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Centrifugal Pump with Volute Casing Original Operating Manual NT series Version BA-2021.04 en-US ALLWEILER GmbH 161-295/E Postfach 1140 Allweilerstr. 1 78301 Radolfzell Germany Phone: +49 (0) 7732-86-0 Fax: +49 (0) 7732-86-436 E-mail: service@allweiler.de Internet: http://www.allweiler.com We reserve the right to make technical changes.
Ordering spare parts Declaration of conformity Conformity with standards, Content of the declaration of conformity (→ 9.5 Declaration of conformity according to EC Machine Directive, Page 50). Tab. 2 Other applicable documents and their purpose 161-295/E BA-2021.04 en-US NT series...
Symbols and their meaning Technical terms Term Meaning Sealing medium Medium as seal barrier/buffer fluid or for quenching of shaft seals Auxiliary systems Systems for operating the pump Tab. 5 Technical terms and their meaning NT series BA-2021.04 en-US 161-295/E...
When pumping liquids containing solids, ensure the limits for the proportion of solids and the grain size are main- tained (→ order data sheet, technical description). • When using auxiliary systems, ensure there is a continuous supply of the appropriate operating medium. 161-295/E BA-2021.04 en-US NT series...
– Adherence to intended use – Statutory or other safety and accident-prevention reg- • When using combustion engines, consult Allweiler. ulations • Use elastic coupling according to DIN 740-2. – Safety regulations governing the handling of haz- ardous substances •...
There is a risk of burns when touching hot surfaces. • Do not touch the pump during operation. • Allow the pump to cool down completely before carrying out any work. • Wear protective gloves. 161-295/E BA-2021.04 en-US NT series...
10 Explosion protection mark 11 Power consumption 12 Motor speed Fig. 3 Digital nameplate, variant with optional RFID 13 Differential head transmitter (example) 14 Flow rate Identification number 15 Pump type code RFID transponder (HF) QR code NT series BA-2021.04 en-US 161-295/E...
2 / 32 – 200 / 01 180 U3D W10 Fig. 4 Pump type code (example) Series Number of stages (only with two-stage pumps) Outlet flange DN [mm] Nominal impeller diameter [mm] Hydraulic number Actual impeller diameter [mm] Shaft seal Material key 161-295/E BA-2021.04 en-US NT series...
The stuffing box must always leak slightly to carry the fric- Only one of the following shaft seals can be used. tional heat away. 3.3.1 Mechanical seals Mechanical seals have functional leaks. • Single mechanical seal • Single mechanical seal with quenching NT series BA-2021.04 en-US 161-295/E...
Cooling of seals Variant Characteristics of the sealing medium Open flow system • Supplied and drained continuously • Unpressurized Closed flow system • Circulates in a closed circuit • Unpressurized Tab. 6 Quenching - variants and characteristics 161-295/E BA-2021.04 en-US NT series...
For pumps without a support foot, use a shim plate on site. Fig. 9 Setting down the pump without an installed support foot Base Set down the pump properly. Fig. 7 Fastening lifting gear to pump unit NT series BA-2021.04 en-US 161-295/E...
Neutralize residues of pumped liquid in the pump. – Removing the preservative (→ 4.4 Removing preser- vative, Page 15). Remove the plastic parts and dispose of them in accor- dance with local regulations. Dispose of the pump in accordance with local regulations. 161-295/E BA-2021.04 en-US NT series...
NOTE Material damage on the bearing or shaft seal due to over- heating! Only install the heat insulation on the volute casing (→ Fig. 5 NT layout, Page 12). Install the heat insulation properly. NT series BA-2021.04 en-US 161-295/E...
6. Use the integrated spirit level to check whether the pump is level end to end and side to side with a maximum allowable tilt of 1 mm/m. 7. Repeat the procedure until the base plate is correctly aligned. 161-295/E BA-2021.04 en-US NT series...
– Recommended flow rate speed < 1 m/s 2. Make sure the nominal pressure pipe diameter is ≥ as pos- sible to the nominal outlet flange diameter. – Recommended flow rate speed < 3 m/s NT series BA-2021.04 en-US 161-295/E...
2. To avoid air pockets: run the pipes with a continuous slope up to the pump. 3. Ensure no seals protrude inwards. 4. For suction operation: install a foot valve in the suction pipe to prevent the pump and suction pipe from running empty during downtimes. 161-295/E BA-2021.04 en-US NT series...
2. Check whether the motor’s sense of rotation is the same as that of the arrow on the pump. 3. If the sense of rotation is different: swap two phases. 4. Couple the motor to the pump again. NT series BA-2021.04 en-US 161-295/E...
