
4.4
Installation
WARNING!
Risk of fatal injury as a result of incorrect installation!
Errors during installation may lead to extremely dangerous situa-
tions and cause severe material damage.
— Install the component parts professionally. Observe specified
screw tightening torques.
— Please observe the following prior to initial commissioning.
— Ensure that all installation work is performed and com-
pleted as per the information and notes provided in this
manual.
— Ensure that all covers and safety features are installed
and function correctly.
— Ensure that nobody enters the hazardous area.
4.4.1
Preparation for installation
NOTE!
Pipe layout
Check that the original pipe layout is still correct before
installing the pump.
— A change in pipe diameter, length etc. can completely change
the suction and pressure conditions in the system.
— Börger rotary lobe pumps are configured for different
mounting positions. Refer to the diagram in
“Designs, mounting positions” on page 42
for the mounting
position of your rotary lobe pump.
— Depending on the design, it may be necessary to replace
the temporary shipping plugs in the intermediate chamber
and gear unit with the breather (intermediate chamber)
and the breather system (gear unit).
Incorrect installation
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