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Goodnal STP ST041 Biological Treatment (KSB Amaprop Installation and Operating Manual) Vendor Manual Submersible Mixer Amaprop® GDSTP-24130-MAN-0004_P1 Installation/Operating Manual Ident. number: 01070280 Page 1 of 60 Q-Pulse Id VM386 Active 29/10/2013...
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Goodnal STP ST041 Biological Treatment (KSB Amaprop Installation and Operating Manual) Vendor Manual Legal information/Copyright Installation/Operating Manual Amaprop® Original operating manual KSB Aktiengesellschaft Halle All rights reserved. Contents provided herein must neither be distributed, copied, reproduced, edited or processed for any other purpose, nor otherwise transmitted, published or made available to a third party without KSB´s express written consent.
Goodnal STP ST041 Biological Treatment (KSB Amaprop Installation and Operating Manual) Vendor Manual Glossary Glossary Certificate of decontamination fluid the mixer is operated in, i.e. generally municipal or industrial waste water and A certificate of decontamination certifies that sludges. The fluid is described in greater detail...
Goodnal STP ST041 Biological Treatment (KSB Amaprop Installation and Operating Manual) Vendor Manual 1 General 1 General 1.1 Principles This manual is supplied as an integral part of the type series and variants indicated on the front cover. It describes the proper and safe use of this equipment in all phases of operation.
Goodnal STP ST041 Biological Treatment (KSB Amaprop Installation and Operating Manual) Vendor Manual 2 Safety 2 Safety All the information contained in this section refers to hazardous situations. DANGER 2.1 Key to safety symbols/markings Table 3: Definition of safety symbols/markings...
Goodnal STP ST041 Biological Treatment (KSB Amaprop Installation and Operating Manual) Vendor Manual 2 Safety ▪ Only use the submersible mixer in the fluid described in the data sheet or product literature. ▪ Never operate the submersible mixer without fluid.
Goodnal STP ST041 Biological Treatment (KSB Amaprop Installation and Operating Manual) Vendor Manual 2 Safety ▪ Take suitable precautions to prevent persons from coming near the propeller when the submersible mixer is running. ▪ It is strictly prohibited for any person to enter the tank while the submersible mixer is running.
▷ Never suspend the submersible mixer by its power cable. ▷ Never use chains or lifting ropes included in KSB´s scope of supply for lifting loads other than the KSB product supplied. ▷ Safely attach lifting ropes or chains to the submersible mixer and crane.
3. Always complete and enclose a certificate of decontamination when returning the submersible mixer. Always indicate any safety and decontamination measures taken. NOTE If required, a blank certificate of decontamination can be downloaded from the KSB web site at: www.ksb.com/certificate_of_decontamination 3.4 Disposal...
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Goodnal STP ST041 Biological Treatment (KSB Amaprop Installation and Operating Manual) Vendor Manual 3 Transport/Temporary Storage/Disposal 2. Separate and sort the materials, e.g. by: - Metals - Plastics - Electronic waste - Greases and lubricating liquids 3. Dispose of materials in acc. with local regulations or in another controlled manner.
Goodnal STP ST041 Biological Treatment (KSB Amaprop Installation and Operating Manual) Vendor Manual 4 Description 4 Description 4.1 General description Submersible mixer with self-cleaning propeller for handling municipal or industrial waste water and sludges, as well as for use in biogas applications.
Goodnal STP ST041 Biological Treatment (KSB Amaprop Installation and Operating Manual) Vendor Manual 4 Description P r o p e l l e r ▪ Self-cleaning (ECB) propeller S h a f t s e a l ▪ Two bi-directional mechanical seals in tandem arrangement, with liquid reservoir ▪...
Goodnal STP ST041 Biological Treatment (KSB Amaprop Installation and Operating Manual) Vendor Manual 4 Description Sealing The gear shaft (1) of the submersible mixer is equipped with two bi-rotational mechanical seals (6) in tandem arrangement. A lubricant reservoir between the two mechanical seals ensures cooling and lubrication.
Goodnal STP ST041 Biological Treatment (KSB Amaprop Installation and Operating Manual) Vendor Manual 5 Installation at Site 5 Installation at Site 5.1 Safety regulations DANGER Improper installation in potentially explosive atmospheres Explosion hazard! Damage to the submersible mixer! ▷ Comply with the applicable local explosion protection regulations.
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Goodnal STP ST041 Biological Treatment (KSB Amaprop Installation and Operating Manual) Vendor Manual 5 Installation at Site 5.2.3 Checking the lubricant level Lubricant check plug on gear unit Lubricant filler plug on gear unit 903.01 411.01 Fig. 4: Checking the lubricant (propeller not shown) The lubricant reservoirs are filled with an environmentally-friendly, non-toxic lubricant at the factory.
Goodnal STP ST041 Biological Treatment (KSB Amaprop Installation and Operating Manual) Vendor Manual 5 Installation at Site 3. Screw in the lubricant check plug of the gear unit and the lubricant filler plug, if applicable. 5.3 Setting up the submersible mixer...
