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  • Page 1 Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 2 These units are vertical process pumps of the overhung power frame configuration and identified by Ruhrpumpen as VSP. This pump family is divided into 5 lines: the VSP 4500 and VSP 4560 lines for industrial service from medium to large capacities, VSP 7560 and VSP FLJD for solids handling applications, and the VSP FR for paper stock applications.
  • Page 3 Vertical Sump Pump Information in this manual is believed to be reliable, but it is not guaranteed by Ruhrpumpen as to its completeness or accuracy. © 2019 Ruhrpumpen All Rights Reserved. V2.012819...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Vertical Sump Pump INDEX 1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ........................7 1.1 INTRODUCTION ..........................7 1.2 PUMP CASE AND IMPELLER ......................8 1.2.1 Pump Case ..........................8 1.2.2 Impeller ............................ 8 1.3 BEARING FRAME ..........................9 SAFETY..............................11 2.1 IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OPERATING MANUAL ......... 11 2.2 QUALIFICATION AND TRAINING OF OPERATING PERSONNEL ............
  • Page 5 Vertical Sump Pump 4.2.2 Grouting Precautions......................22 4.2.3 Grouting Procedure ........................ 22 4.3 EQUIPMENT NECESSARY FOR INSTALLATION ................24 4.4 LIFTING PUMP TO A VERTICAL STANCE ..................24 4.4.1 Two Crane Method ......................... 24 4.4.2 One Crane Method ......................... 25 4.5 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ......................
  • Page 6 Vertical Sump Pump 8.1 DISASSEMBLY ..........................46 8.1.1 VSP Pump Packing Strips Option Disassembly ............... 46 8.1.2 VSP Pump Mechanical Seal Option Disassembly ..............49 8.2 INSPECTION AND CLEANING ......................51 8.3 REASSEMBLY ..........................52 8.3.1 VSP Pump Packing Strips Option Reassembly ................ 53 8.3.2 VSP Pump Mechanical Seal Option Reassembly ..............

  • Page 7: Product Description

    Ruhrpumpen recommends consulting also API Recommended Practice 686 to ensure proper installation in your facility. Please contact a Ruhrpumpen representative should problems arise. The pump may only be opened by a Ruhrpumpen approved technician during the guarantee period. In case of queries, please have your project number and type designation of the pump available. You can find both of these on the first page of these operating instructions or on the rating plate fixed to the pump.

  • Page 8: Pump Case And Impeller

    Vertical Sump Pump A flexible coupling is provided as standard. The flexible coupling allows absorbing angular and parallel misalignments between the motor shaft and the pump shaft, protecting driving and driven shaft members from harmful effects due to misalignment of the shafts. The following information is included in the nameplate of your pump unit: •...

  • Page 9: Bearing Frame

    Vertical Sump Pump 1.3 BEARING FRAME The bearing frame is cast for standard NEMA C thrust motors. The ball bearings type angular contact thrust are placed inside of a bearing housing. The bearing housing is a water-proof housing, purge type grease lubrication as standard.
  • Page 10 Vertical Sump Pump When purge or pure oil mist is specified, appropriate connections will be identified on the bearing frame. V2.012819...

  • Page 11: Safety

    The responsibilities and supervision of the personnel must be exactly defined by the plant operator. If the staff does not have the necessary knowledge, they must be trained and instructed. Training may be performed by a Ruhrpumpen representative on behalf of the plant operator. V2.012819...

  • Page 12: Hazards In The Event Of Non-Compliance With The Safety Instructions

    Vertical Sump Pump Moreover, the plant operator is to make sure that the contents of the operating manual are fully understood by the personnel. 2.3 HAZARDS IN THE EVENT OF NON-COMPLIANCE WITH THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Non-compliance with the safety instructions may produce a risk to the personnel as well as to the environment and the unit and results in loss of any right to claim damages.

  • Page 13: Safety Instructions Relevant For Maintenance, Inspection And Assembly Work

    Modifications may be made to the machine only after consultation with a Ruhrpumpen representative. Using spare parts and accessories authorized by Ruhrpumpen is in the interest of safety. The use of parts not authorized by the dealer exempt the manufacturer from any liability, voiding the warranty.

  • Page 14: Transport & Storage

    Handle all equipment carefully. Remove unit only by properly supporting the wooden shipping skid. After unloading, inspect the pump, check the shipment against the packing list, and report damages or shortages immediately to freight carrier and to the designated Ruhrpumpen representative. 3.3 TRANSPORT ...
  • Page 15 Vertical Sump Pump  The rope should not be slung around the lugs attached to the motor or around the lugs attached to the pump. Figure 3.1a. Correct position of the lifting ropes or chains. Figure 3.1b. Correct position of the wooden supports. V2.012819...

