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3.4 Pipes

Inlet and outlet pipe

In order to minimise friction losses and hydraulic 
noise in the pipes, choose a pipe that is one or two 
sizes larger than the pump inlet and outlet ports. 
Typically, flow velocities must not exceed 2 m/s (6 
ft/sec) for the inlet pipe (port) and 3 m/s (9 ft/sec) for 
the outlet pipe (port).
Make sure that the NPSH available (NPSHA) is 
higher than the NPSH required (NPSHR). NPSH = 
Net Positive Suction Head.

3.4.1 General precautions

When installing the pipes, observe these 
precautions:
1. Always run the pipes directly to the pump.
2. Do not move the pump to the pipes. This could 

make the final alignment impossible and cause 
stress to the pump flanges and pipes.

3. When you use expansion joints in the pipe 

system, fit the joints at a minimum distance of 2 
pipe diameters away from the pump on the inlet 
side. This prevents turbulence in the joints, thus 
ensuring optimum inlet conditions.

4. Install the pipes as straight as possible and avoid 

unnecessary bends. Where necessary, use 45 ° 
or long-sweep 90 ° fittings to reduce friction loss.

5. Make sure that all pipe joints are tight.
6. Where you use flanged joints, ensure that the 

inside diameters match properly.

7. Remove burrs and sharp edges when making up 

joints.

8. Make sure that the pipes do not cause stress or 

strain in the pump.

9. Provide for expansion of pipe material by means 

of expansion joints on both sides of the pump.

10. Always allow sufficient space and accessibility for 

maintenance and inspection.

3.4.2 Inlet pipes

Place the pump below system liquid level whenever 
possible. This will facilitate priming, assure a steady 
liquid flow and provide a positive suction head.

You can avoid many NPSH problems if you install the 
inlet pipe properly. See section 

3.4.1 General 

precautions

.

In section 

10. Disposing of the product

, common 

inlet pipe installations are illustrated for two 
situations:

flooded systems
Closed systems and open systems where the 
liquid level is above the pump inlet.

suction lift systems
Closed systems and open systems where the 
liquid level is below the pump inlet.

3.4.3 Valves in the inlet pipe

If the pump is operating under permanent suction lift 
conditions, install a non-return valve in the inlet pipe 
to avoid having to prime the pump each time it is 
started. The non-return valve must be of the flap type 
or a foot-valve with a minimum of pressure loss.

3.4.4 Outlet pipe

The outlet pipe is usually preceded by a non-return 
valve and an isolating or throttle valve. The 
non-return valve protects the pump against 
excessive counterpressure and reverse rotation of 
the pump and prevents backflow through the pump in 
case of operational stop or failure of the motor.
In order to minimise friction losses and hydraulic 
noise in the pipes, flow velocities must not exceed 3 
m/s (9 ft/sec) in the outlet pipe (port).
On long horizontal runs, keep the pipe as level as 
possible. 
Avoid high spots, such as loops, as they will collect 
air and throttle the system or lead to uneven 
pumping.

Protective covers are fitted to the inlet and 
outlet ports to prevent foreign bodies from 
entering the pump during transportation 
and installation. Remove these covers 
from the pump before connecting any 
pipes.

Make sure that both the inlet and outlet 
pipes are independently supported near 
the pump so that no strain is transmitted to 
the pump when you tighten the flange 
bolts. Use pipe hangers or other supports 
with necessary spacing to provide support.

The sizing and installation of the inlet pipe 
is extremely important.

Summary of Contents for LS Series

Page 1: ...LS Horizontal split case pump Installation and operating instructions GRUNDFOS INSTRUCTIONS Installation and operating instructions http net grundfos com qr i 99536991 ...

Page 2: ... 3 1 Location 4 3 2 Mechanical installation 4 3 3 Electrical connection 8 3 4 Pipes 9 3 5 Inlet pipe guidelines 11 4 Starting up the product 13 4 1 General information 13 4 2 Prestart checks 13 4 3 Priming 14 4 4 Startup 15 4 5 Final alignment 16 4 6 Greasing the grid coupling 17 5 Product introduction 18 5 1 Applications 18 5 2 Pumped liquids 18 5 3 Identification 18 6 Servicing the product 21 6 ...

Page 3: ... extended periods of time Attach a covering structure or an additional cover when using or storing the product outdoors Before and during storage we recommend these precautions 1 Make sure that the bearings are filled with the recommended grease to prevent moisture from entering around the shaft See section 6 3 3 Lubrication 2 Make sure that the inlet and outlet ports and all other openings are co...

Page 4: ...d rigid support for the entire pump The foundation must be capable of absorbing any vibration normal strain or shock We recommend that the weight of the concrete foundation is 3 times the weight of the complete pump unit For specific requirements consult the contractor engineer or established industry standards In installations where silent operation is particularly important we recommend a founda...

