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4.1 Installation on auto-coupling
See figs. A and B, pages 62 and 63.
Pumps for permanent installation can be installed on
a stationary auto-coupling and operated completely
or partially submerged in the pumped liquid.
1. Drill mounting holes for guide rail bracket on the
inside of the pit and fasten the guide rail bracket
provisionally with two screws.
2. Place the auto-coupling base unit on the bottom
of the pit. Use a plumb line to establish the
correct positioning. Fasten with heavy-duty
expansion bolts. If the bottom of the pit is
uneven, the auto-coupling base unit must be
supported so that it is level when being fastened.
3. Assemble the discharge line in accordance with
the generally accepted procedures and without
exposing the line to distortion or tension.
4. Insert the guide rails in the rings of the
auto-coupling base unit and adjust the length of
the rails accurately to the guide rail bracket.
5. Unscrew the provisionally fastened guide rail
bracket, fit it on top of the guide rails and finally
fasten it firmly to the pit wall.
Note: The guide rails must not have any axial play
as this would cause noise during pump operation.
6. Clean out debris from the pit before lowering the
pump into the pit.
7. Fit the auto-coupling half on to the discharge port
of the pump. Then slide the guide bar of this
coupling half between the guide rails and lower
the pump into the pit by means of a chain. When
the pump reaches the auto-coupling base unit,
the pump will automatically connect tightly.
8. Hang up the end of the chain on a suitable hook
at the top of the pit.
9. Adjust the length of the motor cable by coiling it
up on a relief fitting, so the cable is not damaged
during operation. Fasten the relief fitting to a
suitable bracket at the top of the pit. Make sure
that the cables are not sharply bent or pinched.
Note: The end of the cable must not be submerged,
as water may penetrate through the cable into the
motor.
4.2 Free-standing installation
See fig. C, page 64.
The AP51 pumps have pump housing and base
stand cast in one unit for free-standing installation.
For free-standing installation of the pumps, fit a 90 °
elbow to the discharge port. The pump can be
installed with a hose or rigid pipe and valves.
In order to facilitate service of the pump, fit a flexible
union or coupling to the discharge line for easy
separation.
If a hose is used, make sure that the hose does not
buckle and that the inside diameter of the hose
matches that of the discharge port.
If a rigid pipe is used, the union or coupling,
non-return valve and isolating valve should be fitted
in the sequence mentioned, as seen from the pump
side.
Lower the pump into the liquid.
If the pump is installed in muddy conditions or on
uneven ground, it is recommended to support the
pump on bricks.
4.3 Pumps supplied with control box
Pumps supplied with a control box may be supplied
with a level switch with cable. The level switch cable,
if supplied, should be fastened in the retainer on the
pump handle.
The difference in level between start and stop may
be adjusted by adjusting the free length of cable
between the level switch and the retainer.
Large difference in level: Long cable.
Small difference in level: Short cable.
4.4 Separate level controllers
Three-phase AP pumps without control box or level
switch can be supplied with a separate level
controller with level switches: Type LC 101 for
one-pump installations and type LCD 101 for
two-pump installations.
LC 101 is fitted with two or three level switches. The
third level switch, which is optional, is for high-level
alarm.
LCD 101 is fitted with three or four level switches:
one for common stop and two for start of pumps. The
fourth level switch, which is optional, is for high-level
alarm.
When installing the level switches, the following
points should be observed:
•
To prevent air intake and vibrations, the stop
level switch must be fitted in such a way that the
pump is stopped before the liquid level is lowered
below the top of the pump housing.
•
The start level switch should be installed in
such a way that the pump is started at the
required level; however, the pump must always
be started before the liquid level reaches the
bottom inlet pipe in the pit.
•
The high-level alarm switch, if installed, should
always be installed about 10 cm above the
starting level switch; however, alarm must always
be given before the liquid level reaches the inlet
pipe to the pit.
5. Electrical connection
The electrical connection of the pump should be
carried out in accordance with local regulations.
The operating voltage and frequency are marked on
the nameplate. Voltage tolerance: ± 10 % of the
voltage stated on the nameplate. Make sure that the
motor is suitable for the electricity supply available at
the installation site.