  • Page 16: Storing

    Vertical Sump Pump 3.4 STORING Storing any pump for any length of time presents a few challenges. Dirt, sand and moisture can wreak havoc on parts with close clearances, such as running clearances between impellers and cases and between bearings and shafting. Dirt and sand working their way through these areas can result in wear and opening up of wear ring clearances to an extent that the efficiency of the pump may be affected shortly after start up.
  • Page 17 Return the unit to the shipping crate. When the pump is to be installed, remove all the protective coatings and desiccant or drain all oils. One month before installation, a Ruhrpumpen representative should be employed to conduct a final inspection. V2.012819...

  • Page 18: Motor (Driver) Storage

    Vertical Sump Pump 3.4.3 Motor (Driver) Storage To properly store the motor (driver) for periods longer than one month, follow these steps: Store the motor in a clean, dry area, or cover it with a loose tarp (the tarp must be loose in order to prevent condensation).

  • Page 19: Conservation

    Vertical Sump Pump o A third option is to use an auxiliary heat source and keep the windings warm by either convection or blowing warm dry air into the motor.  Be careful not to overheat, since keeping the temperature of the motor frame 9 °F (5 °C) above the surrounding ambient temperature is sufficient.
  • Page 20 Vertical Sump Pump  The anticorrosive layer applied to the exposed parts does not need to be removed before putting the pump into operation. V2.012819...

  • Page 21: Installation

    NOTE: The information in this section is intended as a general guideline. For further information refer to the corresponding section in API Recommended Practices 686. IMPORTANT: The design of foundations is not the responsibility of Ruhrpumpen. It is therefore recommended that the customer consult a competent specialist skilled in the field of foundations, to insure proper design/installation of the foundation.

  • Page 22: Equipment/Material Required

    Vertical Sump Pump Grouting prevents lateral displacement of the pump’s discharge, but it does not fix irregularities in the foundation. 4.2.1 Equipment/Material Required • Grout Mix: Non shrink type. • Sufficient lumber for foundation template and grout trough • Risers or funnels for guiding grout. •...
  • Page 23 Vertical Sump Pump  Apply three coats of paste wax to the inside surfaces of the forms in order to prevent adherence. Do not use oil or liquid wax.  Prevent grout leakage, as leaks will not self-seal. Apply the grout. The use of push tools to get rid of trapped air is allowed if done in long strokes.

  • Page 24: Equipment Necessary For Installation

    Vertical Sump Pump Tighten the foundation bolts with an appropriate torque value. In case of doubt, please contact your Ruhrpumpen representative. Apply oil paint to exposed grout to protect from air and moisture. Use a lifting rig to position the pump and driver on their baseplate so that the mounting feet line up with their respective tapped holes.

  • Page 25: One Crane Method

    Vertical Sump Pump Lift the pump off the wooden support skid. After lifting the pump with the two cranes to an appropriate height, the crane whose rope or sling is attached near the pump´s case must be slowly lowered while the crane whose ropes or slings are attached to the lifting lugs on the plate is slowly raised in order to tilt the pump towards a vertical stance like the figure shown below: Figure 4.2 Tilting the pump towards a vertical stance using the two crane method.

  • Page 26: Installation Instructions

    Vertical Sump Pump Figure 4.3 Attaching rope or sling to the pump to lift it using the one crane method. With the pump still in the wooden support skid, begin raising the top end of the pump with the crane, using the wooden support skid as a pivot, to tilt the pump into a vertical stance, as shown below: Figure 4.4 Tilting the pump into a vertical stance using the one crane method.

  • Page 27: Pump Installation Procedure

    Vertical Sump Pump 4.5.1 Pump Installation Procedure The float and rod must be assembled and partially adjusted before installing the pump. Insert the float rod through the guide on the support plate and slide a locking collar on the bottom of the rod, then the float and then another locking collar. Slide a locking collar onto the top end of the rod and push the rod through the float switch arm.
  • Page 28 Vertical Sump Pump for the line voltage used. Wrong wiring may cause motor burn-out. Be sure starter or float switch overload protection device is proper for the voltage used and the motor horsepower. Start motor, and test for proper rotation. The shaft should rotate clockwise when looking down on the motor.

