2. Product introduction The symbols and notes below may appear in 2.1 Product description Grundfos installation and operating instructions, safety instructions and service instructions. The mixers are fitted with 0.9 to 18.5 kW motors. The 50 Hz flowmakers are fitted with 0.7 to 11.0 kW, and the 60 Hz versions are fitted with 0.85 to 12.1 kW...
2.3 Mixed liquids SFG flowmaker Observe the following liquid limitations to avoid overloading and exposing the mixers and flowmakers to corrosion. Pos. Description Column profile SMD, SMG, SMG.H, Depth blocker SFG.H Motor bracket pH value 4-10 Top fixation bracket including safety wire Liquid temperature * 5-40 °C...
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Grundfos. The explosion protection classifications of the SMD mixer are II 2G Ex db h IIB T4 Gb and II 2G Ex db h ib IIB T4 Gb. The classi- fication of the installation must be ap-...
Application U.K Importer: Grundfos Pumps ltd. Mud, for high density Grovebury Road Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU74TL Heavy duty, biogas plants Nameplate for explosion-proof SMD mixers Propeller speed 325 RPM [min Standard Installation method DK - 8850 Bjerringbro Denmark 2" thread connection...
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Place of production Reference to requirement of electric ma- chines operated with converter Manufacturer name and address Type: • SMG or SMD: Submersible mixer • SFG: Submersible flowmaker Company standard Approval mark - UKCA approved body number of production location...
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2.4.3 Approvals The SMD mixers designed for applications in potentially explosive environments (Ex versions) are supplied with a nameplate containing certification details. SMD mixer IECEx certificate number: IECEx SEV 17.0004X. Key to certification details Directive or standard Code Description The equipment conforms to harmonized EU and UK stand- ards.
When using explosion-proof mixers, ob- serve the following safety regulations. Ex marking of the SMD Ex mixers: Ex db h IIB T4 Gb. Ex marking of the SMD Ex mixer variant with leakage sensor: Ex db h ib IIB T4 Gb. For more information on leakage sensors, see 6.4 Gearbox or shaft seal...
See figs Mounting the lifting wire on the motor the surface protection during transportation. bracket and Mounting the lifting wire on SMD. Make sure that the mixer, flowmaker and accessories cannot roll or fall over.
ABOVE Tighten all nuts and bolts to the following torques: sketch for mixers. • SMD: The distance from the propeller tip to the Bolts F-class 70 Bolts F-class 80 liquid surface must be at least 1.5 times the propeller diameter. See H in fig.
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SMD.09 - 18.xx.xxxx.T. surface must be at least 0.75 times the propeller diameter. See H in fig. Positioning sketch • fixation base for floor mounting. See fig. SMD.09 - ABOVE 18.xx.xxxx.T. for flowmakers. • motor bracket for mounting on column profile. See •...
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6. Depending on the length of the column profile, weld the turnable part of an intermediate fixation bracket (19 in fig. SMD and SMG mixers) to the column profile. 7. Position and align the column profile in the bottom fixation bracket.
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13. Drill the holes for the anchor bolts for the crane foot (12 in fig. SMD and SMG mixers). 14. Mount the crane foot, fit and tighten the bolts. 15. Mount the lifting wire (15 in fig. Safety wire) on the motor bracket using the shackle.
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Follow the separate installation and op- erating instructions for cranes. 19. Lift the complete mixer, motor bracket with motor, using the crane and slide it over the column profile. 20. Slowly lower the mixer into the tank and down to its position on the depth blocker.
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touch other installations, bottom or wall. This also Pos. Description applies when the mixer is turned. See section Back support leg Positioning of mixers and flowmakers. Motor bracket DANGER Electric shock Top fixation bracket including safety wire Death or serious personal injury Crane foot ‐...
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1. Drive the key (1) into the keyway for correct The fixation of the propeller blades is en- positioning of the blades. sured by the pressure of the clamping jaws which are tightened by the bolts (3) and 2. Apply a little oil to the blade shaft and the hole in the nuts (5).
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2. SFG.xx.150/260 Pos. Description Place the depth blocker (3), the back support leg Screw (3b) and the front support legs (3a) in the right position, and weld them to the column profile (2). Set screw See position numbers in fig. SFG.xx.150/260, Three screws profile and support legs, back view.
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Pos. Description Fixation plate β Column profile Depth blocker Front support leg α Back support leg 3. SFG.xx.180 and SFG.xx.230 Place the depth blocker (3), the back support leg (3b) and the front support legs (3a and 3c) in the right position, and weld them to the column profile SFG.xx.130 960 mm ≤...
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(H) of the SFG depth blocker according to the 10. Fit the turnable metal part, now fitted on top of the positioning rules for flowmakers. See section column profile, to the already mounted top fixation Flowmakers. bracket. Tighten the bolts (A and B in fig. Top fixation) in the desired position.
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Pos. Description Power cable Snap hook Wire clamp Lifting wire Cable clamp 19. Position the crane in the foot, and mount the lifting wire in the drum of the winch. See fig. Mounting the lifting wire in the drum. Safety wire 18.
The explosion-protection classifications of 23. Remove the lifting wire from the winch and fit it to the SMD mixer are II 2G Ex db h IIB T4 Gb the wire clamp (20 in fig. Top fixation bracket with and II 2G Ex db h ib IIB T4 Gb. The classi-...
