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Pentair AURORA LAYNE VERTI-LINE Series Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

Pentair AURORA LAYNE VERTI-LINE Series Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

Vertical turbine pumps (colleted impellers)
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AURORA
LAYNE VERTI-LINE SERIES
®
6EM – 18GM 1100
VERTICAL TURBINE PUMPS
(COLLETED IMPELLERS)
INSTALLATION OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
NOTE! To the installer: Please make sure you provide this manual to the owner of the equip ment or to the responsible
party who maintains the system.
Part # LV-03-804 | © 2013 Pentair Ltd. | 09/05/13

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL NOTE! To the installer: Please make sure you provide this manual to the owner of the equip ment or to the responsible party who maintains the system. Part # LV-03-804 | © 2013 Pentair Ltd. | 09/05/13...
  • Page 2 6EM Thru 18GM - 1100 Vertical Turbine Pumps PUMP IDENTIFICATION Carefully record all of the following data from your pump nameplate. It will aid in obtaining the correct replacement parts for your pump. In addition to the nameplate, the pump serial number is stamped on the discharge flange.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    6EM Thru 18GM –1100 Vertical Turbine Pumps 6EM THRU 18GM- 17100 VERTICAL TURBINE PUMPS (COLLETED IMPELLERS) INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty Highlights..........4 Insufficient Pressure or Flow....... 34 Introduction…… ..........5 Loss of Suction Operation......34 Excessive Power Consumption ....34 Vibration or Noise........

  • Page 4: Warranty Highlights

    6EM Thru 18GM - 1100 Vertical Turbine Pumps WARRANTY HIGHLIGHTS 1. Seller warrants products of its own manufacture against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for one (1) year from date of installation or start-up, but not more than eighteen (18) months after date of shipment. 2.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    6EM Thru 18GM - 1100 Vertical Turbine Pumps INTRODUCTION Kansas City, Kansas: Congratulations! You are the owner of the Layne/Verti-Line finest pump commercially available. If you 3601 Fairbanks Avenue give it the proper care as outlined and Kansas City, KS 66106 recommended by this manual, it will provide (913) 371-5000 you with reliable service and long life.

  • Page 6: Section 1 General Safety

    6EM Thru 18GM - 1100 Vertical Turbine Pumps SECTION 1 GENERAL The installation, use and operation of this type of equipment is affected by various Federal, State and Local Laws and the Safety regulations concerning OSHA. Compliance Safety should be of utmost importance with such laws relating to the proper when in close proximity of this pumping installation and safe operation of this type of...

  • Page 7: Storage Of Pumps

    6EM Thru 18GM - 1100 Vertical Turbine Pumps Storage of Pumps WARNING Do not attempt to try to clean the pump with CAUTION bare hands. The pumped material may If the equipment is not to be immediately contain items that may present health installed and operated, THE FOLLOWING hazards such as needles, and other sharp objects.

  • Page 8: Unassembled Pumps

    6EM Thru 18GM - 1100 Vertical Turbine Pumps prevent line shafts from deforming or bowing under their own weight. 3. Pumps stored fully assembled installed are to be rotated once per week to prevent brinelling of motor thrust bearings. Packing or mechanical seals are to be serviced as noted above.

  • Page 9: Section 2 Introduction

    6EM Thru 18GM - 1100 Vertical Turbine Pumps Line Shafting SECTION 2 INTRODUCTION The turbine line shaft transmits torque from the pump driver to the pump bowl assembly and rotates inside the column pipe. Both General Description ends of the shaft are precision machined, and are secured together with couplings.

  • Page 10: Discharge Heads

    6EM Thru 18GM - 1100 Vertical Turbine Pumps Discharge Heads Discharge heads perform multiple functions: direct the pump flow from the pump column to the discharge piping system, provide a method for sealing the line shaft, provide a base from which the pump is suspended, and provide a mounting surface for the driver.

  • Page 11: Section 3 Installation General

    6EM Thru 18GM - 1100 Vertical Turbine Pumps SECTION 3 INSTALLATION WARNING Never attempt to hoist the entire pump by the driver lifting lugs or eyes. These lifting General points are designed only to hoist the weight driver, other attached CAUTION components.

  • Page 12: Bowl Assembly

    6EM Thru 18GM - 1100 Vertical Turbine Pumps horizontal position. Grasp the pump shaft CAUTION and move the shaft through its maximum Reduced performance possible axial travel. Consult Table #1 in the equipment damage result from Technical Data Section to assure that the ingestion of foreign material by the pump.

