Please note that the surfaces of the product become very hot! Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing HOMA Pump Technology. You “transportable” installation type have purchased a product which has been manufactured With this installation type the product is equipped with a to the latest technical standards.
Safety instructions begin with a signal word and descrip- 2.3. Operating personnel tion of the hazard, followed by the hazard source and All personnel who work on or with the product must be potential consequences, and end with information on qualified for such work;...
PT100 temperature monitors or float lubricant or cooling fluid (such as oil), this can escape switches require the use of a HOMA GO switch for con- into the pumped fluid if the mechanical shaft seal is nection. Please contact your HOMA distributor for infor- defective.
3. General description 3.3. Construction The major pump components consist of the motor hous- 3.1. Application ing, volute, and impeller. Waste water disposal with small pipework cross-sections, good delivery heads at relatively low flow rates and pres- sure drainage systems in areas with difficult topography. GRP pumps shred solids in the pumped medium in next to no time, so plastic pipework with a cross-section as small as 2”...
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Description Pump name Serial number Flow max Hmax (Head max) Hmin (Head min) Submersion depth Weight Motor name Date of manufacture Voltage Motor Power Nominal current Frequency Phase Motor speed Cos phi Temperature class Description Nema Code Letter Lifting handle Wiring diagram Motor housing Insulation class...
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The temperature sensor assembly eral discharge connections. Please consult an available must be connected in the control panel so that it switches drawing or your local HOMA distributor if you need help off when it overheats. identifying the discharge connection on your pump.
4. Package, Transport, Storage Beware of electrical current! Damaged power supply cables can cause fatal inju- ry! Defective cables must be replaced by a qualified 4.1. Delivery electrician immediately. On arrival, the delivered items must be inspected for dam- age and a check made that all parts are present. If any Beware of moisture! parts are damaged or missing, the transport company or Moisture penetrating cables can damage them and...
5. Installation and initial commissioning 5.1. General To avoid damage to the lifting unit during installation and operation, the following points must be observed: • The installation work must be performed by qualified personnel, in compliance with safety regulations. • The pump must be inspected for damage prior to in- stallation.
Wet well installation with automatic coupling system The following instructions apply to the installation of the original HOMA Autocoupling system: • Determine the approximate position of the position of the base elbow and the upper pipe bracket for the...
Dry Installation • Attach the other end to the lifting device. Foundation and Piping Requirements: • Ensure tension on the chain, and then lift the pump in a slow and controlled manner. general • Gently lower the pump into operating space. The following recommendations are basic guidelines •...
5.6.2 Power lead wiring 5.5. Preparatory work HOMA pumps may be provided with 1 or more cables, This pump has been designed so that it will operate re- depending on motor horsepower and operating voltage. liably and for long periods under normal operating con- Power leads L1, L2, &...
Run Capacitor sizing can vary depending on the incoming observing the pump’s movement while starting. supply voltage provided. HOMA Single Phase pumps are provided with Start and Run Capacitor(s) sized for 220- To do this, set the pump lightly on the ground in a perpen- 230V under load.
5s. The starting voltage is to be set at 40% of the rated voltage according to the rating plate. Start up with HOMA gO switch Plug the connector into the socket provided and press the on/off switch on the GO switch.
6. Maintenance Oil type: white mineral oil. Used oil is to be disposed ac- cordingly. 6.1. General When using white mineral oil, note the following: The machine and the entire system must be inspected and maintained at regular intervals. The time limit for •...
Check the relays used are functioning fault-free. Defective result of defective shaft seals. In this case the condition devices must be immediately replaced, because these of the shaft seals should be checked by a HOMA Service cannot ensure safe operation of the machine. The test shop.
general overhaul 7. Repairs During this the bearings, shaft seals, O rings and power supply cables are inspected and replaced as required in 7.1. General addition to normal maintenance work. This work may only When carrying out repair work, the following information be conducted by the manufacturer or an authorized ser- should always be noted: vice workshop.
Check that the mechanical shaft seal is in good and contact authorized HOMA customer service with your order and working properly. Once this work has been order. Authentic HOMA parts shall be used to maintain completed, the machine can be installed (see “Installa- warranty.
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The machine will not start Cause Remedy Electricity supply interrupted – short circuit or ground Have the motor and wires checked by a specialist and replaced if connection in the cable or motor windings necessary Fuses, the motor protection switch and/or monitoring Have a specialist inspect the connection and correct them as necessary devices are triggered Have the motor protection switch adjusted according to the technical...
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The machine does not run smoothly and is noisy Cause Remedy Machine is running in an impermissible operation range Check the operational data of the machine and correct if necessary and/ or adjust the operating conditions The suction port, strainer and/or impeller/propeller is blocked Clean the suction port, strainer and/or impeller/ Propeller The impeller is blocked Switch off the machine, secure it against being switched on again and...
10. Connection of pumps and mixers Danger from electric current! Incorrect working with electric current brings danger to life! All pumps with bare cable ends must be connected by a skilled electrician. 10.1 Power cables Pumps in Star 3-phase version Cable identification Motor Terminal in control cabinet Pumps in Direct start version...
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It is also important at start-up to verify that the ampere- draw and supply voltages are within tolerance. Please refer to the HOMA Pump Selection software (HOPSEL) for specific pump data. You will find the Full Load Amp value and the standard capacitors listed in the pump data pack.
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Start-Up Procedure Technical Pages Run Capacitor sizing can vary depending on the incoming supply voltage provided. HOMA Single Phase pumps are provided with a Start and a Run Capacitor sized for 220-230V under load. Frequently, the available line voltage is considerably different than indicated, and the start or run capacitors may need to be resized to match the available field voltage.
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START-UP REPORT This report is designed to ensure the customer that customer service and a quality product are the number one priority with HOMA Pump Technology. Please answer the following questions completely and as accurately as possible. Mail this form to:...
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Static:_________ ft Friction loss:_________ ft Total Head:_________ft COMMENTS: _____________________________________________________________________ Equipment Difficulties During Start-Up: _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ I Certify this Report to be accurate. Authorized Homa Service Representative: ___________________________________________________________ Phone #____________________ (Signature) DATE_______________________ Pump Station Owner/ Operator ___________________________________________________________ Phone # ____________________...
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