  • Page 29: Piping And Alignment

    Vertical Sump Pump 5. PIPING AND ALIGNMENT  These units are furnished for a specific service condition. Any change in the hydraulic system may affect the pump performance adversely.  The connection of the piping must be carried out with utmost care; otherwise, the pumping medium can escape during operation, which can seriously endanger the operating personnel.

  • Page 30: Piping The System

    API Recommended Practices 686. IMPORTANT: The design of piping and related systems is not the responsibility of Ruhrpumpen. It is, therefore, recommended that the customer consult a competent specialist skilled in the field of piping to insure proper design/installation of all the piping.
  • Page 31 Vertical Sump Pump  When heating takes place close to the flange, there is a danger that the flange seal will become rippled and leaky. No more welding work can be carried out on the piping when it is screwed to the pump. Proceed in the same way with the discharge pipe.

  • Page 32: Mounting And Aligning Driver

    Vertical Sump Pump 5.2 MOUNTING AND ALIGNING DRIVER Check the mounting flange dimensions and the shaft extension to make sure that they will fit the nozzle head and driver half coupling that is being furnished. Support driver vertically. Thoroughly clean the driver shaft and both driver and nozzle head mounting flange faces.
  • Page 33 Vertical Sump Pump Rotate the adjusting nut until the distance between the top of the pump's shaft and the top flange of the driver's support has decreased by a range of 0.010 to 0.015 inches (0.25 to 0.38 mm). Tighten the adjusting nut's set screws to fix the shaft in position. Attach the Total Indicator Readout (TIR) tool 1 inch (25 mm) above the mechanical seal, being careful not to force the pump shaft radially, and turn the pump shaft.

  • Page 34: Lubrication

    Customer must fill bearing frame before startup. This should be done using the constant level oiler. Please refer to the steps indicated in the Oil Change subsection.  Ruhrpumpen takes every precaution during our assembly process and subsequent final assembly audits to ensure no bearing frame oil leaks exist prior to shipment.
  • Page 35 Vertical Sump Pump Oil Change Once every eight hours of pump operation, perform visual inspection of oil and oil level at the constant level oiler. The first oil change should be carried out three weeks after commissioning; all further oil changes take place every six months.
  • Page 36 Vertical Sump Pump Figure 6.1b. Oil tank. Figure 6.1c. Adjustable oil tank collar. V2.012819...
  • Page 37 Vertical Sump Pump Figure 6.1d. Oil tank reservoir (with set screw). Untighten the set screw of the oil tank reservoir. Remove the oil tank reservoir. Untighten set screws and adjust the adjustable oil tank collar to the desired fluid level. The bottom of the collar indicates the fluid level.

  • Page 38: Pure Oil Mist - Dry Sump

    Vertical Sump Pump 6.1.3 Pure Oil Mist – Dry Sump  When pure oil lubrication is supplied, the oil mist is the only lubricant provided.  The oil mist generator must be running before starting the unit. Basic oil-mist generating system should include the following: An airline filter water separator to assure a clean air supply to oil-mist generator.

  • Page 39: Purge Oil Mist - Wet Sump

    Vertical Sump Pump 6.1.4 Purge Oil Mist – Wet Sump  When purge oil lubrication is supplied, the oil mist is used to maintain a positive pressure in the bearing housing to keep contaminants from entering the bearing housing. Basic Oil Mist generation system should include the following: An airline filter –...

  • Page 40: External Fluid Lubrication

    Vertical Sump Pump 6.2.2 External Fluid Lubrication A pipeline is connected to the pump’s flush line and clean fluid is pumped thru it, lubricating the shaft bushings with clean, external liquid. 6.2.3 Grease Lubrication Grease lubricated shaft bushing require grease to be injected into them for proper lubrication. A pneumatic greaser must be employed to supply the grease.

  • Page 41: Operation

    Vertical Sump Pump 7. OPERATION  For electric motor drives connect power supply to conform with national and local codes. Line voltage and wire capacity must match the rating stamped on the motor nameplate.  Before starting the pump, check the required direction of rotation of the pump. The proper direction is indicated by direction arrow on the pump casing.
  • Page 42 Vertical Sump Pump  WARNING: Operating the pump with a closed discharge valve can result in excessive heat build-up and should be limited to the shortest practical duration. Operating the pump close to shut-off head usually places greater bending strains on the shaft than at operating points near the best efficiency point.

  • Page 43: Operating Check

    To monitor flow, pressure, temperature, and lubrication, regular visual inspection and monitoring is advisable and/or necessary during operation. Ruhrpumpen recommends checking the pump constantly at regular intervals in order to detect problems early, in case they arise. The operational check routine must include at least the following points: ...