  • Page 13: Pump Assembly

    6EM Thru 18GM - 1100 Vertical Turbine Pumps Pump Assembly WARNING The pump is to always be lifted using pump been shipped dis- adequate crane and sling capacity. All assembled, the following instructions are to applicable safe hoisting practices should be be employed to assemble the unit vertically employed.
  • Page 14 6EM Thru 18GM - 1100 Vertical Turbine Pumps A line shaft coupling should already be in NOTE place on the pump shaft. Thread the line Coat column counterbore with shaft into the coupling. sealant prior to a retainer installation. NOTE IMPORTANT Bronze line shaft bearings are to be Line shaft threads are left hand.
  • Page 15 6EM Thru 18GM - 1100 Vertical Turbine Pumps the shaft is not centered, it could be an NOTE indication of a bent shaft, column not Standard shaft and column lengths are seated properly, or the unit is not 10 feet. Non-standard lengths of shafts properly plumbed.
  • Page 16 6EM Thru 18GM - 1100 Vertical Turbine Pumps IMPORTANT IMPORTANT Line shaft threads are left hand. Tighten Measure the shaft projection. It should shafts and couplings securely with pipe conform shaft projection wrenches. measurement taken recorded previously on the bowl assembly. Assure that no burrs or foreign matter exists on the coupling or on the shaft NOTE...

  • Page 17: Oil Lube Enclosed Line Shaft

    6EM Thru 18GM - 1100 Vertical Turbine Pumps 10. Apply lubricant to the packing box Assembly procedure underground bushing and install the packing box on discharge (U.G.D.) units closely parallels the discharge head. that of standard pumps with above ground discharge heads.
  • Page 18 6EM Thru 18GM - 1100 Vertical Turbine Pumps Non-standard lengths column, 5. Clean all coating or foreign materials enclosing tube and line shafting must be from the column flange faces prior to assembled at the top of the pump as assembly.
  • Page 19 6EM Thru 18GM - 1100 Vertical Turbine Pumps Assembly procedure for underground 2. Before proceeding with assembly, lay out discharge (U.G.D.) units closely all line shaft, enclosing tube, column and parallels that of standard pumps with connectors. Inspect and identify all items above ground discharge heads.
  • Page 20 6EM Thru 18GM - 1100 Vertical Turbine Pumps IMPORTANT IMPORTANT Line shaft threads and enclosing tube Measure the shaft projection. It should threads are left hand rotation. Tighten conform shaft projection shafts, enclosing tubes and couplings measurement taken recorded securely with pipe wrenches. previously on the bowl assembly.

  • Page 21: Water Flush Enclosed Line Shaft

    6EM Thru 18GM - 1100 Vertical Turbine Pumps 10. Install the top tube tension nut over the Non-standard lengths column, projecting line shaft and slide into enclosing tube and line shafting must be position discharge head. assembled at the top of the pump as Remembering that tension...
  • Page 22 6EM Thru 18GM - 1100 Vertical Turbine Pumps 6. Lift the column and bowl assembly 8. Install column flange gasket (when used) slightly. Remove the pipe clamp from to the upper column flange and secure to the bowl and lower the assembly into the the discharge head being sure it is timed well.
  • Page 23 6EM Thru 18GM - 1100 Vertical Turbine Pumps condition will cause shaft misalignment Threaded Column will result vibration 1. Using an appropriate hoisting system, lift accelerated bearing wear. the pre-assembled bowl assembly and position it above the well. Lower the 4.

  • Page 24: Driver Installation

    6EM Thru 18GM - 1100 Vertical Turbine Pumps When attaching the column to the IMPORTANT discharge head, make sure the flange is Measure the shaft projection. It should timed with the pipe tapped hole in the conform shaft projection discharge head. measurement taken recorded...

  • Page 25: Vertical Hollow Shaft Drivers

    6EM Thru 18GM - 1100 Vertical Turbine Pumps VERTICAL HOLLOW SHAFT DRIVERS DANGER General Electrical motors must be installed operated only qualified, Hollow shaft drivers provide a hollow tube trained electrical technicians. Consult through the rotor. The pump shaft passes the motor manufacturer or the motor through the tube and attaches at the top of the driver.
  • Page 26 6EM Thru 18GM - 1100 Vertical Turbine Pumps D. Install the pump's driver top shaft NOTE through the top of the driver and tighten Extremely long pumps (deep settings) into the line shaft coupling. Make sure may require additional nut adjustment to that the top shaft is centered in the tube.

  • Page 27: Vertical Solid Shaft Drivers

    6EM Thru 18GM - 1100 Vertical Turbine Pumps VERTICAL SOLID SHAFT DRIVERS Style II Coupling General CAUTION Solid shaft drivers have a vertical main shaft Before installing the driver, read and projecting from the bottom of the driver understand driver manufacturer's base.
  • Page 28 6EM Thru 18GM - 1100 Vertical Turbine Pumps out of the hub until the setscrew has WARNING been secured. Slide pump coupling Make sure all loose coupling parts are half hub over top shaft threads. off the motor half coupling, and that no C.

