Electrically driven piston pump units for single-line centralized lubrication systems (44 pages)
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PFHM-EEX Operating instructions Multi-piston pump with reservoir according to ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU Version 02 951-180-078-EN...
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EC Declaration of Conformity EU Declaration of Conformity pursuant to ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU, Annex X The manufacturer, SKF Lubrication Systems GmbH, Hockenheim Plant, 2. Industriestr. 4, DE - 68766 Hockenheim hereby declares the conformity of the device: Designation: Multi-piston pump with reservoir...
Masthead Manufacturer Training Disclaimer of liability SKF Lubrication Systems Germany GmbH SKF conducts detailed training in order to The manufacturer shall not be held liable Address of manufacturer plants enable the maximum safety and efficiency. for damage resulting from: Headquarters SKF recommends taking advantage of this ○...
Table of contents Table of contents EU Declaration of Conformity pursuant to ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU, Annex X 2 Masthead ..................3 Explanation of symbols and signs ............7 Safety instructions ..............9 1.19 First start-up, daily start-up ...............17 General safety instructions ..............9 1.20 Cleaning ....................17 General behavior when handling the product ........
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Table of contents Overview, functional description .......... 29 Assembly ................41 Overview of the PFHM multi-piston pump unit ........29 General information ................41 Description of design and operation ...........30 Assembly location .................42 Mechanical connection .................42 Technical data ..............32 6.3.1 Minimum mounting dimensions ...........42 Tightening torques ................32 6.3.2 Assembly holes ................42...
Explanation of symbols, signs, and abbreviations Explanation of symbols and signs General warning Risk of electrical shock Risk of slipping Hot surfaces Being drawn into machinery Crushing hazard Pressure injection Suspended load Electrostatic sensitive Potentially explosive Unauthorized persons must General notes components atmosphere be kept away.
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Explanation of symbols, signs, and abbreviations Abbreviations and conversion factors regarding °C degrees Celsius °F degrees Fahrenheit approx. approximately Kelvin ounce i.e. that is Newton fl. oz. Fluid ounce incl. including hour inch min. minimum second pound per square inch max.
1. Safety instructions 1. Safety instructions 1.1 General safety instructions 1.2 General behavior when handling the product ○ The product may only be used in aware- ○ All safety regulations and in-house in- The operator must ensure that the instruc- tions are read by all persons tasked with ness of the potential dangers, in proper structions relevant to the particular activ-...
○ Never use any part of the centralized ○ Use of non-specified equipment Only SKF pump elements and SKF pressure lubrication system as a stand or step or for climbing. relief valves approved for the PFHM may be ○...
1. Safety instructions 1.5 Varnishing ○ Use to feed, forward, or store hazardous ○ Use in potentially explosive dusts whose All (varnished) components of the pump are substances and mixtures as defined in minimum ignition temperature and glow painted in accordance with the requirements Annex I Part 2-5 of the CLP Regulation temperature are less than 150% of the of DIN EN 60079 (electrostatic charge).
1. Safety instructions 1.6 Inspections prior to delivery 1.8 Prohibition of certain activities 1.9 Referenced documents The following tests were performed prior to The following activities must be performed In addition to this manual, the following delivery: only by employees of the manufacturer or documents must be observed by the respec- authorized persons due to possibly unde- tive target group:...
1. Safety instructions 1.10 Markings on the product 1.11 Notes on the type plate Crushing hazard from open The type plate provides important data such Positioning of information labels reservoir as the product serial number, material num- Order No. 44-1826-3096 ber, etc.
1. Safety instructions 1.12 Note on CE marking 1.13 Persons authorized to use the 1.13.3 Specialist in maintenance and product servicing in potentially explosive atmospheres The CE marking is based on the require- 1.13.1 Operator ments of the applied Directives: This is a person competent due to qualified A person competent due to training, knowl- technical education, training, and experience...
