Screw pumps

Low pressure pumps

Installation and Start-up Instruction

This instruction is valid for all standard low pressure pumps:

TRD, TRE, TRF and TRQ
Contents Page
Pump identification 2
Installation 3
Start-up 8
Trouble shooting 10

Before commencing any work, read this instruction carefully! Failure to comply
with these instructions may cause damage and personal injury!

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These instructions are valid for all low pressure pumps as specified in the Pump identification chart below.
For the individual pump series please refer to the “Maintenance & Service Instruction” as well.

Pump identification

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Identification of safety instructions

Non compliance of safety in- Safety instructions Safety instructions

structions identified by the fol- where electrical safety which shall be onsid- ATTENTION
lowing symbol - could affect is involved, are identi- ered for reasons of safe
safety for persons. fied by: operation of the pump
or pump
unit and/or protection of
the pump or pump unit
itself are marked by the
sign:

Installation
BEFORE COMMENCING ANY WORK, READ THIS INSTRUCTION CAREFULLY!

Design limitations and technical data for each pump are found in the Product description.
Installation of TRD, TRE, TRF and TRQ low pressure pumps does not require special skills. However, these
instructions presume that the work is carried out by experienced fitters.
Maintenance and service instructions, which are specific for each pump are presented in a separate document.

Failure to comply with these instructions

may cause damage and personal injury!

Transport and storage

Always protect the pump against ingress of water
and other impurities. Store the pump in a clean, dry
and warm environment. The pump is delivered with
the internals oiled and with protective covers over the
pipe connections and drain openings. These covers
should remain in place for as long as possible during
the mounting and installation procedure but must be
removed before start up.
Fig. 1 Clean and dry environment
All work carried out on the pump has to be
performed in such a manner that risks for
personal injury are observed!

Lifting of pump

All pumps should be lifted with straps

securely attached to the pump or pump
unit, so that the center of gravity is located
between the straps in order to avoid tipping
of the pump.

Use two eye bolts (M 20) securely fastened to the

front cover for pumps TRQ. Pump and connecting
frame are lifted together using two eye bolts securely
fastened to the top of the connecting frame.
(Thread dimension is M 16, except for frame size
600, where it is M 20).
Fig. 2 Lifting of pump

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Lifting of the complete pump unit with the lifting
device attached to the motor, should be avoided as
the motor’s lifting provisions may not be able to
carry the combined weight of the pump and motor.

Lifting a complete pump unit, using slings

or hooks attached to the pump or connect-
ing frame may be dangerous since the cen-
tre of gravity of the pump unit may be high- Distance Circular run- Angular align-
er thanthe points of attachments. between out ment
coupling halves

Mounting
The pump must be securely mounted on a firm
stable foundation and positioned so that it is easily
accessible for inspection and servicing.
Provisions for collecting oil spillage when servicing
the pump should be considered.

See table be- D4Ø max. 0,3 mm An angular mis-

ATTENTION low D6Ø max. 0,4 mm alignment of 0,1°
E4Ø max. 0,4 mm corresponds to
The installation must always be designed approx. 0,2 mm
to minimise damage. Should an operational deviation/100 mm.
or functional failure occur. E.g. precautions
should be considered to collect oil spillage
due to a broken pipe or pump housing, to
stop pump operation if overheating should
occur or if the oil volume is below a mini-
mum tank level.

Alignment and shaft couplings

The pump shall be connected to its driver via a
flexible shaft coupling. Pumps of type TRF may also
be driven via gears or pulleys as specified in the
Product Description, provided the radial forces are
kept within the specified range.
An angular misalignment of 0.1° corresponds to
approx. 0.2 mm deviation/100 mm.
The coupling and alignment shall be selected not to
transmit any axial or radial loads on the shaft ends.
Standard couplings for TRD, TRE, TRF, TRQ shall
have a axial distance (t) between the coupling halves
as per table, fig 4. the coupling halves shall be
secured by lock screws.
For other types of couplings, please refer to
respective maker’s manual.

