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  • Page 1 Hygienic Pump Vitalobe Installation/Operating Manual...
  • Page 2 All rights reserved. The contents provided herein must neither be distributed, copied, reproduced, edited or processed for any other purpose, nor otherwise transmitted, published or made available to a third party without the manufacturer's express written consent. Subject to technical modification without prior notice. © KSB SE & Co. KGaA, Frankenthal 31/08/2018...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installation on machine mounts ....................... 24 Piping ................................ 25 5.4.1 Connecting the piping........................ 25 5.4.2 Permissible forces and moments at the pump nozzles.............. 27 5.4.3 Auxiliary connections......................... 28 Protective equipment............................. 34 Checking the coupling alignment ......................... 35 Electrical system.............................. 36 5.7.1 Frequency inverter operation ...................... 36 Electrical connection ............................ 36 Vitalobe 3 of 116...
  • Page 4 Recommended spare parts stock for 2 years' operation to DIN 24296 .......... 91 Trouble-shooting.......................... 93 Related Documents .......................... 95 Exploded view and list of components ...................... 95 9.1.1 Vitalobe design standard BB ...................... 95 9.1.2 Vitalobe design standard B ....................... 99 EU Declaration of Conformity ...................... 112 Certificate of Decontamination...................... 113 Index ..............................

  • Page 5: Glossary

    SIP (steaming in place) Procedure during which the inside of the pump is sterilised with steam. The pump does not need to be dismantled. Suction lift line/suction head line The pipeline which is connected to the suction nozzle Vitalobe 5 of 116...

  • Page 6: General

    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.

  • Page 7: Key To Safety Symbols/Markings

    In conjunction with one of the signal words this symbol indicates a hazard involving electrical voltage and identifies information about protection against electrical voltage. Machine damage In conjunction with the signal word CAUTION this symbol indicates a hazard for the machine and its functions. Vitalobe 7 of 116...

  • Page 8: Safety

    Deficits in knowledge must be rectified by means of training and instruction provided by sufficiently trained specialist personnel. If required, the operator can commission the manufacturer/supplier to train the personnel. Training on the pump (set) must always be supervised by technical specialist personnel. Vitalobe 8 of 116...

  • Page 9: Consequences And Risks Caused By Non-Compliance With This Manual

    ▪ Only perform work on the pump set when it has been disconnected from the power supply (de-energised). ▪ The pump (set) must have cooled down to ambient temperature. ▪ Pump pressure must have been released and the pump must have been drained. Vitalobe 9 of 116...

  • Page 10: Unauthorised Modes Of Operation

    The temperature class specifies the maximum permissible temperature at the surface of the pump set during operation. For the permissible operating temperature of the pump in question refer to the data sheet. Vitalobe 10 of 116...

  • Page 11: Monitoring Equipment

    105 °C If the pump is to be operated at a higher temperature, if there is no data sheet or if the pump is part of a pool of pumps, contact KSB for the maximum permissible operating temperature. Motor supplied by the...

  • Page 12: Transport/Temporary Storage/Disposal

    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.

  • Page 13: Storage/Preservation

    New pumps/pump sets are supplied by our factory duly prepared for storage. For storage periods of longer than 60 days protect the coupling surfaces with a suitable preservative. For storing a pump (set) which has already been operated, observe the instructions in (ð Section 6.3.1, Page 45) . Vitalobe 13 of 116...

  • Page 14: Return To Supplier

    Collect greases and other lubricants during dismantling. 2. Separate and sort the pump materials, e.g. by: - Metals - Plastics - Electronic waste - Greases and other lubricants 3. Dispose of materials in accordance with local regulations or in another controlled manner. Vitalobe 14 of 116...

  • Page 15: Description Of The Pump (Set)

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 V L B 1 0 0 See name plate and data sheet Table 6: Designation key Position Code Description Pump type Vitalobe B VLBB Vitalobe BB Size, e.g. 100/ Rotor diameter [mm] 550/ Rotor diameter [mm] Vitalobe B...
  • Page 16 Vitalobe B U3U3VFG Vitalobe B U3U3VFG Vitalobe B U3U3MFG Vitalobe B U3U3MFG Vitalobe B Seal code, lip seal S.S./PTFE Vitalobe B / Vitalobe BB H-ECOPUR FDA Vitalobe B H-ECOPUR FDA Vitalobe BB Vitalobe B Pipe connection Flange Thread DIN 11864-1A Flange...
  • Page 17 Casing drain via piping Casing drain via valve Casing drain with plug No drain Safety valve By-pass Without safety valve Pneumatic safety valve Mechanical safety valve Position of nozzles Horizontal Vertical Design Standard Non-standard (BT3D, BT3) Product generation Vitalobe 17 of 116...

