4
Long fibres will cause immediate malfunctions.
The maximum permissible particle size is 5 mm.
Contamination results in accelerated wear of the gland packing, gaskets, valve seals, cylinder sleeves
and piston cups.
The PT series piston pumps are suitable for pH-neutral water (pH value 7) at a maximum temperature of
30°C (86°F) and not for chemically polluted water or water with a pH value higher than 7.
1.4 Unintended use
−
It is
not
permitted to use the pump unit for pumping salt water.
−
It is
not
permitted to use the pump unit for pumping liquids containing larger suspended solids.
−
It is
not
permitted to use the pump unit for pumping flammable and/or explosive substances.
−
It is
not
permitted to deploy a standard pump unit in an environment in which there is a danger of fire
and/or explosion.
−
It is
not
permitted to deploy a standard pump unit in an ATEX environment.
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Use the pump unit only for those applications listed on the specification sheet for the pump unit.
−
It is
not
permitted to use the pump unit for any application and/or field of activity other than that for
which the pump unit was originally specified and installed without written permission from BBA
Pumps.
1.5 specification and dimensions
Pump specifications:
Type ........................ PT150 D180
Design..................... Direct Drive Design
®
Max. flow ................ 90 m
3
/hour
Max. pressure ......... 20 mwc
Max. suction lift ....... 9.6 mwc
Connections ............ 4" or 6"
Electric motor .......... 7.5 kW
– 4 pole
Voltage ................... 400/690V
– 50Hz
Weight (net) ............ 1175 kg
Speed (factory standard) ..... 64 strokes/min
Pump casing ........................ Cast iron GG20
Discharge valve cover ......... Aluminium
Inspection covers ................. Composite