When fitting the shaft coupling, do not use Fig. 3 Alignment of the standard coupling for TRD,
a hammer or similar as this may damage TRE, TRF, TRQ
the ball bearing and shaft seal.
Use some kind of press tool. Outer diameter
of coupling
Distance between
coupling halves
Outer diameter
of coupling
Distance between
coupling halves
(D mm) (t mm) (D mm) (t mm)
A B A B
When handling liquids that may harm skin 50 26 2.0 8 148 3.5
use gloves and/or protective clothing. 67 40 2.5 16 168 3.5
82 55 3.0 18 194 3.5
97 65 3.0 20 214 4.0
112 80 3.5 24 240 4.0
When handling liquids which may involve
128 95 3.5 26
fire hazards appropriate precautions to
avoid danger are to be taken. Fig 4. Distance between coupling halves (standard
coupling for TRD, TRE, TRF, TRQ)
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 For direct driven pumps the alignment between
Measures shall be provided to avoid acci- pump and motor shafts must be kept within the
dental contact with the rotating shaft following limits:
coupling. Any installed coupling guard Type Max. run-out Max angular
shall permit easy access to the pump shaft misalignment
for maintenance and inspection of the (mm) (degrees)
pump bearing and seal housing. TRD (n/a short coup-
led)
TRE, TRF, 0.3 0.1
TRQ
Fig.5
Pipe connections
Pipelines must be installed without tension and be
attached to the pumps. They must be supported close
to the pump and it must be possible to screw them in
using light force in order to avoid tension.
The pipe work should be tight in order to avoid
leakage and infiltration of foreign particles and/or air.
Shut off valves should be installed in both suction
and discharge pipes, so that the pump can be hydrau-
lically isolated.

Suction line
The suction pipe should be designed so that the total
Fig. 6 Pipe connections
pressure drop, measured at the pump inlet flange,
does not exceed the suction capability of the pump.
Make a proper calculation of the suction line including
components such as valves, strainer, pipe bends
etc. Generally, the pressure drop in the suction line
should be as low as possible, which is achieved if the
suction pipe is short, straight and has a suitable
diameter.
The velocity in the suction line should be kept in the
range 0.5 - 1.2 m/s. For L.O. circulating systems, we
recommend to keep it as low as possible.
The suction line must be equipped with a port that
allows filling the pump before start.

Fig.7 Suction line

Discharge line
The discharge line should be dimensioned to keep
the velocity in the range 1 - 3 m/s.

Deaeration
In installations with negative suction head, where
the pump might be started against a pressurized
system, a deaeration pipe with an orifice (2-3 mm
recommended) has to be installed. The deaeration
pipe should be connected to the outlet pipe’s highest
point.
This must also be installed when the pump is used
as an stand-by pump.

Fig. 8 Deaeration

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Strainer
The pump has to be protected from foreign matter,
such as weld slag, pipe scale, etc., that could enter
the pump via the suction line. If the cleanliness of
the system cannot be guaranteed, a strainer must be
installed in the inlet pipe near the pump. For practical
reasons a suction strainer with 0.6 mm mesh openings
is recommended:

The pump’s service life is strongly influ-

enced by the pumped liquid’s dirt load, i.e.
the quantity, size, and hardness of abrasive
elements in the liquid.
Fig.9 Strainer

The size of the strainer should be selected so that it

is large enough to allow adequate pressure at the
pump inlet. The pressure drop across the strainer
should preferably not exceed 0.1 bar at max. flow
rate and normal operating viscosity. A vacuum
gauge between the strainer and the pump inlet is
recommended to indicate when the strainer needs
cleaning.

Shaft seal drain

The pump should be installed so that any leakage
from the shaft seal does not become a hazard. As the
shaft seal has to be lubricated a small amount of oil
dripping cannot be avoided.
Provisions to collect the leakage from the shaft seal
must be made.
A drain pipe can be connected to the drain connection
on the pump. However, when pumping heavy Fig. 10 Shaft seal drain
fuel oil or any other liquid that is likely to become
very viscous at ambient temperature, we recommend
that the liquid is allowed to drop freely from
the drain opening.

Liquid buffer
In some installations, no liquid will remain in the pump
when the pump is not in operation. In these cases, the
suction line should run so that it (together with the
pump) forms a liquid buffer (see Fig. 11).

Fig. 11 Liquid trap

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Gauges
Gauges for monitoring the pump’s working conditions
are recommended. These gauges should be
placed readable as close to the pump’s in- and outlet
flanges as possible. On standard pumps, series TRE,
TRF and TRQ there are gauge connections for both
in- and outlet.

