Vogelsang VX Series, Manual

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Rotary lobe pump
Operating instructions
VX100Q, VX136Q..QD..QDM2, VX186Q..QD..QDM2, VX230Q..QD
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5.3 Installation in pipe systems
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The pump can be installed upright, horizontal, vertical or suspended
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Fig. "Installation variants".
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With a horizontal installation, the inlet should be on the bottom and the outlet on the top.
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In the case of a vertical installation, please request our
“Technical Information
TINF.PU.019.xx", in which the filling and emptying of the gearbox and the buffer chamber are
described.
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If the pump is to be suspended, please contact us
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When installing the pump, ensure that there is easy access for maintenance work. If the hexagon
head screw plugs for draining the gear oil and buffer or quenching fluid are not easy to reach, drain
hoses may be used (part nos. PBT.013 and/or PBT.014).
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Ensure that the pump is tension-free upon installation and also during operating.
upright horizontal
vertical suspended
Fig. 13 : Installation versions
A Fix the buffer fluid tank in place pointing upwards and above the buffer chamber