4.8.4 Connect the motor cable to the pump..............28 4.8.5 Connect the motor cable to the starter and monitoring equipment....29 4.8.6 Cable charts.........................30 4.9 T-installation: Bleed air before starting pump............... 38 4.10 Check the impeller rotation................... 38 Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
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7.4 The pump starts-stops-starts in rapid sequence............73 7.5 The pump runs but the motor protection trips.............. 73 7.6 The pump delivers too little or no water.................74 8 Technical Reference......................... 76 8.1 Application limits....................... 76 8.2 Motor data.......................... 76 Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
This includes any modification to the equipment or use of parts not provided by Xylem. If there is a question regarding the intended use of the equipment, please contact a Xylem representative before proceeding.
These are the personnel requirements for Ex-approved products in potentially explosive atmospheres: • All work on the product must be carried out by certified electricians and Xylem authorized mechanics. Special rules apply to installations in explosive atmospheres. • All users must know about the risks of electric current and the chemical and physical characteristics of the gas, the vapor, or both present in hazardous areas.
• Do not modify the equipment without approval from an Ex-approved Xylem representative. • Only use original Xylem spare parts that are provided by an Ex-approved Xylem representative. • The thermal contacts that are fitted to the stator windings must be connected correctly to a separate motor control circuit and in use.
• Clean-up of spills Exceptional sites CAUTION: Radiation Hazard Do NOT send the product to Xylem if it has been exposed to nuclear radiation, unless Xylem has been informed and appropriate actions have been agreed upon. 1.7 End of life product disposal Handle and dispose of all waste in compliance with local laws and regulations.
1 Introduction and Safety 1.9 Warranty For information about warranty, see the sales contract. Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
Use suitable lifting equipment and ensure that the product is properly harnessed. Wear personal protective equipment. Stay clear of cables and suspended loads. NOTICE: Never lift the unit by its cables or hose. Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
• The minimum height between the lifting hook and the floor must be sufficient to lift the unit. Contact a Xylem representative for more information. • The lifting equipment must be able to hoist the unit straight up and down, preferably without the need for resetting the lifting hook.
If the packaging material has an indicated stacking limit, then it is valid for 23°C (73°F) and 50% relative humidity. Depending on the material, other temperature and humidity ranges can reduce the stacking limit. Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
Technical Reference on page 76. If there is a question regarding the intended use of the equipment, please contact a local sales and service representative before proceeding. Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
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• Modifications to the unit or installation should only be carried out after consulting with Xylem. • Original spare parts and accessories that are authorized by Xylem are essential for compliance. The use of other parts can invalidate any claims for warranty or compensation.
• The stator incorporates three thermal contacts connected in series that activate the alarm and stops the pump at overtemperature • The thermal contacts open at 125°C (257°F). • Ex-approved pumps must have thermal contacts connected to the control panel. Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
13.Serial number 14.ATEX marking 15.Country of origin WS003972C IEC approval plate This illustration describes the IEC approval plate and the information that is contained in its fields. International Norm; not for EU member countries. Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
In this section, code characters are illustrated accordingly: X = letter Y = digit The different types of codes are marked up with a, b and c. Code parameters are marked up with numbers. Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
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XXYYYY YYY YYY YYYY Type of Callout Number Indication Type of code Sales denomination Product code Serial number Parameter Hydraulic end Type of installation Sales code Version Production year Production cycle Running number Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
• If the unit has a permanent magnet motor, then ensure that you have read and understood all safety instructions regarding permanent magnet motors. NOTICE: Do not run the pump dry. Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
• Fasteners for the discharge connection • Anchor bolts 1. Install the access frame: a) Place the access frame in position and align it horizontally. b) Grout the frame in place. 2. Grout the anchor bolts in place. Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
2. Connect the discharge line. 3. Lower the pump into the sump. 4. Place the pump on the base and make sure it cannot fall over or sink. Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
• Shut-off valves that allow you to remove the pump from service 1. Outlet line 2. Inlet line 3. Line to drain 4. Air vent Figure 8: Shutoff and air vent valves (generic pump shown) Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
1. Outlet line 2. Inlet line 3. Line to drain 4. Air vent Figure 10: Shutoff and air vent valves (generic pump shown) NOTICE: The risk of freezing is particularly high in T- or Z-installations. Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