  • Page 44: Stopping

    Vertical Sump Pump • Check the oil level and validate that the correct oil grade is used (in oil lubricated pumps). • Check the temperature on the surface of the bearing housing. It should not exceed 185 °F (85 °C). •...

  • Page 45: Short-Term Shutdown

    Vertical Sump Pump  If the rotor is jerky or suddenly stops, there is danger that the rotor has become blocked. The pump must be opened and all running clearances checked. Ensure the drive motor cannot be unintentionally turned on. Drain the pump and the auxiliary piping only when the pump is taken out for maintenance.

  • Page 46: Maintenance

     IMPORTANT: For any component/accessory that has not been manufactured by Ruhrpumpen and is part of the pump’s equipment, a complete reading of said component/accessory manufacturer’s manual must be carried out for further information on proper maintenance procedures and relevant safety warnings.
  • Page 47 Vertical Sump Pump Disconnect and remove the pump assembly from the pit. When disassembling the pump, match mark, tag or otherwise identify all parts, and provide separate containers for small parts. Refer to the pump sectional drawing included in SECTION TEN - PARTS INFORMATION for proper identification of parts. Remove all the drain plugs and drain all possible fluids from the pump case, power frames and bearing housings.
  • Page 48 Vertical Sump Pump Remove the bottom lip seal from the frame support. Remove the retaining ring from the bearing adapter. Remove the ball bearing from the bearing adapter. Untighten and remove the adjusting nuts that secure the suction cover to the assembly. Remove the bolts that fix the suction cover to the assembly.

  • Page 49: Vsp Pump Mechanical Seal Option Disassembly

    Vertical Sump Pump Remove the corresponding washers and screws that fix the column adapter to the frame support. Remove the column adapter from the frame support. Untighten and remove the corresponding screws that fix the frame support to the soleplate. If your pump is a Non-Clog pump, remove the gasket from the soleplate.
  • Page 50 Vertical Sump Pump Untighten and remove the hex nuts that secure the plate adapter and the motor support to the soleplate. Remove the corresponding hex bolts that fix the plate adapter and the motor support to the soleplate. Remove the motor support from the pump. Remove the plate adapter from the pump.

  • Page 51: Inspection And Cleaning

    Thoroughly clean all parts and dry with compressed air or a clean, lint-free cloth. Inspect all components for corrosion, erosion, pitting, and scoring. If required, replace with Ruhrpumpen O.E.M. genuine replacement parts. Visual check all individual parts for any damage.

  • Page 52: Reassembly

    Vertical Sump Pump 8.3 REASSEMBLY  Observe the plant's safety precautions when lifting heavy components. Request help when moving or positioning them.  Mounting of bearings should be carried out in a dry, dust-free area away from metal working or other machines producing shavings and dust to avoid contamination of bearings.