  • Page 18: Name Plate

    ▪ Hygienic rotary lobe pump ▪ Long-coupled design ▪ In-line design ▪ Wetted parts made of stainless steel 1.4404/1.4409 (AISI 316L/CF3M) ▪ Cleanability levels 1 + 2 to EN 13951 for Vitalobe design B ▪ Cleanability levels 3 + 4 to EN 13951 for Vitalobe design BB Pump casing ▪ Rotor casing Impeller type ▪...
  • Page 19 Drive Speed and torque of the motor are adjusted to the values required for the pump by means of a gear unit. ▪ Surface-cooled KSB squirrel-cage motor ▪ Type of construction B5, V1 ▪ Thermal class F ▪ 3 PTC thermistors ▪...

  • Page 20: Configuration And Function

    Normally, frequency inverter controlled geared motors are used. The pump and the motor are mounted on a common baseplate. Design standard The Vitalobe pump series is available in two design standards, which only differ in the pump head design. The bearing bracket and gears are identical.

  • Page 21: Noise Characteristics

    ▪ Frequency inverter ▪ Trolley with switch and power cable ▪ Protective cover ▪ Baseplate or foot base 4.9 Dimensions and weights For dimensions and weights please refer to the general arrangement drawing/outline drawing of the pump/pump set. Vitalobe 21 of 116...

  • Page 22: Installation At Site

    +40 °C and with an atmospheric humidity of under 50 %. CAUTION Use of the pump in adverse ambient conditions Damage to property! ▷ Never operate the pump set in ambient conditions other than those described. Vitalobe 22 of 116...

  • Page 23: Installing The Pump Set

    6. Tighten the foundation bolts (3) evenly and firmly. 7. Grout the baseplate using low-shrinkage concrete with a standard particle size and a water/cement ratio of ≤ 0.5. Produce flowability with the help of a solvent. Cure the concrete to DIN 1045. Vitalobe 23 of 116...

  • Page 24: Installation On Machine Mounts

    The drilled holes provided in the baseplate can be used for mounting the pump set on a base. 5.3.2 Installation on machine mounts CAUTION Improper installation of the pump set Damage to property! ▷ Use rubber-coated machine mounts to prevent the pump set from slipping. Vitalobe 24 of 116...

  • Page 25: Piping

    However, such elements must not obstruct proper drainage or hinder disassembly of the pump. ü Suction lift lines have been laid with a rising slope, suction head lines with a downward slope towards the pump. Vitalobe 25 of 116...
  • Page 26 Excessive temperatures caused by welding beads, scale and other impurities in the piping Explosion hazard! Damage to the pump! ▷ Remove any impurities from the piping. ▷ If necessary, install a filter. ▷ Observe the relevant information. (ð Section 7.3.2.3, Page 53) Vitalobe 26 of 116...

  • Page 27: Permissible Forces And Moments At The Pump Nozzles

    If this is inevitable, the forces and moments must never exceed the values for F given in the following table. Fig. 11: Forces and moments at the pump nozzles Vitalobe 27 of 116...

  • Page 28: Auxiliary Connections

    The valve is spring-loaded. To prevent the valve from opening and closing excessively, it is recommended that the valve be set to respond at a pressure 10 % above the pump's operating pressure. Vitalobe 28 of 116...
  • Page 29 Fig. 12: Mechanical safety pressure relief valve (sectional drawing) 904.3 900.1 920.4 904.3 59-4 900.3 900.2 412.4 412.5 412.2 Fig. 13: Mechanical safety pressure relief valve (exploded view) Setting the safety pressure relief valve 1. Relax the valve spring. 2. Start up the pump set. Vitalobe 29 of 116...
  • Page 30 ▷ The safety pressure relief valve must be set by the operator to suit the specific application, as its correct function (reliable return flow of fluid handled) depends on the rotational speed/flow rate of the pump and on the density and viscosity of the fluid handled. Vitalobe 30 of 116...
  • Page 31 5. To prevent excessive opening and closing of the safety pressure relief valve, increase the air pressure in the safety pressure relief valve to roughly 10 % above the critical opening pressure (opening of the safety pressure relief valve). Vitalobe 31 of 116...
  • Page 32 Personal injury and damage to property! ▷ The bypass valve is uni-directional. Always make sure that the bypass leads from the discharge to the suction side and that the bypass valve is fitted on the discharge side only. Vitalobe 32 of 116...
  • Page 33 (for hazardous fluids). Fig. 17: Mechanical seal flushing system 1. Connect the flushing connections to the supply side and return side of the two mechanical seals. Vitalobe 33 of 116...

