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BLACKMER POWER PUMPS 

960229

 

INSTRUCTIONS NO. 102-A00 

INSTALLATION OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 

MODELS: HXL6G, HXL8G, HXLJ8G, HXL10E 

Section 

Effective 

Replaces 

102 
Jun 2020 
Jan 2014 
 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS                                       Page 

PUMP DATA

 

 

Technical Data ........................................................... 2 

 

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

INSTALLATION

 

 

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

 

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

 

Pump Mounting .......................................................... 3 

 

Coupling Alignment .................................................... 4 

 

Pump Rotation ........................................................... 4 

 

To Change Pump Rotation ......................................... 4 

 

Check Valves ............................................................. 4 

 

Manual Bypass Valves ............................................... 4 

OPERATION

 

 

Pre-Start Up Check List .............................................. 5 

 

Start Up Procedures ................................................... 5 

 

Running the Pump in Reverse Rotation ..................... 5 

 

Flushing the Pump ..................................................... 6 

 

Pump Relief Valve ...................................................... 6 

 

Relief Valve Setting and Adjustment .......................... 6 

MAINTENANCE

 

 

Torque Table .............................................................. 7 

 

Scheduled Maintenance ............................................. 7 

 

      Strainers ............................................................... 7 

 

      Lubrication ............................................................ 7 

 

Vane Replacement ..................................................... 8 

 

Pump Disassembly (HXL6 and HXLJ8) ...................... 9 

 

Pump Assembly  (HXL6 and HXLJ8) ......................... 9 

 

Pump Disassembly (HXL8 and HXL10) ................... 11 

 

Pump Assembly  (HXL8 and HXL10) ....................... 12 

TROUBLE SHOOTING

....................................................... 14 

 

Numbers  in  parentheses  following  individual  parts  indicate 
reference numbers on the Blackmer Parts List for the pump 
being serviced. 

PUMP PARTS LISTS 

HXL6 

HXL8, HXLJ8 

HXL10 

102-A01

 

102-A02

 

102-A04

 

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

 

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  Power  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 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 HXL10E

Page 1: ...y be obtained from Blackmer s website www blackmer com or by contacting Blackmer Customer Service SAFETY DATA This is a SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL When you see this symbol on the product or in the manual loo...

Page 2: ...use a lifting device capable of supporting the full weight of the pump assemblies Heavy assemblies can cause personal injury or porperty damage PUMP DATA PUMP IDENTIFICATION A pump Identification tag...

Page 3: ...intake pipe For viscosities greater than1000 SSU consult the strainer manufacturer instructions 5 Strainers must be cleaned regularly to avoid pump starvation 6 Intake and discharge piping MUST be fre...

Page 4: ...is manual for parts removal and replacement instructions Figure 4 Reversing the Relief Valve CHECK VALVES If a check valve is used install it at the pump discharge The use of check valves or foot valv...

Page 5: ...culties during start up are experienced 1 Start the motor Priming should occur within one minute 2 Check the inlet and discharge pressure gauges to ensure the system is operating within expected param...

Page 6: ...alve HXL pump models are offered with an optional relief valve assembly bolted onto the pump casing Pumping volatile liquids under suction lift may cause cavitation Partial closing of the discharge va...

Page 7: ...68 Nm HXLJ8 178 lbs ft 241 Nm 50 lbs ft 68 Nm HXL10 178 lbs ft 241 Nm 100 lbs ft 136 Nm 50 lbs ft 68 Nm SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE STRAINERS Strainers must be cleaned regularly to avoid pump starvation Sch...

Page 8: ...he head assembly from the outboard nondriven side of the pump according to steps 4 8 in the Pump Disassembly section of this manual 4 Turn the shaft by hand until a vane comes to the top 12 o clock po...

Page 9: ...5 Remove the head O ring 72 and disc 71 If needed threaded holes are provided in the disc to break it free 6 Remove the top vane then rotate the shaft by hand to bring the next vane to the top until...

Page 10: ...se Refer to the Lubrication section for the recommended grease Install the bearing into the recess of the head g Inspect the grease seal 104 for wear or damage and replace as required Grease the outsi...

Page 11: ...ary O ring of the mechanical seal 153B 153D will come off with the hub a Pull the bearing 24 from the housing in the hub b To remove the mechanical seal stationary seat 153B remove the seal retaining...

Page 12: ...mp Install the six 6 disc retaining screws 71A and lockwashers 71B 7 Install a new head O ring 72 8 Using a hoist carefully attach the head 20 to the casing with the head drain hole towards the bottom...

Page 13: ...ckwasher tang into the slot in the locknut The pump should continue to turn freely when rotated by hand 16 Inspect the grease seal 104 for wear or damage and replace as required Grease the outside dia...

Page 14: ...vanes discs liner or rotor 6 Excessive restriction in discharge line causing partial flow through the relief valve 7 Relief Valve worn set too low or not seating properly 8 Vanes installed incorrectly...

Page 15: ...y too high for the pump speed 3 Relief valve not opening 4 Hydraulic hammer pressure spikes 5 Pump driver driveline drive shaft misalignment 6 Excessively worn vanes or vane slots 7 Settled or solidif...

Page 16: ...102 A00 page 16 16 1809 Century Avenue Grand Rapids Michigan 49503 1530 U S A Telephone 616 241 1611 Fax 616 241 3752 E mail blackmer blackmer com Internet Address www blackmer com...

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