2. Run a cable between the pump and the starter and monitoring equipment. Make sure that the cable is not sharply bent or pinched. 3. Connect the motor cable and the starter and monitoring equipment according to the separate instructions. Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
Make sure that the impeller rotation is correct. For more information, see . Clean all debris from the column pipe before starting the pump. 4.7 Install with X-installation In the X-installation, the pump has no pre-determined mechanical connection. The flange is drilled. Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
WARNING: Electrical Hazard The permanent-magnet motor generates voltage when the shaft rotates, even if power sources are disconnected. Never perform any electrical work if the shaft could rotate. Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
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Contact a sales or authorized service representative. • The voltage drop in long cables must be taken into account. The drive unit’s rated voltage is the voltage measured at the cable connection point in the pump. Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
9. shrink tube 1. Peel off the outer jacket at the end of the cable. 2. Prepare the control element: a) Peel the insulation jacket or plastic jacket. b) Peel the aluminum and textile layers. Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
4.8.4 Connect the motor cable to the pump NOTICE: Leakage into the electrical parts can cause damaged equipment or a blown fuse. Keep the end of the motor cable dry at all times. Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
If the product is rated explosion-proof or intrinsically-safe, then see the specific explosion-proof information in the safety chapter before taking any further actions. NOTICE: Thermal contacts are incorporated in the pump. Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
Check that the relays, lamps, fuses, and connections are intact. Replace any defective equipment. 4.8.6 Cable charts Description This topic contains general connection information. It also provides cable charts that show connection alternatives for use with different cables and power supply. Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
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3. Power cable leads L1 L2 L3 T1 T2 T3 T4 4. Stator (internal connection illustrated) U1 V1 W1 W2 V2 U1 V1 W1 W2 U2 V2 U1 V1 W1 W2 U2 V2 L2 L3 Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
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* * Ground Conductor is stranded around cores Screen (WH) Screen (WH) Screen (WH) GC=Ground Check 772 17 00 (REV 7) Figure 15: 3–phase and 1–phase without built-in starter For markings on sensor leads, see Sensors connection on page 36. Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
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U1 V1 W1 W2 U2 V2 L1 L2 L3 L3:1 L2:1 L1:1 U1 V1 W1 W2 U2 V2 L3:2 L2:2 L1:2 U1 V1 W1 W2 U2 V2 U1 V1 W1 W2 U2 V2 L1 L2 L1 L2 L3 Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
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U1 V1 W1 W2 U2 V2 U1 V1 W1 W2 U2 V2 Y-SER U1 V1 W1 W2 U2 V2 W5 U5 V5 U6 W6 U1 V1 W1 W2 U2 V2 U1 V1 W1 W2 U2 V2 WS004128A Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
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4 Leads Starter 4 Leads with level regulator U1 Z1 Starter 12 Leads U1 V1 U6 Starter Figure 16: Without built-in starter For more information, see Colors and markings of leads on page 32. Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
The starting jerk can be powerful. Make sure nobody is close to the unit when it is started. 1. Start the motor. 2. Stop the motor after a few seconds. 3. Check that the impeller rotates according to this illustration. Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
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– If the motor has a 1-phase connection, then contact a sales or authorized service representative. – If the motor has a 3-phase connection, then transpose two phase leads and do this procedure again. Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
The recommended interval for the selection fraction is 0.25–0.50 (25–50%). 1. Remove, weigh, and reinstall one or more of the exterior zinc anodes before starting up the pump. 2. After two months, remove and weigh the same zinc anode or anodes again. Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
Never put your hand into the pump housing. 3. Conduct insulation test phase to ground. To pass, the value must exceed 5 megaohms. 4. Check that the monitoring equipment works. 5. Start the pump. Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
• Lubricate all springs, screws, O-rings with grease. During the reassembly, always make sure that existing index markings are in line. The reassembled drive unit must always be insulation-tested and the reassembled pump must always be test-run before normal operation. Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
For hexagon socket head screws with countersunk head, maximum torque for all property classes must be 80% of the values for property class 8.8 above. 6.3 Change the oil This image shows the plugs that are used to change the oil. Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
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3. Unscrew the other oil plug. If this hole has the markings "oil in", raise the pump upright for a short period of time during drainage in order to drain all the oil. Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
6.4 Service the pump Type of Purpose Inspection interval maintenance Initial inspection A Xylem-authorized personnel checks the pump condition. Within the first year of operation. From the results, the personnel recommends the intervals for the periodical inspection and overhaul for the installation.
