Glossary Glossary Certificate of decontamination A certificate of decontamination is enclosed by the customer when returning the product to the manufacturer to certify that the product has been properly drained to eliminate any environmental and health hazards arising from components in contact with the fluid handled.
In the event of damage, immediately contact your nearest KSB Service centre to maintain the right to claim under warranty. 1.2 Installation of partly completed machinery To install partly completed machinery supplied by KSB refer to the sub-sections under Servicing/Maintenance.
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1 General Symbol Description Step-by-step instructions Note Recommendations and important information on how to handle the product Sewabloc 7 of 60...
2 Safety 2 Safety All the information contained in this section refers to hazardous situations. DANGER In addition to the present general safety information the action-related safety information given in the other sections must be observed. 2.1 Key to safety symbols/markings Table 3: Definition of safety symbols/markings Symbol Description...
2 Safety 2.3 Intended use ▪ The pump set must only be operated within the operating limits described in the other applicable documents. ▪ Only operate pump sets which are in perfect technical condition. ▪ Do not operate partially assembled pump sets. ▪...
2 Safety Training on the pump (set) must always be supervised by technical specialist personnel. 2.5 Consequences and risks caused by non-compliance with this manual ▪ Non-compliance with these operating instructions will lead to forfeiture of warranty cover and of any and all rights to claims for damages. ▪...
2 Safety ▪ When taking the pump set out of service always adhere to the procedure described in the manual. ▪ Decontaminate pumps which handle fluids posing a health hazard. (ð Section 7.3, Page 38) ▪ As soon as the work has been completed, re-install and re-activate any safety- relevant devices and protective devices.
1. On transfer of goods, check each packaging unit for damage. 2. In the event of in-transit damage, assess the exact damage, document it and notify KSB or the supplying dealer and the insurer about the damage in writing immediately.
3 Transport/Temporary Storage/Disposal Horizontal transport Horizontal transport Close-coupled pump Close-coupled pump without motor 3.3 Storage/preservation If commissioning is to take place some time after delivery, we recommend that the following measures be taken: CAUTION Damage during storage due to humidity, dirt or vermin Corrosion/contamination of the pump (set)! ▷...
Indicate any safety measures and decontamination measures taken. (ð Section 11, Page 57) NOTE If required, a blank certificate of decontamination can be downloaded from the following web site: www.ksb.com/certificate_of_decontamination 3.5 Disposal WARNING Fluids handled, consumables and supplies which are hot and/or pose a health hazard Hazard to persons and the environment! ▷...
4 Description of the Pump (Set) 4 Description of the Pump (Set) 4.1 General description Pump for handling untreated sewage and all types of waste water. ▪ Close-coupled pump with shaft seal ▪ Directly flanged standardised motor ▪ Direct drive electric motor Table 6: Installation types Installation Illustration...
Type series Impeller type Nominal discharge nozzle diameter [mm] Nominal impeller diameter [mm] Material variant Installation type 4.3 Name plate KSB SE & Co. KGaA Johann-Klein-Straße 9 67227 Frankenthal Deutschland SNr. 24 17 41 2016 SEWABLOC F 100 - 250 P-No.
4 Description of the Pump (Set) 4.5 Configuration and function Fig. 2: Sectional drawing Sewabloc with K impeller Clearance gap Discharge nozzle Discharge cover Shaft Bearing bracket Suction nozzle Impeller Shaft seal Rolling element bearing Motor Design The hydraulic system and the motor are firmly connected and form a close-coupled unit.
5 Installation at Site 5 Installation at Site 5.1 Safety regulations DANGER Excessive temperatures in the shaft seal area Explosion hazard! ▷ Never operate a pump (set) with gland packing in potentially explosive atmospheres. 5.2 Checks to be carried out prior to installation Place of installation WARNING Installation on mounting surface which is unsecured and cannot support the load...
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5 Installation at Site Fastening ▪ Fasten the pump feet or foundation rails, soleplate or suction duckfoot bend to a concrete foundation with chemical anchors. ü The foundation has the required strength and characteristics. ü The foundation has been prepared in accordance with the dimensions given in the outline drawing/general arrangement drawing.
