Centrifugal Pump with

Volute Casing
Original Operating Manual NI series

Version BA-2018.12 en-US ALLWEILER GmbH

146-900/B Postfach 1140
ID-No. 550 113 Allweilerstr. 1
78301 Radolfzell
Germany
Phone: +49 (0)7732-86-0
Fax: +49 (0)7732-86-436
E-mail: service@allweiler.de
Internet: http://www.allweiler.com

We reserve the right to make technical changes.

Read carefully before use.
Retain for future use.
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Table of contents
1 About this document ............................... 5 5.3.2 Installing the pump unit without
feet/base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1.1 Target groups ................................. 5
5.3.3 Setting up pump unit with feet/base . . . . . . . . 15
1.2 Other applicable documents ................ 5 5.3.4 Installing auxiliary pipes (if available) . . . . . . . 15
1.3 Warnings and symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 5.4 Installing the motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
1.4 Technical terms ............................... 6 5.5 Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.5.1 Connecting the motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2 Safety ................................................. 7
5.5.2 Checking the direction of rotation . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2.1 Intended use .................................. 7
5.6 Installing the coupling guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2.2 General safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
6 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.2.1 Product safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.2.2 Obligations of the operating company . . . . . . 7 6.1 Preparations for the initial start-up . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.2.3 Obligations of personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 6.1.1 Identifying the pump type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.1.2 Removing the preservative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.3 Speci¿c hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
6.1.3 Preparing auxiliary systems (if
2.3.1 Explosion hazard area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
available) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.3.2 Hazardous pumped media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
6.1.4 Filling and bleeding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3 Layout and function ................................ 9 6.1.5 Checking the direction of rotation . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3.1 Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 6.2 Start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

3.1.1 Type plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 6.2.1 Switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.1.2 Pump type code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 6.2.2 Switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

3.2 Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 6.3 Shutting down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

3.3 Shaft seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 6.4 Start-up following a shutdown period . . . . . . . 20

3.3.1 Mechanical seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 6.5 Operating the stand-by pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.4 Auxiliary systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 7 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.4.1 Sealing systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
7.1 Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4 Transport, storage and disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 7.2 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.1 Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 7.2.1 Mechanical seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.1.1 Unpacking and inspection on delivery . . . . . . 12 7.2.2 Cleaning the pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.1.2 Lifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 7.3 Dismounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.2 Preservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 7.3.1 Returning the pump to the manufac-
turer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.3 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 7.3.2 Preparations for dismounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4.4 Removing the preservative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 7.3.3 Removal of the Àanged motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

4.5 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 7.4 Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

7.4.1 Installation of the pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
5 Setup and connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 7.4.2 Installation of the Àanged motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
5.1 Preparing the setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 7.5 Ordering spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
5.1.1 Checking the ambient conditions . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5.1.2 Preparing the installation site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 8 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5.1.3 Removing the preservative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 9 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5.1.4 Installing the heat insulation (optional) . . . . . 14
9.1 Sectional drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5.2 Planning the pipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 9.1.1 Auxiliary connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5.2.1 Specifying supports and Àange 9.1.2 Part numbers and designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 9.1.3 Sectional drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5.2.2 Specifying nominal diameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 9.1.4 Design and seal variants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5.2.3 Specifying pipe lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5.2.4 Optimizing cross-section and direction 9.2 Technical speci¿cations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 9.2.1 Stub shaft diameter at the shaft seal . . . . . . . 38
5.2.5 Discharging leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 9.2.2 Ambient conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
5.2.6 Providing safety and control devices 9.2.3 Parameters for auxiliary systems . . . . . . . . . . . 38
(recommended) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 9.2.4 Sound pressure levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
9.2.5 Tightening torques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
5.3 Installing in the pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 9.2.6 Cleaning agents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
5.3.1 Keeping the piping clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 9.2.7 Flange loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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9.3 Spare parts for two years of continuous

operation according to DIN 24296 . . . . . . . . . . 41
9.4 Declaration of harmlessness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
9.5 Declaration of conformity according to EC
Machine Directive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

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List of ¿gures List of tables

Fig. 1 Type plate (example) ........................ 9 Tab. 1 Target groups and their duties .............. 5
Fig. 2 Pump type code (example) .................. 9 Tab. 2 Other applicable documents and their
purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Fig. 3 Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Tab. 3 Warnings and consequences of disregarding
Fig. 4 Single mechanical seal with quenching
them . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
(sketch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Tab. 4 Symbols and their meaning ................. 6
Fig. 5 Fastening the lifting gear to the pump
aggregate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Tab. 5 Technical terms and their meaning ......... 6
Fig. 6 Straight pipe lengths upstream Tab. 6 Quenching - variants and characteris-
and downstream of the pump tics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
(recommended) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Tab. 7 Treatment for storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Fig. 7 Widening the stub shaft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Tab. 8 Measures to be taken if the pump is shut
Fig. 8 Widening the stub shaft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Fig. 9 Widening the stub shaft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Tab. 9 Measures depending on the behavior of the
pumped medium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Fig. 11 U3...D – Unbalanced mechanical seal – sizes
with diameter 16 at the shaft seal . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Tab. 10 Measures to be taken after prolonged
shutdown periods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Fig. 12 Stub shaft version with clamping ring . . . . . . . 31
Tab. 11 Measures for return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Fig. 13 U3...D – Unbalanced mechanical seal – sizes
with diameter 30 at the shaft seal . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Tab. 12 Fault number assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Fig. 14 Sizes with shaft diameter 24 at the shaft Tab. 13 Troubleshooting list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Tab. 14 Abbreviations of the connection
Fig. 15 Attachment of the guard sheet to the motor designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
bell housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Tab. 15 Designations of components according to
Fig. 16 Version with housing cover 360-250, sizes part numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
40-250, 50-250 and 65/-200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Tab. 16 Assignment of the pump size to the stub
Fig. 17 Two-stage sizes with diameter 30 at the shaft shaft diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
seal, non-cooled, unbalanced mechanical
Tab. 17 Ambient conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
seal U3Dand U3.20D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Tab. 18 Operating parameters for sealing medium in
Fig. 18 Stub shaft version with clamping ring . . . . . . . 34
open Àow system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Fig. 19 Housing cover version (sizes 2/40-250 and
Tab. 19 Sound pressure level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
2/50-250) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Tab. 20 Tightening torques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Fig. 20 U3...D – Unbalanced mechanical seal – sizes
with diameter 40 at the shaft seal . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Tab. 21 Cleaning agents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Fig. 21 Version with intermediate ring for sizes Tab. 22 Maximum Àange loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
65-400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Tab. 23 Spare parts for two years of continuous
Fig. 22 Version with housing cover 470-315, sizes operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
65-315, 80-315 and 100/-315 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Tab. 24 Declaration of harmlessness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Fig. 23 Attachment of the guard sheet to the motor
Tab. 25 Declaration of conformity according to EC
bell housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Machine Directive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Fig. 24 U3.9D, U3.12D – Unbalanced mechanical
seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Fig. 25 U3...K – Unbalanced mechanical seal . . . . . 37
Fig. 26 Flange loads at the pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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1 About this document

This manual
• Is part of the pump
• Applies to the afore-mentioned pump series
• Describes safe and appropriate operation during all oper-
ating phases

1.1 Target groups

Target group Duty
Operating company Keep this manual available at the site of operation of the system,
including for later use.
Ensure that personnel read and follow the instructions in this
manual and the other applicable documents, especially all safety
instructions and warnings.
Observe any additional rules and regulations referring to the
system.
Quali¿ed personnel, ¿tter Read, observe and follow this manual and the other applicable
documents, especially all safety instructions and warnings.
Tab. 1 Target groups and their duties

1.2 Other applicable documents

Document Purpose
ATEX additional instructions Operation in explosion hazard areas
Order data sheet Technical speci¿cations, conditions of operation
Setup drawing Setup dimensions, connection dimensions etc.
Technical description Technical speci¿cations, operating limits
Sectional drawing Sectional drawing, part numbers, component designations
Supplier documentation Technical documentation for parts supplied by subcontractors
Spare parts list Ordering spare parts
Declaration of conformity Conformity with standards
Content of the declaration of conformity (ĺ 9.5 Declaration of
conformity according to EC Machine Directive, Page 43).
Tab. 2 Other applicable documents and their purpose

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1.3 Warnings and symbols

Warning Risk level Consequences of disregard
Immediate acute risk Death, serious bodily harm
DANGER
Potentially acute risk Death, serious bodily harm

Potentially hazardous situation Minor bodily harm

CAUTION
Potentially hazardous situation Material damage
NOTE
Tab. 3 Warnings and consequences of disregarding them

Symbol Meaning
Safety warning sign
Take note of all information highlighted by the safety warning sign
and follow the instructions to avoid injury or death.