  • Page 29: Style Iv Coupling

    6EM Thru 18GM - 1100 Vertical Turbine Pumps Refer to the driver manual to assure that all lubrication instructions have been followed completely. Consult the driver manufacturer's manual to assure that all safety procedures are completely understood and implemented prior to operation. CAUTION Grease lubricated drivers are shipped pre- lubricated.
  • Page 30 6EM Thru 18GM - 1100 Vertical Turbine Pumps B. Install the coupling hubs on the driver mounting surface and carefully lower shaft and top shaft prior to installing the into position. Engage the base over driver according following the register fit of the mounting procedure: surface.
  • Page 31 6EM Thru 18GM - 1100 Vertical Turbine Pumps seldom necessary to engage the power source for more than one second to NOTE determine motor rotation. Extremely long pumps (deep settings) Note the direction of motor rotation. If may require additional nut adjustment to the motor rotates counter clockwise as accommodate line shaft stretch.

  • Page 32: Section 4 Operation

    6EM Thru 18GM - 1100 Vertical Turbine Pumps SECTION 4 OPERATION Operating at Reduced Capacity General In a typical application covering a wide Because variations may exist in both the range of flow rates a variable speed driver is equipment and in the particular installation often used to adjust pump and this is taken of the a pump and driver, specific operating into consideration by Layne/Verti-Line when...

  • Page 33: Normal Operation

    6EM Thru 18GM - 1100 Vertical Turbine Pumps 3. Check the driver and other necessary Emergency Procedures equipment satisfactory operation Many installations equipped with following their manuals. emergency shut off switches near the pump 4. Check the foundation for integrity. location.

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    6EM Thru 18GM - 1100 Vertical Turbine Pumps 12. Impeller damaged. Troubleshooting a. Check and repair or replace. If you have followed the installation and start 13. Impeller diameter too small. up procedures outlined in this manual, your pump should provide reliable service and a.

  • Page 35: Vibration Or Noise

    6EM Thru 18GM - 1100 Vertical Turbine Pumps 9. Specific gravity or viscosity of liquid Execessive Packing Box Leakage pumped is too high. 1. Gland not properly tightened. a. Reduce pump capacity. a. Adjust packing gland. 2. Worn packing or sleeve. Vibration or Noise a.

  • Page 36: Motor Does Not Start

    6EM Thru 18GM - 1100 Vertical Turbine Pumps 3. Magnetic switch closes. DANGER a. Poor switch contact. Electrical power must be disconnected (1) Open manual disconnect switch, locked prevent accidentally close magnetic switch by hand and starting during mechanical systems examine contactors and springs.

  • Page 37: Motor Vibrates

    6EM Thru 18GM - 1100 Vertical Turbine Pumps 3. Unbalanced supply voltage. a. Check supply voltage with volt meter. Motor Vibrates 1. Motor and pump mis-aligned. a. Re-align pump and motor. 2. Worn bearings or bent shaft. a. Disconnect pump from motor and run motor only.

  • Page 38: Section 5 Maintenance

    6EM Thru 18GM - 1100 Vertical Turbine Pumps Grease Recommendation SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE The following lubricants are recommended for both potable and non-potable pumping Preventive Maintenance systems: To assure satisfactory operation of the pump, scheduled inspection and periodic Non-Potable System maintenance are required.

  • Page 39: Packing Replacement

    6EM Thru 18GM - 1100 Vertical Turbine Pumps Pump Disassembly CAUTION Excessive tightening of the glands may WARNING cause shaft sleeve damage. Read this entire disassembly procedure and Packing Replacement refer to the sectional drawings in this For general service application with pump manual before starting.

  • Page 40: Vertical Solid Shaft (Vss) Driver

    6EM Thru 18GM - 1100 Vertical Turbine Pumps and shaft to a work area for inspection & Vertical Solid Shaft (VSS) Driver A. Stop the pump and lock out the power to cleaning. the driver. Close the discharge valve. The packing box bearing (17A) is an Disconnect the electrical cables from the interference fit in the packing box.

  • Page 41: Column Removal

    6EM Thru 18GM - 1100 Vertical Turbine Pumps CAUTION Column Removal To prevent possible serious personal Flanged Column Injury always wear heat resistant gloves A. Install eyebolts of sufficient size in the when handling heated parts. column flange holes and lift the unit and reposition the clamp below the next I.

  • Page 42: Pump Bowl Disassembly

    6EM Thru 18GM - 1100 Vertical Turbine Pumps H. Remove the shaft from the suction bell Pump Bowl Disassembly For disassembly of the pump bowls, (40), or suction case. proceed in accordance with steps listed I. Measure and record the location of the below.