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Goodnal STP ST041 Biological Treatment (KSB Amaprop Installation and Operating Manual) Vendor Manual 5 Installation at Site NOTE Amaprop 1000 or 2500 mixers installed in biogas plants must be operated with frequency inverters! DANGER Operation outside the permitted frequency range Explosion hazard! ▷...
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Goodnal STP ST041 Biological Treatment (KSB Amaprop Installation and Operating Manual) Vendor Manual 5 Installation at Site All sensors are located inside the submersible mixer and are connected to the power cable. For information on wiring and core identification please refer to the wiring diagrams.
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Goodnal STP ST041 Biological Treatment (KSB Amaprop Installation and Operating Manual) Vendor Manual 5 Installation at Site The electrode relay (K1) must meet the following requirements: ▪ Sensor circuit 10 to 30V ~ ▪ Tripping current 0.5 to 3 mA (equivalent to a tripping resistance of 3 to 60 kΩ)
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Goodnal STP ST041 Biological Treatment (KSB Amaprop Installation and Operating Manual) Vendor Manual 5 Installation at Site CAUTION Motor overload Damage to the motor! ▷ Protect the motor by a thermal time-lag overload protection device in accordance with IEC 947 and local regulations.
Goodnal STP ST041 Biological Treatment (KSB Amaprop Installation and Operating Manual) Vendor Manual 5 Installation at Site 5.5 Checking the direction of rotation WARNING Hands, other body parts, or foreign objects in the propeller or propeller intake area Risk of personal injury! Damage to the submersible mixer! ▷...
Goodnal STP ST041 Biological Treatment (KSB Amaprop Installation and Operating Manual) Vendor Manual 6 Commissioning/Start-up/Shutdown 6 Commissioning/Start-up/Shutdown 6.1 Commissioning/start-up 6.1.1 Prerequisites for commissioning/start-up Before commissioning/start-up make sure that the following requirements are met: ▪ The submersible mixer has been correctly mounted on the installation set.
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Goodnal STP ST041 Biological Treatment (KSB Amaprop Installation and Operating Manual) Vendor Manual 6 Commissioning/Start-up/Shutdown 6.2.1 Frequency of starts CAUTION Re-starting while motor is still running down Damage to the submersible mixer! ▷ Do not re-start the submersible mixer before it has come to a standstill.
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Goodnal STP ST041 Biological Treatment (KSB Amaprop Installation and Operating Manual) Vendor Manual 6 Commissioning/Start-up/Shutdown 6.2.2.2 Fluid temperature DANGER Fluid temperature Explosion hazard! ▷ Never operate the submersible mixer at fluid temperatures exceeding those specified in the data sheet or on the name plate.
Goodnal STP ST041 Biological Treatment (KSB Amaprop Installation and Operating Manual) Vendor Manual 6 Commissioning/Start-up/Shutdown 6.2.4 Frequency inverter operation DANGER Operation outside the permitted frequency range Explosion hazard! ▷ Never operate an explosion-proof submersible mixer outside the specified range. Frequency inverter operation of the submersible mixer is permitted in the frequency range from 25 to 50 Hz.
Goodnal STP ST041 Biological Treatment (KSB Amaprop Installation and Operating Manual) Vendor Manual 6 Commissioning/Start-up/Shutdown 6.4 Returning to service For returning the submersible mixer to service observe the sections on commissioning/start-up and the operating limits (⇨ Section 6.2 Page 24).
A regular maintenance schedule will help avoid expensive repairs and contribute to trouble-free, reliable operation with a minimum of maintenance expenditure and work. NOTE All maintenance, service and installation work can be carried out by KSB Service. Find your contact in the attached "Addresses" booklet or on the Internet at www.ksb.com/ contact".
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Goodnal STP ST041 Biological Treatment (KSB Amaprop Installation and Operating Manual) Vendor Manual 7 Servicing/Maintenance Maintenance interval Maintenance work Checking the sensors After 16,000 operating hours Lubricant change (⇨ Section 7.2.1.5 Page 32) Every five years General overhaul 7.2.1 Inspection work 7.2.1.1 Measuring the insulation resistance...
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Goodnal STP ST041 Biological Treatment (KSB Amaprop Installation and Operating Manual) Vendor Manual 7 Servicing/Maintenance 7.2.1.4 Checking the sensors CAUTION Excessive test voltage Damage to the sensors! ▷ Never test the sensors with voltages exceeding 30 V. The tests described below measure the resistance at the core ends of the power cable.
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Goodnal STP ST041 Biological Treatment (KSB Amaprop Installation and Operating Manual) Vendor Manual 7 Servicing/Maintenance Gear unit Table 12: Quantity of gear unit lubricant Variant Lubricant quantity SP 189 (shaft centreline height 158 mm) 2.0 l SP 190 (shaft centreline height 192 mm) 2.6 l...
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Goodnal STP ST041 Biological Treatment (KSB Amaprop Installation and Operating Manual) Vendor Manual 7 Servicing/Maintenance ✓ A suitable container for the leakage is on hand. ✓ The submersible mixer is placed horizontally on a level surface. 1. Place the container underneath screw plug 903.04.
