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BLACKMER POWER PUMPS
INSTALLATION OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

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Technical Data ...................................................... 2
Initial Pump Start Up Information ........................... 2
Pre-Installation Cleaning ....................................... 3
Location and Piping ............................................... 3
Pump Mounting ..................................................... 3
Coupling Alignment ............................................... 4
Pump Rotation....................................................... 4
To Change Pump Rotation .................................... 4
Check Valves ........................................................ 4
Pre-Start Up Check List ......................................... 5
Start Up Procedures .............................................. 5
Flushing the Pump ................................................ 6
Pump Relief Valve ................................................. 6
Relief Valve Setting and Adjustment ..................... 6
Strainers ................................................................... 7
Lubrication ................................................................ 7
Vane Replacement ................................................... 7
Pump Disassembly .................................................. 8
Parts Replacement ................................................... 8
Pump Assembly ....................................................... 8
TROUBLE SHOOTING ................................................. 10
NOTE: Numbers in parentheses following individual parts
indicate reference numbers on Blackmer Parts List No.
104-B02.
MODEL: SX3A
Page
962203
INSTRUCTIONS NO. 104-B00
SAFETY DATA
This is a SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL.
When you see this symbol on the product, or in the manual,
look for one of the following signal words and be alert to the
potential for personal injury, death or major property damage
Warns of hazards that WILL cause serious personal injury,
death or major property damage.
Warns of hazards that CAN cause serious personal injury,
death or major property damage.
Warns of hazards that CAN cause personal injury
or property damage.
Indicates special instructions which are very
important and must be followed.
NOTICE:
Blackmer Pumps MUST only be installed in systems, which
have been designed by qualified engineering personnel.
The system MUST conform to all applicable local and
national regulations and safety standards.
This manual is intended to assist in the installation and
operation of the Blackmer SX Series pumps, and MUST be
kept with the pump.
Pump service shall be performed by qualified technicians
ONLY. Service shall conform to all applicable local and
national regulations and safety standards.
Thoroughly review this manual, all instructions and hazard
warnings, BEFORE performing any work on the pump.
Maintain ALL system and pump operation and hazard
warning decals.
Blackmer pump manuals and parts lists may be obtained from
Blackmer's website (www.blackmer.com) or by contacting
Blackmer Customer Service.
Section
104
Effective
Jan 2014
Replaces
Aug 2010
NOTICE:

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Pre-Start Up Check List ......... 5 This manual is intended to assist in the installation and Start Up Procedures ..........5 operation of the Blackmer SX Series pumps, and MUST be Running the Pump in Reverse Rotation ....6 kept with the pump.

  • Page 2: Pump Data

    If replacement parts are needed, or if information pertaining to the pump is required, this data must be furnished to a Blackmer representative. TECHNICAL DATA *...

  • Page 3: Installation

    INSTALLATION NOTICE: 9. Check alignment of pipes to pump to avoid strains which Blackmer pumps must only be installed in systems might later cause misalignment. See Figure 1. Unbolt designed by qualified engineering personnel. System flanges or break union joints. Pipes must not spring away design must conform with all applicable regulations and or drop down.

  • Page 4: Coupling Alignment

    INSTALLATION COUPLING ALIGNMENT PUMP ROTATION NOTICE: The pump must be directly coupled to a gear and/or driver Confirm correct pump rotation by checking the pump with a flexible coupling. Verify coupling alignment after rotation arrows respective to piping flow direction. Do installation of new or rebuilt pumps.

  • Page 5: Operation

    Operation without guards in place can Verify proper coupling alignment. cause serious personal injury, major property damage, or death. Blackmer helical gear reducers (if supplied) are shipped from the factory without oil in the gearcase. Fill with the Do not operate without guard grade of oil indicated on the reducer tag.

  • Page 6: Running The Pump In Reverse Rotation

    (1), and turn the adjusting screw outward (counterclockwise). Retighten the locknut and replace the valve cap. Refer to the individual Blackmer pump parts lists for various spring pressure ranges. Unless specified otherwise, pumps are supplied from the factory with the relief valve adjusted to the mid-point of the spring range.

  • Page 7: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION NOTICE: To avoid possible entanglement in moving parts do not Failure to disconnect and lockout lubricate the pump, gear reducer or any other parts while electrical power or engine drive before the pump is running. attempting maintenance can cause NOTICE: severe personal injury or death Hazardous...

  • Page 8: Pump Disassembly

    MAINTENANCE PUMP DISASSEMBLY PARTS REPLACEMENT If any of the O-rings have been removed or disturbed NOTICE: during disassembly, they must be replaced with new O- Follow all hazard warnings and instructions provided in rings. NOTE: PTFE O-rings should be heated in hot the “maintenance”...
  • Page 9 MAINTENANCE 8. Inspect the vanes (14) and push rods (77) for wear and h. After adjustment is complete, tighten the locknut set damage, and replace as follows: screws (24C) securely. Remove the bearing cover capscrews and 3/8" washers from both ends of the a.

  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING NOTICE: Maintenance shall be performed by qualified technicians only, following the appropriate procedures and warnings as presented in this manual. LEAKAGE Location Probable Cause/Corrective Action Between the head & cylinder Damaged head O-ring: Inspect and replace if necessary. Burrs/dirt in head O-ring groove or cylinder: File and clean as necessary.
  • Page 11 TROUBLESHOOTING …. continued EXCESSIVE NOISE AND VIBRATION Probable Cause Corrective Action Cavitation or vaporization of the liquid resulting from Check for:  excessive vacuum on the pump due to starved suction. Inlet piping too long or too small in diameter. ...
  • Page 12 Accessories Dispensing, Transfer, In-line Gear Reducers, Bypass Valves, Strainers Visit www.blackmer.com for complete information on all Blackmer products 1809 Century Avenue, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503-1530 U.S.A. Telephone: (616) 241-1611 • Fax: (616) 241-3752 E-mail: blackmer@blackmer.com • Internet Address: www .blackmer.com...

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