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WILO Mather and Platt – Vertical Turbine Pumps en Installation and Operating Instructions...
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Disclaimer WILO Mather and Platt is very grateful for your interest in its products. The basic objective of this document is to provide instructions for maintaining and operating WILO Mather and Platt Vertical Turbine Pumps. Instructions are compiled for the person having a working knowledge of Vertical Turbine Pumps and the pumps shall be installed under expert supervision and guidance.
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Fig. 1: Lifting of Pump Sub-assemblies (Page No. 18, Point No. 3, 3.1) WILO Installation and operating instructions Mather and Platt – VT pumps...
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Fig. 2: Lifting of complete pump (Page No. 18, Point No. 3, 3.1) CAUTION : Do not lift the Pump with motor Always dismantle the motor before lifting the pump unit. WILO Installation and operating instructions Mather and Platt – VT pumps...
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Fig. 3: Installation of pump (Page No. 26, Point No.8) Fig. 4: Intake bay layout (Page No. 26, Point No. 8.1) WILO Installation and operating instructions Mather and Platt – VT pumps...
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Fig. 5: Piping at the discharge flange (Page No. 31, Point No. 8.10) Fig. 6: Minimum level of fluid in the sump (Page No. 26, Point No. 8.1) WILO Installation and operating instructions Mather and Platt – VT pumps...
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Fig. 7: Leveling of sole plate (Page No. 25, Point No. 7.2) Fig. 8: Support to the discharge piping (Page No. 31, Point No. 8.10) Fig. 9: Alignment of pump-motor coupling (Page No. 29, Point No. 8.7) WILO Installation and operating instructions Mather and Platt – VT pumps...
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Fig. 10: Above Floor Discharge Arrangement (Page No. 21, Point No. 5) WILO Installation and operating instructions Mather and Platt – VT pumps...
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Fig. 11: Below Floor Discharge Arrangement WILO Installation and operating instructions Mather and Platt – VT pumps...
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Fig. 12: Cutting of gland packing (Page No. 31, Point No. 8.11) Fig. 13 : Thrust Pipe Arrangement in Below Floor (Page No. 22 & 28, Point No. 5.8 & 8.5) WILO Installation and operating instructions Mather and Platt – VT pumps...
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Fig. 14 : Non-reversible ratchet arrangement (Page No. 22, Point No. 5.9) Fig. 15 : Details of Stuffing Box (Page No. 22 & 27, Point No. 5.14 & 8.4) WILO Installation and operating instructions Mather and Platt – VT pumps...
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Fig. 17: Details of Bowl assembly (Page No. 21, Point No. 5) Fig. 18: Details of Muff coupling assembly (Page No. 23 & 27, Point No. 6.4 & 8.3) WILO Installation and operating instructions Mather and Platt – VT pumps...
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Fig. 19 : Details of grease lubrication (Page No. 22, Point No. 5.8) Fig. 20 : Details of oil lubrication (Page No. 22, Point No. 5.8) WILO Installation and operating instructions Mather and Platt – VT pumps...
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Fig 21: Arrangement for Oil lubricated pumps (Page No. 29, Point No. 8.8) Fig 22: Schematic for forced water lubrication system ( Page No. 29, Point No. 8.8) WILO Installation and operating instructions Mather and Platt – VT pumps...
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(Page No. 43, Point No. 11.7 Pump Technical Data) Fig 24 : Oil Lubrication Bearing Connection Details (Page No. 44, Point No. 12) Fig 25: Grease Lubrication Bearing Connection Details ( Page No. 44, Point No. 12) WILO Installation and operating instructions Mather and Platt – VT pumps...
• Loss of any claims to damages main point "safety" that must be adhered to but also the • WILO Mather and Platt does not accept any liability for special safety instructions with danger symbols included under damage, failures or losses arising due to improper the following main points.
Disposal of any unwanted/scrap material should be suction, bellmouth, etc. are not damaged. disposed in appropriate way so as not to cause any harm to the environment. No hazardous material is used in WILO Mather & Platt pumps. WILO Installation and operating instructions...