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Goodnal STP ST041 Biological Treatment (KSB Amaprop Installation and Operating Manual) Vendor Manual 7 Servicing/Maintenance Lubricant drain plug on gear unit 903.02 411.02 Fig. 11: Draining the lubricant (propeller not shown) 1. Position the submersible mixer as shown. 2. Place a suitable vessel under the screw plugs.
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Goodnal STP ST041 Biological Treatment (KSB Amaprop Installation and Operating Manual) Vendor Manual 7 Servicing/Maintenance CAUTION Lubricant level too high Mechanical seal operation is impaired! ▷ Always place the submersible mixer in horizontal position (as shown) for filling in the lubricant.
Goodnal STP ST041 Biological Treatment (KSB Amaprop Installation and Operating Manual) Vendor Manual 7 Servicing/Maintenance 8. Screw the lubricant check plug of the gear unit back in. 7.3 Drainage/disposal WARNING Fluids posing a health hazard Hazardous to persons and the environment! ▷...
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Goodnal STP ST041 Biological Treatment (KSB Amaprop Installation and Operating Manual) Vendor Manual 7 Servicing/Maintenance NOTE All maintenance, service and installation work can be carried out by KSB Service. Find your contact in the attached "Addresses" booklet or on the Internet at www.ksb.com/ contact".
Goodnal STP ST041 Biological Treatment (KSB Amaprop Installation and Operating Manual) Vendor Manual 7 Servicing/Maintenance ✓ The propeller has been removed. 1. Undo circlip 932.05. 2. Take out mechanical seal 433.02. 3. Undo circlip 932.03. 4. Take out seal cover 471.
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Goodnal STP ST041 Biological Treatment (KSB Amaprop Installation and Operating Manual) Vendor Manual 7 Servicing/Maintenance 7.5.2 Reassembling the motor section DANGER Wrong screws/bolts Explosion hazard! ▷ Only use original screws/bolts on explosion-proof submersible mixers. NOTE Before reassembling the motor section, check that all joints relevant to explosion protection (flamepaths) are undamaged.
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Goodnal STP ST041 Biological Treatment (KSB Amaprop Installation and Operating Manual) Vendor Manual 7 Servicing/Maintenance 7.5.4 Leak testing After reassembly the mechanical seal area/lubricant reservoir must be tested for leakage. The lubricant filler opening is used for leak testing. Observe the following values for leak testing: ▪...
Goodnal STP ST041 Biological Treatment (KSB Amaprop Installation and Operating Manual) Vendor Manual 7 Servicing/Maintenance ✓ The drive shaft of the gear unit is readily accessible. ✓ The protective caps have been removed from the shaft and the propeller-end mechanical seal.
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Goodnal STP ST041 Biological Treatment (KSB Amaprop Installation and Operating Manual) Vendor Manual 7 Servicing/Maintenance ▪ Description ▪ Part No. ▪ Quantity of spare parts ▪ Shipping address ▪ Mode of dispatch (freight, mail, express freight, air freight) Refer to the general assembly drawing for part numbers and descriptions.
Goodnal STP ST041 Biological Treatment (KSB Amaprop Installation and Operating Manual) Vendor Manual 8 Trouble-shooting 8 Trouble-shooting Submersible mixer does not generate flow Insufficient flow Excessive current/power consumption Vibrations and noise during mixer operation A B C D Possible cause...
Goodnal STP ST041 Biological Treatment (KSB Amaprop Installation and Operating Manual) Vendor Manual 9 Related Documents 9.5 General arrangement drawings G e n e r a l a r r a n g e m e n t d r a w i n g o f A m a p r o p 1 0 0 0 - V e r s i o n f o r...
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Goodnal STP ST041 Biological Treatment (KSB Amaprop Installation and Operating Manual) Vendor Manual 9 Related Documents G e n e r a l a r r a n g e m e n t d r a w i n g o f A m a p r o p 1 0 0 0 - V e r s i o n f o r l e v e l -...
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Goodnal STP ST041 Biological Treatment (KSB Amaprop Installation and Operating Manual) Vendor Manual 9 Related Documents G e n e r a l a r r a n g e m e n t d r a w i n g o f A m a p r o p 1 2 0 0 - 2 5 0 0 F min 3 bzw.
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Goodnal STP ST041 Biological Treatment (KSB Amaprop Installation and Operating Manual) Vendor Manual 9 Related Documents A m a p r o p 1 6 0 0 - G e a r u n i t G - 4 0 0 V , 5 0 H z - Ø D = 1 6 0 0...
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Goodnal STP ST041 Biological Treatment (KSB Amaprop Installation and Operating Manual) Vendor Manual 9 Related Documents A m a p r o p 2 2 0 0 - G e a r u n i t G - 4 0 0 V , 5 0 H z - Ø D = 2 2 0 0...
Goodnal STP ST041 Biological Treatment (KSB Amaprop Installation and Operating Manual) Vendor Manual 11 Certificate of Decontamination 11 Certificate of Decontamination Type ..........................Order number/ ..........................Order item number Delivery date ..........................Field of application: ....................................................Fluid handled Please tick where applicable ⃞...
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