Page 5: ...imum inlet conditions and minimum pressure drop on the outlet side At flow velocities greater than 2 4 m s we recommend that you fit larger expansion joints matching the pipes 3 2 5 Foundation and preliminary alignment procedure The foundation and preliminary alignment procedure has four steps 1 pouring of foundation 2 shimming of base frame 3 preliminary alignment 4 grouting Pouring of foundation...

Page 6: ... sitting down at a table and finding that the table rocks when someone leans on it Technically it is a condition where the feet of a motor or a pump are not at the same level as the base plate To check for soft foot set the pump or motor on its base plate and bolt it down Set a dial gauge on one foot loosen the hold down bolt and watch the dial gauge If the dial gauge indicator moves while looseni...

Page 7: ...concrete foundation thoroughly then remove surface water 3 Fill the formwork with grout up to the top edge of the base frame See fig 8 Allow the grout to dry thoroughly before attaching the pipe to the pump 24 hours is sufficient time with approved grouting procedure 4 When the grout has thoroughly hardened check the anchor bolt nuts and tighten them if necessary 5 Approximately two weeks after th...

Page 8: ...upply has been switched off and that it cannot be accidentally switched on DANGER Electric shock Death or serious personal injury Whenever you use powered equipment in explosive surroundings observe the rules and regulations generally or specifically imposed by the relevant responsible authorities or trade organisations If in doubt whether the supplied motor can handle frequency converter operatio...

Page 9: ...ad You can avoid many NPSH problems if you install the inlet pipe properly See section 3 4 1 General precautions In section 10 Disposing of the product common inlet pipe installations are illustrated for two situations flooded systems Closed systems and open systems where the liquid level is above the pump inlet suction lift systems Closed systems and open systems where the liquid level is below t...

Page 10: ...tted with mechanical seals Seals requiring recirculation will normally be provided with a flushing pipe from the pump casing 3 4 6 Measuring instruments To ensure continuous monitoring of operation we recommend that you install pressure gauges on the pump inlet and outlet flanges The pressure gauge on the inlet side must be capable of measuring vacuum The pressure tappings must only be opened for ...

Page 11: ...pe will be filled with air and thus prevent proper operation of the pump When reducing the pipe to the inlet port diameter use an eccentric reducer with the eccentric side down to avoid air pockets Correct Wrong TM04 0093 4907 TM04 0092 4907 Fig 9 Correctly mounted reducer Fig 10 Reducers resulting in air pockets and turbulence Eccentric reducer Turbulent flow Air pocket Concentric reducer Correct...

Page 12: ... in heavy unbalanced thrust loads overheating the bearings causing rapid wear and reducing the hydraulic performance Correct Wrong TM04 0095 4907 TM04 0094 4907 Fig 14 Correctly mounted inlet pipe Fig 15 Inlet pipe resulting in air pockets Eccentric reducer Eccentric reducer Air pocket Correct Wrong TM04 0150 4907 TM07 2908 4418 TM04 0149 4907 Fig 16 Recommended inlet pipe installation with a leng...

Page 13: ...on of rotation 4 2 1 Bearings Make sure that all bearings are properly lubricated See section 6 3 3 Lubrication 4 2 2 Stuffing boxes Make sure that the stuffing box packing rings have been properly tightened 4 2 3 Pressure gauges Make sure that the pressure gauge connections are closed TM04 0096 4907 Do not start the pump until it has been filled with liquid and vented CAUTION Biological hazard Mi...

Page 14: ...ith liquid and vent them before the pump is started Proceed as follows Suction lift system with foot valve 1 Close the outlet isolating or throttle valve and open the isolating valve in the inlet pipe 2 Remove the vent screw and connect a priming device to a drain hole 3 Fill the inlet pipe and casing with liquid at a pressure of 1 to 2 bar from an external source until the inlet pipe and pump are...

Page 15: ... exceeds the rated performance range or the differential pressure is lower than the rated performance range 4 Adjust the stuffing box gland stuffing boxes only With the pump running tighten the stuffing box gland to allow a leakage of 40 60 drops per minute This is required for shaft sleeve lubrication Tighten the stuffing box gland evenly to provide uniform compression on the packing rings After ...

Page 16: ...0 9 o clock 2 Set the dial gauge pointer to zero turn the motor and pump shaft to 90 3 o clock and check that the index lines are still in line 3 Read the dial gauge If the dial gauge shows a deflection exceeding 0 2 mm move the motor sideways until the reading of the dial gauge is within the allowable tolerance of 0 2 mm 4 Remove the dial gauge 2 Angular alignment horizontally 1 Mount the dial ga...