Instruction
1. , 2. , … Multiple-step instructions
9 Precondition
ĺ Cross reference
Information, advice

Tab. 4 Symbols and their meaning

1.4 Technical terms

Term Meaning
Sealing medium Medium for blocking or quenching shaft seals
Auxiliary systems Systems for operating the pump
Tab. 5 Technical terms and their meaning

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2 Safety
The manufacturer does not accept any liability caused by • Pumps used with water as the pumped liquid must not be
disregarding the entire documentation. used for foodstuffs or drinking water. Use of the pump for
foodstuffs or drinking water must be speci¿ed in the order
data sheet.
2.1 Intended use • Only select the setup type according to this operating man-
ual. For example, the following are not allowed:
• Only use the pump for pumping the agreed pumped media – Hanging base plate pumps in the pipe
(ĺ order data sheet). – Overhead installation
• Adhere to the operating limits and size-dependent mini- – Installation in the immediate vicinity of extreme heat or
mum Àow rate. cold sources
– Installation too close to the wall
• Avoid dry running:
Initial damage, such as destruction of the mechanical seal
and plastic parts, will occur within only a few seconds.
– Make sure the pump is only operated with, and never 2.2 General safety instructions
without, a pumped medium.
Take note of the following regulations before carrying out
• Avoid cavitation: any work.
– Fully open the suction-side armature and do not use it
to adjust the Àow rate. 2.2.1 Product safety
– Do not open the pressure-side armature beyond the
agreed operating point. The pump has been constructed according to the latest tech-
nology and recognized technical safety rules. Nevertheless,
• Avoid overheating: operation of the pump can involve risks to life and health of the
– Do not operate the pump while the pressure-side arma- user or third parties and risk of damage to the pump and other
ture is closed. property.
– Observe the minimum Àow rate (ĺ order data sheet).
• Avoid damage to the motor: • Only operate the pump if it is in perfect technical condition
– Do not open the pressure-side armature beyond the and only use it as intended, staying aware of safety and
agreed operating point. risks, and in adherence to the instructions in this manual.
– Note the maximum permissible number of times the • Keep this manual and all other applicable documents com-
motor can be switched on per hour (ĺ manufacturer’s plete, legible and accessible to personnel at all times.
speci¿cations).
• Refrain from any procedures and actions that would
• Consult the manufacturer about any other use of the pump. expose personnel or third parties to any risk.
• Pumps delivered without a motor must be assembled into • In the event of any safety-relevant faults, shut down the
a pump unit according to the provisions of EC Machine pump immediately and have the fault corrected by appro-
Directive 2006/42/EC. priate personnel.
Prevention of obvious misuse (examples) • In addition to the entire documentation for the product,
• Note the operating limits of the pump concerning temper- comply with statutory or other safety and accident-preven-
ature, pressure, Àow rate and motor speed (ĺ order data tion regulations and the applicable standards and guide-
sheet). lines in the country where the pump is operated.

• The power consumed by the pump increases with increas- 2.2.2 Obligations of the operating company
ing density of the pumped medium. To avoid overloading
the pump or motor, stay within the agreed density (ĺ order Safety-conscious operation
data sheet). • Only operate the pump if it is in perfect technical condition
Lower densities are allowed. Adapt the auxiliary systems and only use it as intended, staying aware of safety and
accordingly. risks, and in adherence to the instructions in this manual.
• When pumping liquids containing solids, ensure the limits • Ensure that the following safety aspects are observed and
for the proportion of solids and the grain size are main- monitored:
tained (ĺ order data sheet, technical description). – Adherence to intended use
• When using auxiliary systems, ensure there is a continuous – Statutory or other safety and accident-prevention reg-
supply of the appropriate operating medium. ulations
– Safety regulations governing the handling of haz-
ardous substances
– Applicable standards and guidelines in the country
where the pump is operated
• Make protective equipment available.

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Quali¿ed personnel 2.2.3 Obligations of personnel

• Make sure all personnel tasked with work on the pump • All directions given on the pump must be followed (and kept
have read and understood this manual and all other appli- legible), e.g. the arrow indicating the direction of rotation
cable documents, especially the safety, maintenance and and the markings for Àuid connections.
repair information, before they start any work.
• Pump, coupling guard and components:
• Organize responsibilities, areas of competence and the – Do not step on them or use as a climbing aid
supervision of personnel. – Do not use them to support boards, ramps or beams
– Do not use them as a ¿xing point for winches or sup-
• Ensure that all work is carried out by specialist technicians
ports
only:
– Do not use them for storing paper or similar materials
– Fitting, repair and maintenance work
– Do not use hot pump or motor components as a heating
– Work on the electrical system
point
• Make sure trainee personnel only work on the pump under – Do not de-ice using gas burners or similar tools
supervision of specialist technicians.
• Do not remove the safety guarding for hot, cold or moving
parts during operation.
Safety equipment
• Use protective equipment if necessary.
• Provide the following safety equipment and verify its func-
tionality: • Only carry out work on the pump while it is not running.
– For hot, cold and moving parts: on-site safety guards
• Isolate the motor from its supply voltage and keep it locked
for the pump
in that state when carrying out any ¿tting or maintenance
– For possible electrostatic charges: provide the neces-
work.
sary grounding
• Reinstall the safety equipment on the pump as required by
Warranty regulations after any work on the pump.
• Obtain the manufacturer’s approval prior to carrying out
any modi¿cations, repairs or alterations during the warranty
period. 2.3 Speci¿c hazards
• Only use genuine parts or parts that have been approved 2.3.1 Explosion hazard area
by the manufacturer.
• (ĺ ATEX additional instructions).
Drive system
2.3.2 Hazardous pumped media
For pumps delivered without a drive system, comply with the
following requirements for the drive system: • Follow the safety regulations for handling hazardous sub-
stances when pumping hazardous (e.g. hot, Àammable,
• When using three-phase asynchronous motors, observe
poisonous or potentially harmful) media.
IEC 60034-30-1.
• Use protective equipment when carrying out any work on
• Power of the drive according to EN ISO 5199 is recom-
the pump.
mended (EN ISO 5199 also applicable for drives of screw
pumps).
• When using combustion engines, consult Allweiler.
• For pumps with stub shaft, connect drive system and pump
directly with stub shaft.
• Use elastic coupling according to DIN 740-2.
• Use coupling guard with the following requirements:
– Fastening elements must be connected to the pump
unit in undetachable design (cannot get lost).
– Safety distances against the reaching of hazardous
areas according to EN ISO 13857 must be complied
with.

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3 Layout and function

3.1 Labels 3.1.2 Pump type code

3.1.1 Type plate

NI 40 - 200 / 01 / 180 U3D - S - W3 - 38 / 300

ALLWEILER GmbH 1
Allweilerstraße 1, 78315 Radolfzell / Germany
2
Kreiselpumpe Nr. 12345678 1 3
15 Typ: _________________________
4
14 Q = ____ m³/h NPSH = ____ m Jahr 2 5
13 H = ____ m ____ kg/dm³ Ø = ___ mm 3 6
12 n = ____ 1/min ____ mm²/s MEI >= 4 7
11 P = ____ kW Eta = --.- 5 8
Technical File No.:
9
II 2G cb Tx EX9 09 45910 002 10

10 9 8 7 6 Fig. 2 Pump type code (example)

1 Series
Fig. 1 Type plate (example)
2 Size (standard nominal diameter)
1 Pump number 3 Nominal impeller diameter
2 Year of manufacture 4 Hydraulic number
3 Impeller diameter 5 Actual impeller diameter [mm]
4 Minimal ef¿ciency index (MEI) 6 Shaft seal
5 Eta ef¿ciency (—.- = not speci¿ed) 7 Mounting type (optional)
6 Pump NPSH value 8 Material key
7 Density 9 Stub shaft bore hole diameter [mm]
8 Kinematic viscosity 10 Outer diameter of motor bell housing or intermediate
9 Reference to ATEX additional instructions ring or Àange size of electric motor
10 Explosion protection mark
11 Power consumption
12 Motor speed
13 Differential head
14 Flow rate
15 Pump type code

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Layout and function

3.2 Layout

8
2

3
7
4

6 5

Fig. 3 Layout
1 Motor with ¿xed bearing at drive end 4 Limit for heat insulation 7 Shaft seal
2 Motor bell housing 5 Impeller 8 Guard sheet
3 Stub shaft 6 Volute casing

3.3 Shaft seals 3.3.1 Mechanical seals

Mechanical seals have functional leaks.
Only one of the following shaft seals can be used.

