6.1. Technical data ..................6.2. Torque specifications ................6.3. Weight (kg) ..................6.4. Noise emission ..................7. Parts list and service kits ................7.1. Drawings ................... 7.2. FM-OS Centrifugal pump, single shaft seal ............ 7.3. FM-OS Centrifugal pump, flushed shaft seal ...........
1 EC Declaration of Conformity Revision of Declaration of Conformity 2009-12-29 The Designated Company Alfa Laval Kolding A/S Company Name Albuen 31, DK-6000 Kolding, Denmark Address +45 79 32 22 00 Phone No. hereby declare that Pump Designation FM-OS Type From serial number 10.000 to 1.000.000...
2 Safety Unsafe practices and other important information are emphasised in this manual. Warnings are emphasised by means of special signs. Always read the manual before using the pump! 2.1 Important information WARNING Indicates that special procedures must be followed to avoid serious personal injury. CAUTION Indicates that special procedures must be followed to avoid damage to the pump.
Always handle lye and acid with great care. Never use the pump for products not mentioned in Alfa Laval pump selection program. The Alfa Laval pump selection program can be acquired from your local Alfa Laval sales company. Maintenance: Always read the technical data thoroughly. (See chapter 6 Technical data) Never service the pump when it is hot.
Step 1 Check the delivery for: 1. Complete pump. CAUTION 2. Delivery note. Alfa Laval cannot be held responsible for incorrect unpacking. 3. Instruction manual. 4. Motor instructions. 5. Test certificate, IF ORDERED! Step 2 Remove any possible packing materials from the inlet and the outlet.
Alfa Laval cannot be held responsible for incorrect installation. WARNING: Alfa Laval recommends the installation of lockable repair breaker. If the repair breaker is to be used as an emergency stop, the colours of the repair breaker must be red and yellow.
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3 Installation Study the instructions carefully and pay special attention to the warnings! Always check the pump before operation. - See pre-use check in section 3.3 Pre-use check. Step 5 Risk of damage Avoid stresses to the pump. Pay special attention to: - Vibrations.
3 Installation Study the instructions carefully and pay special attention to the warnings! Check the direction of rotation of the impeller before operation. - See the indication label on the pump. 3.3 Pre-use check Step 1 Always remove the impeller before checking the direction of rotation. Never start the pump if the impeller is fitted and the pump casing is removed.
- At end of use, the equipment must be recycled according to relevant, local regulations. Beside the equipment itself, any hazardous residues from the process liquid must be taken into consideration and dealt with in a proper manner. When in doubt, or in the absence of local regulations, please contact your local Alfa Laval sales company.
4.1 Operation/control Step 1 Always read the technical data thoroughly. See chapter 6 Technical data CAUTION Alfa Laval cannot be held responsible for incorrect operation/control. Step 2 Danger of burns! Never touch the pump or the pipelines when pumping hot liquids or when sterilising.
4 Operation Pay attention to possible faults. Study the instructions carefully. 4.2 Trouble shooting NOTE! Study the maintenance instructions carefully before replacing worn parts. - See section 5.1 General maintenance Remedy Problem Cause/result Overloaded motor - Pumping of viscous liquids - Larger motor or smaller impeller - Pumping of liquids with high density - Low outlet pressure (counter pressure) - Higher counter pressure (throttling)
4 Operation The pump is designed for cleaning in place (CIP). CIP = Cleaning In Place. Study the instructions carefully and pay special attention to the warnings! NaOH = Caustic soda. = Nitric acid. 4.3 Recommended cleaning Step 1 Caustic danger! Always handle lye and acid with great care.
See chapter 7 Parts list and service kits Ordering spare parts Contact your local Alfa Laval sales company. Note: If the pump is supplied with FEP O-rings, Alfa Laval recommends that the casing O-ring is replaced during maintenance of the pump.
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5 Maintenance Maintain the pump carefully. Study the instructions carefully and pay special attention to the warnings! Always keep spare shaft seals and rubber seals in stock. See separate motor instructions. Check the pump for smooth operation after service. Shaft seal Rubber seals Motor bearings Preventive maintenance...
5 Maintenance Study the instructions carefully. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section. Handle scrap correctly. 5.2 Dismantling - single shaft seal Step 1 Remove nuts (8) and yoke (5). Step 2 Remove pump casing (7) and O-ring (10) from back plate (9), (use a plastic hammer, if necessary). Step 3 Turn impeller (6) anticlockwise and remove it from pump shaft (26), (use a plastic hammer, if necessary).
5 Maintenance Study the instructions carefully. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section. Handle scrap correctly. 5.3 Dismantling - flushed shaft seal Step 1 1. Remove nuts (8) and yoke (5). 2. Remove pump casing (7) and O-ring (10) from back plate (9), (use a plastic hammer, if necessary). 3.
5 Maintenance Study the instructions carefully. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section. Lubricate the rubber seals before fitting them. 5.4 Assembly - single shaft seal Step 1 1. Fit thrower (21) on pump shaft (26). 2.
5 Maintenance Study the instructions carefully. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section. Lubricate the rubber seals before fitting them. 5.5 Assembly - flushed shaft seal Step 1 1. Fit pump shaft (42) on the motor shaft and lock it with pin (34). 2.
6.1 Technical data Centrifugal pump FM-OS is designed for use in food, pharmaceutical, chemical and other industries where acid-resistant steel is resistant to the products to be pumped. This instruction manual is part of the delivery. Study the instructions carefully. The standard delivery does not include the test certificate.
Always use the following torques if no other values are stated. This can be a matter of personal safety. Tightening torque Size lbf-ft 14.8 29.5 49.0 81.0 6.3 Weight (kg) Pump Type: FM-OS Motor Size 1,1kW FM-OS Weight can vary depending of configuration. Weihgt is only to be seen as a reference value during handling, transporting and packaging.
MR-185 MR-200 MR-300 FM-OS The above LKH noise levels are the same for LKHPF, LKHI, LKH UltraPure, LKH Evap, LKHex. The above SolidC noise levels are the same for SolidC UltraPure. The noise measurements have been carried out using the original motor and shroud at the approximate Best Efficiency Point (BEP) with water at ambient temperature and at 50 Hz.
7 Parts list and service kits The drawing shows FM-OS. The items refer to the parts list on the part on the page. 7.1 Drawings FM-OS, Single shaft seal FM-OS, Flushed shaft seal...
7 Parts list and service kits The drawing includes all items of the pump. 7.2 FM-OS Centrifugal pump, single shaft seal 3010-0014...
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7 Parts list and service kits The drawing includes all items of the pump. Parts list Pos. Denomination Motor IEC80 Screw Spring washer Adaptor Yoke Impeller Pump casing with sanitary fittings 51 mm inlet and outlet ISO male ISO clamp Pump casing flanges DN 50 inlet and outlet Pump casing flanges DN 50 inlet...
7 Parts list and service kits The drawing includes all items of the pump. 7.3 FM-OS Centrifugal pump, flushed shaft seal 35 32 29b 30 43 41 3010-0015...
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7 Parts list and service kits The drawing includes all items of the pump. Parts list Pos. Denomination Motor IEC Screw Spring washer Adaptor Yoke Impeller Pump casing with sanitary fittings ISO male ISO clamp Pump casing flanges DN 50 Pump casing flanges Back plate O-ring...
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