These safety instructions are shown differ- ently: ƒ Safety instructions relating to personal injury start with a signal word, are preceded by a corresponding symbol and are shaded in grey. Installation and operating instructions Wilo-Vardo WEEDLESS-F...
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Danger – risk of bacterial infection Danger – explosive atmosphere General warning symbol Warning – risk of cutting injuries Warning – hot surface Warning – suspended loads Personal protective equipment: wear a safety helmet Personal protective equipment: wear foot protection WILO GVA GmbH 2019-02...
Comply with the regulations of the local energy supply company! The use of a residual- current device is recommended. If persons come into contact with the device and conductive fluids, secure the connec- tion with a residual-current device (RCD). Installation and operating instructions Wilo-Vardo WEEDLESS-F...
ƒ Cordon off the working area around the scaffolding. ƒ Disconnect the device from the mains and secure it against being switched on again without authorisation. ƒ All rotating parts must be at a standstill. WILO GVA GmbH 2019-02...
Provide the necessary protective equipment and make sure that personnel wear it. ƒ Safety and information signs mounted on the device must always be legible. ƒ Train the personnel on how the system operates. Installation and operating instructions Wilo-Vardo WEEDLESS-F...
Severely contaminated fluids containing hard components such as stone, wood, metals, etc. ƒ Highly flammable and explosive fluids in pure form Product description Design The vertical mixer consists of the following main components: Drive unit Motor plate Mixer shaft Propeller blade Fig. 1: Overview WILO GVA GmbH 2019-02...
− Key: − = not available/possible, o = optional, • = as standard For use in explosive atmospheres, the mixer and the drive unit must be marked as fol- lows on the rating plate: Installation and operating instructions Wilo-Vardo WEEDLESS-F...
ƒ Category: 2, zone 1 and zone 2 Mixers must not be used in zone 0! Type key Example: Wilo-Vardo WEEDLESS-F.5.A1.A.A-00.A-00 Mixer version - F = vertical mixer in fixed installation - S = vertical mixer in floating installation - M = vertical mixer with two propeller levels Size Gear motor version depending on size for 3~400 V, 50 Hz...
Defects must be noted on the freight documentation! Furthermore, de- fects must be notified to the transport company or the manufacturer immediately on the day of receipt of shipment. Subsequently notified defects can no longer be asser- ted. Installation and operating instructions Wilo-Vardo WEEDLESS-F...
Use tear-proof plastic sacks of sufficient size to package used mixers for transport in a leak-proof manner. ƒ Package the drive unit in a water-resistant manner. Moisture ingress will lead to total failure! For further information, consult the manufacturer’s instructions. WILO GVA GmbH 2019-02...
(concentration approx. 2 %) to the gear oil. For further information, consult the manufacturer’s instructions! Newly supplied mixers can be stored for 2 years. Consult customer service before stor- ing the mixer for more than 2 years. Installation and operating instructions Wilo-Vardo WEEDLESS-F...
Risk of fatal injury due to dangerous lone working practices! Work in chambers and narrow rooms as well as work involving risk of falling are dan- gerous work. Such work may not be carried out autonomously! A second person must be present for safety reasons. WILO GVA GmbH 2019-02...
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Only use hoisting gear if it can be safely attached. The storage place and the install- ation site must be accessible with the hoisting gear. The set-down location must have a firm surface. ƒ Observe minimum clearances with respect to walls and any fixtures. Installation and operating instructions Wilo-Vardo WEEDLESS-F...
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The following union inserts are included in the scope of delivery for this purpose: ƒ Union insert for a setting angle of 30/45° ƒ Union insert for a setting angle of 35/40° WILO GVA GmbH 2019-02...
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Direction of thrust: upward Direction of thrust: downward Mixer shaft Union insert Propeller blade NOTICE! The system-specific direction of thrust (DoT) is marked on the rating plate! Fig. 8: Propeller blade direction Installation and operating instructions Wilo-Vardo WEEDLESS-F...
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8. Tighten the hexagon counter nut with the torque wrench. Tightening torque: 750 Nm (553 ft·lb). 9. Repeat these work steps for each propeller blade. 10.Check that all propeller blades are firmly fixed in place. ▶ Propeller blades are installed. Mount the cover cap. Fig. 10: Attaching the propeller blades WILO GVA GmbH 2019-02...
For information on connecting the drive unit to the mains, consult the manufacturer’s documentation! 6.4.2 Intermittent operation The mixer is suitable for continuous duty. Intermittent operation is also possible. The switch-on procedure must use a soft starter, depending on the switching frequency. Installation and operating instructions Wilo-Vardo WEEDLESS-F...
ATEX approval The mixers are suitable for operation in potentially explosive atmospheres: ƒ Device group: II ƒ Category: 2, zone 1 and zone 2 Mixers must not be used in zone 0! WILO GVA GmbH 2019-02...
