KSB 4K Series Installation & Operating Manual
KSB 4K Series Installation & Operating Manual

KSB 4K Series Installation & Operating Manual

For the kwp type series

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4K / 4KD
For the KWP Type Series
Installation/Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 KSB Mechanical Seal 4K / 4KD For the KWP Type Series 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 27/03/2018...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents General.............................. 4 Principles ................................ 4 Target group.............................. 4 Other applicable documents.......................... 4 Symbols ................................ 4 Key to safety symbols/markings........................ 5 Safety .............................. 6 General................................ 6 Intended use .............................. 6 Personnel qualification and training....................... 6 Consequences and risks caused by non-compliance with this manual ............ 6 Safety awareness .............................. 7 Safety information for the user/operator ....................... 7 Safety information for maintenance, inspection and installation .............. 7 Unauthorised modes of operation ........................ 7...
  • Page 4: General

    In the event of damage, immediately contact your nearest KSB Service centre to maintain the right to claim under warranty.
  • Page 5: Key To Safety Symbols/Markings

    1 General 1.5 Key to safety symbols/markings Table 3: Definition of safety symbols/markings Symbol Description DANGER DANGER This signal word indicates a high-risk hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING WARNING This signal word indicates a medium-risk hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 6: Safety

    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 General This operating manual contains general installation, dismantling, operating and maintenance instructions that must be observed to ensure safe handling and prevent personal injury and damage to property.
  • Page 7: Safety Awareness

    2 Safety 2.5 Safety awareness In addition to the safety information contained in this manual and the intended use, the following safety regulations shall be complied with: ▪ Accident prevention, health regulations and safety regulations ▪ Explosion protection regulations ▪ Safety regulations for handling hazardous substances ▪...
  • Page 8: 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 9: Return To Supplier

    4. Always complete and enclose a certificate of decontamination when returning the mechanical seal. Always indicate any safety measures and decontamination measures taken. NOTE If required, a blank certificate of decontamination can be downloaded from the following web site: www.ksb.com/certificate_of_decontamination 4K / 4KD 9 of 32...
  • Page 10: Disposal

    3 Transport/Temporary Storage/Disposal 3.5 Disposal 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. ▷...
  • Page 11: Description

    4 Description 4 Description 4.1 General description ▪ KSB mechanical seal Mechanical seal for installation in pump sets and other rotating machinery in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 4.2 Designation Example: SB050M0-4K-XW Table 4: Designation key Code Description Design Short overall length...
  • Page 12: Configuration And Function

    Hexagon socket head cap screw 474.51 Thrust ring *: Required for the mechanical seal to function but not part of the KSB mechanical seal **: Not for nominal diameters 040, 050, 060, 070 Design Mechanical seal for installation in pump sets and other rotating machinery in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
  • Page 13 Prior to every flushing procedure, the gap between the rotating shaft sleeve and the thrust ring must be visually inspected. Any leakage or leakage residues / crystals must be reported to the responsible KSB service centre immediately. 4K / 4KD...
  • Page 14: Installation/Dismantling

    5 Installation/Dismantling 5 Installation/Dismantling 5.1 Permissible aids ▪ Lubricants – Permanent lubricants, such as non-mineral grease (Klüber Asonic HQ 72-102) are used for elastomers that do not serve to transmit the torque. Examples are mating rings with an anti-twist lock or primary rings that move axially relative to the pump components.
  • Page 15: Installing The Mechanical Seal

    ▷ Use soft soap to reduce any friction caused during assembly. ▷ Never coat the mechanical seal faces with grease or oil. Example of an installation sequence for KSB pumps ü The operating manual for the pump is on hand.
  • Page 16 5 Installation/Dismantling 10. For bearing brackets P08sx, P10ax, P12sx (sizes 80, 100, 120): Fit two parallel pins 562 into the mating ring location of shaft sleeve 523. 11. Insert O-ring 412.52 for mating ring 475.52 into shaft sleeve 523. 12. Carefully press in mating ring 475.52. ð...
  • Page 17: Removing The Mechanical Seal

