EagleBurgmann eMG Series Operating Manual

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OPERATING MANUAL
EagleBurgmann Mechanical Seal (M.S.)
Type eMG and versions
Applies to all mechanical seals of the same series
These instructions are intended for the assembly, operating and supervising
personnel and should be kept at hand on site.
PLEASE READ this manual carefully and OBSERVE the information contained as to:
 Safety
 Installation
If there are any unclear points please contact EagleBurgmann by all means!
 Transport / Storage
 Operation
EagleBurgmann Germany GmbH & Co. KG
Äussere Sauerlacher Straße 6-10 . D-82515 . Wolfratshausen . Tel.: +49 (0)8171 23 0 . Fax: +49 (0)8171 23 12 14
info@eagleburgmann.com . www.eagleburgmann.com
 Information about the product
 Servicing

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  • Page 1  Operation  Servicing If there are any unclear points please contact EagleBurgmann by all means! EagleBurgmann Germany GmbH & Co. KG Äussere Sauerlacher Straße 6-10 . D-82515 . Wolfratshausen . Tel.: +49 (0)8171 23 0 . Fax: +49 (0)8171 23 12 14...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Start-up ..........................22 SERVICING ........................23 Maintenance ........................23 Directives in case of failure ....................23 After-sales service by EagleBurgmann ................23 Reconditioning (repair) ...................... 24 Disassembly / removal ...................... 24 Spare parts ........................25 Required details for enquiries and orders ................25 Disposal of the mechanical seal ..................
  • Page 3: Keywords And Symbols

    Operating Manual / en page 3 / 26 Keywords and Symbols Following symbols for particularly important information are used: "Attention, please pay special attention to these sections of text" Draws attention to a direct hazard that will lead to injury or death DANGER! of persons Draws attention to the risk that a hazard could lead to serious...
  • Page 4: General Safety Notes

    We recommend the user having this confirmed. EagleBurgmann mechanical seals are manufactured to a high quality level and they have a high working reliability. Yet, if they are not operated within their intended purpose or handled inexpertly they may create risks.
  • Page 5: Instructions For Worker's Protection

    In case the assessment is carried out by the end user, the respective additional operating manual has to be requested from EagleBurgmann. Rev. 2 05/02/2020...
  • Page 6: Transport / Storage

    6 / 26 TRANSPORT / STORAGE Transport If not specified differently by contract, the EagleBurgmann standard packaging is used which is suitable for dry transport by truck, train or plane. The warning signs and notes on the packaging must be observed.
  • Page 7: Storage, "Mothballing" (Long Term Storage)

    Operating Manual / en page 7 / 26 Storage, "mothballing" (long term storage) The following recommendations apply to all mechanical seals which have been supplied and stored in their undamaged original packaging, as well as to seals which have been installed in a machine (e.g. pump, compressor, agitator, etc.) but have not yet been put into operation.
  • Page 8 8 weeks. The check has to be recorded.  Packaging exceeding 50 % rel. humidity values must be sent to the manu- facturer or the nearest EagleBurgmann service centre for inspection and new packaging. Unused stored mechanical seal under optimum conditions: ...
  • Page 9: Information About The Product

    (buffer) fluid system (API, plan 52) or as dual mechanical seals (back-to-back / face-to-face) together with a pressurised supply (barrier) fluid system (API, plan 53) (also in combination with seal types of other series). Consultation with the EagleBurgmann company is recommended. Rev. 2...
  • Page 10: Materials

    "Operating limits" is considered contrary to its designated use. Should the mechanical seal be operated under different conditions or in a different application EagleBurgmann must confirm that such a change is safe in advance of subsequent operation.  Changes to operating conditions have to be documented.
  • Page 11: Operating Limits

    Beyond that, the range of application of the respective product depends on the diameter, the materials used, the operation mode and the media to be sealed. If there are any unclear points please contact EagleBurgmann. Rev. 2 05/02/2020...
  • Page 12: Operating Conditions

    The selection of the mechanical seal (type, suitability, materials) should be done by EagleBurgmann staff or other authorised persons. A wrong selection by unauthorised persons is not covered by EagleBurgmann's warranty. Drawings The status of the drawing at the time of delivery of the product and the corresponding documentation is decisive.
  • Page 13: Seat Versions