Has the impermeability of all screwed connections on the gear been checked? – Has the user read and implemented the manufacturer’s instructions? ƒ Check the operating conditions: – Have the directions of rotation and thrust been tested in accordance with system specification? Installation and operating instructions Wilo-Vardo WEEDLESS-F...
Propeller blade setting angle too steep. Check settings and adjust if necessary. ƒ A change in the viscosity and density of the fluid. ƒ Insufficient mechanical pre-cleaning, e.g. fibrous and abrasive content. ƒ Non-homogeneous flow conditions due to fixtures or deflections in the operating space. WILO GVA GmbH 2019-02...
⇒ Mouth protection ⇒ Protective gloves • Immediately wipe up drips. • Observe the specifications in the work regulations! The operator must make sure that the personnel have received and read the work regulations! Installation and operating instructions Wilo-Vardo WEEDLESS-F...
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Check that lifting equipment is functioning properly before use! Remove by performing the following steps: NOTICE Work steps for dismantling The individual components are dismantled in reverse order to assembly. ‡ Mixer decommissioned. WILO GVA GmbH 2019-02...
3. Spray the mixer with clear water from top to bottom. NOTICE! Use an appropriate disinfectant for contaminated mixers! Follow the specifications of work regula- tions! 4. Spray the propeller blades and cover cap from all sides. Installation and operating instructions Wilo-Vardo WEEDLESS-F...
Check the oil level in the gear. Drive unit Check the gaskets. Drive unit Check the impermeability of the ter- Drive unit minal box. Conduct visual inspection for wear Annually Drive unit, mixer shaft, hub, propeller WILO GVA GmbH 2019-02...
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Toxic or asphyxiating gases may build up when working in closed rooms. Ensure there is sufficient ventilation and observe protective measures according to work regulations (examples): – Measure the gas concentration before entering. – Carry a gas detector with you. – etc. Installation and operating instructions Wilo-Vardo WEEDLESS-F...
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Consult the motor’s rating plate for information on oil type and quantity. Consult the manufacturer’s instructions for safety instructions and detailed work instructions on changing the oil. The following section relates exclusively to the work steps with the in-built tools! WILO GVA GmbH 2019-02...
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15.Screw in the oil level screw and the oil filler opening’s screw plug. 16.Check all screw plugs for impermeability. ▶ Oil change is complete. Recommission the mixer. Installation and operating instructions Wilo-Vardo WEEDLESS-F...
Always replace screw locking devices! ƒ 9.6.2 Which repair work may be carried Replacing the cover cap and propeller blades. ƒ Replacing the hub. ƒ Replacing the mixer shaft. ƒ Replacing the drive unit. WILO GVA GmbH 2019-02...
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To remove/install the propeller blades, see “Attaching the propeller blades [} 18]”. ƒ Inspect the individual propeller blades for wear. Replace all propeller blades if neces- sary. Consult customer service! ƒ Note the setting angle. A different angle changes the flow behaviour. Installation and operating instructions Wilo-Vardo WEEDLESS-F...
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10.Remove the stretching device: Remove the hexagon head screw. 11.Tighten covered interior hexagonal head screws in a crosswise manner. Tightening torque: 35 Nm (26 ft·lb)! 12.Place the front tensioning kit on the mixer shaft and slide up as far as it will go. WILO GVA GmbH 2019-02...
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Fig. 15: Removing the mixer shaft 1. Unscrew the grub screw. 2. Loosen the hexagon head screws on the shrink disc. 3. Remove the mixer shaft from the output shaft. 4. Remove the shrink disc from the mixer shaft. Installation and operating instructions Wilo-Vardo WEEDLESS-F...
WARNING The propeller blade has sharp edges! Sharp edges can form on the propeller blades. There is a risk of limbs being severed. Wear safety gloves to protect against cuts. WILO GVA GmbH 2019-02...
In the European Union, this symbol can appear on the product, the packaging or the accompanying documentation. It means that the electrical and electronic products in question must not be disposed of along with domestic waste. Installation and operating instructions Wilo-Vardo WEEDLESS-F...
Observe the locally applicable regulations! Please consult your local municipality, the nearest waste disposal site, or the dealer who sold the product to you for information on proper disposal. Further recycling informa- tion can be found at www.wilo-recycling.com. Appendix 13.1...
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The drive unit is approved for use in explosive atmospheres! ƒ The drive unit is labelled for the present Ex zone! ƒ Consult the manufacturer’s instructions and comply with information on use of the drive unit in explosive atmospheres! Installation and operating instructions Wilo-Vardo WEEDLESS-F...
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Local contact at www.wilo.com/contact WILO GVA GmbH Dieselstraße 6 42489 Wülfrath Germany T +49 (0)2058 9210-0 F +49 (0)2058 9210-20 info@gva-net.de Pioneering for You www.gva-net.de...
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