Pressure relief valve

All systems with screw pumps must be equipped
with a pressure relief valve installed immediately
adjacent to the pump.
In the standard versions of TRD, TRE, TRF, TRQ Fig. 12 Gauges
low pressure pumps, this pressure relief valve is an
integral part of the pump to protect the system
against excess pressure.
When liquid is directed through the valve, it will be
warmed in accordance with the selected pressure and
the volume of returned liquid, thereby decreasing the
viscosity and therefore also the lubricity of the liquid.
If the pump is operating in line with a separate
pressure control valve (see fig. 13), the setting of the
relief valve should be high enough so as not to
interfere with the control valve. Likewise, if two
pumps are operating in parallel, the setting should
be such that interference between the two valves is
avoided.

Fig. 13 Pressure relief valve

Setting the pressure relief valve
If you need to adjust the working pressure after per-
forming maintenance or for any other reason, set the
opening pressure as follows:
Turn the valve spindle as far as possible to the right.
The system pressure must be set to the desired open-
ing pressure, which should be approximately 10%
above the working pressure. Turn the spindle to the left
in order to open the pressure relief valve just far enough
that pressure begins to drop. The valve is now set to the
desired opening pressure. Next, adjust system pressure
back down to the required setting.

Flushing and hydrostatic test

You must perform a hydrostatic test and flush the sys-
tem before attaching the pump. When using corrosive
liquids like water, the system must be carefully drained,
dried, and protected against corrosion after flushing.

Oil leakage may make the floor slippery and

cause personal injury.
Fig. 14 External control with pressure relief valve

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Start-up
Make sure the prime mover is locked out
and can not be started accidentally.

Before starting
After installation (or whenever you believe that the
pump is drained) the pump must be filled with liquid and
the mechanical seal chamber must be vented.

The low pressure pumps TRE and TRF are fitted Fig. 15 Filling the pump
with deaeration plugs making venting of the shaft
seal compartment easy before start-up.
In installations with positive suction pressure: Deaeration-
plug
After opening the inlet and outlet valves, simply open Deaeration-
the deaeration plug a few turns until oil sips out. plug
Thighten the plug.
In installation with negative suction pressure:
After opening the inlet and outlet valves, remove the
deaeration plug and fill the shaft seal compartment
with oil. Fit and tighten the plug. See fig. 16.
Note: The filling volume of a TRQ is approximately Deaeration-
50 liter. plug

Rotate the shaft by hand while filling the pump, to

ensure that the rotor bores and the shaft seal cavity
is filled. On the smaller pumps: TRD, TRE, this is
done by rotating the fan on the electric motor after
removing the fan cover.
Deaeration-
On the TRF and TRQ pumps, the pump can be plug
turned using the shaft coupling. If the suction pipe
cannot be completely filled, it is important to ensure
that the trapped air is evacuated without any pressure
build up. (see fig. 8 Deaeration).

Do not forget to fit the motor fan cover

again before making start of motor
possible.

ATTENTION Fig. 16 Deaeration Plugs

Starting a dry pump is likely to cause
damage, especially to the shaft seal.

Direction of rotation
When the pump is ready to be started, switch the
motor briefly on and off and check that the drive
motor rotates in the correct direction as indicated by
the rotation arrow.
The arrow is placed on different spots depending on
the pump series.

ATTENTION Fig. 17 Direction of rotation

Don't mix up with arrow for inlet

and outlet!

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Starting 2. Turn the lower screw until the noise level obtains a
Make sure that all pressure-line and suction-line valves minimum (if turned too much the noise will increase
that are required for operation are completely open and again).
the pump is filled with liquid. 3. Turn the upper screw and continue to reduce the
By monitoring the pressure gauge it can be determined noise level (if turned too much the noise will in-
when the suction line is primed and the crease again).
pump begins to work. Should the pump not operate 4. Repeat item 2 and item 3 in order to achieve the
normally soon after start, stop the pump within half lowest possible noise level.
a minute. Start again after about 3-5 minutes (the
shaft seal must have time to cool off) and run for Setting of tuning of the TRF:
half a minute. This procedure may need to be
repeated a couple of times if the suction line is 1. Before starting the setting, check that the setting
extremely long. Should the pump still not work, it screw (12 mm: TRF, socket head cap screw on
must be assumed there is a problem in the system the discharge side) are closed.
that needs to be remedied. Check the suction line 2. Turn the screw CCW until the noise level becomes
calculation on page 5 and/or see ”Trouble shooting”, the lowest (if turned too much the noise will in-
page 10. crease again).