1. Safety instructions 1.14 Instruction of outside itters 1.16 Operation 1.17 Emergency shutdown Before commencing work, the operator The following must be observed during first Shut down the product in an emergency by: ○ Switching off the main machine in which must inform outside fitters of the opera- start-up and operation: tional safety regulations, applicable accident...
Use existing secured against unauthorized activation. boreholes. Do not damage lines or cables shear, or bending. when drilling. Modifications to SKF prod- ○ Take appropriate measures to ensure that ucts are prohibited. This also includes moving, detached parts are immobilized during the work and that no limbs can be pinched by unintended movements.
1. Safety instructions 1.19 First start-up, daily start-up 1.20 Cleaning ○ Check parts for contamination before use ○ There is a fire hazard from the use of and clean if necessary. Ensure that: flammable cleaning agents. Use only ○ Lubrication piping should be filled with ○...
1. Safety instructions 1.21 Protective and safety mechanisms 1.22 Special safety instructions regard- ing explosion protection into potentially explosive atmospheres is ○ Protective and safety mechanisms can- ○ Always behave so as to avoid explosion prohibited. not be removed, modified, nor disabled hazards.
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1. Safety instructions ○ If lifting eyes are removed after installation, classes. Light metal dusts, as a potentially by the manufacturer or a workshop rec- explosive ambient medium, are always ognized by a notified body and accepted seal the threaded holes according to the prohibited even when dust group IIIc is by the manufacturer.
○ If there is mine gas present, the pump of ○ The maximum hydraulic oil volumetric ○ Installation of non-original SKF spare/ series PFHM must not (continued to) be flows and pressures specified in the replacement components operated.
1. Safety instructions 1.24 Operation in potentially explosive 1.25 Explosion protection marking 1.26 Obligations of the operator atmospheres 1.26.1 Identiication of hazards Operation is only permitted in compliance The explosion protection marking is located with: on the Declaration of Conformity, the type plate, and in Chapter 4, "Technical data.”...
1. Safety instructions 1.26.3 Provision of necessary information ○ Employs a release system for hazardous necessary measures to ensure that these The operator must the relevant required modifications, extensions, or conversions activities and for those that may become instructions available to all persons assigned fulfill the minimum explosion protection dangerous in interaction with other work with operation, repair, and maintenance.
1. Safety instructions 1.26.4 Duty to provide instruction and training ○ Handling operating materials and clean- The operator clearly defines the responsibili- ties of the personnel for operation, instal- ing agents lation, maintenance. Prior to the first use ○ If necessary, use and monitoring of per- of the machine, the operator is obligated to instruct all persons authorized to use the sonal protective gear...
1. Safety instructions 1.27 Residual risks Possible in Residual risk Avoidance / Remedy lifecycle Personal injury / property damage due to Unauthorized persons must be kept away. Nobody is allowed to be present below hoisted parts. A, B, G, H, K falling of hoisted parts Lift parts using suitable and tested lifting gear.
1. Safety instructions 1.28 Residual ATEX risks Possible in Residual risk Avoidance / Remedy lifecycle Use in a potentially explosive atmosphere Check the equipotential bonding for continuity before first start-up, after every repair, and addi- without checking equipotential bonding for C, D, G tionally at regular intervals defined by the operator.
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1. Safety instructions Possible in Residual risk Avoidance / Remedy lifecycle Excessive heating of the pump due to excessive Observe the maximum permissible ambient temperature, see Chapter 4.1, "Technical C, D ambient temperature data” Generation of electrostatic charges or sparks by C, D, E, F, G Secure parts against falling.
2. Lubricants 2.1 General information 2.2 Selection of lubricants Lubricants are used specially for specific SKF Lubrication Systems considers lubri- This will spare you potentially costly down- applications. To fulfill the task, lubricants cants to be an element of system design.