See fig. Three thermal switches, section Wiring diagrams for SMG and SFG. For details on SMD cable Ex, see the SE cable Thermal switches (F6): Ex Installation and operating instructions •...
6.6 Starting method 6.8 Protection against electro-chemical corrosion 6.6.1 SMD Two different metals or alloys cause electro-chemical Continuous operation corrosion if they are connected by an electrolyte. This applies if more than one mixer or flowmaker are Direct start is possible throughout the entire power installed in the same tank.
If the motor is operated by a frequency • Set the frequency converter U/f ratio according to converter, the temperature class of the ex- the motor data. plosion-proof SMD mixer must be T3. Maximum For more information about frequency con- Maximum repetitive...
Position of the oil drain and the oil filling screws on potentially explosive environment. SMG and SFG and Position of the oil drain and the oil filling screws on SMD. CAUTION For oil quality and quantity, see section Oil quality, Sharp element gearbox or shaft seal housing.
8.2.1 Explosion-proof mixers Explosion-proof mixers must be serviced and repaired by Grundfos or by an approved service partner. Service work must be carried out according to EN 60079-19.
Check the power cable twice a year for surface damage. Power ca- If damaged, the cable must be replaced by Grundfos. Replace the lip seal and If the oil contains water or is If the shaft seal housing is wear ring if they are worn.
Dispose of used oil in accordance with 8.4.1 Oil quality, gearbox or shaft seal housing local regulations. The gear oil quality and designation for mixers (SMD, SMG) is according to DIN 51502, ISO VG 68. The 4. Clean and refit the oil drain screw (1).
9. Storing the product Store mixers or flowmakers in a dry location in which the temperature is not exposed to major fluctuations. Do not expose the flowmaker propeller blades to direct sunlight for more than a month. If the mixer or flowmaker is stored for more than one year, change the gearbox oil.
Clean the blades and inspect them for any Propeller blades are dirty or damaged. wear. In case the propeller blades are worn or damaged, contact Grundfos. Mixer or flowmaker Internal parts are worn. Contact Grundfos. runs unevenly and is...
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Clean the blades and inspect them for any Propeller blades are dirty or damaged. wear. In case the propeller blades are worn or damaged, contact Grundfos. noisy. Damaged motor or gearbox roller bearings. Contact Grundfos. Oscillations caused by the installation (res- Check the installation design. onance). •...
11. Technical data 11.3 Shaft seals 11.1 Motor Sealing against leakage Two lip seals and one mechanical shaft seal made Seal Mechanical shaft seal of tungsten carbide/tungsten carbide or SiC/SiC Material, motor housing 11.4 Operating conditions Cast iron, grade 25 (EN- SMG, SFG GJL-250) Continuous operation...
This product or parts of it must be disposed of in an environmentally sound way: 1. Use the public or private waste collection service. 2. If this is not possible, contact the nearest Grundfos company or service workshop. See also end-of-life information at www.grundfos.com/product-recycling. The crossed-out wheelie bin symbol...
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Appendix A A.1. Dimensions and weights A.1.1. SMD SMD - Version T SMD mounted on slide 50 Hz Net weight * Rated power Type [kW] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [kg] SMD.09.21.1478.T SMD.11.25.1470.T SMD.14.25.1460.T SMD.18.25.1440.T SMD.09.21.1478 1065...
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Net weight * Rated power Type [kW] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [kg] SMD.11.25.1470 SMD.14.25.1460 SMD.18.25.1440 SMD.19.32.985 SMD.23.37.980 SMD.28.37.975 SMD.35.37.967 With motor bracket and 10 m cable. Cable weight: 0.5 kg/m. 60 Hz Net weight * Rated power Type [kW]...
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A.1.2. SMG 50 Hz Net weight * Rated power Type [kW] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [kg] SMG.09.55.277.5.0B SMG.12.63.275.5.0B SMG.16.63.272.5.0B SMG.20.71.264.5.1B SMG.25.71.263.5.1B SMG.30.71.303.5.1B SMG.36.71.301.5.1B SMG.48.73.306.5.1B 1000 SMG.56.86.264.5.1B 1050 SMG.70.86.263.5.1B 1050 SMG.85.86.306.5.1B 1050 SMG.110.86.305.5.1B 11.0 1050 SMG.140.90.325.5.1B 14.0 1100 SMG.180.90.359.5.1B 18.0 1100 With motor bracket and 10 m cable.
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A.1.7. SFG.H - Heavy duty SFG.xx.260, SFG.xx.150 - 2 blades and SFG.xx.150 - 3 blades Pos. Description SFG.xx.260 SFG.xx.150 - 2 blades SFG.xx.150 - 3 blades SFG.xx.150 propeller angle There are three possible propeller angles: • 18° • 22° • 26°...
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Rated pow- Propeller weight * Type version [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [kW] [kg] SFG.70.260.H.44.6.1K 1500 2600 SFG.70.260.H.44.6.1P 1500 2600 2-blade SFG.110.260.H.51.6.1K 12.1 1500 2600 SFG.110.260.H.51.6.1P 12.0 1500 2600 With motor bracket and 10 m cable. Cable weight: 0.5 kg/m. 1080...
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