  • Page 43: Inspection For Replacement

    6EM Thru 18GM - 1100 Vertical Turbine Pumps the end of this section) driver drive Any parts showing signs of excessive wear the impeller off the collet. or damage should be replaced with genuine Layne/Verti-Line parts. Maximum 2. To remove the collet insert a screw clearances are shown on the technical data driver in the collet slit and wedge page found in the drawing section of this...

  • Page 44: Shaft Straightness

    6EM Thru 18GM - 1100 Vertical Turbine Pumps E. Remove the pipe plug from the suction Shaft Straightness Prior to installation or reassembly, bowl bell and remove old grease. Apply a thin film of multi-purpose grease to the shaft shafts and line shaft should be checked for and the suction bowl bearing.
  • Page 45 6EM Thru 18GM - 1100 Vertical Turbine Pumps D. Open a lock collet slightly and slide over pump shaft into the bearing as far as it the pump shaft and into the impeller. will go. Insert a shaft locating through Using a collet driver (refer to Assembly the pipe tap in the suction bell and fasten Tools at found at the end of this section)

  • Page 46: Wear Rings

    6EM Thru 18GM - 1100 Vertical Turbine Pumps K. Install the coupling (31) on the pump CAUTION shaft. Machine work should be done by a qualified L. The bowl assembly is now complete. machinist experienced in similar machining work. If the wear rings are to be replaced M.
  • Page 47 6EM Thru 18GM - 1100 Vertical Turbine Pumps Mechanical Seals Seal Installation The mechanical seal covered by these Prior to installation, inspect the seal, seal instructions, when properly installed, will housing and gland. give satisfactory performance. To ensure IMPORTANT the proper installation these instructions should be read carefully.
  • Page 48 6EM Thru 18GM - 1100 Vertical Turbine Pumps Outside Single Seal Operation Use the following general procedure to install this Special operating techniques are involved type of seal. when using pumps equipped with mechanical seals. Certain precautions A. Install the seal gland (431) containing the stationary seat (456A) on the seal housing face should be taken as follows: and secure with capscrews.

  • Page 49: Assembly Tools

    6EM Thru 18GM - 1100 Vertical Turbine Pumps F. All seal plumbing should follow the appropriate or spacer from the four-piece flanged coupling if Piping Plan installation VSS motor. application. E. Loosen the capscrews securing the gland (431) G. Some seals may weep at initial start-up. This to the seal housing.
  • Page 50 6EM Thru 18GM - 1100 Vertical Turbine Pumps Collet Driver Shaft Size 2 3/4 2 1/4 1 5/32 1 1/32 1 11/32 1 3/16 2 3/4 2 1/4 1 11/32 1 7/32 1 17/32 1 1/2 4 1/4 2 11/16 1 27/32 1 17/32 2 1/32...
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  • Page 54: Maintenance History

    6EM Thru 18GM - 1100 Vertical Turbine Pumps Maintenance History Date Maintenance Performed Part Used Part Numbers Layne/Verti-Line 12/99...

  • Page 55: Maintenance Notes

    6EM Thru 18GM - 1100 Vertical Turbine Pumps Maintenance Notes 12/99 Layne/Verti-Line...

  • Page 56: Section 6 Repair Parts

    6EM Thru 18GM - 1100 Vertical Turbine Pumps SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS packaged to avoid damage in route from Ordering Parts rough handling or exposure to weather. When ordering parts, give pump serial Contact the factory for shipping instructions. number, size, model number, a complete All material is to be returned freight prepaid.

  • Page 57: Service

    6EM Thru 18GM - 1100 Vertical Turbine Pumps Table 2 Predicted Life Service After Warranty Item Description Life (Yr.) For service after warranty on this pump or any other pumping equipment contact you Discharge Head local Layne/Verti-Line distributor or by Shaft Sleeve contacting: Packing, Set...

  • Page 58: Section 7 Reference Information Technical Data

    6EM Thru 18GM - 1100 Vertical Turbine Pumps Layne/Verti-Line 12/99...
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  • Page 60 6EM Thru 18GM - 1100 Vertical Turbine Pumps Table 7 System Type Grease N.L.G.I. #2 Lithium base multi-purpose High quality grade of non- grease with a mineral based oil detergent oil with an API/SAE rating 10W Rating viscosity of 750-1050 SSU at 100°F and 75-82 SSU at 210°F.
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  • Page 63: Drawings And Diagrams

    6EM Thru 18GM - 1100 Vertical Turbine Pumps Table #9 Product Lubricated (Rubber Bearings) Lineshaft Diameter 1-1/4 1-1/2 1-11/16 1-15/16 2-3/16 Sleeve OD 1-3/16 1-7/16 1-11/16 1-7/8 2-1/8 2-3/8 Box ID 1-15/16 2-3/16 2-7/16 2-5/8 2-7/8 3-1/8 Box Depth 1-5/8 1-5/8 1-5/8 1-5/8...
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