  • Page 34: Protective Equipment

    Personal injury! ▷ Never operate the pump without protective equipment (contact guard and safety valve, if applicable). CAUTION Heat build-up at the bearing housing Damage to the bearings! ▷ The bearing housings must not be insulated. Vitalobe 34 of 116...

  • Page 35: Checking The Coupling Alignment

    Risk of injury by rotating shafts! ▷ Always operate the pump set with a coupling guard. If the customer specifically requests not to include a coupling guard in KSB's delivery, then the operator must supply one! ▷ Observe all relevant regulations for selecting a coupling guard.

  • Page 36: Electrical System

    Suitable analysing devices must be selected. To monitor the leakage sensor inside the motor using a special relay available from KSB is recommended. CAUTION Motor overheating if operated in low-frequency range Damage to the pump! ▷...

  • Page 37: Connecting The Motor

    Hands inside the pump casing Risk of injuries, damage to the pump! ▷ Always disconnect the pump set from the power supply and secure it against unintentional start-up before inserting your hands or other objects into the pump. Vitalobe 37 of 116...

  • Page 38: Commissioning/Start-Up/Shutdown

    ▷ Check the oil level at the sight glass regularly and top it up if necessary. NOTE An excessively high oil level can lead to a temperature rise and to leakage of the fluid handled or oil. Vitalobe 38 of 116...

  • Page 39: Priming And Venting The Pump

    Non-compliance with the permissible pressure and temperature limits if the pump is operated with the suction and discharge lines closed. Explosion hazard! Leakage of hot or toxic fluids! ▷ Never operate the pump with the shut-off elements in the suction line and/or discharge line closed. Vitalobe 39 of 116...
  • Page 40 (pressure overload, cavitation, vibration, etc.). NOTE If the discharge pressure/discharge head does not increase after pump start-up, switch off the pump, vent it and repeat steps 1 to 4. Vitalobe 40 of 116...

  • Page 41: Checking The Shaft Seal

    6.1.7.2 Types of seal supply systems Which of the two types of seal supply systems is used depends on the mechanical seal: Vitalobe 41 of 116...
  • Page 42 The barrier fluid system must be set to a pressure which exceeds the pressure inside the pump by approximately 1 bar. The flow rate of the barrier fluid must equal approximately 0.5 to 1 l/min. 6.1.7.2.2.3 Applications For seal type Q, operating mode DB Make sure the circulation line diameter is ≥ ¼". Vitalobe 42 of 116...

  • Page 43: Operating Limits

    Observe the following parameters and values during operation: Table 11: Permissible ambient temperatures Permissible ambient temperature Value Maximum 40 °C Minimum See data sheet. 6.2.3 Operating temperature Table 12: Permissible operating temperature Permissible operating temperature Value Maximum 180 °C Minimum -40 °C Vitalobe 43 of 116...

  • Page 44: Frequency Of Starts

    The fluid handled has a higher viscosity than permitted. Risk of motor overload! ▷ Observe the viscosity limits for the fluid handled given in the data sheet. ▷ Make sure the motor has sufficient power reserves. Vitalobe 44 of 116...

  • Page 45: Operating Data

    If the pump set is to be stored temporarily, only preserve the wetted components made of low-alloy materials. Commercially available preservatives (food-approved, if required) can be used for this purpose. Observe the manufacturer's instructions for application/removal. Observe any additional instructions and information provided. (ð Section 3, Page 12) Vitalobe 45 of 116...

  • Page 46: Returning To Service

    If the equipment has been out of service for more than one year, replace all elastomer seals before returning the equipment to service. Verify that the type of the new elastomers (material, certification) corresponds with that of the previous ones. Vitalobe 46 of 116...

  • Page 47: Servicing/Maintenance

    Risk of injury by moving components and shock currents! ▷ Ensure that the pump set cannot be started unintentionally. ▷ Always make sure the electrical connections are disconnected before carrying out work on the pump set. Vitalobe 47 of 116...

  • Page 48: Cleaning

    7.2 Cleaning As Vitalobe pumps are designed for hygienic applications (Level 1 (Vitalobe B), Level 3 (Vitalobe BB) to EN 13951), they must be cleaned regularly both internally and externally. 7.2.1 Cleaning in place (CIP) 1. If the pump is equipped with a safety pressure relief valve, the safety pressure relief valve's opening pressure must be set just below the CIP system pressure so that the safety pressure relief valve is open during the cleaning process.