• Single mechanical seal

• Single mechanical seal with quenching

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3.4 Auxiliary systems

3.4.1 Sealing systems
Quenching

1 2 3

Fig. 4 Single mechanical seal with quenching

(sketch)
1 Seal
2 Quench space
3 Quench medium connection

The pressure of the pumped medium is higher than the pres-

sure of the sealing medium during quenching. The seal sur-
faces are lubricated by the pumped medium.

Application examples:
• Pumped media that can crystallize in the atmosphere and
thus cause damage to the seal in the long-term
• Prevention of offensive odors
• Cooling of seals

Variant Characteristics of the

sealing medium
Open Àow system • Supplied and drained
continuously
• Unpressurized
Closed Àow system • Circulates in a closed
circuit
• Unpressurized
Tab. 6 Quenching - variants and characteristics

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Transport, storage and disposal

4 Transport, storage and disposal

4.1 Transport 4.2 Preservation

For weight speci¿cations (ĺ documents for the particular Not necessary for non-rusting materials
order). Contact the manufacturer for recommendations regarding
preservatives.
4.1.1 Unpacking and inspection on delivery
1. Unpack the pump/aggregate on delivery and inspect it for
transport damage. NOTE
2. Report any transport damage to the manufacturer immedi-
Material damage due to inappropriate treatment for stor-
ately.
age!
3. Dispose of packaging material according to local regula-
Treat the pump properly, inside and outside, for storage.
tions.

4.1.2 Lifting 1. Preserving pump (observe the processing speci¿cations of

the manufacturers)

DANGER Duration Measures

[months]
Death or crushing of limbs caused by falling or overturning
loads! Up to 6 All bare metal parts should be treated,
Use lifting gear appropriate for the total weight to be trans- inside and outside.
ported. 6–12 All bare metal parts should be treated,
Fasten the lifting gear as shown in the following illustra- inside and outside.
tions. Shrink-wrap the pump in plastic ¿lm.
Never fasten the lifting gear onto the motor eyebolt (unless
used as a safety device against tipping over for units with 12–24 All bare metal parts should be treated,
a high center of gravity). inside and outside.
Do not stand under suspended loads. Shrink-wrap the pump in plastic ¿lm.
Set the load down on a level surface. Use VCI corrosion protection agent.
Tab. 7 Treatment for storage

2. Every 6 months:
– Renew the preservative if necessary.

4.3 Storage

NOTE
Material damage due to inappropriate storage!
Treat and store the pump properly.

1. Seal all openings with blind Àanges, blind plugs or plastic

covers.
2. Make sure the storage room meets the following condi-
tions:
– Dry
Fig. 5 Fastening the lifting gear to the pump aggregate
– Frost-free
– Vibration-free
3. Turn the shaft once a month.
4. Make sure the shaft and bearing change their rotational
position in the process.

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4.4 Removing the preservative 4.5 Disposal

Only necessary for pumps treated with preservative Plastic parts can be contaminated by poisonous or radioac-
tive pumped media to such an extent that cleaning is insuf-
¿cient.

WARNING
WARNING
Risk of poisoning from preservatives and cleaning agents
in the foodstuffs and drinking water sector! Risk of poisoning and environmental damage by the
Only use cleaning agents which are compatible with the pumped medium or oil!
pumped liquid (ĺ 9.2.6 Cleaning agents, Page 39). Use protective equipment when carrying out any work on
Completely remove all preservative. the pump.
Prior to the disposal of the pump:
– Catch and dispose of any escaping pumped medium
NOTE or oil in accordance with local regulations.
– Neutralize residues of pumped medium in the pump.
High water pressure or spray water can damage bearings! – Removing the preservative (ĺ 4.4 Removing the
Do not clean bearing areas with a water or steam jet. preservative, Page 13).
Remove any plastic parts and dispose of them in accor-
dance with local regulations.
NOTE
Damage to seals due to wrong cleaning agents! Dispose of the pump in accordance with local regulations.
Ensure the cleaning agent does not corrode the seals.

1. Choose the cleaning agent according to the application.

(ĺ 9.2.6 Cleaning agents, Page 39).
2. Dispose of cleaning agents in accordance with local regu-
lations.
3. For storage times in excess of 6 months:
– Replace the elastomer parts made of EP rubber
(EPDM).
– Check all elastomer parts (O-rings, shaft seals) for
proper elasticity and replace them if necessary.

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5 Setup and connection

For pumps in explosion hazard areas (ĺ ATEX additional 5.2 Planning the pipes
instructions).
5.2.1 Specifying supports and Àange connections

NOTE NOTE
Material damage due to distortion or passage of electrical Material damage due to excessive forces and torques
current in the bearing! exerted by the piping on the pump!
Do not make any structural modi¿cations to the pump unit Do not exceed the permissible limits (ĺ 9.2.7 Flange
or pump casing. loads, Page 40).
Do not carry out any welding work on the pump unit or
pump casing. 1. Calculate the pipe forces, taking every possible operating
condition into account:
– Cold/warm
NOTE – Empty/full
– Unpressurized/pressurized
Material damage caused by dirt!
– Shift in position of Àanges
Do not remove the transport seals until immediately before
2. Ensure the pipe supports have permanent low-friction
setting up the pump.
properties and do not seize up due to corrosion.
Do not remove any covers or transport and sealing covers
until immediately before connecting the pipes to the pump. 5.2.2 Specifying nominal diameters
Keep the Àow resistance in the pipes as low as possible.
5.1 Preparing the setup
5.1.1 Checking the ambient conditions 1. Make sure the nominal suction pipe diameter is, as far as
Make sure the required ambient conditions are ful¿lled possible, • to the nominal suction Àange diameter.
(ĺ 9.2.2 Ambient conditions, Page 38). – Recommended Àow rate speed < 1 m/s
2. Make sure the nominal pressure pipe diameter is • as pos-
5.1.2 Preparing the installation site sible to the nominal outlet Àange diameter.
Ensure the installation site meets the following conditions: – Recommended Àow rate speed < 3 m/s
– Pump is freely accessible from all sides
5.2.3 Specifying pipe lengths
– Suf¿cient space for installation/removal of the pipes
and for maintenance and repair work, especially for the
removal and installation of the pump and the motor
– Pump not exposed to external vibrations (damage to
bearings)
– Frost protection

5.1.3 Removing the preservative

If the pump is to be put into operation immediately after
setup and connection:
– Remove the preservative prior to installation
(ĺ 4.4 Removing the preservative, Page 13).
B A
5.1.4 Installing the heat insulation (optional)
Fig. 6 Straight pipe lengths upstream and downstream
Only necessary to maintain the temperature of the pumped
of the pump (recommended)
medium
A > 5 x nominal suction pipe diameter
B > 5 x nominal pressure pipe diameter
NOTE
Maintain the recommended minimum values when
Material damage on the bearing or shaft seal due to over- installing the pump.
heating!
Only install the heat insulation on the volute casing (ĺ Fig. Suction side: shorter pipes are possible but may restrict
3 Layout, Page 10). the hydraulic performance.
Pressure side: shorter pipes are possible but can result in
Install the heat insulation properly. increased operating noise.

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5.2.4 Optimizing cross-section and direction 5.3 Installing in the pipe

changes
5.3.1 Keeping the piping clean
1. Avoid radii of curvature of less than 1.5 times the nominal
pipe diameter.
2. Avoid abrupt changes of cross-section along the piping. NOTE
Material damage due to impurities in the pump!
5.2.5 Discharging leaks
Make sure no impurities can enter the pump.

WARNING 1. Clean all piping parts and armatures prior to assembly.