The packaging must protect the product against damage. It is suggested that the check of parts & material against the bill of materials be made jointly with the WILO Mather CAUTION! Guarantee not applicable! and Platt’s representative & customer representative.
Standard version Condensate, Cooling water, Clear Water, Raw Water. Contact WILO Mather Platt for all other fluids Electrical connections 3~230V, 50Hz Other frequency, voltages, 3~415V, 50Hz Please contact M+P WILO Installation and operating instructions Mather and Platt – VT pumps...
Rising main pipes have flanged connections. Spigot joints are provided in flanges to ensure concentricity. The top rising column is connected to delivery bend. Grooves for O-rings are provided for liquid sealing. WILO Installation and operating instructions Mather and Platt – VT pumps...
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1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3m. To ensure correct alignment shafts should be straight within 0.125mm for 3 m length total dial indicator reading. Line shafts are coupled together with the help of rigid coupling. WILO Installation and operating instructions Mather and Platt – VT pumps...
Select coupling with hp /100 rpm rating more than 102 • For other types of couplings such Metaflex / Spacer-Membrane type / Rigid threaded type kindly consult WILO Mather and Platt. • Care should be taken to consider and maintain gap between motor and pump half side of the coupling.
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COUPLING SELECTION CHART FOR STD PIN-BUSH COUPLING Notes: • For Forged Steel / Cast Steel MOC kindly contact WILO Mather and Platt. • Specified gap to be maintained between pump and motor half coupling. WILO Installation and operating instructions Mather and Platt – VT pumps...
Cavitations, vibrations etc. can occur in absence of the same. • Sufficient bottom clearance should be maintained below suction bell as per HIS. WILO Installation and operating instructions Mather and Platt – VT pumps...
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• Assemble 2nd intermediate shaft to 1st intermediate shaft through muff coupling WILO Installation and operating instructions Mather and Platt – VT pumps...
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• Fit oil retaining bush to bearing housing. Then fit inner race of thrust bearing on thrust block & outer race in bearing housing. Mount the bearing housing to motor stool. Fit thrust WILO Installation and operating instructions Mather and Platt – VT pumps...
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CAUTION! Risk of material damage! Oil level in reservoir to be checked and maintained regularly to prevent damage to line shaft and bowl bush bearing. WILO Installation and operating instructions Mather and Platt – VT pumps...
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Resetting or supporting the pipes must correct any deviation in the alignment. MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE FORCES AND MOMENTS ON VT PUMPS Forces (N) and Moments (N-m) Flange Nozzle size...
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No real operation is required during the setup of the pump. Only filling and venting the pump are mandatory before switching on the main WILO Installation and operating instructions Mather and Platt – VT pumps...
10.2.2 Cleaning of Bearings 9.1 Operation with frequency converter VT pumps can be supplied with oil or grease lubricated The rotation speed can be adjusted in the operating limits bearing depending upon the suitability. If the unit has been of the pump given in the technical data.
• Ensure that all electrical checks on motor, relay setting in panel etc. have been carried out in accordance with the instructions of motor manufacturer. • Ensure that cooling water arrangement is provided bearing cooling and stuffing box. WILO Installation and operating instructions Mather and Platt – VT pumps...
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& rectify the fault. immediately, and the cause of liquid loss eliminated. • Check the mechanical seal or stuffing box assembly for overheating. WILO Installation and operating instructions Mather and Platt – VT pumps...
Notes: In case fault cannot be diagnosed, please fill up the form in section the Issue/Feedback and send it to service department at WILO Mather and Platt. WILO Installation and operating instructions Mather and Platt – VT pumps...
• The torque value to be set for a particular size of screw is information, if needed, can be requested from Service dependent upon: Department, WILO Mather Platt. Such requests must • Material of screw quote name plate number and type of the pump in •...
• Again, lift the rest of pump assembly and till the next column assembly pipe rests on beams. Follow the same steps till pump casing • Remove the pump coupling, spacer, key and dismantle level is reached. the coupling assembly WILO Installation and operating instructions Mather and Platt – VT pumps...