  • Page 49: Sip (Steaming In Place)

    WARNING Incorrect setting of safety pressure relief valve Personal injury and damage to property! ▷ After SIP cleaning the safety pressure relief valve must be set back to its original pressure. (ð Section 5.4.3, Page 28) Vitalobe 49 of 116...

  • Page 50: Servicing/Inspection

    ▷ Provide sufficient inlet pressure. ▷ Provide an appropriate monitoring system. DANGER Permissible pressure limits exceeded Explosion hazard! ▷ The pump must exclusively be used with the corresponding safety pressure relief valves / bypass. (ð Section 5.4.3, Page 28) Vitalobe 50 of 116...
  • Page 51 The bearing temperature must not exceed 90 °C (measured at the bearing housing). ▪ On oil-lubricated models the bearing temperature can be measured in the oil sump. The alert limit is 100 °C. Never exceed 110 °C (pump trip). Vitalobe 51 of 116...

  • Page 52: Inspection Work

    1. Remove the casing cover, the rotors and the pump casing. 2. Examine the casing, rotors and cover for signs of seizure or rubbing contact. 3. Smoothen any signs of seizure or rubbing contact using a polishing cloth. Vitalobe 52 of 116...

  • Page 53: Lubrication And Lubricant Change Of Rolling Element Bearings

    Excessive temperatures as a result of bearings running hot or defective bearing seals Explosion hazard! Fire hazard! Damage to the pump set! ▷ Regularly check the condition of the lubricant. 7.3.3.1 Bearing life Table 17: Bearing life Size Service life Vitalobe 10000 10000 10000 5000 5000 5000 5000 5000 5000...
  • Page 54 7 Servicing/Maintenance Size Service life Vitalobe 10000 10000 7.3.3.2 Oil lubrication The gearbox and the rolling element bearings are lubricated with mineral oil. 7.3.3.2.1 Intervals Table 18: Oil change intervals Temperature at the First oil change All subsequent oil bearing changes Up to 90 °C...

  • Page 55: Drainage/Cleaning

    2. Always flush the system if it has been used for handling noxious, explosive, hot or other hazardous fluids. Flush and clean the pump before transporting it to the workshop. Provide a cleaning record for the pump. Vitalobe 55 of 116...

  • Page 56: Dismantling The Pump Set

    In the event of damage, you can always contact our service departments. 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.

  • Page 57: Preparing The Pump Set

    DANGER Rotors rubbing against the casing Damage to the pump set! Rotor screws 900 are secured with grub screws 904.4 (design Vitalobe B). Make sure to fit them again during reassembly. 1. Unbolt the pump from the baseplate. 2. Remove the coupling guard and coupling.
  • Page 58 Fig. 19: Rotor screw locking system (on pumps with ATEX certification only) 3. Remove and store grub screws 904.4. 4. Undo rotor screws 900. ð To do so, block rotors 123-15 with a non-metallic object. 5. Remove O-rings 412.1. 6. Mark rotors 123-15 and drive shafts 213.1/213.2. Vitalobe 58 of 116...
  • Page 59 9. Undo hexagon head bolt 901.1. Take off seal cover 471.1. Remove the mating rings of mechanical seals 433 from rotor casing 100. 10. Undo the grub screws of mechanical seals 433. 11. Take the primary rings of mechanical seals 433 off shafts 213.1/213.2. Vitalobe 59 of 116...
  • Page 60 7 Servicing/Maintenance 7.5.4.2 Vitalobe sizes 105 to 490 1. Remove nuts 920.1. Take off casing cover 161 with O-ring 412.2. 2. If cover plates 680 are fitted, undo hexagon head bolts 901.2 and remove the cover plates. 904.4 Fig. 20: Rotor screw locking system (on pumps with ATEX certification only) 3.
  • Page 61 7. Remove rotors 123-15. 8. Undo nuts 920.3. Pull off rotor casing 100. 9. Undo hexagon head bolt 901.1. Take off seal cover 471.1. Remove the mating rings of the mechanical seals from rotor casing 100. Vitalobe 61 of 116...
  • Page 62 Damage to seal faces and O-rings Damage to the mechanical seal! ▷ Always handle the mechanical seal with utmost care. 7.5.4.3 Vitalobe sizes 550 to 680 NOTE! Dismantle the (wetted) pump head for size 550 as described for size 490 (ð Section 7.5.4.2, Page 60) .
  • Page 63 4. Undo and remove nuts 920.3 and discs 551.3. Lift rotor casing 100 off towards the front. 5. Remove rotor screws 900 and O-rings 412.1. ð Mark rotors and shafts to identify their correct combination during reassembly. 6. Gently pull rotors 123-15 off shaft 213.1/213.2. Remove O-rings 412.3. Vitalobe 63 of 116...
  • Page 64 9. Remove the mating rings of mechanical seals 433 from seal cover 471.1. Remove O-rings 412.22. 10. Undo the grub screws of mechanical seals 433. 11. Pull the primary rings of mechanical seal 433 off shafts 213.1/213.2. Remove the spacer bushes. Vitalobe 64 of 116...