Carry out the measurement as illustrated. – Align the motor if there is a visible gap on the outer – If there is any angular displacement: align the motor. diameter (→ 5.9 Aligning the motor, Page 22). 161-295/E BA-2021.04 en-US NT series...
(2) and tighten the lock nut (4). 4. Tighten the hexagon head bolts (1). 5. Check the alignment. 6. Repeat the alignment procedure if there is still any vertical misalignment. 7. Then tighten the motor fixing screws. NT series BA-2021.04 en-US 161-295/E...
4. Make sure the parameters required for the installed sealing system are met (→ 9.2.2 Parameters for auxiliary systems, Page 42). 5. Ensure that the permissible container pressure is not exceeded on blocking pressure systems (→ manufac- turer’s specifications). 161-295/E BA-2021.04 en-US NT series...
8. If present, set a slight leak at the stuffing box. Tab. 9 Measures depending on the behavior 6.2.2 Switching off of the pumped liquid Pressure-side fitting closed (recommended) 1. Switch off the motor. 2. Check all tie bolts and tighten them if necessary. NT series BA-2021.04 en-US 161-295/E...
Operate the stand-by pump at least once a week. 1. Completely open the suction-side fitting. 2. Open the pressure-side fitting to the extent that the stand-by pump reaches its operating temperature and is heated evenly. (→ 6.2.1 Switching on, Page 24). 161-295/E BA-2021.04 en-US NT series...
7.2.4 Cleaning the pump NOTE High water pressure or spray water can damage bearings! Do not clean bearing areas with a water or steam jet. Clean large-scale grime from the pump. NT series BA-2021.04 en-US 161-295/E...
Flush the pump and manufacturer’s decontaminate it if it was premises used for hazardous pumped liquids. …at the Return the complete pump manufacturer’s (not disassembled) to the premises for manufacturer. warranty repairs Tab. 11 Measures for return 161-295/E BA-2021.04 en-US NT series...
Fill the cavities between the rolling elements up to 40% with grease. – Wipe off any excess grease with a soft object. 6. Installing the pump in the system (→ 5 Setup and connec- tion, Page 16). NT series BA-2021.04 en-US 161-295/E...
Excessive amount of gas: pump is Consult the manufacturer. cavitating – – – – – – Pumped liquid temperature too high: Increase the pump inlet pressure. pump is cavitating Lower the temperature. Consult the manufacturer. 161-295/E BA-2021.04 en-US NT series...
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Impeller out of balance or blocked Dismount the pump and inspect it for dry-running damage. Clean the impeller. – – – – – – Hydraulic parts of the pump dirty, clotted Dismount the pump. or encrusted Clean the parts. NT series BA-2021.04 en-US 161-295/E...
Replace the coupling units and realign them. – – – – – Motor running on 2 phases Check the fuse and replace it if necessary. Check the cable connections and insulation. Tab. 13 Troubleshooting list 161-295/E BA-2021.04 en-US NT series...
Appendix 9.1.3 Sectional drawings Sizes at bearing bracket 360 Fig. 18 U…D – Unbalanced mechanical seal Version 360–250 NT series BA-2021.04 en-US 161-295/E...
Appendix Sizes at bearing bracket 470 Fig. 20 U3…D – Unbalanced mechanical seal Version 470-400 Version 470-315 NT series BA-2021.04 en-US 161-295/E...
Appendix Sizes 300–315 and 300–400 at bearing bracket 700 930.01 Fig. 24 U3…D – Unbalanced mechanical seal C01 connection on volute casing X housing cover detail Tab. 16 Versions and details at bearing bracket 700 NT series BA-2021.04 en-US 161-295/E...
M12 x 1.5 M20 x 1.5 M24 x 1.5 922.01 1.4021 M30 x 1.5 M36 x 1.5 M48 x 1.5 Tab. 20 Tightening torques 1) does not apply to size 300–315 and 300–400 NT pumps 161-295/E BA-2021.04 en-US NT series...
Various 150% Other seals (set) Tab. 27 Spare parts for two years of continuous operation 1) Delivered as a mechanical unit (BG) or sales unit (VG) 2) Depending on the size of the bearing bracket NT series BA-2021.04 en-US 161-295/E...
The sender is liable for all damages caused by unmarked decontaminations of the returned object. Place, date Signature Stamp Tab. 28 Declaration of harmlessness 161-295/E BA-2021.04 en-US NT series...
Declaration of conformity EC declaration of conformity according to machine directive, appendix II A ALLWEILER GmbH, Postfach 1140, 78301 Radolfzell, Germany; Tel. +49 (0)7732 86-0, Fax. +49 (0)7732 86-436 hereby declare that the pump unit/pump: Designation Equipment no.
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