Risk of injury and poisoning due to hazardous pumped 2. Ensure no Àange seals protrude inwards.
liquids! 3. Remove any blind Àanges, plugs, protective foils and/or
Safely collect any leaking pumped liquid, then discharge protective paint from Àanges.
and dispose of it in accordance with environmental regula-
tions. 5.3.2 Installing the pump unit without feet/base

1. Provide equipment for collecting and discharging leaking NOTE

liquids.
Material damage due to excessive forces!
2. Ensure the free discharge of leaking liquids.
Make sure the pipe is able to bear the weight of the pump
5.2.6 Providing safety and control devices aggregate and all operating forces which occur.
(recommended) Make sure that the distance and alignment of the pipe
Àanges comply with the pump dimensions (ĺ setup draw-
Avoid impurities ing).
1. Integrate a ¿lter in the suction pipe.
2. To monitor impurities, install a differential pressure gauge 1. Remove the transport and sealing covers from the pump.
with a contact manometer. 2. Lifting the pump unit (ĺ 4.1 Transport, Page 12).
3. Raise the pump aggregate between the pipe ends.
Avoid reverse running Observe the pumping direction in the process.
Install a non-return valve between the pressure Àange and 4. Screw the suction Àange and pressure Àange to the pipe,
the gate valve to ensure the medium does not Àow back complying with the prescribed tightening torques.
when the pump is switched off.
5.3.3 Setting up pump unit with feet/base
Pump units with a base are installed vertically (motor at the
Avoid running empty
top).
For suction operation: install a foot valve in the suction pipe
to prevent the pump and suction pipe from running empty 1. Lift the pump unit and set it down at the installation location
during downtimes. (ĺ 4.1 Transport, Page 12).
2. Install the pump unit (ĺ setup drawing).
Make provisions for isolating and shutting off the pipes
For maintenance and repair work. 5.3.4 Installing auxiliary pipes (if available)
Follow the manufacturers’ speci¿cations for any available
auxiliary systems.
Provide shut-off devices in the suction and pressure pipes.
1. Connect the auxiliary pipes to the auxiliary connections so
Allow measurements of the operating conditions
that they are stress-free and do not leak (ĺ setup drawing).
1. Provide manometers for pressure measurements in the 2. To avoid air pockets, run the pipes with a continuous slope
suction and pressure pipes. up to the pump.
2. Provide load monitors (overload and underload) on the
motor side.
3. Provide for pump-side temperature measurements.

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5.4 Installing the motor 1. Observe the following during the installation:
– Adhere to the prescribed tightening torques
Only necessary if the pump aggregate is assembled on site (ĺ 9.2.5 Tightening torques, Page 39).
For motors larger than size 225, mount support feet. 2. Remove the retaining clamp for the stub shaft from the
motor bell housing (341.01):
– To do this, undo the bolts/nuts (901.10).
(ĺ 9.1 Sectional drawings, Page 29).
WARNING
3. Undo the hexagon head bolts (901.07) and remove the
Risk of injury due to overturning motor! washers (554.07).
Secure the motor to prevent overturning before working on 4. Remove one half of the guard sheet (686.01) from the
the stub shaft. motor bell housing (341.01).

The Allen key required to undo the cheese head screw

NOTE (914.06) is inserted in one of the two cast-in recesses in
the motor bell housing.
Damage due to incorrect installation!
Ensure that no excessive axial forces are applied to the 5. Undo the cheese head screw (914.06) on the stub shaft
pump shaft. (220.xx) and unscrew it completely (ĺ 9.1 Sectional draw-
Ensure that the stub shaft rests Àush against the collar of ings, Page 29).
the motor shaft.
Tighten the jack screw with a screwdriver without applying
Stub shaft free from oil and grease any excessive force.

The shaft key is not required for installation up to a stub 6. Widening the stub shaft (220.xx):
shaft bore hole diameter of 55 mm. – Screw the M10 x 40 or M12 x 40 jack screw (not
Stub shaft hole diameter (ĺ 3.1 Labels, Page 9). included in the scope of delivery) into the stub shaft.
7. From stub shaft bore hole diameter 60 mm: insert the shaft
A B key.
8. Turn the motor shaft so that the slot of the stub shaft is
opposite the shaft key groove of the motor shaft.

C 0 mm

9. For version of the stub shaft with hole diameter up to

5
55 mm (A) and above 60 mm (C), carefully push on the
Fig. 7 Widening the stub shaft motor until the stub shaft rests Àush against the shaft collar
A Version for stub shaft, hole diameter up to 55 mm of the motor shaft.
– Ensure that no excessive axial forces are applied to the
B Version for stub shaft, hole diameter up to
pump shaft.
55 mm and clamping ring
C Version for stub shaft, hole diameter starting from 60 mm
1 Cheese head screw
2 Stub shaft
3 Shaft key groove of the motor shaft
4 Clamping ring
5 Key (from stub shaft bore hole diameter 60 mm)

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5.5 Electrical connection

DANGER
Risk of death due to electric shock!
Have all electrical work carried out by quali¿ed electricians
only.

DANGER
0 mm
Risk of death due to rotating parts!
Isolate the motor from its supply voltage and keep it locked
in that state when carrying out any ¿tting or maintenance
work.

5.5.1 Connecting the motor

Follow the instructions of the motor manufacturer.
10. For the stub shaft version with hole diameter up to 55 mm
and clamping ring (B), carefully push on the motor until the
motor shaft lies Àush in the bottom of the stub shaft hole. 1. Connect the motor according to the connection diagram.
– Ensure that no excessive axial forces are applied to the 2. Make sure no danger arises due to electric power.
pump shaft. 3. Install an EMERGENCY STOP switch.
11. Screw in the motor bolts and tighten them.
– Ensure that the stub shaft continues to rest Àush 5.5.2 Checking the direction of rotation
against the collar of the motor shaft (A, C).
This is only possible when the pump starts operation
– Ensure that the motor shaft continues to rest Àush in
(ĺ 6.1 Preparations for the initial start-up, Page 18).
the base of the stub shaft hole (B).
12. Undo and unscrew the jack screw. Screw in the socket
head cap screw (914.06) and tighten it with a torque wrench
(ĺ 9.2.5 Tightening torques, Page 39).
5.6 Installing the coupling guard
13. Install the safety equipment: Flanged drive
– Guard sheet for the motor bell housing
1. If present, install the coupling guard (two plates) on the bell
14. Install the auxiliary devices:
housing.
– Manometer lines and ¿xtures at the pump
– Auxiliary pipes
15. Turn the stub shaft by hand:
– Ensure the stub shaft can be turned easily without pres-
sure points.

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6 Operation
For pumps in explosion-hazard areas (ĺ ATEX additional 6.1.4 Filling and bleeding
instructions).
Auxiliary systems ready for operation

6.1 Preparations for the initial start-up

WARNING
6.1.1 Identifying the pump type
Risk of injury and poisoning due to hazardous pumped
Identify the pump type (ĺ order data sheet). media!
Safely collect any leaking pumped medium and dispose
The pump types vary e.g. with regard to the shaft seal, of it in accordance with environmental rules and require-
auxiliary systems. ments.

6.1.2 Removing the preservative

Only necessary for pumps treated with preservative
NOTE
Material damage caused by dry running!
Make sure the pump is ¿lled properly.
(ĺ 4.4 Removing the preservative, Page 13).
1. Fill the pump and the suction pipe with pumped medium.
6.1.3 Preparing auxiliary systems (if available)
2. Open the suction-side armature.
The manufacturer does not accept any liability for damage 3. Open the pressure-side armature.
arising from the installation or use of a third-party or unap-
proved auxiliary system. 4. If present: open the auxiliary systems and check the Àow
rate.
Sealing systems 5. Verify that no pipe connections are leaking.

1. Verify that the sealing medium is suitable to mix (i.e. com- 6.1.5 Checking the direction of rotation
patible) with the pumped medium.
2. Identify the sealing system: DANGER
– (ĺ order data sheet)
– (ĺ 3.4.1 Sealing systems, Page 11). Risk of death due to rotating parts!
3. Install the sealing system (ĺ manufacturer’s speci¿ca- Use protective equipment when carrying out any work on
tions). the pump.
4. Make sure the parameters required for the installed sealing Keep an adequate distance to rotating parts.
system are met (ĺ 9.2.3 Parameters for auxiliary systems,
Page 38).
5. Ensure that the permissible container pressure is not NOTE
exceeded on blocking pressure systems (ĺ manufac-
Material damage due to incorrect direction of rotation!
turer’s speci¿cations).
Make sure the direction of rotation of the motor corre-
sponds to the arrow indicating the direction of rotation on
the motor bell housing.

