Table of contents The information herein is correct at the time of issue but may be subject to change without prior notice 1. EC Declaration of Conformity ............... 2. Safety ....................2.1. Important information ................2.2. Warning signs ..................2.3. Safety precautions ................3.
+45 79 32 22 00 Phone No. hereby declare that Pump Designation LKH Ultrapure-10, LKH Ultrapure-20, LKH Ultrapure-25, LKH Ultrapure-35, LKH Ultrapure-40 Type From serial number 10.000 to 1.000.000 is in conformity with the following directive with amendments: - Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC...
2 Safety Unsafe practices and other important information are emphasised in this manual. Warnings are emphasised by means of special signs. Always read the manual before using the pump! 2.1 Important information WARNING Indicates that special procedures must be followed to avoid serious personal injury. CAUTION Indicates that special procedures must be followed to avoid damage to the pump.
Always handle lye and acid with great care. Never use the pump for products not mentioned in Alfa Laval pump selection program The Alfa Laval pump selection program can be acquired from your local Alfa Laval sales company Maintenance: Always read the technical data thoroughly. (See chapter 6 Technical data).
Always use a lifting crane when handling the pump (see 6 Technical data). CAUTION Alfa Laval cannot be held responsible for incorrect unpacking. WARNING Be aware that certain pump configurations can tilt, and therefore cause injuries to feet or fingers. The pump should be supported underneath the adaptor, when not installed in the process line.
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3 Installation Step 5 Remove the shroud before lifting! Always remove the shroud, if fitted, before lifting the pump. 3007-0005 PH: 403.720.0999...
Alfa Laval cannot be held responsible for incorrect installation. WARNING Alfa Laval recommends the installation of lockable repair breaker. If the repair breaker is to be used as an emergency stop, the colours of the repair breaker must be red and yellow.
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3 Installation Read the instructions carefully and pay special attention to the warnings! Always check the pump before operation. - See pre-use check in section 3.3 Pre-use check - pump with impeller screw. Step 4 Remember seal rings! 1. Ensure that the pipelines are routed correctly. 2.
3 Installation Read the instructions carefully and pay special attention to the warnings! LKH UltraPure is not supplied with an impeller screw as standard but can be supplied with one. Check the direction of rotation of the impeller before operation. - See the indication label on the pump.
- At end of use, the equipment must be recycled according to relevant, local regulations. Beside the equipment itself, any hazardous residues from the process liquid must be considered and dealt with in a proper manner. When in doubt, or in the absence of local regulations, please contact your local Alfa Laval sales company. PH: 403.720.0999...
4.1 Operation/control Step 1 Always read the technical data thoroughly. See chapter 6 Technical data CAUTION Alfa Laval cannot be held responsible for incorrect operation/control. Step 2 Danger of burns! Never touch the pump or the pipelines when pumping hot liquids or when sterilising.
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4 Operation Read the instructions carefully and pay special attention to the warnings! Step 4 CAUTION The shaft seal must not run dry. Do not allow to run dry CAUTION Never throttle the inlet side. 3007-0017 Step 5 Control: Reduce the capacity and the power consumption by means of: - Throttling the pressure side of the pump.
4 Operation Pay attention to possible faults. Study the instructions carefully. 4.2 Trouble shooting NOTE! Study the maintenance instructions carefully before replacing worn parts. Remedy Problem Cause/result Overloaded motor - Pumping of viscous liquids - Larger motor or smaller impeller - Pumping of high density liquids - Low outlet pressure (counter pressure) - Higher counter pressure (throttling) - Lamination of precipitates from the...
4 Operation The pump is designed for cleaning in place (CIP). CIP = Cleaning In Place. Study the instructions carefully and pay special attention to the warnings! NaOH = Caustic soda. = Nitric acid. 4.3 Recommended cleaning Step 1 Caustic danger! Always handle lye and acid with great care.
(see chapter 7 Parts list and service kits). Ordering spare parts Contact your local Alfa Laval sales company. Note: If the pump is supplied with FEP O-rings. Alfa Laval recommends that the casing O-ring is replaced during pump maintenance. PH: 403.720.0999...
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5 Maintenance Maintain the pump carefully. Study the instructions carefully and pay special attention to the warnings! Always keep spare shaft seals and rubber seals in stock. See separate motor instructions. Shaft seal Rubber seals Motor bearings Preventive maintenance Replace after 12 months: Replace when replacing the (one-shift) Complete shaft seal shaft seal...
5 Maintenance 5.2 Cleaning procedure Cleaning procedure for soiled impeller screw tapped hole: 1. Remove stub shaft (7) per section 4 of Service manual. 2. Submerge and soak the stub shaft for 5 minutes in a COP tank with 2% caustic wash 3.
5 Maintenance Read the instructions carefully. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section. Handle scrap correctly. : Relates to the shaft seal. 5.3 Dismantling of pump/shaft seals Step 1 Flushing set for double mechanical shaft seal: 1.
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5 Maintenance Read the instructions carefully. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section. Handle scrap correctly. : Relates to the shaft seal. Step 5 Counterhold with 1. Remove impeller screw (36). a screwdriver! 2. Remove impeller (37). If necessary, loosen the impeller by tapping gently on the impeller vanes.
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5 Maintenance Read the instructions carefully. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section. Handle scrap correctly. : Relates to the shaft seal. Step 10 Single shaft seal: 1. Remove the complete shaft seal from stub shaft (7). 2.
5 Maintenance Read the instructions carefully. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section. Handle scrap correctly. : Relates to the shaft seal. 5.4 Assembly of pump/single shaft seal Step 1 1. Remove spring (13). NOTE! Make sure that O-ring (15) has max. clearance from the sealing surface.