Rotation direction Check the impeller rotation. Oil housing Fill with new oil, if necessary. Terminal block/closed end splice Check that the connections are properly secured. Thermal contacts Normally closed circuit; interval 0–1 ohm. Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
The impeller must not be allowed to make contact with the concrete floor or other hard and rough surfaces. If you fail with the impeller installation, then you must redo the installation procedure from the beginning. Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
6.5.1.1 Remove the impeller: D CAUTION: Cutting Hazard Worn parts can have sharp edges. Wear protective clothing. 1. Remove the pump housing or the suction cover. WS001966A 2. Remove the impeller screw. If applicable, use the rod. Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
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Fit the washer on the lubricated impeller screw. c) Press the impeller onto the shaft with the impeller screw. 3. Tighten the impeller screw. If applicable, use the rod. Tightening torque: 80 Nm (59 ft-lbs) Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
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5. Mount the pump housing: a) D-impeller: Fit a new lubricated O-ring to the pump housing. b) Fit the pump housing. c) Fit and tighten the lubricated screws. Tightening torque: 57 Nm (42 ft-lb). WS002018A Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
Use the impeller puller or the crowbars. Use the impeller screw to push the impeller. 6.5.2.2 Install the F-impeller 1. Prepare the shaft: a) Make sure that the end of the shaft is clean and free from burrs. Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
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Measure the distance between the edge of the impeller and the pump housing cover. The correct distance should be 0.5-1.5 mm (0.02-0.06 in). Add or remove the appropriate number of adjusting washers in order to achieve correct distance. Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
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0.3 mm (0.01 in) onto each stud. WS002014A c) Fit the suction cover to the studs. d) Fit the lock nuts onto the studs. e) Tighten the nuts. Tightening torque: 57 Nm (42 ft-lb). Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
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WS002105A b) Tighten the nuts. Tightening torque: 57 Nm (42 ft-lb). WS001937A 7. Raise the pump to a vertical position. Check that the impeller can rotate freely. Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
If applicable, use the rod. WS001977A 3. Refit the impeller screw. WS001993A 4. Fit the impeller puller and pull off the impeller and cutting wheel. – If used, remove the washer between the impeller and cutting wheel. Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
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Surplus grease can cause the impeller to become loose. Remove surplus grease from conical and/or cylindrical surfaces of shafts and/or sleeves. 2. Mount the impeller: a) Fit the conical sleeve onto the shaft. Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
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Slide the impeller on to the shaft until you reach the correct distance. 4. Tighten the impeller screw. If applicable, use the rod. Tightening torque: 65 Nm (48 ft-lbs) Tighten a further 1/8 turn, 45° after tightening to the correct torque. Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
6.5.4 Replacing the N-impeller This section is applicable to chopper hydraulics. ™ This section is not applicable for Adaptive N impellers. To see which pumps are ™ Adaptive N , see Product Description on page 11. Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
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To see which pumps are ™ Adaptive N , see Product Description on page 11. WARNING: Crush Hazard Beware of the pinch point hazard between the rotating impeller and the guide pin. Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
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(1×0.3 mm + 1×0.5 mm + 1×1.5 mm = 2.3 mm). This creates a distance between the impeller and the insert ring that can be measured and adjusted in later steps. 2. Mount the impeller: Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
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X = 2.3 mm + (C) - 0.2 mm Imperial units (in): X = 0.091 in + (C) - 0.008 in e) Combine the adjustment washers so the total thickness corresponds to the calculated thickness X. Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
6.5.5.1 Prepare the pump for removal: T-, Z-installations The pump must be removed from the installation to change the impeller. 1. Close the valves on the inlet and outlet lines. See the following figures. Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
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Remove the flush valve cover and its gasket. b) Lock the impeller in place by inserting a rod through the hole. Figure 24: Hole for inserting rod. Generic drive unit shown. c) Remove the impeller screw. Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
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Figure 27: Hand-tightening the impeller screw. Generic drive unit shown. f) Remove the rod. 3. Raise the pump. 4. Remove the drive unit from the pump housing: a) Remove the pump housing screws. Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
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Remove the drive unit from the pump housing. Figure 29: Removing the drive unit. Generic drive unit shown. 5. Remove the impeller: a) Place the drive unit horizontally. b) Remove the impeller screw. Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
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The proper lubrication is grease for bearings, for example Exxon Mobil Unirex N3, Mobil Mobilith SHC 220 or equivalent. NOTICE: Surplus grease can cause the impeller to become loose. Remove surplus grease from conical and/or cylindrical surfaces of shafts and/or sleeves. Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
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Fit the sleeve and impeller to the shaft. d) Hand-tighten the impeller screw to prevent it from falling off. Figure 32: Fitting sleeve and impeller to the shaft. Generic drive unit shown. 4. Fit the pump housing: Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
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Using a hexagon-bit adapter, turn the adjustment screw clockwise until the impeller makes contact with the pump housing. For tightening torque, see Torque values on page 43. b) Tighten it a further 1/8 turn (45°). Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
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WARNING: Crush Hazard Beware of the pinch point hazard between the rotating impeller and the guide pin. g) Check that the clearance between the impeller and the insert ring is 0.1–0.6 mm (0.004–0.024 in). Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
• The start level regulator is functioning. Clean or replace if necessary. manually. • All connections are intact. • The relay and contactor coils are intact. • The control switch (Man/Auto) makes contact in both positions. Check the control circuit and functions. Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
The stop level is set too low. Raise the stop level. If the problem persists, then contact a sales or authorized service representative. Always state the serial number of the product, see Product Description on page 11. Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
• Check the fuses. Replace fuses that have tripped. voltage on all three phases. • If the fuses are intact, then notify a certified electrician. The phase currents vary, or they are Contact a sales or authorized service representative. too high. Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
• Clean out the sump. • Check that the impeller is properly trimmed. The pipes are obstructed. To ensure a free flow, clean out the pipes. The pipes and joints leak. Find the leaks and seal them. Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
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• Depending on the installation type, add a means for priming the pump, such as a foot valve. If the problem persists, then contact a sales or authorized service representative. Always state the serial number of the product, see Product Description on page 11. Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
IEC 60034-1 Voltage variation without ±10%, if it does not run continuously at full load overheating Voltage imbalance tolerance Stator insulation class H (180°C [356°F]) Motor encapsulation Motor encapsulation is in accordance with IP68. Flygt 3127 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
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