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BLACKMER LIQUEFIED GAS PUMPS 

960437

 

INSTRUCTIONS NO. 501-K00 

INSTALLATION OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 

MODELS: LGL154A, LGL156A, LGL158B

 

Section 

Effective 

Replaces 

501 
Aug 2011 
Mar 2011 

And Discontinued LGL158A 

 

Patent Protected by U.S. Patent 6030191 and Related Foreign Patents.

 

 

 

 
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Page 

SAFETY DATA

 1 

PUMP DATA

 2 

 Technical 

Data 

 

Initial Start Up Information 

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION

 2 

 Pre-Installation 

Cleaning 

 

Location and Piping 

 Pump 

Mounting 

 Coupling 

Alignment 

 

Internal Pump Relief Valve and Bypass Valve 

 Pump 

Rotation 

 

To Reverse Pump Rotation 

 

Underground Tank Applications 

 

Pre-Start Up Check List 

 

Start Up Procedures 

MAINTENANCE

 7 

 Torque 

Table 

 Strainers 

 Lubrication 

 Vane 

Replacement 

 Pump 

Disassembly 

 Parts 

Replacement 

 Pump 

Assembly 

TROUBLESHOOTING

 11 

 

NOTE

: Numbers in parentheses following individual parts 

indicate reference numbers on Blackmer Parts List 501-K01. 
 
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. 

 

 
 

Содержание LGL154A

Страница 1: ...s 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 tha...

Страница 2: ...ath 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 information pertaining to the pu...

Страница 3: ...at least four times the area of the intake piping Strainers must be cleaned regularly to avoid pump starvation Strainers are optional when pumping from underground tanks 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 manufacture...

Страница 4: ...pe the bypass valve back to the intake line The setting on the external bypass valve should be at least 25 PSI 1 7 bar lower than the internal pump relief valve setting The valve and piping must be of adequate size to accommodate the full flow from the pump when the discharge line is closed The non adjustable pump internal relief valve is factory set at approximately 225 PSI 15 5 bar A Blackmer Mo...

Страница 5: ...Install the pump directly over the tank and as close to the ground as possible Minimize the Number of Fittings Every fitting valve and piece of straight piping causes a pressure drop and adds to the startup vapor volume Use a minimum number of fittings on the inlet side of the pump Eliminate all possible elbows in the inlet piping by moving the pump so that they will not be necessary Size the inle...

Страница 6: ...t reverse rotation of motor START UP PROCEDURES NOTICE Consult the Troubleshooting section of this manual if difficulties during start up are experienced 1 Start the motor Priming should occur within one minute 2 Check the pressure gauges to ensure the system is operating within expected parameters Record the gauge readings in the Initial Start Up Information section of this manual for future refe...

Страница 7: ...nted in this manual Torque Table 1 Head Casing Capscrews 21 Ft lbs 30 N m 40 7 Relief Valve Cover Capscrews Ft lbs 20 N m 27 Bearing Cap Capcrews 28 Ft lbs 20 N m 27 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 hydraulic...

Страница 8: ... pull the rotating seal assembly consisting of seal jacket 153C rotating seal face and rotating O ring 153B 153E from the shaft Remove and discard the rotating O ring 153E 5 Carefully remove the disc 71 6 Remove seal spacer ring 159 from shaft 7 Clean inboard end of pump shaft thoroughly making sure the shaft is free of nicks and burrs This will prevent damage to the mechanical seal and grease sea...

Страница 9: ...de of head with spring and lip side facing inside of head 8 Install bearing spring 24C in inboard head 20 9 Install outer race of bearing 24 into bearing pocket in inboard head 20 10 Install grease seal 104A into bearing pocket of head with open side toward bearing and flat side facing outward Gently push or tap the grease seal until flat face of grease seal is about 1 8 4 mm past the larger diame...

Страница 10: ...ionary seat Center the head on the pump casing 12 Install and uniformly tighten all six head capscrews 21 and torque per Torque Table 1 30 Turn the pump casing around and remove the inboard head 20 previously installed 31 Install the seal spacer 159 mechanical seal 153 O ring 72 and inboard head 20 as instructed in steps 21 through 29 32 Install bearing cap 27 in outboard head 23 without capscrews...

Страница 11: ...ed discharge line 3 Pump not securely mounted 4 Improper drive line truck mounted pumps See Pump Drive 5 Misalignment of pump reducer or motor base mounted pumps 6 Bearings worn or damaged 7 Vibration from improperly anchored piping 8 Bent shaft or drive coupling misaligned 9 Excessively worn rotor 10 Malfunctioning valve in the system 11 Relief valve setting too low 12 Liner installed backwards 1...

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