The pumps are manufactured in various material combinations which appear from the type number on the name plate. 2.2 EXPLANATION OF THE TYPE NUMBER The VAC-4001 pump is provided with a name plate. The type number indicated on the name plate is built up as follows: DESMI PUMPING TECHNOLOGY A/S Tagholm 1 9400 Nørresundby - Denmark...
V-belt pulley may be heated to about 100º C after which the V-belt pulley is easily lead over the shaft towards the shoulder. Alternatively, the V-belt pulley may be mounted with a TAPER LOCK bush. DESMI PUMPING TECHNOLOGY A/S Tagholm 1 9400 Nørresundby - Denmark Tel.: +45 96 32 81 11...
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When dimensioning the V-belt pulley it is important to follow the rules of the DESMI nomograms for the pump size in question - contact DESMI. Be careful when fitting the suction line to the pump so that it is absolutely tight, as even small leakages may impede the priming.
Pump Weight [kg] VAC-4001/A09 VAC-4001/A07 excl. electric motor VAC-4001/A02 The pumps are to be stored in a dry place. Before shipment the pump is to be fastened securely on pallets or the like. The pump is to be lifted as shown here: Screw lifting eyes into the pressure flange and mount lifting straps The lifting straps must not bear against sharp edges and corners.
When fitted, the sealing ring (22) is to bear against the shoulder of the pump casing. 6.2 FITTING SHAFT WITH BEARINGS Lead shaft with bearings into the bearing bracket. Fit oil sealing ring (8) and lock ring (4) DESMI PUMPING TECHNOLOGY A/S Tagholm 1 9400 Nørresundby - Denmark Tel.: +45 96 32 81 11...
Pumps which are not in operation during frost periods are to be drained to avoid frost damage. Remove the drain bolt (32) at the bottom to empty the pump. Alternatively, it is possible to use anti- freeze liquids in normal constructions. DESMI PUMPING TECHNOLOGY A/S Tagholm 1 9400 Nørresundby - Denmark Tel.: +45 96 32 81 11...
Should the pump not function as intended, please proceed according to the fault-finding list. Bear in mind, though, that the pump was carefully checked and tested at the factory and that the majority of faults stem from the piping system. DESMI PUMPING TECHNOLOGY A/S Tagholm 1 9400 Nørresundby - Denmark Tel.: +45 96 32 81 11...
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1. Cavitation in pump Suction lift too high/ Suction line wrongly dimensioned/Liquid temperature too high -10- DESMI PUMPING TECHNOLOGY A/S Tagholm 1 9400 Nørresundby - Denmark Tel.: +45 96 32 81 11 Fax +45 98 17 54 99 E-mail: desmi@desmi.com www.desmi.com...
1.5 x the permissible working pressure. The test pressure is stated in the test certificate and stamped into the discharge flange of the pump. -11- DESMI PUMPING TECHNOLOGY A/S Tagholm 1 9400 Nørresundby - Denmark Tel.: +45 96 32 81 11...
14. EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY DESMI PUMPING TECHNOLOGY A/S, hereby declare that our pumps of the type VAC- 4001 are manufactured in conformity with the following essential safety and health requirements in the COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 2006/42/EC on machines, Annex 1.
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