  • Page 53: Vsp Pump Packing Strips Option Reassembly

    Vertical Sump Pump 8.3.1 VSP Pump Packing Strips Option Reassembly Please follow the steps detailed in this section to reassemble the VSP pump packing strips option. To begin with the assembly of the VSP pump, first assemble the frame support to the soleplate.
  • Page 54 Vertical Sump Pump Fasten the frame support to the soleplate with its corresponding screws. Figure 8.3 Fastening the frame support to the soleplate. Place the column adapter below the frame support. Figure 8.4 Placing the column adapter below the frame support. V2.012819...
  • Page 55 Vertical Sump Pump Fasten the column adapter to the frame support with its corresponding washers and screws. Figure 8.5 Fastening the column adapter to the frame support. When the pump uses packing strips (e.g. in Non-Clog sump pumps) the stuffing box is placed instead of the column adapter.
  • Page 56 Vertical Sump Pump When using stuffing box, the packing strips and lantern ring must be placed inside the stuffing box before it is bolted to the frame support. This is done by inserting the first set of packing strips, then the lantern ring and finally the second set of packing strips.
  • Page 57 Vertical Sump Pump Tighten the column pipe with the column adapter by fastening their corresponding nuts. Figure 8.9 Tightening the column pipe with the column adapter. Before placing the bearing retainer in the column pipe, insert the bearing bushings inside the bearing retainer.
  • Page 58 Vertical Sump Pump Place the next column pipe in position with the bearing retainer. Figure 8.12 Placing the next column pipe in position with the bearing retainer. Place the corresponding screws in their position to fasten the column pipe. Figure 8.13 Placing the corresponding screws in their position. Fasten the column pipe with the bearing retainer by tightening the corresponding nuts to the previously placed screws.
  • Page 59 Vertical Sump Pump Repeat steps 7 to 11 until you get the number of columns corresponding to your pump is assembled. Figure 8.15 Assembling the amount of column pipes required. Once the last bearing retainer is assembled, install a choker ring after the bearing bushings.
  • Page 60 Vertical Sump Pump  In pump series 4500, the casing is bolted directly to the column pipe and the bearing retainer. In all other pumps, a case adapter is placed after the bearing retainer and then another gasket must be used after the case adapter. Place the case adapter after the bearing retainer.
  • Page 61 Vertical Sump Pump Next, screw the case adapter to the bearing retainer with its corresponding screws. Figure 8.20 Screwing the case adapter to the bearing retainer. Place the casing in its position with the bearing retainer. Figure 8.21 Placing the casing in its corresponding position. Fasten the casing with the bearing retainer.
  • Page 62 Vertical Sump Pump Insert the shaft carefully into the frame support through all the column pipes. Figure 8.23 Inserting the shaft into the frame support. Place the impeller in its position once the shaft has been inserted and insert the woodruff key next.
  • Page 63 Vertical Sump Pump Next, insert the impeller washer over the shaft as illustrated. Figure 8.25 Inserting the impeller washer over the shaft. Insert the impeller nut over the shaft to fix the impeller. Figure 8.26 Placing the impeller nut over the shaft. Place the corresponding gasket in the casing.
  • Page 64 Vertical Sump Pump Place the suction cover in its position on the casing. Figure 8.28 Placing the suction cover in its position on the casing cover. To secure the suction cover to the assembly, place its corresponding bolts in their position. Figure 8.29 Securing the suction cover in its position in the assembly.
  • Page 65 Vertical Sump Pump Insert the ball bearing over the bearing adapter. Figure 8.31 Inserting the ball bearing over the bearing adapter. Insert the retainer ring on the bearing adapter. Figure 8.32 Inserting the retainer ring on the bearing adapter. V2.012819...
  • Page 66 Vertical Sump Pump Before placing the bearing with the bearing adapter in the frame support, insert the bottom lip seal in its corresponding position inside the frame support. Figure 8.33 Inserting the bottom lip seal inside the frame support. Once the lip seal is in position, insert the bearing adapter with the ball bearing inside the frame support.
  • Page 67 Vertical Sump Pump Insert the top lip seal into the frame support. Figure 8.35 Inserting the bottom lip seal in its position. Place the gib key in its position. Figure 8.36 Placing the gib key in its position.  For pumps running at 3500 RPM, the standard housing does not have lip seals, instead a bearing cover is bolted in the top of the housing and a deflector is placed above this cover.
  • Page 68 Vertical Sump Pump Next, adjust the shaft nut for a proper axial clearance of the impeller. Figure 8.37 Adjusting the shaft nut for a proper axial clearance of the impeller. When the discharge elbow is going to be assembled, the next steps must be followed depending on the discharge size: When the pump has a 2 ½”...
  • Page 69 Vertical Sump Pump Screw the outer part of the nipple before screwing the discharge elbow. Figure 8.38b Screwing the outer part of the nipple. iii. Screw the discharge elbow to the nipple. Figure 8.38c Screwing the discharge elbow to the nipple. When the pump has a 3”...
  • Page 70 Vertical Sump Pump Place a gasket before installing the discharge elbow in the casing discharge flange. Figure 8.39a Placing the corresponding gasket in the casing discharge flange. Place the flanged discharge elbow in its position next to the casing discharge flange.
  • Page 71 Vertical Sump Pump iii. Place and fasten the two upper hex bolts to secure the flanged discharge elbow to the casing discharge flange. Figure 8.39c Placing and fastening the two upper hex bolts to secure the flanged discharge elbow to the casing discharge flange.
  • Page 72 Vertical Sump Pump Insert the discharge pipe into the soleplate. Figure 8.40 Inserting the discharge pipe into the soleplate. Insert and screw the upper pipe nut over the discharge pipe. Figure 8.41 Inserting and screwing the upper pipe nut in its corresponding position. V2.012819...
  • Page 73 Vertical Sump Pump  When a Non-Clog pump is being assembled, a gasket must be placed between the sole plate and the upper pipe nut. Figure 8.42 Placing a gasket between the soleplate and upper pipe nut in a Non-Clog pump. Screw the discharge flange on the discharge pipe.
  • Page 74 Vertical Sump Pump Install the lubrication pipe assembly. Figure 8.44 Installing the lubrication pipe assembly.  In pumps where the shaft bushings are lubricated by grease, a pneumatic greaser must be used to fill each tube with grease before installing them. ...
  • Page 75 Vertical Sump Pump Place the square key and coupling in the shaft to connect the driver’s shaft to the pump. Figure 8.46 Coupling and shaft key in their positions. Install the coupling guard on the frame support. Figure 8.47 Coupling guard installed on the frame support. Install the basket strainer on the casing cover.
  • Page 76 Vertical Sump Pump Install the corresponding grease fittings on the lubrication pipes. Figure 8.49 Installing the corresponding grease fittings on the lubrication pipes.  NOTE: Vertical sump pumps from series 7560 and FLJD (Non-Clog pumps) do not use basket strainer. Figure 8.50 Bottom section of a Non-clog type pump without basket strainer.
  • Page 77 Vertical Sump Pump VSP pump assembly is now complete. Figure 8.51 Complete VSP pump packing strips option assembly V2.012819...