    The required installation space for the mechanical seal is decisive for the design of the housing parts by the machine manufacturer. The connecting dimensions have to be checked by the machine manufacturer by means of the EagleBurgmann drawing before mounting the mechanical seal.
  • Page 14: Emissions

    Operating Manual / en page 14 / 26 Emissions A mechanical seal is a dynamic seal that cannot be free of leakage due to physical and technical reasons. Seal design, manufacture tolerances, operating conditions, running quality of the machine, etc. mainly define the leakage value. In fact, compared to other sealing systems there is few leakage.
  • Page 15: Installation

    Operating Manual / en page 15 / 26 INSTALLATION Assembly utilities  ethyl alcohol  cellulose-tissue (no rag, no cloth!)  o-ring lifter  cardboard discs to cover the sliding faces during installation  assembling aid (e.g. sleeve, special tool etc.) ...
  • Page 16  Shaft diameters up to 50 mm: max. 0.05 mm  Shaft diameters 50 mm - 100 mm: max. 0.08 mm Eccentricity and run out as specified by EagleBurgmann! Eccentricity of the inner surface of the seal chamber to the shaft: max. 0.2 mm...
  • Page 17: Assembly / Installation

     Avoid unnecessary rotation of the shaft (damage of the sliding faces is possible).  Never use force during installation.  Avoid knocking! Damage to mechanical seals has an adverse effect on their safe operation.  Observe the notes on the current drawing; if necessary, please contact EagleBurgmann. Rev. 2 05/02/2020...
  • Page 18 Operating Manual / en page 18 / 26 Possible installation order:  Installation of the seat:  Feed the degreased sealing element (o-ring, rubber cup) onto the seat. If available:  Mark the position of the rear slot at the seat, namely at the front side beside the sliding face.
  • Page 19 Operating Manual / en page 19 / 26  Order of assembly 1: The seal cover is assembled at the beginning.  Mount the seal cover with the seat installed before.  Clean the sliding faces thoroughly with ethyl alcohol and paper tissues (no cloth, no rags!).
  • Page 20 Operating Manual / en page 20 / 26  Order of assembly 2: The seal cover is assembled at the very end.  Sprinkle the elastomer bellows and the shaft with low-surface-tension water or ethyl alcohol to decrease frictional force during assembly of the seal. ATTENTION! Oil or grease as assembly agent is not permitted in any case ...
  • Page 21: Supply Connections

    Operating Manual / en page 21 / 26 Supply connections ATTENTION! Sealing agents for threads (PTFE-tape, etc.) endanger the safe function of the mechanical seal if they enter the seal chamber. When screwed connections are opened take care by all means that sealing agents cannot enter the mechanical seal.
  • Page 22: Operation

     Fill and vent the machine by all means in accordance with the instructions of the machine manufacturer.  Now the seal is ready for operation. To operate multiple seals special supply systems are required. Please contact EagleBurgmann. Rev. 2 05/02/2020...
  • Page 23: Servicing

    EagleBurgmann's customer service department offers a comprehensive service package covering consultancy, engineering, standardisation, installation, commissioning as well as damage analysis right through to seminars on sealing technology. Addresses are listed in various EagleBurgmann brochures as well as under www.eagleburgmann.com. Rev. 2 05/02/2020...
  • Page 24: Reconditioning (Repair)

    24 / 26 Reconditioning (repair) In general for small shaft sizes a repair of a mechanical seal of the eMG series is not recommendable due to lower costs. If there are any unclear points for a proper disposal of the changed mechanical seal please contact EagleBurgmann.
  • Page 25: Spare Parts

    Operating Manual / en page 25 / 26 Spare parts  Only EagleBurgmann original spare parts must be used. Otherwise  Risks of a failure of the mechanical seal, endangering persons and environment.  The EagleBurgmann guarantee for the seal lapses.
  • Page 26: Disposal Of The Mechanical Seal

    Copyright EagleBurgmann Germany GmbH & Co. KG (Germany) holds the copyright to this document. Customers and operators of mechanical seals are free to use this document in the preparation of their own documentation. No claims of any type or form can be derived in such instance.

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