  • Page 65: Dismantling The Bearing Housing

    7 Servicing/Maintenance 7.5.5 Dismantling the bearing housing 7.5.5.1 Vitalobe size 100 1. Remove vent plug 672. Drain the oil. (ð Section 7.3.3.2, Page 54) Remove key 940.2 from shaft 213.1. 2. Undo hexagon head bolts 914.2. Remove gear housing 871 incl. O-ring 412.6 and shaft seal ring 420.1.
  • Page 66 NOTE If necessary, suitable pullers can be used to pull rolling element bearings 320.1, 320.2 off shafts 213.1, 213.2. 7.5.5.2 Vitalobe sizes 105 to 490 1. Undo screw plug 903. Drain the oil. (ð Section 7.3.3.2, Page 54) Remove key 940.2 from shaft 213.1.
  • Page 67 4. Block gear wheels 872.1, 872.2 with a non-metallic object. Undo and remove nuts 920.2 with lock washers 931.1. 5. Undo hexagon socket head cap screws 914.1. Remove discs 550.1. Remove gear wheels 872.1, 872.2 together with key 940.1 and bush 540.1. Vitalobe 67 of 116...
  • Page 68 9. Remove spacer rings 504.2. NOTE If necessary, suitable pullers can be used to pull rolling element bearings 320.1, 320.2 off shafts 213.1, 213.2. Sizes 105, 110 and 115 are equipped with a single rolling element bearing 320.1 only. Vitalobe 68 of 116...
  • Page 69 7 Servicing/Maintenance 7.5.5.3 Vitalobe sizes 550 to 680 1. Remove screw plug 903. Drain the oil. 2. Remove key 940.2 from shaft 213.1. Remove hexagon socket head cap screws 914.1. Remove gear housing 871. Remove O-ring 412.6 and lip seal 421.1. Undo lock washers 931.1.

  • Page 70: Reassembling The Pump Set

    7.6 Reassembling the pump set 7.6.1 General information/Safety regulations WARNING Improper lifting/moving of heavy assemblies or components Personal injury and damage to property! ▷ Use suitable transport devices, lifting equipment and lifting tackle to move heavy assemblies or components. Vitalobe 70 of 116...
  • Page 71 M10 × 1,25 M24 × 2 M20 × 2,5 M14 × 2 M80 × 2 M70 × 2 M12 × 1,75 M24 × 2 M14 × 2 M12 × 1,75 M70 × 2 M16 × 2 M36 × 2 M14 × 2 M14 × 2 M100 × 2 Vitalobe 71 of 116...

  • Page 72: Adjusting The Clearances

    0,22 0,32 0,32 0,43 0,15 0,15 0,35 0,25 0,22 0,27 0,27 0,35 0,37 0,37 0,27 0,35 0,35 0,37 0,37 0,27 The clearances must always be set in accordance with the rotor type and operating pressure used. Vitalobe 72 of 116...

  • Page 73: Fitting The Bearing Housing

    7 Servicing/Maintenance 7.6.3 Fitting the bearing housing 7.6.3.1 Vitalobe size 100 1. Thoroughly clean drive shafts 213.1, 213.2. Check shafts 213.1/213.2 and rolling element bearings 320.1/320.2 for any damage. Pull the inner ring of front rolling element bearing 320.1 onto shaft 213.1. Repeat the same procedure on the second shaft 213.2.
  • Page 74 7. Fit fixed gear wheel 872.1 including key 940.1 on shaft 213.2. Fit adjustable gear wheel 872.2 with bush 540.1 on shaft 213.2. Place disc 550.1 on adjustable gear wheel 872.2. Loosely screw in hexagon socket head cap screws 914.1. Vitalobe 74 of 116...
  • Page 75 To do so, block the gear wheels with an object made of soft material (e.g. wood). 9. Fit lip seals 421.1 and 421.2. 7.6.3.2 Vitalobe sizes 105 to 490 Fitting the front rolling element bearing on both drive shafts Table 23: Bearing dimensions [mm]...
  • Page 76 Determine dimension "Y1" “without the outer spacer ring and without the outer ring of the rolling element bearing. ð “Y1" must be 0.05 mm smaller than "Y": Y1 = Y - 0.05 mm NOTE Perform the following step for sizes 215 to 490 only. Vitalobe 76 of 116...
  • Page 77 Bearing housing, assembled Fig. 24: For sizes 215 to 490 Rear nut Spacer sleeve Front nut Washer Rear rolling element bearing, pre- assembled Bearing spacer ring (for sizes 215, Front rolling element bearing, pre- 220 only) assembled Vitalobe 77 of 116...
  • Page 78 213.1/213.2. Fasten bearing cover 360 on bearing housing 350 with hexagon socket head cap screws 914.4. 7.6.3.3 Vitalobe sizes 550 to 680 1. Insert the outer rings of rolling element bearings 320.1 into bearing housing 350. Make sure that they are axially aligned as the bearing does not rest on a shoulder.
  • Page 79 350 with hexagon socket head cap screws 914.13. 5. Place O-rings on bearing cover 360. Fasten the bearing cover to bearing housing 350 with hexagon socket head cap screws 914.4. Fit lip seals 421.2. Vitalobe 79 of 116...