1. Switch the motor on and immediately off again.

2. Check whether the direction of rotation of the motor corre-
sponds to the arrow indicating the direction of rotation on
the pump.
3. If the direction of rotation is different: Swap two phases
(ĺ 5.5 Electrical connection, Page 17).

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6.2 Start-up 6. After the initial stress caused by pressure and operating
temperature, check that the pump is not leaking.
6.2.1 Switching on
6.2.2 Switching off
Pump aggregate set up and connected properly
All connections stress-free and sealed Pressure-side armature closed (recommended)
Any available auxiliary systems are ready for operation
All safety equipment installed and tested for functionality
WARNING
Pump prepared, ¿lled and bled properly
Risk of injury due to hot pump parts!
Use protective equipment when carrying out any work on
DANGER the pump.

Risk of injury due to running pump! 1. Switch off the motor.

Do not touch the running pump. 2. Check all connecting bolts and tighten them if necessary.
Ensure that the coupling guard is attached.
Do not carry out any work on the running pump.
Allow the pump to cool down completely before starting any 6.3 Shutting down
work.

WARNING
DANGER
Risk of injury and poisoning due to hazardous pumped
Risk of injury and poisoning caused by pumped medium media!
spraying out! Safely collect any leaking pumped medium and dispose
Use protective equipment when carrying out any work on of it in accordance with environmental rules and require-
the pump. ments.

Take the following measures whenever the pump is shut

NOTE down:
Material damage caused by dry running! Pump is Measure
Make sure the pump is ¿lled properly.
...shut down Perform measures accord-
for a prolonged ing to the pumped liquid
NOTE period (ĺ Tab. 9 Measures depending
on the behavior of the pumped
Risk of cavitation when throttling down the suction Àow medium, Page 20).
rate!
...emptied Close the suction-side and
Fully open the suction-side armature and do not use it to pressure-side armatures.
adjust the Àow rate.
Do not open the pressure-side armature beyond the oper- ...dismounted Isolate the motor from its power
ating point. supply and secure it against
unauthorized switch-on.
...put into Observe the storage instructions
NOTE storage (ĺ 4.3 Storage, Page 12).
Material damage caused by overheating! Tab. 8 Measures to be taken if the pump is shut down
Do not operate the pump for long periods with the pressure-
side ¿tting closed.
Observe the minimum Àow rate (ĺ order data sheet).

1. Open the suction-side armature.

2. Close the pressure-side armature.
3. Switch on the motor and check it for smooth running.
4. Once the motor has reached its nominal speed, open the
pressure-side armature slowly until the operating point is
reached.
5. Make sure any temperature changes on pumps with hot
pumped liquids are below 5 K/min.

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Behavior Duration of shutdown (depending 6.5 Operating the stand-by pump

of pumped on process)
medium Stand-by pump ¿lled and bled
Short Long
Solids sediment Flush the Flush the Operate the stand-by pump at least once a week.
pump. pump.
Solidifying/ Heat up or Empty the 1. Completely open the suction-side armature.
freezing, empty the pump and 2. Open the pressure-side ¿tting to the extent that the
non-corrosive pump and containers. stand-by pump reaches its operating temperature and is
containers. heated evenly. (ĺ 6.2.1 Switching on, Page 19).
Solidifying/ Heat up or Empty the
freezing, empty the pump and
corrosive pump and containers.
containers. Treat the
pump and
containers
with preser-
vative.
Remains liquid, – –
non-corrosive
Remains liquid, – Empty the
corrosive pump and
containers.
Treat the
pump and
containers
with preser-
vative.
Tab. 9 Measures depending on the behavior
of the pumped medium

6.4 Start-up following a shutdown period

1. If the pump is shut down for over 1 year, take the following
measures before starting it up again:

Shutdown period Measure

> 1 year For versions with roller
bearings without lifetime
lubrication: relubricate
> 2 ears Replace elastomer seals
(O-rings, shaft sealing rings).
Replace antifriction bearings.
Tab. 10 Measures to be taken after prolonged
shutdown periods

2. Carry out the same steps as for the initial start-up

(ĺ 6.2 Start-up, Page 19).

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7 Maintenance
For pumps in explosion-hazard areas (ĺ ATEX additional 7.2 Maintenance
instructions).
The stub shaft of the pump and the motor shaft are con-
Trained service technicians are available for ¿tting and nected ¿rmly together. Notes on maintenance of the bear-
repair jobs. Present a pumped medium certi¿cate (DIN ing (ĺ operating manual of the motor manufacturer).
safety data sheet or safety certi¿cate) when requesting
service. Mechanical seals are subject to natural wear, which
strongly depends on the actual operating conditions.
Therefore, general statements regarding their service life
7.1 Inspections cannot be made.

The inspection intervals depend on the operational strain

on the pump. DANGER
Risk of injury due to running pump!
DANGER Do not touch the running pump.
Do not carry out any work on the running pump.
Risk of injury due to running pump!
Isolate the motor from its supply voltage and keep it locked
Do not touch the running pump. in that state when carrying out any ¿tting or maintenance
Do not carry out any work on the running pump. work.

WARNING DANGER
Risk of injury and poisoning due to hazardous pumped Risk of death due to electric shock!
media! Have all electrical work carried out by quali¿ed electricians
Use protective equipment when carrying out any work on only.
the pump.

1. Check at appropriate intervals: WARNING

– Maintenance of minimum Àow rate
– Normal operating conditions unchanged Risk of injury and poisoning due to hazardous or hot
– No impermissible vibrations pumped media!
2. For trouble-free operation, always ensure the following: Use protective equipment when carrying out any work on
– No dry running the pump.
– No leaks Allow the pump to cool down completely before commenc-
– No cavitation ing any work.
– Suction-side gate valves open Make sure the pump is unpressurized.
– Unclogged and clean ¿lters Empty the pump, safely collect the pumped medium and
– Suf¿cient supply pressure dispose of it in accordance with environmental rules and
– No unusual running noises or vibrations requirements.
– No excessive leakage at the shaft seal
– Proper functioning of auxiliary systems
7.2.1 Mechanical seals
– Proper condition of sealing medium
3. Put the installed stand-by pump into operation at least once Mechanical seals have functional leaks (ĺ manufacturer’s
a week speci¿cations).
Single mechanical seals with quenching: any drastic rise
in the level of the quenching system indicates a major leak
at the product-side mechanical seal.

In the event of a larger leak: replace the mechanical seal

and its auxiliary seals and check the integrity of the auxiliary
systems.

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7.2.2 Cleaning the pump WARNING

Risk of injury during disassembly!
NOTE
Secure the pressure-side gate valve against accidental
High water pressure or spray water can damage bearings! opening.
Do not clean bearing areas with a water or steam jet. Depressurize the blocking pressure system, if available.
Wear protective gloves as components can become very
Clean large-scale grime from the pump. sharp through wear or damage.
Remove spring-loaded components carefully (e.g.
mechanical seal, tensioned bearing, valves etc.), as com-
7.3 Dismounting ponents can be ejected by the spring tension.
Observe the manufacturer’s speci¿cations (e.g. for the
DANGER motor, coupling, mechanical seal, blocking pressure sys-
tem, cardan shaft, drives, belt drive etc.).
Risk of injury due to running pump!
Do not touch the running pump. 7.3.1 Returning the pump to the manufacturer
Do not carry out any work on the running pump. Pump unpressurized
Isolate the motor from its supply voltage and keep it locked Pump completely empty
in that state when carrying out any ¿tting or maintenance Electrical connections isolated and motor secured against
work. switch-on
Pump cooled down
DANGER Auxiliary systems shut down, unpressurized and emptied
Manometer lines, manometer and ¿xtures dismounted
Risk of death due to electric shock!
Enclose a truthful, and fully completed, safety certi¿cate
Have all electrical work carried out by quali¿ed electricians when returning pumps or components to the manufacturer.
only. (ĺ 9.4 Declaration of harmlessness, Page 42).