  • Page 78: Vsp Pump Mechanical Seal Option Reassembly

    Vertical Sump Pump 8.3.2 VSP Pump Mechanical Seal Option Reassembly Please follow the steps detailed in this section to reassemble the VSP pump mechanical seal option. Place the column adapter on the bottom part of the soleplate. Figure 8.52 Placing the column adapter on the bottom part of the soleplate. Place the column tube on the column adapter.
  • Page 79 Vertical Sump Pump Place and tighten the corresponding hex bolts to secure the column tube to the column adapter and the soleplate. Figure 8.54 Placing and tightening the corresponding hex bolts to secure the column tube to the column adapter and the soleplate. Insert the bushing tape inside the lower bearing bushing.
  • Page 80 Vertical Sump Pump Insert the lower bearing bushing on the bearing retainer. Figure 8.57 Inserting the lower bearing bushing on the bearing retainer. Insert the upper bearing bushing on the bearing retainer. Figure 8.58 Inserting the upper bearing bushing on the bearing retainer. V2.012819...
  • Page 81 Vertical Sump Pump Place the bearing retainer on the bottom of the column tube. Figure 8.59 Placing the bearing retainer on the bottom of the column tube Place the column tube on the bearing retainer. Figure 8.60 Placing the column tube on the bearing retainer. V2.012819...
  • Page 82 Vertical Sump Pump Place the corresponding hex bolts to join the column tube to the bearing retainer and the previous column tube. Figure 8.61 Placing the corresponding hex bolts to join the column tube to the bearing retainer and the previous column tube.
  • Page 83 Vertical Sump Pump Repeat steps 4 thru 11 to assemble the rest of the column tubes and bearing retainers your pump is equipped with. Insert the choker ring inside the bearing retainer of the last column tube. Figure 8.63 Inserting the choker ring inside the bearing retainer of the last column tube. V2.012819...
  • Page 84 Vertical Sump Pump Place the casing adapter on the last bearing retainer. Figure 8.64 Placing the casing adapter on the last bearing retainer. V2.012819...
  • Page 85 Vertical Sump Pump Place and tighten the corresponding hex bolts to secure the casing adapter to the last bearing retainer and the last column tube. Figure 8.65 Placing and tightening the corresponding hex bolts to secure the casing adapter to the last bearing retainer and the last column tube.
  • Page 86 Vertical Sump Pump Place and tighten the corresponding socket head screws to secure the stuffing box to the soleplate. Figure 8.67 Placing and tightening the corresponding socket head screws to secure the stuffing box to the soleplate. Insert the pump´s shaft from the top side of the pump. Figure 8.68 Inserting the pump´s shaft from the top side of the pump.
  • Page 87 Vertical Sump Pump Insert the mechanical seal over the shaft from the top side until it reaches the stuffing box. Figure 8.69 Inserting the mechanical seal over the shaft from the top side until it reaches the stuffing box. Place and tighten the corresponding hex bolts to secure the mechanical seal to the stuffing box.
  • Page 88 Vertical Sump Pump Place the impeller key on the shaft´s keyway. Figure 8.71 Placing the impeller key on the shaft´s keyway. Insert the impeller over the shaft from the lower side. Figure 8.72 Inserting the impeller over the shaft from the lower side. V2.012819...
  • Page 89 Vertical Sump Pump Insert the impeller washer over the shaft from the bottom side. Figure 8.73 Inserting the impeller washer over the shaft from the bottom side. Place and tighten the impeller nut. Figure 8.74 Placing and tightening the impeller nut. V2.012819...
  • Page 90 Vertical Sump Pump Place the corresponding gasket on the case adapter. Figure 8.75 Placing the corresponding gasket on the case adapter. V2.012819...
  • Page 91 Vertical Sump Pump Place the case on the case adapter. Figure 8.76 Placing the case on the case adapter. V2.012819...
  • Page 92 Vertical Sump Pump Place and tighten the corresponding hex bolts to secure the case to the case adapter. Figure 8.77 Placing and tightening the corresponding hex bolts to secure the case to the case adapter. V2.012819...
  • Page 93 Vertical Sump Pump Place all the corresponding horizontal flush line tubes on the column tubes. Figure 8.78 Placing all the corresponding horizontal flush line tubes on the column tubes. V2.012819...
  • Page 94 Vertical Sump Pump Place the corresponding elbow and tee connectors on the horizontal flush line tubes. Figure 8.79 Placing the corresponding elbow and tee connectors on the horizontal flush line tubes. Place all the corresponding vertical flush line tubes on the elbow and tee connectors. Figure 8.80 Placing the corresponding vertical flush line tubes on the elbow and tee connectors.