  • Page 80: Installing The Rotor Casing

    7 Servicing/Maintenance 7.6.4 Installing the rotor casing 7.6.4.1 Vitalobe size 100 1. Thoroughly clean shafts 213.1/213.2. Slide the primary rings of mechanical seals 433 onto shafts 213.1/213.2. If necessary, apply lubricant to mechanical seals 433 for reassembly. 2. Make sure that the primary rings of mechanical seals 433 rest against the shaft shoulder.
  • Page 81 Fig. 25: Rotor screw locking system (on pumps with ATEX certification only) 6. Insert and tighten grub screws 904.4. 7.6.4.2 Vitalobe sizes 105 to 490 1. Thoroughly clean shafts 213.1/213.2. Slide the primary rings of mechanical seals 433 onto shafts 213.1/213.2.
  • Page 82 8. Fit nuts 920.3 together with spacer discs 551.3. Tighten the nuts. 9. Fit rotors 123-15 and fasten with rotor screws 900 including O-rings 412.1. Observe the correct clearances. (ð Section 7.6.2, Page 72) ð To do so, block rotors 123-15 with a non-metallic object. Vitalobe 82 of 116...
  • Page 83 904.4 Fig. 26: Rotor screw locking system (on pumps with ATEX certification only) 10. Insert and tighten grub screws 904.4. 7.6.4.3 Vitalobe sizes 550 to 680 NOTE! Reassemble pump size 550 as described for size 490 (ð Section 7.6.4.2, Page 81) . 1. Check that shafts 213.1/213.2 are clean. If necessary, gently clean them. Slide the spacer bushes onto the shafts.
  • Page 84 10. Fit O-rings 412.1 on rotor screws 900. Use these screws to fasten rotors 123-15 to shafts 213.1/213.2. ð To do so, block rotors 123-15 with a non-metallic object. 11. Observe the tightening torques! (ð Section 7.6.1, Page 70) 904.4 Fig. 27: Rotor screw locking system (on pumps with ATEX certification only) Vitalobe 84 of 116...

  • Page 85: Adjusting The Rotor Clearances And Completing The Assembly

    902.1, discs 550.5 and nuts 920.7. 7.6.5 Adjusting the rotor clearances and completing the assembly 7.6.5.1 Vitalobe size 100 1. Accurately align rotors 123-15 (ð Section 7.6.2, Page 72) and evenly tighten hexagon socket head cap screws 914.1 of adjustable gear wheel 872.2 in several increments.
  • Page 86 7 Servicing/Maintenance 7.6.5.2 Vitalobe sizes 105 to 490 1. Remove the spacers used for bearing reassembly. To do so, remove nut 920.2 and lock washer 931.1. 2. Fit gear wheel 872.1 on shaft 213.1. Assemble adjustable gear wheel 872.2 with bush 540.1.
  • Page 87 9. Remove screw plug 672. Fill in the oil. Observe the oil quantity indicated in (ð Section 7.3.3.2.3, Page 54) 10. Re-insert and tighten screw plug 672. 7.6.5.3 Vitalobe sizes 550 to 680 1. Place lock washers 931.1 on shafts 213.1/213.2. Tighten nuts 920.2. To do so, block the rotors with a non-metallic object.
  • Page 88 S, see "Radial displacement" table. (ð Section , Page 90) The shaft end must not protrude from inner surface of the hub. Tighten the flange on the pump-side shaft as indicated in the "Tightening torques" table. (ð Section 7.6.5.5, Page 90) Vitalobe 88 of 116...
  • Page 89 Position the flanges observing dimension “C” shown in the "Radial misalignment" table. (ð Section , Page 90) . Tighten the flange as indicated in the "Tightening torques" table. (ð Section 7.6.5.5, Page 90) Vitalobe 89 of 116...
  • Page 90 Tightening torques apply to screws/bolts with untreated surfaces which are not or only lightly oiled (friction coefficient µ = 0.14). The use of lubricant paint or similar substances which affect the friction coefficient is impermissible. NOTE Apply thread-locking agent Loctite 243 to the hexagon socket head cap screws. Vitalobe 90 of 116...