Repair carried out Measure for return

WARNING
...at the customer’s Return the defective
Risk of injury and poisoning due to hazardous or hot premises component to the
pumped media! manufacturer.
Use protective equipment when carrying out any work on
...at the Flush the pump and
the pump.
manufacturer’s decontaminate it if it was
Allow the pump to cool down completely before commenc- premises used to pump hazardous
ing any work. media.
Make sure the pump is unpressurized. Return the complete pump
Empty the pump, safely collect the pumped medium and (not disassembled) to the
dispose of it in accordance with environmental rules and manufacturer.
requirements.
...at the Only in the event of
manufacturer’s hazardous pumped media:
WARNING premises for Àush and decontaminate the
warranty repairs pump.
Risk of injury due to heavy components! Return the complete pump
Pay attention to the component weight. Lift and transport (not disassembled) to the
heavy components using suitable lifting gear. manufacturer.
Set down components safely and secure them against Tab. 11 Measures for return
overturning or rolling away.

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7.3.2 Preparations for dismounting 7.3.3 Removal of the Àanged motor

Pump unpressurized
Pump completely empty, Àushed and decontaminated WARNING
Electrical connections isolated and motor secured against Risk of injury due to overturning motor!
switch-on
Secure the motor to prevent overturning before working on
Pump cooled down the stub shaft.
Auxiliary systems shut down, depressurized and emptied
Manometer lines, manometer and ¿xtures dismounted
A B
Safety guarding removed

In production, the pumps are constructed to a standard

process. The slide-in unit can be removed without remov-
ing the volute casing and piping.

1. When dismounting, observe the following:

4
– Mark the precise orientation and position of all compo-
nents before dismounting.
– Dismantle components concentrically without canting.
2. Dismount the pump (ĺ sectional drawing).
C

5
Fig. 8 Widening the stub shaft
A Version for stub shaft, hole diameter up to 55 mm
B Version for stub shaft, hole diameter up to
55 mm and clamping ring
C Version for stub shaft, hole diameter starting from 60 mm
1 Cheese head screw
2 Stub shaft
3 Shaft key groove of the motor shaft
4 Clamping ring
5 Key (from stub shaft bore hole diameter 60 mm)

1. Remove one half of the guard sheet (686.01) from the

motor bell housing (341.01).

The Allen key required to undo the cheese head screw

(914.06) is inserted in one of the two cast-in recesses in
the motor bell housing.

2. Undo the cheese head screw (914.06) on the stub shaft

(220.xx) and unscrew it completely (ĺ 9.1 Sectional draw-
ings, Page 29).

Tighten the jack screw with a screwdriver without applying

any excessive force.

3. Widening the stub shaft (220.xx):

– Screw the M10 x 40 or M12 x 40 jack screw (not
included in the scope of delivery) into the stub shaft.

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4. Remove the Àanged motor. 7.4.2 Installation of the Àanged motor

NOTE
7.4 Installing
Damage due to incorrect installation!
Ensure that no excessive axial forces are applied to the
NOTE pump shaft.
Material damage caused by knocks and bumps! Ensure that the stub shaft rests Àush against the collar of
the motor shaft.
Do not knock or hit any components of the pump.
Stub shaft free from oil and grease
7.4.1 Installation of the pump
Reinstall the components concentrically, without canting, The shaft key is not required for installation up to a stub
in accordance with the markings made. shaft bore hole diameter of 55 mm.
Stub shaft hole diameter (ĺ 3.1 Labels, Page 9).

WARNING A B

Risk of injury due to heavy components!

Pay attention to the component weight. Lift and transport
heavy components using suitable lifting gear.
Set down components safely and secure them against
overturning or rolling away.
4

WARNING
Risk of injury during assembly!
Install spring-loaded components carefully (e.g. mechan- C
ical seal, tensioned bearing, valves etc.), as components
can be ejected by the spring tension.
Observe the manufacturer’s speci¿cations (e.g. for the
motor, coupling, mechanical seal, blocking pressure sys-
tem, cardan shaft, drives, belt drive etc.).

NOTE
Material damage due to unsuitable components! 5
Always replace lost or damaged screws with screws of the Fig. 9 Widening the stub shaft
same strength. (ĺ 9.2.5 Tightening torques, Page 39).
A Version for stub shaft, hole diameter up to 55 mm
Only replace seals with seals of the same material.
B Version for stub shaft, hole diameter up to
1. Observe the following during the installation: 55 mm and clamping ring
– Replace worn parts with genuine spare parts. C Version for stub shaft, hole diameter starting from 60 mm
– Replace seals, inserting them so that they cannot 1 Cheese head screw
rotate. 2 Stub shaft
– Adhere to the prescribed tightening torques
3 Shaft key groove of the motor shaft
(ĺ 9.2.5 Tightening torques, Page 39).
4 Clamping ring
2. Clean all parts (ĺ 9.2.6 Cleaning agents, Page 39). Do
not remove any prepared markings. 5 Key (from stub shaft bore hole diameter 60 mm)

Tighten the jack screw with a screwdriver without applying

3. Install the pump (ĺ sectional drawing).
any excessive force.
4. Installing the pump in the system (ĺ 5 Setup and connec-
tion, Page 14). 1. Widening the stub shaft (220.xx):
– Screw the M10 x 40 or M12 x 40 jack screw (not
included in the scope of delivery) into the stub shaft.
2. From stub shaft bore hole diameter 60 mm: insert the shaft
key.

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3. Turn the motor shaft so that the slot of the stub shaft is 9. Install the auxiliary devices:
opposite the shaft key groove of the motor shaft. – Manometer lines and ¿xtures at the pump
– Auxiliary pipes
10. Turn the stub shaft by hand:
– Ensure the stub shaft can be turned easily without pres-
sure points.

7.5 Ordering spare parts

0 mm For trouble-free replacement in the event of faults, we rec-
ommend keeping entire slide-in units or spare pumps avail-
able on site.
The application guidelines described in DIN 24296 rec-
ommend provisions for two years of continuous use
(ĺ 9.3 Spare parts for two years of continuous operation
according to DIN 24296, Page 41).

Have the following information ready to hand when order-

ing spare parts (ĺ type plate):
4. For version of the stub shaft with hole diameter up to – Pump type
55 mm (A) and above 60 mm (C), carefully push on the – Pump number
motor until the stub shaft rests Àush against the shaft collar – Year of manufacture
of the motor shaft. – Part number
– Ensure that no excessive axial forces are applied to the – Designation
pump shaft. – Quantity

0 mm

5. For the stub shaft version with hole diameter up to 55 mm

and clamping ring (B), carefully push on the motor until the
motor shaft lies Àush in the bottom of the stub shaft hole.
– Ensure that no excessive axial forces are applied to the
pump shaft.
6. Screw in the motor bolts and tighten them.
– Ensure that the stub shaft continues to rest Àush
against the collar of the motor shaft (A, C).
– Ensure that the motor shaft continues to rest Àush in
the base of the stub shaft hole (B).
7. Undo and unscrew the jack screw. Screw in the socket
head cap screw (914.06) and tighten it with a torque wrench
(ĺ 9.2.5 Tightening torques, Page 39).
8. Install the safety equipment:
– Guard sheet for the motor bell housing

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8 Troubleshooting
For faults which are not speci¿ed in the following table or can-
not be traced back to the speci¿ed causes, please consult the
manufacturer.
Possible faults are identi¿ed by a fault number in the table
below. This number identi¿es the respective cause and rem-
edy in the troubleshooting list.

Fault Number
Pump not pumping 1
Pumping rate insuf¿cient 2
Pumping rate excessive 3
Pumping pressure insuf¿cient 4
Pumping pressure excessive 5
Pump running roughly 6
Pump leaking 7
Motor power uptake excessive 8
Tab. 12 Fault number assignment

Fault number Cause Remedy

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
X – – – – – – – Supply/suction pipe and/or pressure pipe Open the armature.
closed by armature
– X – X – – – – Supply/suction pipe not fully opened Open the armature.
X X – – – X – – Stub shaft loose Tighten the stub shaft ¿rmly
(ĺ 7.4 Installing, Page 24).
X X – X – X – – Supply/suction pipe, pump or suction Clean the supply/suction pipe, pump or
strainer blocked or encrusted suction strainer.
– X – X – X – – Supply/suction pipe cross-section too Increase the cross-section.
narrow Remove any encrustations from the
suction pipe.
Open the armature completely.
X – – – – – – – Transport and sealing cover still in place Remove the transport and sealing cover.
Dismount the pump and inspect it for
dry-running damage.
– X – X – X – – Differential head excessive: Increase the supply pressure.
NPSHpump larger than NPSHsystem Consult the manufacturer.
X – – – – X – – Supply/suction pipe not bled properly or not Fill up the pump and/or piping completely
¿lled up completely and bleed them.
X – – – – X – – Supply/suction pipe contains air pockets Install the armature for bleeding.
Correct the piping layout.
X X – X – X – – Air is sucked in Seal the source of malfunction.
X X – X – X – – Excessive amount of gas: pump is Consult the manufacturer.
cavitating
– X – X – X – – Pumped medium temperature too high: Increase the supply pressure.
pump is cavitating Lower the temperature.
Consult the manufacturer.

