1. Causes of Trouble and Troubleshooting . 33 2. Maintenance and Inspection ....35 3. Consumable Parts ........36 4. Disassembly and Assembly ....37 Please contact the Iwaki sales office or Iwaki dealer for any inquiries or questions regarding this product.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS Important notes and statements for safe operation, preventing physical injury, and property damage, are included on the body of the product and in the attached instruction manual. Always Observe These Safety Instructions! Safety Instruction to Prevent Personal Injuries In this manual, the following symbols and signs are used to clearly indicate safety instructions.
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● Do not use the pump for anything that it is not designed to do. User's failure to observe this instruction exempts Iwaki from any responsibility for personal injury or damage to the equipment or facility caused by the pump's misuse.
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Caution (Always read and observe the following instructions to prevent personal injuries.) ● Wear gloves when working with rope or chain. Working with bare hands may result in serious injury, since fingers are likely to be caught between the pump and the rope or chain when the rope or chain is under strong tension.
OUTLINE OF PRODUCT 1. Before Using Pump ......5 2. Operating Principle ......5 3. Identification Codes ......6 4. Specifications and Outer Dimensions ..... 7 5. Description on Main Unit and Label .. 20 6. Precautions for use ......21 - 4 -...
1. Before Using Pump After unpacking, check the following points to confirm that the delivered product its accompanying parts and elements are exactly what you ordered. When lifting the pump please follow the procedure men- tioned "2. Installation" of "pump operation". [1] Do the model and frequency indicated on the nameplate conform to your order? [2] Has the pump unit or any part of it been damaged or...
3. Identification Codes Example: LK-F 31 VC H - 02 F E S LK-F Type Series Series Refer to "4. Specifications and Outer Dimensions" on page7. Type symbol Material symbol Refer to the material table on page7. (ex. VC, VH, VS, S6,) Connection None: Flange (JIS) : Union...
■ Standard Material Material symbol Pump head SUS316 Valve ball Type 11 to 32 EPDM SUS304 SUS316 Valve seat Type 45 to 57 SUS304 SUS316 O ring EPDM EPDM – Valve gasket PTFE PTFE Diaphragm PTFE+EPDM CE:Alumina ceramics HC:Hastelloy C267 (Note) For the actual names of the parts, refer to a paragraph which deals with the parts.
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■ Outer dimensions LK-F11, 21, 22, 31, 32, 45, 47, 55, 57, VC, VH, VS Model LK-F11, VC, VH, VS 4 - ø 9 LK-F21, 22, VC, VH, VS 4 - ø 9 LK-F31, 32, VC, VH, VS 4 - ø 9 LK-F45, 47, VC, VH, VS 4 - ø...
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5. Names of Parts ■ LK-F11, 21, 22, 31, 32 VC, VH, VS Material Parts name Q'ty Pump head Valve (ball check) ALUMINA CERAMIC HASTELLOY C HASTELLOY C Valve guide Valve seat EPDM SUS304 Valve gasket PTFE PTFE PTFE Adapter O-ring EPDM EPDM...
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■ LK-F11, 21, 22, 31, 32 VHH, VCH, VSH Material Parts name Q'ty Pump head Valve (ball check) ALUMINA CERAMIC HASTELLOY C HASTELLOY C Valve guide Valve seat EPDM SUS304 Valve gasket PTFE PTFE PTFE Adapter O-ring EPDM EPDM EPDM O-ring EPDM Remarks...
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■ LK-F11, 21, 22, 31, 32 VHU, VCU, VSU Material Parts name Q'ty Pump head Valve (ball check) ALUMINA CERAMIC HASTELLOY C HASTELLOY C Valve guide Valve seat EPDM SUS304 Valve gasket PTFE PTFE PTFE Adapter O-ring EPDM EPDM O-ring EPDM EPDM Remarks...
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■ LK-F45, 47 VHH, VCH, VSH (LK-F45 only) Material Parts name Q'ty Pump head Valve (ball check) ALUMINA CERAMIC HASTELLOY C HASTELLOY C Valve guide Valve seat SUS304 Valve gasket PTFE PTFE PTFE Adapter O-ring EPDM EPDM O-ring EPDM EPDM Remarks Parts name Q'ty...
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■ LK-F45, 47 VCU, VHU, VSU (LK-F45 only) Material Parts name Q'ty Pump head Valve (ball check) ALMINA CERAMIC HASTELLOY C HASTELLOY C Valve guide Valve seat SUS304 Valve gasket PTFE PTFE PTFE O-ring EPDM EPDM Remarks Parts name Q'ty Material LK-F45, 47 Hex.
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■ LK-F45, 47, 55, 57 VC, VH, VS Material Parts name Q'ty Pump head Valve (ball check) ALUMINA CERAMIC HASTELLOY C HASTELLOY C Valve guide Valve seat SUS304 Valve gasket PTFE PTFE PTFE O-ring EPDM EPDM Remarks Parts name Q'ty Material LK-F45, 47 LK-F55, 57...
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■ LK-F11, 21, 22, 31, 32 S6 Parts name Q'ty Material Pump head SUS316 Valve (ball check) HASTELLOY C Valve guide SUS316 Valve seat SUS316 Valve gasket A PTFE Valve gasket B PTFE Remarks Parts name Q'ty Material LK-F11 LK-F21, 22 LK-F31, 32 M5 ×...