  • Page 91: Spare Parts Stock

    Mechanical seal set 100% 421.4 Shaft seal ring for housing (set) Kit of sealing elements for 412.1 O-ring set for rotor screw 100% casing 412.2 O-ring for casing cover 100% 412.3 O-ring set for rotor 100% Vitalobe 91 of 116...
  • Page 92 O-ring for casing cover 100% 412.18 O-ring for piston rod 100% 412.19 O-ring for inner insert 100% 412.20 O-ring for insert 100% 412.21 O-ring for cover 100% Kit for heating 412.9 O-ring for heating of casing 100% Vitalobe 92 of 116...

  • Page 93: Trouble-Shooting

    If problems occur that are not described in the following table, consultation with the KSB customer service is required. A Excessive power input B Pump does not withdraw any fluid (pump takes in air)
  • Page 94 ▪ Verify correct alignment of all components and tightening of adjusting screws. - Misalignment of flexible element of ▪ Take system out of service. ✘ ✘ coupling ▪ Eliminate cause of alignment changes or vibrations. ▪ Check coupling for wear. Vitalobe 94 of 116...

  • Page 95: Related Documents

    920.3 412.2 920.1 320.1 901.1 562.1 471.1 412.3 920.2 940.1 320.2 872.1 504.1 Fig. 31: Exploded view of Vitalobe size 100 Table 28: List of components Part No. Description Part No. Description Casing 562.1/.2 Parallel pin 123-15 Rotor Rivet Casing cover Vent plug...
  • Page 96 551.3 914.3 412.3 920.2 931.1 872.1 504.1 320.1 901.1 562.1 940.1 471.1 Fig. 32: Exploded view of Vitalobe sizes 105, 110, 115 Table 29: List of components Part No. Description Part No. Description Casing 562.1/.2/.3 Parallel pin 123-15 Rotor Rivet Casing cover...
  • Page 97 320.1 471.1 931.1 550.1 872.2 504.3 940.1 920.2 914.1 540.1 320.2 412.3 Fig. 33: Exploded view of Vitalobe sizes 215 to 490 Table 30: List of components Part No. Description Part No. Description Casing 562.1/.2/.3 Parallel pin 123-15 Rotor Rivet Casing cover...
  • Page 98 Table 31: List of components Part No. Description Part No. Description Casing 471.1 Seal cover 412.10/.11 O-ring 520.1 Sleeve 421.3 Lip seal 562.3/.6 Parallel pin Mechanical seal 901.1 Hexagon head bolt Shaft seal housing 914.11 Hexagon socket head cap screw Vitalobe 98 of 116...

