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BLACKMER POWER PUMPS 

961224

 

INSTRUCTIONS NO. 101-C00 

INSTALLATION OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

 

MODELS: GNX(H)2A, GNX(H)2.5A, GNX(H)3A, GNX(H)4A

 

Section 

Effective 

Replaces 

 
101 
Mar 2019 
Oct 2018 
 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Page

 

PUMP DATA

 

 Technical 

Data .................................................... 2 

 

Initial Pump Start Up Information ........................ 2 

INSTALLATION

 

 Pre-Installation Cleaning .....................................  3 
 

Location and Piping ............................................. 3 

 Mounting ............................................................. 3 
 Coupling 

Alignment .............................................  4 

           Motor Coupling Installation………………………...4 
 

Gear Reducer Alignment – GNX(H) Models ....... 4 

 Pump 

Rotation .................................................... 6 

 

To Change Pump Rotation .................................. 6 

 Check 

Valves ...................................................... 6 

OPERATION

 

 Pre-Start 

Up 

Check List ...................................... 7 

 

Start Up Procedures ............................................ 8 

 

Running the Pump in Reverse Rotation .............. 9 

 Flushing 

the Pump .............................................. 9 

 

Pump Relief Valve ............................................... 9 

 

Relief Valve Setting and Adjustment ...................  9 

PUMP MAINTENANCE 

Pump Lubrication .................................................  10 
Strainers............................................................... 11 
Vane Replacement .............................................. 11 
Pump Disassembly .............................................. 11 
Parts Replacement .............................................. 11 
Pump Assembly ...................................................  12 

GEAR REDUCER MAINTENANCE

 ............................ 14

 

PUMP TROUBLE SHOOTING

 ....................................  16 

GEAR REDUCER TROUBLE SHOOTING

 ................. 17 

NOTE

: Numbers in parentheses following individual parts 

indicate reference numbers on Blackmer Parts Lists. 

Blackmer pump manuals and parts lists may be obtained 
from Blackmer's website (www.blackmer.com) or by 
contacting Blackmer Customer Service.

 

 

PUMP 

PUMP PARTS LIST 

MODEL 2”  2.5”  3” 

4” 

GNX(H) 

101-C01 101-C02  101-C03  101-C04 

 

SAFETY DATA 

 

This is a SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL. 

When you see this symbol on the product, or in the 

manual, look for one of the following signal words and be 

alert to the potential for personal injury, death or major 

property damage 

 

Warns of hazards that WILL cause serious personal injury, 

death or major property damage. 

 

Warns of hazards that CAN cause serious personal injury, 

death or major property damage. 

 

Warns of hazards that CAN cause personal injury 

or property damage. 

NOTICE: 

Indicates special instructions which are very 

important and must be followed. 

 

NOTICE: 

 

Blackmer Pumps

 MUST

 only be installed in systems, which 

have been designed by qualified engineering personnel.  
The system 

MUST

 conform to all applicable local and 

national regulations and safety standards. 
 
This manual is intended to assist in the installation and 
operation of the Blackmer power pumps, and 

MUST

 be kept 

with the pump. 
 
Pump service shall be performed by qualified technicians 

ONLY

.  Service shall conform to all applicable local and 

national regulations and safety standards. 
 
Thoroughly review this manual, all instructions and hazard 
warnings, 

BEFORE

 performing any work on the pump. 

 
Maintain 

ALL

 system and pump operation and hazard 

warning decals. 

 
 

Summary of Contents for GNX2.5A

Page 1: ...Blackmer Customer Service PUMP PUMP PARTS LIST MODEL 2 2 5 3 4 GNX H 101 C01 101 C02 101 C03 101 C04 SAFETY DATA This is a SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL When you see this symbol on the product or in the manual...

Page 2: ...without guard in place Hazardous pressure can cause personal injury or property damage PUMP DATA PUMP IDENTIFICATION A pump Identification tag containing the pump serial number I D number and model de...

Page 3: ...g For viscosities greater than 1000 SSU consult the strainer manufacture instructions Strainers must be cleaned regularly to avoid pump starvation 4 The intake system must be free of air leaks 5 Expan...

Page 4: ...disconnect and lockout electrical power or engine drive before attempting maintenance can cause severe personal injury or death Hazardous machinery can cause serious personal injury Motor adapters all...

Page 5: ...o the face of the splined shaft and record that measurement as A in the equation below 2 Measure depth of coupling engagement zone and record the measurement as B in the equation below 3 Add A B and s...

Page 6: ...5 mm R38 42 0 12 3 0 mm R48 0 14 3 5 mm R65 0 18 4 5 mm R90 0 22 5 5 mm PUMP ROTATION A right hand pump rotates clockwise with the intake and relief valve on the right side when viewed from the drive...

Page 7: ...shaft easily pull out increase the shim thickness the same at all locations and recheck 3f If the shims furthest from the motor shaft easily pull out decrease the shim thickness the same at all locati...

Page 8: ...d motor 5 Check the flow rate to ensure the pump is operating within the expected parameters Record flow rate in the Initial Start Up Information section 6 Check the pressure setting of the relief val...

Page 9: ...ction lift may cause cavitation Partial closing of the discharge valve WILL result in internal relief valve chatter and is NOT recommended For these applications install an external system pressure co...

Page 10: ...ile the pump is running NOTICE The inboard bearings of GNX H models shipped without the gear reducer attached are NOT greased at the factory The inboard bearing MUST be greased after installation of t...

Page 11: ...lockwashers 24B To remove a Bend up the engaged lockwasher tang and rotate the locknut counterclockwise to remove it from the shaft b Slide the lockwasher off the shaft Inspect the lockwasher for dama...

Page 12: ...ft fully into the cylinder d Install the remaining vanes into the top positions of the rotor Rotate the shaft by hand to engage the drive tangs of the mechanical seal jacket in the rotor slots 9 Apply...

Page 13: ...r with the pump shaft 16 Install the Adapter screws 20C into the inboard head and torque to 23 ft lbf 17 RELIEF VALVE ASSEMBLY a Insert the valve 9 into the relief valve bore of the casing with the fl...

Page 14: ...ake windings to verify the integrity of the winding insulation and inspect all terminal box openings and wire connection areas to verify that all components are dry and free of corrosion Long Term Sto...

Page 15: ...l with EP Additive PAO Synthetic Polyalphaolefin Oil PAO EP Synthetic Polyaphoalefin Oil with EP Additive FG Food Grade Oil Figure 10 Standard Gearbox Orientation NOTICE The Ambient Temperature is int...

Page 16: ...h a closed discharge line 3 Pump not securely mounted 4 Bearings worn or damaged 5 Vibration from improperly anchored piping 6 Bent shaft or drive coupling misaligned 7 Excessively worn rotor 8 Malfun...

Page 17: ...101 C00 Page 17 20 GEAR REDUCER TROUBLESHOOTING NOTICE Maintenance shall be performed by qualified technicians only following the appropriate procedures and warnings as presented in this manual...

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