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Fault number Cause Remedy

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
– X – X – – – X Viscosity or speci¿c gravity of the pumped Consult the manufacturer.
medium outside the range speci¿ed for the
pump
– X – X – – – – Geodetic differential head and/or pipe Àow Remove sediments from the pump
resistances too high and/or pressure pipe.
Install a larger impeller and consult the
manufacturer.
– X – – X X – – Pressure-side armature not opened wide Open the pressure-side armature.
enough
X X – – X X – – Pressure pipe blocked Clean the pressure pipe.
X X – X – X – – Pump running in the wrong direction Swap any two phases on the motor.
X X – X – – – – Motor speed too low Compare the required motor speed with
the speci¿cations on the pump type
plate. Replace the motor if necessary.
Increase the motor speed if speed
control is available.
– X – X – X – – Pump parts worn Replace the worn pump parts.
– – X X – X – X Pressure-side armature opened too wide Throttle down at the pressure-side
armature.
Machine the impeller down. Consult the
manufacturer and adjust the impeller
diameter.
– – X – – X – X Geodetic differential head, pipe Àow Throttle down the Àow rate at the
resistances and/or other resistances lower pressure-side armature. Observe the
than speci¿ed minimum Àow rate.
Machine the impeller down. Consult the
manufacturer and adjust the impeller
diameter.
– – X – X – – – Viscosity lower than expected Machine the impeller down. Consult the
manufacturer and adjust the impeller
diameter.
– – X – X X – X Motor speed too high Compare the required motor speed with
the speci¿cations on the pump type
plate. Replace the motor if necessary.
Reduce the motor speed if speed control
is available.
– – X – X X – X Impeller diameter too large Throttle down the Àow rate at the
pressure-side armature. Observe the
minimum Àow rate.
Machine the impeller down. Consult the
manufacturer and adjust the impeller
diameter.
X X – X – X – – Impeller out of balance or blocked Dismount the pump and inspect it for
dry-running damage.
Clean the impeller.
– X – X – X – – Hydraulic parts of the pump dirty, clotted or Dismount the pump.
encrusted Clean the parts.
– – – – – – – X Defective antifriction bearing in motor Replace the antifriction bearing
(ĺ manufacturer’s speci¿cations).

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Fault number Cause Remedy

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
– – – – – – – – Lubricant: excessive, insuf¿cient or Reduce, top up or replace the lubricant.
unsuitable
– – – – – – X – Connecting bolts not tightened properly Tighten the connecting bolts.
– – – – – – X – Mechanical seal worn Replace the mechanical seal.
– – – – – – X – Housing seal defective Replace the housing seal.
– – – – – – X – Shaft sleeve is in¿ltrated Replace the shaft sleeve and/or O-ring.
– – – – – X X X Pump distorted Check the pipe connections and pump
attachment.
– X – X – X – X Motor running on 2 phases Check the fuse and replace it if
necessary.
Check the cable connections and
insulation.
Tab. 13 Troubleshooting list

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9 Appendix

9.1 Sectional drawings Part no. Designation

514.01 Threaded ring
9.1.1 Auxiliary connections
515.01 Clamping ring
Abbreviation Connection 525.01 Spacer sleeve
FD1 Pumped medium / emptying 565.01 Rivet
FF1 Filling 672.01 Vent
FV1 Filling / Bleeding 686.01 Guard sheet
L0 Leak egress 686.02 Guard sheet
PM1 Pressure gauge 710.01 Pipe
PM2 Pressure gauge 801.01 Flanged motor
Tab. 14 Abbreviations of the connection designations 892.01 Foot plate

9.1.2 Part numbers and designations 901.01 Hexagon head bolt

901.02 Hexagon head bolt
Part no. Designation 901.04 Hexagon head bolt
102.01 Volute casing 901.10 Hexagon head bolt
108.01 Stage casing 901.11 Hexagon head bolt
161.01 Housing cover 901.12 Hexagon head bolt
171.01 Guide wheel 901.21 Hexagon head bolt
182.01 Support foot 902.01 Stud bolt
220.01 Stub shaft 902.02 Stud bolt
230.01 Impeller 902.10 Stud bolt
230.02 Impeller, ¿rst stage 903.01 Screw plug
230.03 Impeller, second stage 903.02 Screw plug
341.01 Motor bell housing 903.03 Screw plug
400.01 Gasket 903.04 Screw plug
400.02 Gasket 903.06 Screw plug
411.01 Seal ring 903.07 Screw plug
411.02 Seal ring 904.05 Grub screw
411.03 Seal ring 914.06 Cheese head screw
411.04 Seal ring 914.10 Cheese head screw
411.05 Seal ring 920.01 Nut
411.06 Seal ring 920.02 Nut
411.07 Seal ring 920.04 Nut
412.01 O-ring 920.10 Nut
433.01 Mechanical seal 922.01 Impeller nut
502.01 Wear ring
509.01 Intermediate ring
509.02 Intermediate ring
510.01 Spacer ring

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Part no. Designation

936.01 Spring ring
940.01 Shaft key
971.01 Type plate
Tab. 15 Designations of components according
to part numbers

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9.1.3 Sectional drawings

Fig. 11 U3...D – Unbalanced mechanical seal – sizes with diameter 16 at the shaft seal
* optional

220.01 515.01 914.06

Fig. 12 Stub shaft version with clamping ring

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Fig. 13 U3...D – Unbalanced mechanical seal – sizes with diameter 30 at the shaft seal
* optional
** optional, from motor size 225
mandatory

Fig. 15 Attachment of the guard sheet to the

Fig. 14 Sizes with shaft diameter 24 at the shaft seal motor bell housing

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901.01 161.01 901.02

400.02

Fig. 16 Version with housing cover 360-250, sizes

40-250, 50-250 and 65/-200

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Fig. 17 Two-stage sizes with diameter 30 at the shaft seal, non-cooled, unbalanced mechanical seal U3Dand U3.20D
* optional
** optional, from motor size 225
mandatory

220.01 515.01 914.06

Fig. 18 Stub shaft version with clamping ring

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Fig. 19 Housing cover version (sizes 2/40-250 and 2/50-250)

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Fig. 20 U3...D – Unbalanced mechanical seal – sizes with diameter 40 at the shaft seal
* optional

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9.1.4 Design and seal variants

161.01

525.01

Fig. 21 Version with intermediate ring for sizes 65-400

433.01

901.01

161.01
Fig. 24 U3.9D, U3.12D – Unbalanced mechanical seal
901.02

400.02

Fig. 22 Version with housing cover 470-315, sizes

65-315, 80-315 and 100/-315 433.01

161.01

Fig. 23 Attachment of the guard sheet to the

motor bell housing Fig. 25 U3...K – Unbalanced mechanical seal

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9.2 Technical speci¿cations 9.2.2 Ambient conditions

Operation under other ambient conditions should be
More technical speci¿cations (ĺ order data sheet).
agreed with the manufacturer

9.2.1 Stub shaft diameter at the shaft seal Tempera- Relative humidity [%] Setup
ture [°C] height
Long-term Short-term above sea
Pump size Diameter of the stub shaft at level [m]
the shaft seal [mm]
–20 to +40 ” 85 ” 100 ” 1000
20-160 16
Tab. 17 Ambient conditions
32-125
9.2.3 Parameters for auxiliary systems
40-125
24 Sealing medium in open Àow system
50-125
65-125 Sealing Volume [l/h] Pressure
25-200 medium for

32-160 Quenching 150 Depressurized

32-200 Tab. 18 Operating parameters for sealing medium

in open Àow system
40-160
40-200
40-250 30
50-160 single stage

50-200
50-250
65-160
65-200
80-160
2/25-200
2/32-200 30
2/40-250 two stages

2/50-250
65-250
65-315
65-400
80-200
80-250
40
80-315
100-200
100-250
100-315
125-250
Tab. 16 Assignment of the pump size to the stub
shaft diameter

