BJM Pumps KB Series Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual

Top discharge heavy duty dewatering with agitator electric submersible pumps

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INSTALLATION, OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
HEAVY DUTY DEWATERING WITH AGITATOR
KB55
KB75
KB110
Read this manual carefully before installing, operating or servicing these pump models.
Observe all safety information. Failure to comply with instructions may result in personal
injury and/or property damage. Please retain these instructions.
KB SERIES
TOP DISCHARGE
Electric Submersible Pumps
CAST IRON
Three Phase
230V, 460V, & 575V
KB55H
KB75H
KB110H
Version 4/25/2013

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION, OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL KB SERIES TOP DISCHARGE HEAVY DUTY DEWATERING WITH AGITATOR Electric Submersible Pumps CAST IRON Three Phase 230V, 460V, & 575V KB55 KB55H KB75 KB75H KB110 KB110H Read this manual carefully before installing, operating or servicing these pump models.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CHANGING SEAL OIL ........................... 13 CHANGING SEALS* ..........................14 EXPLODED VIEW OF KB55, 55H, 75, 75H, 110, 110H ................15 KB SERIES PARTS LIST ..........................16 THREE PHASE WIRING DIAGRAMS ......................18 230V (5 LEAD) ............................18 MODELS KB55, 55H, 75, 75H, 110, 110H ..................18 460V (5 LEAD) ............................
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Pumps® KB Series submersible pump. This manual also contains information to optimize performance and longevity of your BJM submersible pump. The submersible KB Series pumps are designed to pump water based slurry solutions. The KB Series pumps are not explosion-proof. They are not designed to pump volatile or flammable liquids.
  • Page 5: Safety

    SAFETY Pump installations are seldom identical. Each installation and application can vary due to many different factors. It is the owner/service mechanics responsibility to repair, service, and test to ensure that the pump integrity is not compromised according to this manual.
  • Page 6: Inspection

    INSPECTION Review all safety information before servicing pump. The following are recommended installation practices/procedures for the pump. If there are questions in regards to your specific application, contact your local BJM Pumps distributor or BJM Pumps, LLC. PRE-INSTALLATION INSPECTION 1) Check the pump for damage that may have occurred during shipment.
  • Page 7: Pump Installation

    PUMP INSTALLATION KB Series pumps have been evaluated for use with water or water based solutions. Please contact the manufacturer for additional information. Risk of electric shock. KB Series pump models do not come with electric plug connectors. To reduce the risk of electric shock, be certain that it is connected only to a properly grounded, grounding-type receptacle.
  • Page 8: Pump Rotation

    PUMP ROTATION Two ways to check the correct pump rotation: 1. By looking at the impeller; the rotation of the impeller should be counter clockwise as shown in the picture below. 2. By looking from the top of the pump. Since the impeller cannot be seen, the best way to check the rotation is to check the kick back motion of the pump when the pump just starts.
  • Page 9: Pump Operation

    PUMP OPERATION This pump is designed to handle dirty water that contains some solids. It is not designed to pump volatile or flammable liquids. Do not attempt to pump any liquids which may damage the pump or endanger personnel as a result of pump failure.
  • Page 10: Typical Automatic Dewatering Installation

    Use with approved motor control that matches motor input in full load amperes. “UTILLISER UN DÉMARREAR APPROUVÉ CONVENANT AU COURANT Á PLEINE CHARGE DU MOTEUR.” BJM Pumps has been evaluated for use with water or water based solutions. Please contact the manufacturer for additional information.
  • Page 11: Three Phase Wiring Instruction

    THREE PHASE WIRING INSTRUCTION FOR YOUR PROTECTION, ALWAYS DISCONNECT PUMP FROM ITS POWER SOURCE BEFORE HANDLING. “Risk of electrical shock” Do not remove power supply cord and strain relief or connect conduit directly to the pump. Installation and checking of electrical circuits and hardware should be performed by a qualified licensed electrician.
  • Page 12: Trouble Shooting

    diagram), is connected to a valid ground, momentarily energize the pump, observing the directions of kick back due to starting torque. Rotation is correct if kick back is in the opposite direction of rotation arrow on the pump casing. If rotation is not correct, switching of any two power leads other than ground will provide the proper rotation.
  • Page 13: Servicing Your Submersible Pump