  • Page 99: Vitalobe Design Standard B

    562.2 932.1 320.1 940.1 421.2 940.1 901.1 914.4 471.2 412.2 412.1 904.2 920.3 920.1 Fig. 36: Exploded view of Vitalobe size 100 Table 32: List of components Part No. Description Part No. Description Casing 540.1 Bush Casing cover 550.1 Disc Foot 562.2...
  • Page 100 Shaft seal ring, type HN Single mechanical seal Table 33: List of components Part No. Description Part No. Description Casing 504.3 Spacer ring 412.12 O-ring 540.4 Bush 421.4 Lip seal 904.3 Grub screw Mechanical seal 914.12 Hexagon socket head cap screw Vitalobe 100 of 116...
  • Page 101 123-15 914.4 920.3 904.1 551.3 904.2 123-15 562.3 412.1 412.2 123-15 920.1 Fig. 37: Exploded view of Vitalobe sizes 150, 110, 115 Table 34: List of components Part No. Description Part No. Description Casing 551.3 Spacer disc 123-15 Rotor 562.2/.3/.5 Parallel pin...
  • Page 102 421.4 412.12 562.7 412.12 Shaft seal ring, type UM Shaft seal ring, type S1 914.12 901.1 412.13 471.1 421.4 562.1 904.3 540.4 562.7 412.12 504.3 Double shaft seal ring, type HN Single mechanical seal, type U7K Vitalobe 102 of 116...
  • Page 103 Bearing housing 520.1 Sleeve 412.10/.12/.13/.16/. O-ring 540.4 Bush 22/.23 421.3/.4 Lip seal 562.1/.3/.6/.7 Parallel pin Mechanical seal 901.1/.3 Hexagon head bolt 441.1/.2 Shaft seal housing 904.3 Grub screw 471.1/.2 Seal cover 914.11/.12/.15 Hexagon socket head cap screw Vitalobe 103 of 116...
  • Page 104 412.2 920.3 904.1 551.3 904.2 412.3 123-15 562.3 412.3 123-15 920.1 123-15 Fig. 38: Exploded view of Vitalobe sizes 215 to 490 Table 36: List of components Part No. Description Part No. Description Casing 551.3 Spacer disc 123-15 Rotor 562.2/.3/.5 Parallel pin...
  • Page 105 421.4 412.12 562.7 412.12 Shaft seal ring, type UM Shaft seal ring, type S1 914.12 901.1 412.13 471.1 421.4 562.1 904.3 540.4 562.7 412.12 504.3 Double shaft seal ring, type HN Single mechanical seal, type U7K Vitalobe 105 of 116...
  • Page 106 Bearing housing 520.1 Sleeve 412.10/.12/.13/.16/. O-ring 540.4 Bush 22/.23 421.3/.4 Lip seal 562.1/.3/.6/.7 Parallel pin Mechanical seal 901.1/.3 Hexagon head bolt 441.1/.2 Shaft seal housing 904.3 Grub screw 471.1/.2 Seal cover 914.11/.12/.15 Hexagon socket head cap screw Vitalobe 106 of 116...
  • Page 107 901.2 320.2 562.2 940.2 504.3 914.5 940.1 920.4 940.1 931.2 320.1 412.7 421.2 412.7 360.1 420.2 914.4 412.2 920.3 904.1 551.3 904.2 412.3 123-15 562.3 412.3 123-15 920.1 123-15 Fig. 39: Exploded view of Vitalobe size 550 Vitalobe 107 of 116...
  • Page 108 123-15 504.1 412.1 412.7 872.1 914.4 421.2 412.3 320.1 123-15 412.7 412.1 914.4 Fig. 40: Exploded view of Vitalobe sizes 660, 680 Table 38: List of components Part No. Description Part No. Description Casing 551.3 Spacer disc 123-15 Rotor 562.1/.2/.3/.5 Parallel pin 160.3/.4...
  • Page 109 412.18 904.5 412.13 904.3 540.4 421.4 420.4 412.12 471.2 161.4 562.7 Size 550 Sizes 660, 680 Shaft seal ring, type UM 914.12 504.3 412.13 904.3 540.4 421.4 412.12 562.7 Size 550 Shaft seal ring, type S1 Vitalobe 109 of 116...
  • Page 110 Single mechanical seal, type U7K 420.3 901.8 914.11 421.3 412.22 160.5 562.6 904.4 412.16 562.3 412.16 161.4 520.1 412.10 520.1 562.7 441.1 901.1 471.1 441.1 Size 550 Sizes 660, 680 Single mechanical seal with flushing system, type KL2A, U7K, C5E Vitalobe 110 of 116...
  • Page 111 O-ring 540.4 Bush 18/.19/.20/.21/.22/.2 420.3/.4 Shaft seal ring 562.1/.3/.6/.7 Parallel pin 421.3/.4 Lip seal 901.1/.3/.7/.8 Hexagon head bolt Mechanical seal 904.3/.4/.5 Grub screw 441.1/.2 Shaft seal housing 914.11/.12/.15 Hexagon socket head cap screw 471.1/.2/.3 Seal cover Vitalobe 111 of 116...

  • Page 112: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    – EN 349+A1 – EN 953+A1 – ISO 13857+A1 – EN 13951+A1 - Level 2+3: Vitalobe BB - Level 1: Vitalobe B ▪ Applied national technical standards and specifications, in particular: – EN 14847 Person authorised to compile the technical file:...

  • Page 113: Certificate Of Decontamination

    We confirm that the above data and information are correct and complete and that dispatch is effected in accordance with the relevant legal provisions....................................Place, date and signature Address Company stamp Required fields Vitalobe 113 of 116...

  • Page 114: Index

    Frequency of starts 44 Start-up 40 Function 20 Storage 13, 45 Impeller type 18 Temperature limits 10, 11 Installation Installation on a foundation 23 Transport 12 Installation at site 22 Intended use 8 Interference immunity 36 Warnings 7 Warranty claims 6 Wartung 48 Key to safety symbols/markings 7 Mechanical seal 41 Monitoring equipment 11 Vitalobe 114 of 116...
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