(bottom) and lift the rising main pipe off If damage is extensive, impeller may need replacement. the pump shaft. Further information should be sought from WILO Mather and • Remove rising main pipe (bottom) Platt before any decision on repair work is undertaken.
The acceptable limit for the sole plate levelling the GA drawings. is within 0.05 mm. • Assemble the motor stool and top shaft along with muff coupling and split collar, shaft key and the grub screw WILO Installation and operating instructions Mather and Platt – VT pumps...
Flexible coupling • It is strongly recommended to purchase the original spares parts from WILO Mather and Platt. In order to avoid any mistake, we invite you to supply with any spare parts demand, the information mentioned on the data plate of the pump and / or motor.
The disposal of all material or debris must be done in order to protect the environment. WILO Mather and Platt pumps do not contain any dangerous substances. The major part of the pump is recyclable. The disposal and recycling of the pump sets must be done in accordance with the local in force regulations The dismounting must be done by qualified personal.
Operation at very low capacity Check the causes and refer to M&P, operate pump at rated Duty Parallel operation of pumps unsuitable for such Refer to WILO Mather and Platt with characteristics curves of pump Operation Foreign matter in impeller Open and clean...
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Rusting of bearings from water in housing Arrest water ingress Excessive cooling of water- cooled bearing, Reduce cooling water flow resulting in condensation of atmospheric moisture in bearing housing WILO Installation and operating instructions Mather and Platt – VT pumps...
Availability of sufficient cooling liquid for bearings as specified Free rotation of pump and drive shafts Lubrication of bearings Checking of insulation resistance of motor (if supplied by WILO M&P) Proper cable termination (Clients Scope) Motor Protection Relay Setting (Check with Clients)
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Engine coupled with water pump and all discharge piping is completed Lube oil, coolant and fuel is available at site Lubrication of bearings Checking of insulation resistance of motor (if supplied by WILO M&P) Proper cable termination (Clients Scope) Motor Protection Relay Setting (Check with Clients)
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Discharge Pressure Voltage DE Bearing Temperature DE Bearing Temperature NDE Bearing Temperature NDE Bearing Temperature Duration of Trial Run Winding Temperature (Max.) Observations and Remarks: Customer Representative WILO M&P Representative WILO Installation and operating instructions Mather and Platt – VT pumps...
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DE Bearing Temperature Lubricating Oil Temperature NDE Bearing Temperature Gear Box Temperature Duration of Trial Run Observations and Remarks: Auto Mode / Manual Mode Customer Representative WILO M&P Representative WILO Installation and operating instructions Mather and Platt – VT pumps...
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Pump set Levelling Record Required accuracy of pump set levelling is 0.05 mm Result: Customer Representative WILO M&P Representative WILO Installation and operating instructions Mather and Platt – VT pumps...
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A: Before Connecting Suction and Delivery Piping: Gap Between Coupling Halves: Actual Gap: B: After Connecting Suction and Delivery Piping: Gap Between Coupling Halves: Actual Gap: Customer Representative WILO M&P Representative WILO Installation and operating instructions Mather and Platt – VT pumps...
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Noise level measurement at Pump House Floor Noise Level in dBA: Background Noise (dBA): Instrument Details: Distance -1 Mtr. from the Pump: Make: Model: Sr. No.: Customer Representative WILO M&P Representative WILO Installation and operating instructions Mather and Platt – VT pumps...
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Vibration Measurement: (Pk to Pk) Sr. No. Position Displacement Velocity Displacement Velocity Displacement Velocity (mm/sec.) (mm/sec.) (mm/sec.) Pump Pump Motor Motor Instrument Details: Make: Model: Sr. No: Customer Representative WILO M&P Representative WILO Installation and operating instructions Mather and Platt – VT pumps...
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Project: Bearing Temperature: Sr. No. Position Temperature Ambient Remarks Temperature Pump DE Pump NDE Motor DE Motor NDE Instrument Details: Make: Model: Sr. No: Customer Representative WILO M&P Representative WILO Installation and operating instructions Mather and Platt – VT pumps...
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NOTES WILO Installation and operating instructions Mather and Platt – VT pumps...
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NOTES WILO Installation and operating instructions Mather and Platt – VT pumps...
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