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■ LK-F45, 47, 55, 57 S6 Parts name Q'ty Material Pump head SUS316 Valve (ball check) HASTELLOY C Valve guide SUS316 Valve seat SUS316 Valve gasket PTFE Remarks Parts name Q'ty Material LK-F45, 47 LK-F55, 57 × × Hex. head bolt STNLS STL Spring washer STNLS STL...
9. Precautions for use Always observe the following points. 1. Use care handling the pump. Do not drop. An impact may affect pump performance. Contact us or your nearest dis- tributor if a pump has been damaged. 2. Be careful not to exceed the maximum flow rate and discharge pressure. A flow rate and discharge pressure change with piping length, piping I.D., piping layout.
1. Handling Instructions (Observe all the following instructions to prevent injuries and accidents.) Warning ● Do not operate the pump for the circulation of hazardous mediums (such as explosive, combustible, flammable, or toxic substances, as well as corrosive or irritating substances considered harmful to human health). Caution ●...
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Caution Pump repair beyond the range specified in this instruction manual: Do not try to disassemble or repair the pumps by yourself. * The pump must be repaired by trained and qualified operators only. When it needs to be disassembled and repaired, stop operation and contact the supplier for advice.
* The lift head depends upon the liquid properties, temperature, and length of the suction piping. For details of the setup, consult Iwaki or your dealer. [2] Indoor and outdoor use The pump can be operated either indoors or outdoors. However, safety measures should be taken so as not to expose the motor and power distribution unit to flooding or other natural hazards.
[1] The area for anchoring the pump must be greater than the Foundation bolt area of the base. If the anchoring area is not enough, the Baseplate Liner base may be destroyed due to a concentrated load on it. Liner Concrete foundation [2] If pump operation is to be subject to vibration (resonance with the piping, for example), provide an expansion joint between the pump and the piping.
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■ General precautions (1) All piping should be supported independently so that unnecessary weight and vibration are not transmitted directly to the pump. Expansion joint is recommended to avoid damaging the pump head especially. (2) The best piping arrangement for minimum loss is based on straight runs with as few bends and fittings as possible.
caution caution Electrical caution caution Electrical Shock Shock 4. Wiring Electrical connections caution caution ATTENTION Caution Caution Caution Caution Electrical Electrical Shock Shock The electrical connection should be carried out by an authorized electrician in accordance with local regulations. Please make sure that the electrical data on the nameplate of the motor correspond to the electricity supply on which it will be used.
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■ Preparation for start-up Preparations should be made, as described below, in the case of initial operation after installation and in the case of restarting of operation after a long period of inactivity. [1] Thoroughly clean the inside of the tank and pipe. Then, supply liquid. [2] Tighten the flange connecting bolts and the installation bolts on the base.
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[4] Continue to run the pump for 30 minutes or longer to let it warm up. Check that no abnormality is found. This procedure is necessary only during at the first operation, but when the ambient temperature is extremely low, continue no-load running until the oil temperature rises sufficiently because the motor may sometimes be overloaded a little due to an increase in the viscosity of oil in the drive unit.
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■ Before a long period of stoppage 1. Solution in the discharge line may be under pressure. Release the pressure from the discharge line before discon- necting plumbing or disassembly of the pump to avoid solution spray. 2. Flush the inside of the pump and pipework with clean water or cleaning liquid. 3.
1. Causes of Trouble and Troubleshooting Refer to this "1. Causes of Trouble and Troubleshooting". Consult supplier for more information. If you find any troubles, turn off the power supply immediately. Item Problems Ref. No. for cause/countermeasures Discharge capacity is short. 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12 Discharge capacity is excessive.
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Ref. Cause Countermeasures Cavitation occurs due to insufficient NPSH Examine suction condition. Refer to foot note. required. Lubricating oil of drive unit is not proper. Check that specified oil is used. Check oil quantity and stain. Replenish or replace if necessary. Defect of oil seal or O-ring Replace.
When inspection, overhauling, or repair work is necessary, stop the pump operation and contact the supplier. The overhauling and repair work for Iwaki pumps must be performed by qualified personnel who have been trained and certified by the pump supplier. User's failure to observe this instruction exempts Iwaki from the responsibility for personal injury or damage to the equipment or facility which result from its misuse.
0.22 Lit. Esso (EXXON) GP80W-90, Shell SPIRAX/EP80. Mobil PEGASUS GEAR OIL 80. Contact your Iwaki agent when the oil listed above is unavailable. Other kinds of oil may shorten life-term of the gear unit. 3. Consumable Parts Consumable parts shown on table below must be replaced at the time of replacement shown as below.
4. Disassembly and Assembly Refer to exploded view of the model corresponding to your pump. The views are shown on "name of parts." Caution • Before disassembling/assembling the pump, do not fail to turn off the main power supply. Display a board "WORKING" near the power switch to let other personnel know the situation.
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2. Diaphragm (1) Loosen the hex. head bolts (20). Loosen the hex. socket bolts (20), if any. (2) Remove the pump head (1). (3) Connect power supply and run the motor temporarily. Set stroke length to 100%. Turn off when the diaphragm comes to the top dead point.
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(3) When installing a LK-F 11, 21, 22, 31, or 32 flange (VC, VH, or VS type), use a spanner to fix the adapter (6) then fasten the nut (50) by hand. 2. Diaphragm (1) Connect power supply and run the motor temporarily, and move the diaphragm to the bottom dead point where the diaphragm is fully drawn back.
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