  • Page 95 Vertical Sump Pump Place the corresponding gasket on the discharge tube located on the lower part of the soleplate. Figure 8.81 Placing the corresponding gasket on the discharge tube located on the lower part of the soleplate. Place the corresponding gasket on the case´s discharge flange. Figure 8.82 Placing the corresponding gasket on the case´s discharge flange.
  • Page 96 Vertical Sump Pump Place the discharge tubing on the case´s discharge flange and the discharge tube located on the lower part of the soleplate. Figure 8.83 Placing the discharge tubing on the case´s discharge flange and the discharge tube located on the lower part of the soleplate.
  • Page 97 Vertical Sump Pump Place and tighten the corresponding hex nuts to secure the upper flange of the discharge tube to the soleplate´s discharge tube. Figure 8.85 Placing and tightening the corresponding hex nuts to secure the upper flange of the discharge tube to the soleplate´s discharge tube.
  • Page 98 Vertical Sump Pump Place and tighten the corresponding hex nuts to secure the lower flange of the discharge tubing to the case´s discharge flange. Figure 8.87 Placing and tightening the corresponding hex nuts to secure the lower flange of the discharge tubing to the case´s discharge flange.
  • Page 99 Vertical Sump Pump Place the motor support on top of the plate adapter. Figure 8.89 Placing the motor support on top of the plate adapter. Place the corresponding hex bolts to fix the plate adapter and the motor adapter to the soleplate.
  • Page 100 Vertical Sump Pump Place and tighten the corresponding hex nuts to secure the plate adapter and the motor adapter to the soleplate. Figure 8.91 Placing and tightening the corresponding hex nuts to secure the plate adapter and the motor adapter to the soleplate. Insert the labyrinth seal on the bearing housing.
  • Page 101 Vertical Sump Pump Insert the bearing housing over the shaft from the top side of the pump until it reaches the motor support. Figure 8.93 Inserting the bearing housing over the shaft from the top side until it reaches the motor support. Insert the bearing adapter gib key in the bearing adapter.
  • Page 102 Vertical Sump Pump Insert the first bearing on the bearing adapter. Figure 8.95 Inserting the first bearing on the bearing adapter. Insert the second bearing on the bearing adapter. Figure 8.96 Inserting the second bearing on the bearing adapter.  The bearings must be heated to 100 °C / 212 °F. The bearings should be passed 3 times over the heater for demagnetization.
  • Page 103 Vertical Sump Pump  If there is no way of properly heating the bearings for installation, a bearing installation kit approved by the bearing manufacturer can be used to perform a bearing installation at room temperature. Figure 8.97 Example of a bearing installation kit approved by the bearing manufacturer. Insert and tighten the bearing locknut to secure the bearings to the bearing adapter.
  • Page 104 Vertical Sump Pump Insert the bearing adapter assembly over the shaft from the top side until it reaches the bearing housing. Figure 8.99 Inserting the bearing adapter assembly over the shaft from the top side until it reaches the bearing housing.
  • Page 105 Vertical Sump Pump Insert the labyrinth seal on the bearing cover. Figure 8.101 Inserting the labyrinth seal on the bearing cover. Insert the bearing cover over the shaft from the top side until it reaches the bearing housing. Figure 8.102 Inserting the bearing cover the shaft from the top side until it reaches the bearing housing. V2.012819...
  • Page 106 Vertical Sump Pump Place and tighten the corresponding hex bolts to secure the bearing cover to the bearing housing. Figure 8.103 Placing and tightening the corresponding the hex bolts to secure the bearing cover to the bearing housing. Place the strainer on the case´s suction flange. Figure 8.104 Placing the strainer on the case´s suction flange.
  • Page 107 Vertical Sump Pump Place the corresponding threaded studs to fix the strainer to the case´s suction flange. Figure 8.105 Placing the corresponding threaded studs to fix the strainer to the case´s suction flange. Place and tighten the corresponding hex nuts to secure the strainer to the case´s suction flange.
  • Page 108 Vertical Sump Pump VSP pump assembly is complete. Figure 8.107 Complete VSP pump mechanical seal option assembly. V2.012819...

