Desmi VAC-4001 Operation And Maintenance Instructions Download Page 3

 

 

DESMI PUMPING TECHNOLOGY A/S 

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Tagholm 1 

 

9400 Nørresundby - Denmark 
Tel.: +45 96 32 81 11 
Fax +45 98 17 54 99 
E-mail: 

[email protected]

 

www.desmi.com

 

 

1.

 

PRODUCT

 

DESCRIPTION 

 

This operation and maintenance instruction applies to the DESMI self-priming centrifugal pump, type 
VAC-4001. The pump is available with DN100 on the suction and pressure flanges. 
 
The VAC-4001 pump is a single-stage self-priming centrifugal pump with horizontal inlet and vertical 
outlet at the top. The pump is equipped with a rotor which enables it to efficiently evacuate air from 
the suction hose. Further the pump has stainless steel shaft and mechanical shaft seal. 
 
The pump is suitable for pumping clean and polluted liquids with temperatures between 0 and 80ºC.  
 
Max. number of revolutions is 3600 RPM. 
 
The  pump  is  particularly  suitable  for  bilge  pumping  and  for  use  in  piping  systems  where  large 
amounts of air have to be evacuated. 
 
The VAC-4001 pump is a quality product manufactured in accordance with ISO 9001. 
 
1.1

 

DELIVERY 

 

- Check on delivery that the shipment is complete and undamaged. 

 

- Defects and damages, if any, to be reported to the carrier and the supplier 

 

  immediately in order that a claim can be advanced. 

 
 

2.

 

TECHNICAL

 

DATA

 

 

 
2.1

 

NAME

 

PLATE 

Manufacturer: 
DESMI 
DK-9400 Nørresundby 
Phone +45 96328111 
Fax +45 98175499 
e-mail: 

[email protected]

 

http:\\www.desmi.com 
 
TYPE: Pump type number 
CODE NO.: Pump item No. 
PUMP NO.: Pump No. 
IMP.: Impeller diameter 
WEEK/YEAR: Production week and year 
 
The pumps are manufactured in various material combinations which appear from the type number 
on the name plate. 
 
2.2

 

EXPLANATION

 

OF

 

THE

 

TYPE

 

NUMBER 

The VAC-4001 pump is provided with a name plate. The type number indicated on the name plate 
is built up as follows: 
 

 

Summary of Contents for VAC-4001

Page 1: ...C 4001 DESMI PUMPING TECHNOLOGY A S Tagholm 1 DK 9400 N rresundby Denmark Tel 45 96 32 81 11 Fax 45 98 17 54 99 E mail desmi desmi com Internet www desmi com Manual T1449 Language English Revision C 0...

Page 2: ...TLING SHAFT WITH BEARINGS 7 5 6 INSPECTION 7 6 ASSEMBLING 7 6 1 FITTING SEALING RING IN PUMP CASING 7 6 2 FITTING SHAFT WITH BEARINGS 7 6 3 FITTING NYLON BUSHING 8 6 4 FITTING SHAFT SEAL 8 6 5 FITTING...

Page 3: ...ns is 3600 RPM The pump is particularly suitable for bilge pumping and for use in piping systems where large amounts of air have to be evacuated The VAC 4001 pump is a quality product manufactured in...

Page 4: ...is to be evaluated on the basis of the materials used in the pump In case of doubt contact the supplier Pumps in material combinations A are primarily used for fresh water Pumps in material combinatio...

Page 5: ...er than the impeller gap of the pump in question In order to secure priming of the pump the pressure pipe is to be arranged so that water locks in the pipe are avoided If the pump is to be driven by a...

Page 6: ...workmen according to the rules and regulations in force 4 TRANSPORT STORAGE The weights of the pumps are stated in the following table and the pumps are to be lifted as shown below Pump Weight kg VAC...

Page 7: ...14 and nylon bushing 13 5 3 DISMANTLING SHAFT SEAL Pull the shaft seal off the shaft 5 4 DISMANTLING SEAT Pull the shaft seal seat carefully out of the recess of the rotor hub 5 5 DISMANTLING SHAFT WI...

Page 8: ...lapped side is to face the seat The carbon ring can be held by a little grease When using oil on the shaft the bellows will settle and seat in about 15 minutes and until then tightness should not be e...

Page 9: ...pump casing is filled with liquid Start the pump for a moment to check direction of rotation If the direction is correct i e in the direction of the arrow the pump may be started 10 SYSTEM BALANCING I...

Page 10: ...oning Contact DESMI Ventilate the system The pump has no or too low capacity 1 Wrong direction of rotation 2 Piping system choked 3 The pump is choked 4 Suction line leaks Pump takes air 5 Suction lif...

Page 11: ...orking hours when direct coupled to electric motor whereas the nominal life with overhanging V belt drive is about 10 000 working hours The bearings are oil lubricated and they only require that the o...

Page 12: ...s Common safety requirements EN12162 2001 A1 2009 Liquid pumps Safety requirements Procedure for hydrostatic testing EN 60204 1 2006 A1 2009 Safety of machinery Electrical equipment of machines item 4...

Page 13: ...DESMI PUMPING TECHNOLOGY A S 13 Tagholm 1 9400 N rresundby Denmark Tel 45 96 32 81 11 Fax 45 98 17 54 99 E mail desmi desmi com www desmi com 15 ASSEMBLY DRAWING...

Page 14: ...r housing 1 190531 15 Allen screw M5x30 4 710940 16 Rotor 1 190532 17 Rotor housing 1 190533 18 Locating pin 4x18 1 706284 19 Impeller 1 590730 20 Key 5x5x20 1 700012 21 Impeller nut M18x1 5 1 710943...

Page 15: ...DESMI PUMPING TECHNOLOGY A S 15 Tagholm 1 9400 N rresundby Denmark Tel 45 96 32 81 11 Fax 45 98 17 54 99 E mail desmi desmi com www desmi com 17 DIMENSIONAL SKETCH...

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