5 Installation at Site Table 10: Curing times of mortar cartridge Floor temperature Curing time [°C] [min] -5 to 0 0 to +10 +10 to +20 > +20 5.4 Piping 5.4.1 Connecting the piping DANGER Impermissible loads acting on the pump nozzles Danger to life from escaping hot, toxic, corrosive or flammable fluids! ▷...
5 Installation at Site 5.4.2 Permissible forces and moments at the pump nozzles The values correspond with those specified in EN ISO 5199 for horizontal installation (installation type 1A), for cast iron and 20 °C. The values also apply to Sewabloc pumps installed vertically. Forces and moments at the pump nozzles The data on forces and moments apply to static piping loads only.
5 Installation at Site 5.5 Auxiliary connections WARNING Screw plugs subjected to pressure Risk of injuries by parts flying off and escaping fluid! ▷ Never use screw plugs for releasing pressure from the pump casing. ▷ Always use suitable venting devices (e.g. vent valve). The following auxiliary connections are available: 1M.1 1M.1...
5 Installation at Site Lubrication of mechanical seals The lubricant reservoirs have been filled at the factory. Before commissioning the pump set, check the lubricant level. Fig. 6: Checking the lubricant level ü The pump set has been installed as specified. 1.
5 Installation at Site 5.8 Checking the direction of rotation DANGER Temperature increases resulting from contact between rotating and stationary components Explosion hazard! Damage to the pump set! ▷ Never check the direction of rotation by starting up the unfilled pump. WARNING Hands inside the pump casing Risk of injuries, damage to the pump!
6 Commissioning/Start-up/Shutdown 6 Commissioning/Start-up/Shutdown 6.1 Commissioning/Start-up 6.1.1 Prerequisites for commissioning/start-up Before commissioning/starting up the pump set, make sure that the following conditions are met: ▪ The pump set has been properly connected to the power supply and is equipped with all protection devices. (ð Section 5.7, Page 25) ▪...
6 Commissioning/Start-up/Shutdown WARNING Abnormal noises, vibrations, temperatures or leakage Damage to the pump! Risk of personal injury! ▷ Switch off the pump (set) immediately. ▷ Eliminate the causes before returning the pump set to service. ü The pump, suction line and discharge line have been vented and primed with the fluid to be handled.
6 Commissioning/Start-up/Shutdown DANGER Formation of a potentially explosive atmosphere inside the pump Explosion hazard! ▷ When draining tanks take suitable measures to prevent dry running of the pump (e.g. fill level monitoring). 6.2.1 Maximum operating pressure CAUTION Permissible operating pressure exceeded Damage to connections and seals! ▷...
6 Commissioning/Start-up/Shutdown 6.2.2 Frequency of starts To prevent high temperature increases in the motor and excessive loads on the pump, motor, seals and bearings, the frequency of starts shall not exceed the following number of start-ups per hour. Table 14: Frequency of starts Rated motor power Maximum frequency of starts [kW]...
6 Commissioning/Start-up/Shutdown The pump (set) remains installed ü Sufficient fluid is supplied for the operation check run of the pump. 1. For prolonged shutdown periods, start up the pump (set) regularly between once a month and once every three months for approximately five minutes. ð...
7 Servicing/Maintenance 7 Servicing/Maintenance 7.1 Safety regulations DANGER Sparks produced during servicing work Explosion hazard! ▷ Observe the safety regulations in force at the place of installation! ▷ Always perform maintenance work on explosion-proof pump sets outside potentially explosive atmospheres. DANGER Improperly serviced pump set Explosion hazard!
NOTE All maintenance work, service work and installation work can be carried out by KSB Service or authorised workshops. For contact details please refer to the enclosed "Addresses" booklet or visit "www.ksb.com/contact" on the Internet.
7 Servicing/Maintenance While the system is in operation, observe and check the following: ▪ The pump must run quietly and free from vibrations at all times. ▪ Monitor the correct functioning of any auxiliary connections. ▪ Monitor the stand-by pump. To make sure that stand-by pumps are ready for operation, start them up once a week.
7 Servicing/Maintenance 900.02 920.17 550.04 164.02 412.05 Fig. 7: Inspection hole in the casing Opening the inspection hole ▪ Close the shut-off element on the suction side. ▪ Switch off the drive and make sure it cannot be re-started unintentionally. ▪ Close the shut-off element on the discharge side. ▪...
