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BLACKMER POWER PUMPS 

960400

 

INSTRUCTIONS NO. 501-A00 

INSTALLATION OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 

MODELS: LGF1E, LGB1E, LGF1PE, LGB1PE

 

Section 

Effective 

Replaces 

501 
Aug 2014 
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 Relief Valve and Bypass valve .................... 3 

 Check 

Valves ........................................................ 4 

 Mounting ............................................................... 4 
 Motor 

Adaptors ...................................................... 4 

 Coupling 

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

 Pump 

Rotation....................................................... 4 

 

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

OPERATION

 

 

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

 

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

 

Relief Valve Setting and Adjustment ..................... 5 

MAINTENANCE 

Strainers ...................................................................  6 
Lubrication ................................................................ 6 
Vane Replacement ................................................... 7 
Pump Disassembly .................................................. 7 
Parts Replacement ................................................... 8 
Pump Assembly ....................................................... 8 

TROUBLE SHOOTING

 ................................................. 11 

 

Numbers in parentheses following individual parts indicate 
reference numbers on Blackmer Parts List No. 501-A01. 

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 liquefied gas 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 liquefied gas pumps, 
and MUST be kept with the pump. 

Blackmer liquefied gas 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 Blackmer liquefied gas pumps. 

Maintain ALL system and Blackmer liquefied gas 
pump operation and hazard warning decals. 

 

 
 

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Страница 1: ... 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 I...

Страница 2: ...jor property damage or death Hazardous or toxic fluids can cause serious injury Do not operate without guard in place PUMP DATA PUMP IDENTIFICATION A pump Identification tag containing the pump serial number I D number and model designation is attached to each pump It is recommended that the data from this tag be recorded and filed for future reference If replacement parts are needed or if informa...

Страница 3: ... 0 6m from the pump and have a net open area of at least four times the area of the intake piping Strainers must be cleaned regularly to avoid pump starvation 4 The intake and discharge piping system must be free of all leaks 5 Expansion joints placed at least 36 0 9m from the pump will compensate for expansion and contraction of the pipes Contact the flexible connector hose manufacturer for requi...

Страница 4: ...a footed motor is used the motor must not be secured to baseplate COUPLING ALIGNMENT The pump must be directly coupled to a gear reducer and or driver with a flexible coupling Verify coupling alignment after installation of new or rebuilt pumps Both angular and parallel coupling alignment MUST be maintained between the pump gear motor etc in accordance with manufacturer s instructions See Figure 5...

Страница 5: ...ions 4 Check for leakage from the piping and equipment 5 Check for excessive noise vibration or overheating of the pump reducer and motor 6 If possible check the flow rate 7 With the manual valve in the bypass line OPEN check the pressure setting of the relief valve by slowly closing a valve in the discharge line and reading the pressure gauge As the valve in the discharge line is closed the pump ...

Страница 6: ... appropriate procedures and warnings as presented in this manual Hazardous or toxic fluids can cause serious injury SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE STRAINERS Strainers must be cleaned regularly to avoid pump starvation Schedule will depend upon the application and conditions LUBRICATION NOTICE To avoid possible entanglement in moving parts do not lubricate pump bearings or any other parts while pump is runn...

Страница 7: ...from the shaft end protruding through the head 20 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 damage and replace as required 6 Clean the shaft portion protruding through the head thoroughly making sure the shaft is free of nicks and burrs This will prevent damage to the mec...

Страница 8: ... the head A Left Hand rotation pump will have the drive end of the shaft long end protruding through the head 20 with the bearing cover on the cylinder 13 Apply a light coating of quality O ring lubricant to the shaft end to be inserted into the cylinder 14 Insert the shaft into the cylinder 12 Carefully slide the shaft through the installed mechanical seal 153 and bearing Align the notch in the r...

Страница 9: ...followed by a locknut 24A with the tapered end inward Ensure the inner tang A of the lockwasher is located in the slot in the shaft threads bending it slightly if necessary 39 Tighten both locknuts 24B to ensure that the bearings 24 are bottomed in the head recess DO NOT overtighten and bend or shear the lockwasher inner tang 40 Loosen both locknuts 24A one complete turn 41 Tighten one locknut 24A...

Страница 10: ... the relief valve adjusting screw 2 with locknut 3 into the valve cover 4 until it makes contact with the spring guide 7 9 After the relief valve has been adjusted tighten the Locknut 3 NOTICE The relief valve setting MUST be tested and adjusted more precisely before putting the pump into service Refer to Relief Valve Setting and Adjustment 10 Refer to Pre Start Up Check List and Start Up Procedur...

Страница 11: ...tended periods with a closed discharge line 3 Pump not securely mounted 4 Misalignment of pump or motor base mounted pumps 5 Bearings worn or damaged 6 Vibration from improperly anchored piping 7 Bent shaft or drive coupling misaligned 8 Excessively worn rotor 9 Malfunctioning valve in the system 10 Relief valve setting too low 11 Damaged vanes see following category Damaged Vanes 1 Foreign object...

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