  • Page 109: Spare Parts

     The quantities of spare parts given on the list below are the minimum standard quantities to be had. However, these quantities may vary depending on individual working conditions. For more information, please contact a Ruhrpumpen representative. DESCRIPTION STARTUP 1 - 3 YEARS...
  • Page 110 Vertical Sump Pump Material Storage of spare parts • Store the spare parts in their original packaging. • Store in a dry place, preferably at a constant temperature. • Check the spare parts and the state of the packaging every 6 months for signs of corrosion. •...

  • Page 111: Parts Information

    Vertical Sump Pump 10. PARTS INFORMATION Figure 10.1 VSP Series 4500 Sectional Drawing. V2.012819...
  • Page 112 Vertical Sump Pump VSP Series 4500 Pump Part List VSP SERIES 4500 ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION VOLUTE CASING FRAME SUPPORT SUCTION STRAINER COUPLING GUARD DISCHARGE ELBOW LUBRICATION PIPE SUCTION COVER DISCHARGE PIPE PUMP SHAFT COLUMN PIPE IMPELLER 720.1 NIPPLE 720.2 REDUCING BUSHING DEFLECTOR THRUST BALL BEARING DISCHARGE FLANGE...
  • Page 113 Vertical Sump Pump Figure 10.2 VSP Series 4560 Sectional Drawing V2.012819...
  • Page 114 Vertical Sump Pump VSP Series 4560 Pump Part List VSP SERIES 4560 ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION VOLUTE CASING FRAME SUPPORT SUCTION STRAINER COUPLING GUARD DISCHARGE ELBOW LUBRICATION PIPE CASING COVER DISCHARGE PIPE PUMP SHAFT COLUMN PIPE IMPELLER DISCHARGE FLANGE THRUST BALL BEARING TUBE CLAMP THRUST BEARING HOUSING ELECTRIC MOTOR...
  • Page 115 Vertical Sump Pump Figure 10.3 VSP Series 7560 Sectional Drawing V2.012819...
  • Page 116 Vertical Sump Pump VSP Series 7560 Pump Part List VSP SERIES 7560 ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION VOLUTE CASING BEARING BUSHING DISCHARGE ELBOW IMPELLER WASHER CASING COVER FRAME SUPPORT SUCTION COVER COUPLING GUARD HANDHOLE COVER LUBRICATION PIPE PUMP SHAFT DISCHARGE PIPE IMPELLER COLUMN PIPE THRUST BALL BEARING...
  • Page 117 Vertical Sump Pump DETAIL B DETAIL A Figure 10.4 VSP Mechanical Seal Option Sectional Drawing V2.012819...
  • Page 118 Vertical Sump Pump VSP Pump Mechanical Seal Option Part List VSP MECHANICAL SEAL ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION CASE IMPELLER WASHER CHOKER RING MOTOR SUPPORT STRAINER GREASE FIT 1/8 NPT 145.1 COLUMN ADAPTER COUPLING GUARD 145.2 PLATE ADAPTER 707.1 NIPLE CASE ADAPTER 707.2 ELBOW PUMP SHAFT...

  • Page 119: Troubleshooting Chart

    Inner pump parts are a. Change worn parts. worn b. Consult a Ruhrpumpen dealer. b. Density or viscosity of c. Apply correct voltage to the motor. pumped fluid is not same d. Check the cables, connections and fuses.
  • Page 120 Install vent valve or lay piping elsewhere. plugged i. Change worn parts. CAPACITY OR Formation j. Consult a Ruhrpumpen dealer. DISCHARGE pockets in the piping k. Apply correct voltage to the motor. PRESSURE LOW i Inner pump parts are l.
  • Page 121 Vertical Sump Pump RUHRPUMPEN PLANTS USA, Tulsa & Orland MEXICO, Monterrey BRAZIL, Río De Janeiro ARGENTINA, Buenos Aires GERMANY, Witten EGYPT, Suez INDIA, Chennai CHINA, Changzhou UK, Lancing V2.012819 V2.012819...

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