Once set, the tuning needs no further adjustment,

Pumps with external ball bearing including providing the operating conditions stay the same.
grease nipple, must be regreased after one
hour of running, while the pump is NOTE: It´ s not possible to accidentally turn the
operating. tuning spindle too far.

If operating temperature exceeds 60°C

(140°F), appropriate measures to avoid
Pressure relief valve skin contact shall be provided.
A pressure-relief valve is integrated into each pump. Its
standard trigger pressure is set to approximately 10%
above the working pressure. This valve may not be
used to regulate system pressure. This valve triggers in Use hearing protections whenever high
response to an impermissible operating state. noise can be expected from pump, motor
Please make sure your order specifies if different trigger and/or environment.
pressures are desired.

Adjusting the tuning

The tuning adjustment, which is a standard feature
on TRF and TRQ pumps, is a device for minimizing
the effects of dissolved and free air in lube oil
systems. The tuning principle is described in the
Product Description.
The tuning should be adjusted while the pump is
working under normal operating conditions. This is
done by turning the tuning spindle with an Allen
key (size 12 mm for TRF and TRQ) to a position
where the noise level comes to a minimum. On a
double acting pump like the TRQ pump, there are
two tuning valves, which must be adjusted individually.
Fig. 18 Adjusting the tuning
1. Before starting the setting check that both setting
screws (8 mm socket head cap screw on the
discharge side) are closed.

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Trouble shooting
Problem Cause What to do
Wrong direction of rotation. - Electric cables to motor wrongly Reverse the terminal connection on
connected. electric motor.

Connecting and discon-

necting of electric cables
must be done only by per-
sonnel authorized to do
such work..
The pump cannot be primed. - Wrong direction of rotation. See above.

- Suction line is not open or pressure Check all components in suction line.
drop in the suction line is too high. The inlet condition should be checked
with a vacuum gauge at the pump in-
let.

- Major air leakage into the suction Check the suction line.
line.

- The pump cannot evacuate the air See the chapter Deaeration (see
through the discharge line due to ex- page 5).
cessive counter pressure.
No flow. - The pump is not primed. See above.

Flow to low. - Something ist restricting the flow in Check all components in the suction
the suction line (this would usually line (strainers, valves etc.).
cause noise).

- The pumped liquid contains a signifi- See the chapter on noise and vibra-
cant amount of compressible gas, tion (see page 11).
such as free air (this would usually
cause noise).
Pressure to low. - Counter pressure in the discharge Check the components in the dis-
line is too low due to a major leak- charge line inclusive the recipients.
age.

- The valve piston is stuck in open po- Check the valve. See Maintenance
sition. and Service instruction for respective
pump.

- Something ist restricting the flow in Check all components in the suction
the suction line (this would usually line (strainers, valves etc.)
cause noise).

- The pumped liquid contains a signifi- See the chapter on noise and vibra-
cant amount of compressible gas, tion (see page 11).
such as free air (this would usually
cause noise).

- A too small pump has been chosen. Contact your regional representative.
Pressure too high. - The liquid is too cold (or has higher Reduce the pressure setting until op-
viscosity than anticipated). erational temperature has been
reached.
Where appropriate adjust flow control
valve again.

- Counter pressure in the discharge Check the dimensions of the pres-

line is too high. sure pipe.

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 Problem Cause What to do
Drive motor difficult to start or - Counter pressure too high. See above. Pressure too high.
tends to stop by tripping the motor
overload relay. - Liquid too cold. Where appropriate adjust flow control
valve again.

- Motor is undersized for the prevailling Check the motor.

conditions.

- Electrical power supply faulty. Check the motor and motor

connection.

- Motor overload relay set too low or is Readjust or replace the relay.
faulty

- Incorrect setting of Y/D starter. Readjust the setting oft he starting

sequence. The time before the motor
overload relay is tripped should not
exceed 10-15 seconds.
Noise and vibrations. - The flow to the pump is insufficient. See chapter „The flow is too low“

- Insufficient support of pipe work. Check for pipe vibrations in the pump
Monitor the pump function connections. Check that the pipes are
and shut down if any sign sufficiently clamped.
of mal function is noticed.
- Bad alignment. Check alignment (see page 4).

- Air leakage into the suction line. Check the suction line for leakage.

- Free air in the liquid or gas cavitation. For pumps with tuning:
Adjust the tuning. If this does not help
or for pumps without tuning: Contact
your regional representative or our
service dept.

- Fault electrical supply. Check all three phases oft the supply.

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Subject to technical alterations.

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