(e.g., "bleeding"). The lubricants must generally be compatible with the following materials: Please contact SKF if you have further ques- ○ Steel, gray cast iron, brass, copper, tions regarding lubricants. aluminum ○ NBR, FKM (FPM), ABS, PA, PU An overview of the lubricants we have tested is available on request.
3. Overview, functional description 3.2 Description of design and operation - See Figure 2 Install a pressure relief valve (8) between the The lubricant volume (cm /min) is controlled The PFHM multi-line pump unit is driven by pump element and the lubrication line. The by adjusting the hydraulic oil volumetric flow.
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3. Overview, functional description To balance the forces on the motor and ec- Structure of the PFHM multi-line pump unit, Fig. 2 centric shaft, the pump elements must al- ways be installed opposite to each other (see diagram in Chapter 4.3). Bores for unneeded pump elements are plugged with cap screws by default.
4. Technical data 4. Technical data 4.1 Tightening torques Overview, Fig. 3 Item Observe the specified tightening torques Pump feet/pump housing M8 ± 1 Pump element with housing ± 2 Pressure relief valve on pump element ± 1 Cap screw (instead of a pump element) ±...
4. Technical data 4.2 Technical data General technical data Mounting position Vertical (standing) Dimensions/mounting dimensions See installation drawing, Fig. 10 Weight of multi-piston pump unit (without lubricant, pump elements, or attachments) Approx. 22.5 kg [approx. 50 lbs] Permissible total weight of multi-piston pump unit Approx.
18/16/13 acc. to ISO 4406 Connections M22x1.5 Feedable lubricants To minimize electrostatic charging of the lubricant, SKF recommends using high-con- NLGI Grade I and NLGI Grade II lubricating greases compatible with ductivity lubricants. plastics, NBR elastomers, copper and copper alloys (if possible, >1000 pS/m at 20°C).
4. Technical data Nominal delivery rates of pump elements The delivery rates for the different pump elements were determined at: Ambient temperature 20°C / Back pressure 50 bar / Hydraulic oil viscosity approx. 15 cSt at approx. 65°C oil temperature / lubricant KLÜBERPLEX BEM41-141 Other operating conditions will result in a change of the actual delivery rate.
Pressure regulating valve, Fig. 6. WARNING Pipe Ø Opening Order number The PFHM multi-line pump may “A” pressure only be operated with SKF pump [mm] [bar] elements and SKF pressure relief 161-210-075 valves approved for the pump. 161-210-076 ± 20 bar...
5. Delivery, returns, storage 5. Delivery, returns, storage 5.1 Supply 5.2 Return shipment 5.3 Storage Before usage, check products for After receipt of the supply, it must be in- Before return shipment, all contaminated damage that may have occurred spected for any shipping damage and for parts must be cleaned and properly packed during storage.
The customer must secure/assemble the lifting equipment in accordance with its re- spective national laws and regulations. SKF Lubrication Systems Germany GmbH is not responsible for improperly designed, as- sembled, or defective lifting equipment. - 38 -...
5. Delivery, returns, storage 5.4.1 Transporting using transport net and crane -See Figure 7 • In case the multi-line pump is filled, cal- The multi-line pump unit is transported culate the total weight Lifting/transport net, Fig. 7 using a transport net and lifting crane to be provided by the customer.
5. Delivery, returns, storage 5.4.2 Transport by pallet truck or forklift -See Figure 8 and Fig. 9 SKF recommends that the customer use a Pallet truck, Fig. 8 Forklift, Fig. 9 height-adjustable pallet truck or a forklift for transport to the installation location and for installation of the multi-line pump unit.
6. Assembly 6. Assembly 6.1 General information ○ Other units must not be damaged by as- DANGER Maintenance chapter and Chapter 4.3, sembly work. “Layout of pump elements.” Explosion ○ The product must not be installed within ○ Pump elements must not be connected Prior to assembling the multi-line pump unit, all safety-related ATEX range of moving parts.