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9.2.4 Sound pressure levels 9.2.5 Tightening torques

Measuring conditions:
Part no. Thread size Quality Tightening
• Distance to the pump: 1 m torque [Nm]
• Operation: cavitation-free M8 4.6 8
• Motor: IEC standard motor 901.01 M10 8.8 35
M12 8.8 67
• Tolerance ±3 dB
M8 22
901.02 8.8
Lower-noise versions of the motors are available if the M12 63
expected noise levels exceed the permissible limits. M8 8.8 22
M10 8.8 35
Nominal motor Sound pressure level [dB] for pump 901.10
M12 5.6 35
power PM [kW] with motor at speed [rpm] M16 8.8 150
1450 1750 2900 3500 M8 22
901.11 8.8
1.5 58 58.5 63 64 M12 63

2.2 60 60.5 66 67 M8 22
901.12 8.8
M12 63
3.0 62 62.5 68 69
902.01/ M10 24
4.0 63 63.5 69 70 5.8
920.01 M16 100
5.5 65 65.5 71 72 903.01
G¼ 10
7.5 66 66.5 72 73 903.02
GǪ St 15
903.03
11.0 68 68.5 74 75 G½ 30
903.04
15.0 69 69.5 75 76 904.05 M8 A4 12
18.5 70 70.5 76 77 M8 25
914.06 12.9
M10 50
22.0 71 71.5 77 78
M16
30.0 72 72.5 78 79 914.10 8.8 167
M10
37.0 73 73.5 79 80
M12 x 1.5 20
45.0 74 74.5 80 81 M16 x 1.5 45
922.01 1.4404
M20 x 1.5 96
55.0 75 75.5 80 81 M24 x 1.5 157
75.0 76 76.5 81 82 Tab. 20 Tightening torques
90.0 76 76.5 82 83
9.2.6 Cleaning agents
110.0 77 77.5 82 83
Tab. 19 Sound pressure level Application area Cleaning agents
Foodstuffs and drinking E.g. spirit, Ritzol 155, strong
water sector alkaline soapy solution,
steam jet (for individual
parts only)
1) Nikutex 304
Cold cleaning agent
Other Benzine, wax solvents,
diesel, paraf¿n, alkaline
cleaners
Tab. 21 Cleaning agents
1) Recommendation

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9.2.7 Flange loads

De¿nition of the pipe forces and torques on the basis of
EN ISO 5199.

Z
Y
X

Fig. 26 Flange loads at the pump

Nominal Forces [N] Torques [Nm]

Àange
diameter F max (x) F max (y) F max (z) ™F M max (x) M max (y) M max (z) ™M
[mm]
25 375 425 350 666 450 300 350 644
32 450 525 425 812 550 375 425 790
40 550 625 500 971 650 450 525 949
50 750 825 675 1303 700 500 575 1035
65 925 1050 850 1637 750 550 600 1107
80 1125 1250 1025 1969 800 575 650 1180
100 1500 1675 1350 2623 875 625 725 1297
125 1775 1975 1600 3100 1050 750 950 1602
150 2250 2500 2025 3926 1250 875 1025 1838
200 3000 3350 2700 5245 1625 1150 1325 2391
Tab. 22 Maximum Àange loads

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9.3 Spare parts for two years of

continuous operation according
to DIN 24296
Part no. Part designation Number of identical pumps (including stand-by pumps)
2 3 4 5 6 or 7 8 or 9 >9
Set/quantity of spare parts
Guide wheel (all two-stage
171.01 1 1 1 2 2 3 30%
pump sizes)
220.01 Stub shaft
515.01 Clamping ring
914.06 Socket head cap screw 1)
1 1 2 2 2 3 30%
922.01 Impeller nut
930.01 Spring ring
940.01 Shaft key
Impeller (all single-stage
230.01 1 1 1 2 2 3 30%
pump sizes)
230.02 Impeller, ¿rst stage
230.03 Impeller, second stage 1)
1 1 1 2 2 3 30%
514.01 Threaded ring
904.05 Grub screws
400.01 Gasket (set)
400.02 Gasket (for version with 4 6 8 8 9 12 150 %
intermediate ring)
433.01 Mechanical seal 2 3 4 5 6 7 90 %
Tab. 23 Spare parts for two years of continuous operation
1) Delivered as a mechanical unit (BG) or sales unit (VG)

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9.4 Declaration of harmlessness

This declaration of harmlessness of the operator is used to ensure work safety Please copy this
and the protection of our employees, the transport company and the environment document and
from harmful effects when handling dangerous materials as well as to protect you send it together
from claims for compensation. with the pump.
Every commercial company is obligated to comply with the legal regulations on work www.allweiler.de/
safety, set forth for example in Germany in the Workplace Ordinance (ArbStättV), en/sales-service/
the Accident Prevention Regulations (UVV), the Hazardous Substances Ordinance downloads
(GefStoffV) and the applicable environmental regulations.
When returning pumps and their accessories, please send them back to us in a properly cleaned condition (safe and harmless
for health and environment) and con¿rm the safety and harmlessness of the medium used.
If used with toxic, microbiological, explosive, radioactive or other hazardous substances, the safety data sheet must be
provided to us and enclosed to the shipment.
Failure to follow the above instructions will lead to the implementation of measures that ensure the safe handling of the
pump or the device, at your cost. We reserve the right to reject contaminated pumps and accessories and to return them
for cleaning at your cost!
This declaration of harmlessness must be attached clearly visible outside of the packaging of the return shipment, and if
possible sent in advance by e-mail including the safety data sheet, if applicable, to:
service-emea-gr@circor.com. Please understand that return shipments without a declaration of harmlessness cannot be
processed until such declaration is received.
Pump type ᆓ The pump has been thoroughly drained and cleaned outside
and inside prior to dispatch or provision.
Serial number:
ᆓ Special safety precautions are not necessary.
Was the pump operated with hazardous substances or other
media that are hazardous to health or the environment? ᆓ Special safety precautions regarding residual liquid, rinsing
ᆓ No media, personal protective equipment and disposal are
ᆓ Yes necessary (safety data sheets are required and must be sent
in advance/enclosed).
Medium used:
ᆓ Aside from the medium speci¿ed, are there any other safety
______________________________________________ aspects that need to be observed (for example, the cleaning
medium used)?
UN / CAS number (see safety data sheet): If yes, which:
______________________________________________ _______________________________________________

ᆓ Up-to-date safety data sheet enclosed.

We do not accept return shipment of pumps or parts thereof that have been exposed to radioactive or microbiological
contamination and that were not properly decontaminated.

Contact:

Tel. / fax / e-mail:

Legally binding declaration:

We hereby certify that we have completed this declaration fully and truthfully to the best of our knowledge. The dispatch
is performed in compliance with all legal requirements that apply to the packaging, shipping, and labeling of hazardous
substances. The sender is liable for all damages caused by unmarked decontaminations of the returned object.

Place, date Signature Stamp

Tab. 24 Declaration of harmlessness

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9.5 Declaration of conformity according

to EC Machine Directive
The following declaration does not contain serial numbers
or signatures. The original declaration is delivered with the
respective pump.

EC declaration of conformity according to

machine directive, appendix II A
We,
ALLWEILER GmbH, Postfach 1140, 78301 Radolfzell, Germany; Tel. +49 (0)7732 86-0, Fax. +49 (0)7732 86-436
hereby declare that the pump unit/pump:
Designation NI
Equipment no.
Order no.

– when the conditions in the operating instructions are observed – complies with the following applicable EC directives:

• Machine Directive (2006/42/EC)

• The protection targets of the low-voltage directive (2006/95/EC, valid until 19 April 2016, and 2014/35/EU, valid from
20 April 2016) were complied according to appendix I no. 1.5.1 of the machine directive 2006/42/EC.

Applicable harmonized norms:

• EN 809:1998 + A1:2009 + AC:2010

• EN ISO 12100:2010
Responsible for the documentation ALLWEILER GmbH
Allweilerstraße 1
78315 Radolfzell
Date: 02.10.2015 Company stamp / signature:

Head of Development/Construction
Tab. 25 Declaration of conformity according to EC Machine Directive

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