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7 Servicing/Maintenance WARNING Lubricants posing a health hazard and/or hot lubricants Hazard to persons and the environment! ▷ When draining the lubricant take appropriate measures to protect persons and the environment. ▷ Wear safety clothing and a protective mask if required. ▷...
7 Servicing/Maintenance 7.3 Drainage/cleaning WARNING Fluids handled, consumables and supplies which are hot and/or pose a health hazard Hazard to persons and the environment! ▷ Collect and properly dispose of flushing fluid and any fluid residues. ▷ Wear safety clothing and a protective mask if required. ▷...
7 Servicing/Maintenance 7.4.2 Preparations for dismantling DANGER Insufficient preparation of work on the pump (set) Risk of injury! ▷ Properly shut down the pump set. ▷ Close the shut-off elements in the suction line and discharge line. ▷ Drain the pump and release the pump pressure. (ð Section 7.3, Page 38) ▷...
A forcing screw is required to remove the impeller. The forcing screw is not included in the scope of supply. It can be ordered separately from KSB. ü The notes and steps stated in (ð Section 7.4.5, Page 40) have been observed/ carried out.
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7 Servicing/Maintenance Size Impeller type Forcing screw (ADS) Thread Designation 065 - 216 M 12 ADS 7 065 - 217 M 10 ADS 6 065 - 250 F, K M 16 ADS 1 065 - 252 B01 M 16 ADS 1 065 - 252 B02 M 20 ADS 2...
7 Servicing/Maintenance 7.4.7 Dismantling the mechanical seal 433.02 433.01 515 / 932.03 Fig. 10: Dismantling the mechanical seal 7.4.7.1 Dismantling the pump-end mechanical seal ü The back pull-out unit and the impeller have been removed as described above. 1. Pull the rotating assembly of mechanical seal 433.01 off shaft 210. 2.
7 Servicing/Maintenance 7.4.7.3 Removing the KSB double cartridge seal 101-47 914.52 Fig. 11: Removing the KSB double cartridge seal 412.28 932.59 Fig. 12: Removing the mechanical seal ü The back pull-out unit and the impeller have been removed as described above. 1. Fix discharge cover 163 to bearing bracket 330 using suitable bolts/screws and washers.
7 Servicing/Maintenance 7.4.9 Removing the wear plate (for D type impellers only) 914.12 Fig. 13: Removing the wear plate ü The inside of the casing has been cleaned. ü The wear plate needs to be replaced as a result of visual inspection. 1.
7 Servicing/Maintenance 7.5.2 Installing the shaft and rolling element bearings When re-installing the shaft, replace deep groove ball bearing 321.01 if required. 1. Press deep groove ball bearing 321.01 onto shaft 210 unit it abuts against the shaft shoulder. 2. Insert circlip 932.20 into shaft 210. 3.
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150 - 317 38,5 200 - 315 D, K 38,5 200 - 316 38,5 200 - 317 38,5 200 - 318 38,5 7.5.3.2 Installing the KSB double cartridge seal 101-47 Fig. 15: Installing the KSB double cartridge seal Sewabloc 46 of 60...
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ü The back pull-out unit of the pump has been placed in a clean and level assembly area. ü The KSB 4STQ double cartridge seal is fully assembled and undamaged. 1. Insert circlip 932.59 in the shaft groove and make sure that circlip 932.59 is positioned correctly in the shaft groove.
7 Servicing/Maintenance 7.7 Spare parts stock 7.7.1 Ordering spare parts Always quote the following data when ordering replacement or spare parts: ▪ Order number ▪ Order item number ▪ Consecutive number ▪ Type series ▪ Size ▪ Material variant ▪ Seal code ▪...
If problems occur that are not described in the following table, consultation with the KSB customer service is required. A Pump delivers insufficient flow rate B Motor is overloaded...
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Fit new shaft seal. ✘ ✘ - Vibrations during pump operation Correct the suction conditions. Re-align the pump. Re-balance the impeller. Increase pressure at the pump suction nozzle. ✘ - Operating voltage too low. Increase the voltage. Contact KSB. Sewabloc 53 of 60...
10 EU Declaration of Conformity 10 EU Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer: KSB SE & Co. KGaA Johann-Klein-Straße 9 67227 Frankenthal (Germany) The manufacturer herewith declares that the product: Sewabloc, Sewatec KSB order number: ....................▪ is in conformity with the provisions of the following Directives as amended from time to time: –...
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