6. Assembly 6.2 Assembly location 6.3.2 Assembly holes 6.3.3 Installation of the pump housing -See Figure 10 -See Figure 10 The product should, to the extent possible, be protected from humidity and vibration, The multi-line pump unit is installed using Drill assembly holes (M8) acc.
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6. Assembly Port dimensions, Fig. 10 Minimum mounting dimensions Dimension Ø A [mm] Ø230 Motor connection Pump foot View A - 43 - 951-180-078-EN Version 02...
• Loosen the plug screw (M20x1.5) (1) and remove with the packing ring (2) Pump element installation, Fig. 11 Use only SKF pump elements and SKF pressure relief valves - see • Coat the thread of the pump element (3) the “Accessories”...
6. Assembly 6.5 Assembly of the lubrication piping -See Figure 12 Pump elements Pump ele- Number of Nominal Assembly of the lubrication piping, Fig. 12 • Deburr the connecting end of the lubrica- ment grooves delivery rate tion line (1). /min.] KFG1.U0 •...
Connect the lubricant piping protruding inward, or changes in cross- in such a way that no forces section. Unavoidable changes in the ○ SKF recommends using pre-filled lubri- are transferred to the product cross-section in lubrication piping must (stress-free connection).
6. Assembly 6.6 Connection of the hydraulic lines Requirements: -See Figure 13 ○ Use only steel piping or hydraulic hoses Connection of servo lines, Fig. 13 CAUTION approved for ATEX applications, and Overpressure ground these as necessary. Upstream of the hydraulic motor for the multiline pump, the customer •...
6. Assembly 6.7 Establishing equipotential bonding connection -See Figure 14 • Insert the cable end of the standard • Check that the grounding cables (4 to 8) The product has an equipotential bonding grounding cable (3) into the ground are securely connected, tighten screwed connection (screw M6).
• Connect the filling hose of the filling To avoid possible air inclusions pump to the cone-type grease nipple (1) when filling, SKF recommends (possibly filler coupling (2)) of the multi- switching on the multi-line pump line pump.
In case there are more lubrication points, progressive metering devices can be placed downstream of the pump elements. These can be used to further divide the lubricant volumes. SKF can assist with the design. - 50 - 951-180-078-EN Version 02...
6. Assembly 6.9.1 Varying pump displacement Process • Determine the volumetric flow supplied by customer for pump operation Note: Determine min./max. volumetric low • Determine the number of pump elements required Note: At least 1 pump element to at most 6 pump elements can be installed. •...
7. First start-up 7. First start-up 7.1 Vent the lubrication system 7.2 Re-adjusting the delivery volume -See Figure 17 The delivery rate of the pump ele- ments can also be set during pump • Fill the PFHM multi-line pump unit (1) Venting a pump element, Fig.
All components such as lubrication piping and feeders are correctly mounted. All pump elements are secured by a pressure relief valve approved by SKF for this pump. Reservoir is completely filled with lubricant. The refill interval was correctly determined based on the volumetric flow setting and the pump elements used (see volumetric flow diagram) and the responsible person is aware of it.
8. Operation 8. Operation 8.1 Reilling lubricant WARNING SKF products operate largely automatically. For a description, see Chapter 6.8, “Filling with lubricant” Damage from too little lubricant The activities required during normal op- eration are limited primarily to inspection The PFHM multi-line pump does...
Chapter 2.3 for materials). • Unauthorized persons must be kept cleaned if incorrect or contaminated lubri- away. cant is accidentally filled. Please contact SKF Always completely remove resi- Customer Service. due of the cleaning agent on the • Thoroughly clean all external surfaces product and rinse with clear wa- with a moist cloth.
The performance characteristics for the aforementioned connections match the specifications in “Technical data” All components such as lubrication piping and feeders are correctly mounted. All SKF pump elements are secured by a pressure relief valve approved by SKF for this pump. No apparent damage, contamination, or corrosion Any dismantled protective or monitoring equipment is fully reinstalled and functional.