    For dismantling and reassembly observe the general assembly drawing. (ð Section 9.1, Page 23) Example of a dismantling sequence for KSB pumps ü The operating manual for the pump is on hand. ü The mechanical seal is accessible. ü The back pull-out unit of the pump has been placed in a clean and level assembly area.
  • Page 18: Tightening Torques

    5 Installation/Dismantling Dismantling steps for a double mechanical seal 1. Separate the pipes of the barrier/buffer fluid supply system from seal cover 471.01. 2. Undo the hexagon head bolts at the bearing bracket lantern. 3. Position the spacer so as to support shaft sleeve 523. 4.
  • Page 19: Operation

    If the values during operation are not within the specified limits, the mechanical seal must be removed from the system and sent to KSB for inspection. 6.2 Emissions ▪...
  • Page 20: Operating Limits

    6 Operation NOTE Any leakage must be drained off in a controlled way and safely disposed of. Components which may come into contact with the seal leakage must either be corrosion resistant or must be adequately protected. WARNING Incorrect handling of the fluid to be sealed off Risk of injury! ▷...
  • Page 21: Maintenance

    ▪ When a system maintenance inspection is conducted, the mechanical seal should also be inspected. The seal faces should be reworked and all elastomer joint rings and springs should be replaced by new ones. KSB is available for inspecting the mechanical seal.
  • Page 22: Trouble-Shooting

    NOTE Prior to conducting any work on the mechanical seal during the warranty period contact the manufacturer. KSB Service will be pleased to help you. Non-compliance with this instruction will lead to forfeiture of any and all rights to claims for damages.
  • Page 23: Related Documents

    9 Related Documents 9 Related Documents 9.1 General assembly drawings with list of components 9.1.1 4K 562** 472.51 474.51 477.51 412.52 475.52 412.51 Fig. 4: General assembly drawing of a 4K **: Not for nominal diameters 040, 050, 060, 070 Table 8: List of components Part No.
  • Page 24: Tandem Arrangement

    474.54 Fig. 5: General assembly drawing of a 4K, tandem arrangement ①: Quench inlet/outlet *: Required for the mechanical seal to function but not part of the KSB mechanical seal **: Not for nominal diameters 040, 050, 060, 070 Table 9: List of components Part No.
  • Page 25: 4Kxw

    9 Related Documents 9.1.3 4KXW 562** 472.51 474.51 475.52 412.51 477.51 412.52 Fig. 6: General assembly drawing of a 4KXW **: Not for nominal diameters 040, 050, 060, 070 Table 10: List of components Part No. Description Part No. Description 412.51./52 O-ring 477.51 Spring for mechanical seal 472.51...
  • Page 26: 4Kxw, Tandem Arrangement

    474.54 Fig. 7: General assembly drawing of a 4KXW, tandem arrangement ①: Quench inlet/outlet *: Required for the mechanical seal to function but not part of the KSB mechanical seal **: Not for nominal diameters 040, 050, 060, 070 Table 11: List of components Part No.
  • Page 27: 4Kd, Tandem Arrangement

    474.51 474.54 Fig. 8: General assembly drawing of a 4KD, tandem arrangement *: Required for the mechanical seal to function but not part of the KSB mechanical seal **: Not for nominal diameters 040, 050, 060, 070 Table 12: List of components Part No.
  • Page 28: Certificate Of Decontamination

    10 Certificate of Decontamination 10 Certificate of Decontamination Type: ..........................Order number/ Order item number ..........................Delivery date: ..........................Field of application: ..........................Fluid handled ..........................Please tick where applicable ⃞ ⃞ ⃞ ⃞ Radioactive Explosive Corrosive Toxic ⃞ ⃞ ⃞...
  • Page 29: Index

    Index Index Certificate of decontamination 28 Design 11 Designation 11 Dismantling 15, 17 Disposal 10 Event of damage 4 Key to safety symbols/markings 5 Other applicable documents 4 Personnel 6 Personnel qualification 6 Reassembly 15, 17 Return to supplier 9 Safety 6 Safety awareness 7 Specialist personnel 6 Tightening torques 18 Training 6 Warnings 5 Warranty claims 4 4K / 4KD 29 of 32...
  • Page 32 KSB SE & Co. KGaA Johann-Klein-Straße 9 • 67227 Frankenthal (Germany) Tel. +49 6233 86-0 www.ksb.com...

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