    Pump MUST be disconnected from the electric power supply before proceeding to do any service or maintenance. To service or repair your pump, please contact your local BJM Pumps distributor. Service should only be performed by a qualified electrician. MAINTAINING YOUR PUMP •...
  • Page 14: Changing Seals

    9) Remove the screws that hold the oil chamber cover in place & remove the oil. 10) Replace the mechanical seal if necessary. 11) Replace the oil. 12) Reassemble the pump. CHANGING SEALS* 1) Make sure that the pump cable is disconnected from the power source. 2) Lay the pump down on its side.
  • Page 15: Exploded View Of Kb55, 55H, 75, 75H, 110, 110H

    EXPLODED VIEW OF KB55, 55H, 75, 75H, 110, 110H...
  • Page 16: Kb Series Parts List

    KB SERIES PARTS LIST Pump Model KB55 KB55H KB75 KB75H KB110 KB110H Pos. No. Part Description Item # Item # Item # Item # Item # Item # Strainer / Stand 202013 202013 202014 202013 202014 202014 Wear Plate 202863 202015 202865 202866 202024 202025...
  • Page 17 KB SERIES PARTS LIST Pump Top Cover 203133 203133 203134 203133 203134 203134 26-1 O-Ring (Kit Only) Power Cord Set (5 lead) 203455 203455 203455 203455 203456 203456 27-1 O-Ring (Kit Only) 27-2 Seal Minder Cord 201714 201714 201714 201714 201714 201714...
  • Page 18: Three Phase Wiring Diagrams

    THREE PHASE WIRING DIAGRAMS 230V (5 LEAD) MODELS KB55, 55H, 75, 75H, 110, 110H...
  • Page 19: 460V (5 Lead)

    460V (5 LEAD) MODELS KB55, 55H, 75, 75H, 110, 110H...
  • Page 20: 575V (5 Lead)

    575V (5 LEAD) MODELS KB55, 55H, 75, 75R, 110, 110H...
  • Page 21: Seal Minder

    SEAL MINDER...
  • Page 23: Warranty And Limitation Of Liability

    BJM Pumps, LLC’s liability for any breach of this warranty shall be limited solely to replacement or repair, at the sole option of BJM Pumps, LLC, of any part or parts of the Product found to be defective during the warranty period, provided the Product is properly installed and is being used as originally intended.
  • Page 24: Start-Up Report Form

    START-UP REPORT FORM This form is designed to record the initial installation, and to serve as a guide for troubleshooting at a later date (if needed). BJM Pumps, LLC 123 Spencer Plain Road Old Saybrook, CT. 06475 Pump Owner’s Name...
  • Page 25 START-UP REPORT FORM presence? Are guide rails exactly vertical? Is base elbow installed level? Liquid level controls: Model control installed away from turbulence? Operation Check Tip lowest float (stop float), all pumps should remain off. Tip second float (and stop float), one pump comes on. Tip third float (and stop float), both pumps on (alarm on simplex).
  • Page 26 START-UP REPORT FORM Voltage supply at panel line connection, pump on L1-L2 L2-L3 L3-L1 Amperage load connection, pump on FINAL CHECK Is pump secured properly? Was pump checked for leaks? Do check valves operate properly? Flow: Does station appear to operate at proper rate? Noise level: Acceptable...
  • Page 27: Notes

    NOTES:...
  • Page 28 123 Spencer Plain Road • PO Box 1138 • Old Saybrook, CT 06475, USA • Phone: (860) 399-5937 • Fax: (860) 399-7784 Email: sales@bjmpumps.com • Web Site: www.bjmpumps.com BJM Pumps & Seal Minder is a registered trademark of BJM Pumps, LLC Copyright © 2006-2013 BJM Pumps, LLC. All rights reserved.

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