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Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instruction

Translation of the Original Operation Manual

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Pay attention to this operating instruction before the delivery, installation, start-up a.s.o.!

VOGEL SERIES

Summary of Contents for LOWARA VOGEL Series

Page 1: ...lation Operation and Maintenance Instruction Translation of the Original Operation Manual en Keep for further use Pay attention to this operating instruction before the delivery installation start up...

Page 2: ...Xylem Service Austria GmbH Ernst Vogel Stra e 2 A 2000 Stockerau Telefon 43 0 2266 604 Fax 43 0 2266 65311 E Mail info austria xyleminc com Internet www xylemaustria com...

Page 3: ...tion Bearing sizes and oil quantities Grease lubrication 3 Transport Handling and Storage 3 1 Transport Handling 3 2 Storage 4 Installation Operation 4 1 Assembly and connection of pump 4 2 Installati...

Page 4: ...p 6 Longer periods of non operation 6 1 Drained pumps 6 2 Filled pumps 7 Faults Causes and Solutions 8 Repairs 9 Spare Parts Spare Pumps 9 1 Spare parts Ordering spare parts 9 2 Stand by pumps 10 Plan...

Page 5: ...y it is essential that these Operating Instructions and the operating conditions and working limits given in the Confirmation of Order are also passed on in full These Operating Instructions do not ta...

Page 6: ...tor must confirm this by signing the Plant Manager List see Point 10 These Operating Instructions do not refer to the General Regulations on Accident Prevention or local safety and or operating regula...

Page 7: ...ressure All parts must be allowed to return to ambient temperature Make sure that no one can start the motor during such work It is essential that the procedure for stopping the system described in th...

Page 8: ...e is given in the sheets of characteristic curves We can supply leaflets for calculation of NPSH values on request Sealing Flushing Cooling Suitable facilities for the regulation and monitoring of sea...

Page 9: ...pump under the Notes on construction Instructions on packing a stuffing box and on installing and operating mechanical seals are given in the relevant detail drawings in the Appendix See Appendix Ope...

Page 10: ...grease and are thus ready for use If the type of grease is changed check that it is compatible with the left over oil 3 Transport Handling Storage 3 1 Transport Handling Check the pump pump unit immed...

Page 11: ...flanges or plugs see also chapter 6 Longer periods of non operation 4 Installation Operation 4 1 Assembly and connection of pump The pump and motor pump unit must be provided with a shared foundation...

Page 12: ...between the pump motor and the foundation base fit snugly 4 2 Installation and Alignment of Coupling Make sure that nobody can start the motor during work on the coupling According to Accident Preven...

Page 13: ...be turned When aligning keep the parallel and angular displacement of the shaft ends to a minimum The alignment can be more precise if a dial gauge is used The permitted displacement for your coupling...

Page 14: ...reased wear on bearings couplings and shaft seals 4 3 Connecting the pipes to the pump Suction and discharge pipe The pipes must be of a size and design that liquid can flow freely into the pump and t...

Page 15: ...s and quantities are necessary The position and size of connections to the pump are given in the Appendix Summary of Screwed Connections The relevant detail drawing of the shaft sealing contains a dia...

Page 16: ...itch on any sealing flushing or cooling devices that are provided See Data Sheet for quantity and pressure Open slide valve in suction intake pipe Set discharge side slide valve to approx 25 of rated...

Page 17: ...should be max 50 C above ambient temperature and should not exceed 90 C check at least once a week Check oil level at least once a week and top up if necessary Check leakage rate from packings at leas...

Page 18: ...is dismantled Before starting to disassemble the pump unit make sure that it cannot be switched on again The pump casing must be depressurised and empty All valves in the suction intake and discharge...

Page 19: ...lations Grease lubrication Bearings on pumps that are lubricated for life require no maintenance If the pump is left non operational for any length of time the grease in the bearings should be changed...

Page 20: ...nges the pump the design data on the Data Sheet and Points 1 2 1 4 of these Operating Instructions should be particularly taken into account If necessary the written agreement of the manufacturer must...

Page 21: ...p and or pipes not completely filled with liquid fill vent 8 Pump or suction intake pipe blocked clean 9 Air pocket in pipeline vent improve course of pipe 10 NPSH of system too small increase liquid...

Page 22: ...packing material use suitable material check shaft or shaft sleeve for damage beforehand 21 Deposits on mechanical seal clean replace mechanical seal if necessary if necessary provide additional rinsi...

Page 23: ...rings adjust in line with the system pressure intake pressure given on ordering 33 System related vibrations resonance seek assistance 34 Manometer indicator wrong check manometer get rid of blockages...

Page 24: ...4 5 6 7 90 i no of steps To ensure optimum availability we recommend that suitable quantities of spare parts are held in stock especially if these are made from special materials and in the case of m...

Page 25: ...ow to confirm that he has received read and understood these Operating Instructions He undertakes to follow the instructions conscientiously If these instructions are not followed the manufacturer s g...

Page 26: ...tor shall duly enter all maintenance and service work that has been carried out and shall see that the person responsible confirms such work by signing below maintenance work Date Signature Plant oper...