Page 17: ...the grid See section 6 3 3 Lubrication Position the seals on the hubs so they line up with the grooves in the coupling cover Position the gaskets on the flanges of the lower coupling cover half and assemble the covers so that the matching marks are on the same side Push the gaskets in until they stop against the seals and secure the coupling cover halves with the fasteners provided and tighten the...

Page 18: ...rther information contact Grundfos 5 3 Identification The type designation and rating information of Grundfos horizontal split case pumps are stated on the nameplate See fig 21 The type designation includes model number size and type Permanent records for this pump are kept under its year week code and serial number fig 21 4 and 5 and this number must therefore be stated in all correspondences and...

Page 19: ...separate base frames spacer coupling 5 Grease lubrication bare shaft pump with separate base frame spacer coupling 6 Oil lubrication pump with motor common base frame standard coupling 7 Oil lubrication bare shaft pump with common base frame standard coupling 8 Oil lubrication bare shaft pump 9 Oil lubrication pump with motor separate base frames spacer coupling 0 Oil lubrication bare shaft pump w...

Page 20: ...FKM SAQE Rubber bellows seal balanced carbon SiC EPDM SAQV Rubber bellows seal balanced carbon SiC FKM BBQE Rubber bellows seal unbalanced carbon SiC EPDM BBQV Rubber bellows seal unbalanced carbon SiC FKM ABQE O ring seal unbalanced carbon SiC EPDM ABQV O ring seal unbalanced carbon SiC FKM DBQE O ring seal balanced carbon SiC EPDM DBQV O ring seal balanced carbon SiC FKM SBQE Rubber bellows seal...

Page 21: ...you notice any defects Do not start the pump unless the defects have been remedied See section 8 Fault finding the product Report immediately to the supplier that you cannot remedy the defects 6 3 Maintaining the product 6 3 1 General information Routine maintenance is essential to maintain the pump in a good condition A high degree of cleanliness must be maintained during all maintenance procedur...

Page 22: ...the bearing caps For every 10 000 operating hours or every two years 1 Remove the bearing caps from pump 2 Remove old grease 3 Thoroughly clean the bearing caps 4 Refill the bearings with fresh grease 5 Refill the bearing caps completely with fresh grease 6 Refit the bearing caps in accordance with the assembly instructions 7 Start the pump briefly several times to distribute the grease in the bea...

Page 23: ... the coupling guards again 7 Taking the product out of operation The following shutdown procedures apply to most normal shutdowns If the pump is to be inoperative for a long time follow the storage procedures in section 7 2 Long term shutdown 1 Always close the outlet or throttle valve before stopping the pump Close the valve slowly to prevent hydraulic shock but make sure that the pump does not r...

Page 24: ...You can prevent freezing of pumped liquid by filling the pump with antifreeze solution 2 Rotate the shaft by hand monthly to coat the bearings with lubricant and delay oxidation and corrosion 3 Where applicable follow the motor manufacturer s storage recommendations CAUTION Hot or cold surface Minor or moderate personal injury Make sure that the escaping water does not cause injury to persons or d...

Page 25: ... G H I J K The pump is not primed lack of priming liquid incomplete priming 1 Loss of priming liquid 2 The suction lift or static lift is too high 3 The outlet pressure is too high measured at the outlet port 4 The speed is too low 5 Wrong direction of rotation 6 The impeller is completely clogged 7 The inlet pipe is partially blocked 8 Air leak in the inlet pipe or flange 9 Air leak in the stuffi...

Page 26: ...e lubricating oil or grease is dirty or contaminated 27 Faults Causes No Cause Remedy 1 The pump is not primed lack of priming liquid incomplete priming Fill the pump and inlet pipe completely with pumped liquid 2 Loss of priming liquid Mend possible leaks in the inlet pipe joints and fittings Vent the pump casing to remove accumulated air 3 The suction lift or static lift is too high Reduce the d...

Page 27: ...d duty point on the pump curve The result is lower head higher flow and higher power consumption Install an orifice plate immediately after the outlet flange The orifice plate will raise the system characteristic or increase the counterpressure thus increasing the head and lowering the flow The size of the orifice plate must be adapted so that the pressure corresponds to the required duty point 20...

Page 28: ...of 70 C If the pump is installed 4750 metres above sea level the motor must not be loaded by more than 89 of the rated output In cases where both the maximum temperature and the maximum altitude are exceeded the derating factors must be multiplied 0 89 x 0 89 0 79 9 1 2 Liquid temperature The maximum liquid temperature marked on the pump nameplate depends on the mechanical shaft seal used Motor ma...

Page 29: ...mum flow rate stated on the nameplate or with the outlet isolating or throttle valve closed Operating the pump under such conditions may involve the risk of the pump being overheated To prevent possible damage use protective devices such as liquid temperature relay bearing temperature relay inlet pressure monitoring etc If a pump is operated at reduced head the flow rate will increase and the moto...

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