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5 Maintenance Read the instructions carefully. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section. Handle scrap correctly. : Relates to the shaft seal. Step 5 1. Clean the sealing surfaces with contact cleaner before fitting back plate (25). 2.
5 Maintenance Read the instructions carefully. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section. Lubricate the rubber seals before fitting them. : Relates to the shaft seal. 5.5 Assembly of pump/double mechanical shaft seal Step 1 1. Fit O-rings (15) in rotating seal rings (14). 2.
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5 Maintenance Read the instructions carefully. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section. Lubricate the rubber seals before fitting them. : Relates to the shaft seal. Step 7 1. Wind Teflon tape on the thread end of tubes (42). 2.
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5 Maintenance Read the instructions carefully. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section. Lubricate the rubber seals before fitting them. : Relates to the shaft seal. Step 11 Adjustment of flushing set: 1. Drain valve is used for draining the pump. 2.
5 Maintenance Study the instructions carefully. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section. Lubricate the rubber seals before fitting them. : Relates to the shaft seal. 5.6 Assembly of flushing set - if not supplied with pump Step 1 If the pump has a single shaft seal, rebuild it to a double mechanical shaft seal (see section 5.5 Assembly of pump/double mechanical shaft seal)
5 Maintenance Study the instructions carefully. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section. Lubricate the rubber seals before fitting them. : Relates to the shaft seal. 5.7 Adjustment of shaft Step 1 1. Loosen screws (6). 2.
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5 Maintenance Study the instructions carefully. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section. Lubricate the rubber seals before fitting them. : Relates to the shaft seal. Step 5 Distance = 0.5 mm (0.02 inch) 1. Fit impeller (37) on stub shaft (7). 2.
The LKH UltraPure pump is a highly efficient and economical centrifugal pump, which meets the requirements of the pharmaceutical industries. It provides gentle product treatment and is chemically resistant. LKH UltraPure is available in the following sizes, LKH UltraPure-10 , -20, -25, -35 and -40. The instruction manual is part of the delivery. Study the instructions carefully.
6 Technical data It is important to observe the technical data during installation, operation and maintenance. Inform personnel about the technical data. 6.2 Relubrication intervals The table is for an internal bearing temperature of 100°C. An increase in temperature of 15°C (ambient or internal in bearings), will reduce the greasing interval and bearing lifetime by 50%.
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6 Technical data It is important to observe the technical data during installation, operation and maintenance. Inform personnel about the technical data. WEG IEC Motors, IE3 Motor power LKH-5 -70 (kW) LKHI-10 -60* LKH-110* LKHSP, LKH Evap LKH UltraPure 50/60 HZ Permanently lubricated 0.75 Permanently lubricated...
6 Technical data It is important to observe the technical data during installation, operation and maintenance. Inform personnel about the technical data. Table 1. Sterling Nema motors Motor RPM Frame Type of service Heavy duty VS. HP Standard 8 hrs/day 24 hrs/day 143T - 286TS 1.5 - 30...
6 Technical data It is important to observe the technical data during installation, operation and maintenance. Inform personnel about the technical data. 6.4 Weight (kg) Pump Type: LKH UltraPure Size 1.5kW 2.2kW 5.5kW 7.5kW 11kW 15kW 18.5kW 22kW Weight can vary depending of configuration. Weihgt is only to be seen as a reference value during handling, transporting and packaging. PH: 403.720.0999...
6 Technical data It is important to observe the technical data during installation, operation and maintenance. Inform personnel about the technical data. 6.5 Noise emission Pump Type Sound pressure level (dBA) LKH-5 LKH-10 LKH-15 LKH-20 LKH-25 LKH-35 LKH-40 LKH-45 LKH-50 LKH-60 LKH-70 LKH-75...
7 Parts list and service kits The drawing shows the LKH UltraPure pump, sanitary version. The items refer to the parts lists in the following sections 7.2 LKH UltraPure - Product wetted parts 7.1 LKH UltraPure -10, -20, -25, -35, -40 3007-0052_1 3007-0058 3007-0059...
7 Parts list and service kits The drawing shows the LKH UltraPure pump, sanitary version. The items refer to the parts lists in the following sections 7.2 LKH UltraPure - Product wetted parts 7.2 LKH UltraPure - Product wetted parts Option 3007-0060 Product wetted part...
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7 Parts list and service kits The drawing shows the LKH UltraPure pump, sanitary version. The items refer to the parts lists in the following sections 7.2 LKH UltraPure - Product wetted parts Parts list Pos. Denomination Washer Cap nut Washer Backplate compl Ra 0.8 Backplate compl Ra 0.5...
7 Parts list and service kits The drawing shows the LKH UltraPure pump, sanitary version. The items refer to the parts lists in the following sections 7.2 LKH UltraPure - Product wetted parts 7.3 LKH UltraPure - Motor depended parts Option 3007-0060 Product wetted part...
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7 Parts list and service kits The drawing shows the LKH UltraPure pump, sanitary version. The items refer to the parts lists in the following sections 7.2 LKH UltraPure - Product wetted parts Parts list Pos. Denomination Tool complete Motor Shroud Screw Compression ring with thread...
7 Parts list and service kits The drawing shows the LKH UltraPure pump, sanitary version. The items refer to the parts lists in the following sections 7.2 LKH UltraPure - Product wetted parts 7.4 LKH UltraPure - Single shaft seal Single shaft seal.
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Parts list Pos. Denomination Complete single shaft seal, SiC/SiC ♦ Complete double mechanical shaft seal, SiC/SiC Alfa Laval Q-doc service kit Drive ring, Single shaft seal steel Stationary seal ring, SiC ♦ Stationary seal ring, SiC O-ring ♦...
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