(see Chapter 4.4). If increasing deviations are registered device as well as the PFHM multi-line pump here, send the PTHM to SKF Customer Service for repair - see masthead, page 3. unit. • Clean contamination and dust from the exterior of the PFHM multi-line pump unit with a cleaning cloth.
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10. Maintenance • Use an open-end wrench (WAF 70) • Apply the filter cover (2) to the filter hous- Filter replacement, Fig. 18 to secure the filter housing (1) against ing (1). twisting/loosening. • Use an open-end wrench (WAF 70) •...
11. Malfunctions Malfunctions, causes, and remedies • Malfunctions table 1 Malfunction Possible cause Remedy • Switch on the hydraulic system. ○ Carrier device's hydraulic system switched off • Check whether one of the specified faults exists, and remedy it according to ○...
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11. Malfunctions Malfunctions table 2 Malfunction Possible cause Remedy ○ Consistency of the lubricant is too high (at high temperatures) ○ Hydraulic pressure differential on the hydraulic • Check the priming pressure and return pressure motor is too small Pump runs but delivers no or ○...
WARNING -See Figure 19 Repairs other than those described below Risk of injury may be performed only by SKF Lubrication Observe the prescribed mount- Systems Germany GmbH. To do so, return the ing position of the pump ele- At a minimum, the following safety multi-line pump to the manufacturer;...
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12. Repairs • Coat the thread of the new pump element • Align the tee union (3) and the lubrication Pump element replacement, Fig. 19 (7) lightly with grease. line. • Place the pump element (7) with new • Switch on the multi-line pump and let it packing ring (8) on the pump housing run until bubble-free lubricant discharges bore and screw in gently.
12. Repairs 12.2 Replace the packing ring of the overill release valve. -See Figure 20 Replacing the packing ring on filter • Remove the retaining ring (6), washer housing, Fig. 20 • Switch off the hydraulic system of the (4), and pressure spring (5) from the ser- carrier device as well as the PFHM multi- vice cover (3).
• Tighten the tightening screw (2) and se- cable (1) on the service cover (3). cure with sealing wax. • Remove the SKF seal (sealing wax) on the • Connect the equipotential bonding cable tightening screw (2). (1) to the terminal box of the service cover (3).
12. Repairs ilter unit. 12.4 Replace the ventilation hose of the Replacing the ventilation hose, Fig. 22 -See Figure 22 • Loosen any customer-provided fittings on the ventilation hose (1). • Release the union nut (2) on the filter housing (3). •...
13. Shutdown, disposal Shutdown, disposal 13.1 Temporary shutdown 13.3 Disposal Temporary shutdown is performed by: Countries within the European Union Plastic or metallic parts can be Waste should be avoided or minimized to disposed of as industrial waste. ○ Switching off the carrier device's hydrau- the extent possible.
14. Spare parts/accessories Spare parts/accessories The spare parts are used exclusively as replacement for defective parts identical in construction. No modifications to existing products using the spare parts are permitted. 14.1 Service cover, complete Design C3 C5M (optimal) 14.1 Designation Pcs.
14. Spare parts/accessories 14.3 Pressure regulating valve 14.3 Designation (Fig. 14.3) Connection pipe Ø [mm] Pcs. Item number 161-210-075 Pressure relief valve 250 bar 161-210-076 161-210-077 14.4 Air ilter Designation (Fig. 14.4) Pcs. Item number Air filter with seal set -see note in Chapter 10.1 24-9909-0275 14.4 14.5 Seal set for overill release valve...
15. Appendix Appendix 15.1 Associated supplier documentation Associated supplier documentation Documentation number / Supplied part Manufacturer Documentation type version number Hydraulic motor M+S Hydraulic, address - 68, Kozloduy Street, Brochure with technical data E1-SPOOLVALVE 6100 Kazanlak, Bulgaria MRQ50CDMLSV - 70 - 951-180-078-EN Version 02...
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