and "The Operation of The following pipe fittings are available from Richter Centrifugal Pumps without NPSH Problems" on on request : request. Shut-off valves...
EN 13463 is satisfied without any reservations. Richter offers both A coupling with a valid ATEX certificate is to versions. be used if deployed in zone 1 and 2.
Series MNKA, acc. to ASME Page 14 Commissioning/Shutdown Initial commissioning Engage coupling, check alignment and secure. Mount coupling guard. Normally, the pumps have already been test-run with The pump must be completely filled with water. Unless special agreements have been made, liquid.
Series MNKA, acc. to ASME Page 15 Shutdown Operation with magnetic drive stopped : If no heat is dissipated, damage to the inner and Close discharge valve down to the position drive magnet assemblies may occur. "minimum flow rate" Suction line not opened or not opened fully : Switch motor off.
Series MNKA, acc. to ASME Page 16 Maintenance Screw connections of the A fully synthetic gear oil to ISO VG 220 is to be used for temperatures below – 68 °F (– 20 °C). housing (casing) Replacing the bearings: The ball bearings are designed for an L service life of >17,500 hours.
Series MNKA, acc. to ASME Page 17 Notes on dismantling 7.6 Dismantling All repair and maintenance work is to be performed There are 3 possibilities for dismantling: by skilled staff using appropriate tools and original 1. Remove the complete pump from the plant. spare parts.
7.6.3 Dismantling the bearing pedestal, If the bearing bushes 545 have to be removed oil bath lubrication from the plain bearing pedestal 339 , a Richter jig is best used for this. Remove hex. screw 901/4 and drain oil. Store bearing sleeves 529 and bearing bushes 545 Clamp the end of the drive shaft 213 in a vice.
Series MNKA, acc. to ASME Page 19 7.8 Assembly 7.8.4 Assembly of can unit Introduce can insert into the can (containment 7.8.1 Assembly of the bearing pedestal, shell). If this is not possible, cool can (containment long life grease lubrication shell) insert to approx.
For tightening torques, see Section 1.1 . people can be called in: 1. in-house pump office 7.8.8 Fill bearing pedestal with oil 2. The manufacturer Richter or its local agent Oil quantities: The following conveying data can be checked using For group 1 appr.
Series MNKA, acc. to ASME Page 21 Faults Faults may result from inadmissible modes of Are the pipe or nozzle resistances too low? operation. Such inadmissible modes Is the pump speed too low or the impeller diameter operation – even brief ones – may cause too large? serious damage to the unit.
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Das Unternehmen Richter Chemie-Technik GmbH bescheinigt hiermit, dass die o.a. Baureihen die grundsätzlichen Anforderungen der aufgeführten Richtlinien und Normen erfüllt. Richter Chemie-Technik GmbH confirms that the basic requirements of the above specified directives and standards have been fulfilled. Bevollmächtigt für die Zusammenstellung der technischen Unterlagen nach 2006/42/EG: A.
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Das Unternehmen Richter Chemie-Technik GmbH bescheinigt hiermit, dass die o.a. Baureihen die grundsätzlichen Anforderungen der aufgeführten Richtlinien und Normen erfüllt. Richter Chemie-Technik GmbH confirms that the basic requirements of the above specified directives and standards have been fulfilled. Bevollmächtigt für die Zusammenstellung der technischen Unterlagen nach 2006/42/EG: A.
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Safety Information / Declaration of No Objection Concerning the Contamination of Richter-Pumps, -Valves and Components SCOPE AND PURPOSE Each entrepreneur (operator) carries the responsibility for the health and safety of his employees. This extends also to the personnel, who implements repairs with the operator or with the contractor.
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A. Details of Richter-product: Failure description: Classification: Article number: Equipment: Serial number: Application tool: Application process: B. Condition of the Richter-product: Contamination : Was it in operation ? toxic Drained (product/operating supply item) ? caustic All openings hermetically locked! inflammable...
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Waste Management Law (AbfG) and the Water Resources Act (WHG) An inspection/repair of Richter products and parts will only take place, if the attached explanation is filled out correctly and completely by authorized and qualified technical personnel and is available.