QM 0912-16-2001_en ♦ Performance curves ♦ Spare parts list On request : ♦ Magnetic drive data Richter TIS 0543-03-0001 ♦ Operating manual and declaration of conformity motor ♦ Nozzle forces Richter TIS 0541-02-0006 ♦ Supplementary Installation and Operating Manual, ♦...
Intended use Observe the safety notes in all the chapters. Installation, operation and maintenance are to be per- Richter pumps of the series RMI-B are plastic-lined formed by qualified staff. magnetic drive centrifugal pumps for the leak-free con- The area of responsibility, authority and supervision of veyance of aggressive, toxic, pure and inflammable liq- the staff must be exactly regulated by the customer.
Series RMI-B close-coupled design Page Furthermore, reference is made in this connection to Notes on safety for mainte- the Directive 1999/92/EG („ATEX 137“) which contains nance the minimum regulations for improving the occupational health and safety of the workers who may be at risk ♦...
Series RMI-B close-coupled design Page 2.6.1 Filling the unit 2.6.4 Identification During pump operation the wetted interior The ex identification on the pump relates to of the pump must always be filled with the the pump section. A separate declaration of liquid medium.
Series RMI-B close-coupled design Page Observe the data given by the engine manufacturers or A rapid rise in the pressure inside the pump the VDMA / ZVEI 24263 about impermissible ambient involves the risk of overloading to the point temperatures. The absence of this information is to be of bursting.
Series RMI-B close-coupled design Page Transport, storage and disposal The pump or the unit must be transported Protect elastomers against UV light. properly. It must be ensured that during Generally, a storage period of 10 years do not transport the pump/unit remains in the exceeded.
Series RMI-B close-coupled design Page Product description The housing dimensions, nominal ratings and technical The static tightness of the pump is guaranteed by the requirements of the pump series RMI-B correspond to screw fittings of the bracket 344 and housing 100. The ISO 2858 / DIN EN 22858 / DIN EN ISO 15783 / DIN sealing collar of the wear ring seal 502/1 and the rims EN ISO 5199.
Series RMI-B close-coupled design Page Installation Use flange gaskets suitable for the medium. Safety regulations The screw tightening torques in Section 1.1 are to be Equipment which is operated in potentially ex- observed for tightening the flange screws. plosive areas must satisfy the explosion pro- 5.4.1 Nominal size tection regulations.
Valves which disrupt the course of flow should not be Fig. 4 installed directly upstream of the pump. Pipe fittings The following pipe fittings are available from Richter on request: ♦ Shut-off valves ♦ Check valves ♦ Sight glasses ♦...
Richter provides information on request and can sup- ply: Compare the available mains voltage with the infor- ♦ Flow meters mation on the type plate of the motor and select a suit- able circuit.
Series RMI-B close-coupled design Page Commissioning / Shutdown Initial commissioning The pump must not run dry during the check of the direction of rotation. Normally, the pumps have already been test-run with water. The pump must be completely filled with liquid. Unless special agreements have been reached, there The maximum admissible flow rate must not be ex- may still be some residual amounts of water in the...
Series RMI-B close-coupled design Page Pump is started up without medium : Shutdown ♦ The plain bearings in the pump may be destroyed. ♦ Close discharge valve down to the position "mini- ♦ Other pump components may be destroyed due to mum flow rate"...
Series RMI-B close-coupled design Page Maintenance 7.5.1 Protective clothing Safety related screw connec- tions Even if the pump has been properly evac- uated and flushed, residue of the medium After initial loading by the operating pressure and op- may still remain in the pump, e.g. be- erating temperature the tightening torques of all con- tween sealing surfaces or in the bearing nection screws must be checked at the following...
Series RMI-B close-coupled design Page Dismantling There are two possibilities for dismantling: 1. Dismantling the complete pump from the plant. 2. Dismantling the complete slide-in unit as the pump housing can remain in the plant connected to the piping. Dismantling of the complete pump is described here. ♦...
Series RMI-B close-coupled design Page ♦ Unscrew the impeller 230 from the seat of the inner magnet assembly 859. For this purpose, clamp the inner magnet assembly 859 in a vice, being careful not to damage the surfaces, and press the impeller 230 out towards the suction side.
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Series RMI-B close-coupled design Page 7.7.1 Table for target dimension Z The plain bearings require a minimum axial play for perfect functioning. This axial play "Z" must be checked using the drawing Fig. 7 after completion of assembly. Dimension Z Size (mm) 40-25-125...
Series RMI-B close-coupled design Page ♦ Insert the thrust ring 510/3 into the can insert 158. Assembly Make sure that the flushing grooves are directed A complete assembly process is described in the fol- outwards. lowing. ♦ Press shaft 222 in the can insert 158. Sub-sections can be deduced from this.
♦ Deposit the housing on a workbench, for ex- 1. in-house pump office ample, with the suction nozzle facing downwards. 2. The manufacturer Richter Protect the plastic working strip against damage or its local agent with a suitable support. The following conveying data can be checked using ♦...
Series RMI-B close-coupled design Page Malfunctions Faults may result from inadmissible modes Delivery pressure too high : of operation. Such inadmissible modes of ♦ Is the speed too high or the impeller diameter too operation – even brief ones – may cause large? serious damage to the unit.
Series RMI-B close-coupled design Page Assembly aids 10.1 Boring templates Pump size Ident. No. Group 1 9217-89-1096 10.2 Pull-off device for plain bearing bushes Pump size Ident. No. Group 1.1 9428-81-1087 Group 1.2 9428-81-1085 Group 1.3 9428-81-1086 Product description If the plain bearing bushes have to be removed, we recommend the use of a special pull-off device. This auxiliary device is specifically designed for the sensitive silicon carbide components.
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Waste Management Law (AbfG) and the Water Resources Act (WHG) An inspection/repair of Richter products and parts will only take place, if the attached explanation is filled out cor- rectly and completely by authorized and qualified technical personnel and is available.
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Safety Information / Declaration of No Objection Concerning the Contamination of Richter-Pumps, -Valves and Components SCOPE AND PURPOSE Each entrepreneur (operator) carries the responsibility for the health and safety of his employees. This extends also to the personnel, who implements repairs with the operator or with the contractor.
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for credit note Phone : Fax : End user : A. Details of Richter-product: Failure description: Classification: Article number: Serial number: B. Condition of the Richter- product: Contamination : Was it in operation ? toxic ...
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