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1 INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY
1.1 General
These instructions must always be kept
close to the product's operating location or
directly with the product.
Flowserve products are designed, developed and
manufactured with state-of-the-art technologies in
modern facilities. The unit is produced with great
care and commitment to continuous quality control,
utilising sophisticated quality techniques, and safety
requirements.
Flowserve is committed to continuous quality
improvement and being at service for any further
information about the product in its installation and
operation or about its support products, repair and
diagnostic services.
These instructions are intended to facilitate
familiarization with the product and its permitted use.
Operating the product in compliance with these
instructions is important to help ensure reliability in
service and avoid risks. The instructions may not take
into account local regulations; ensure such
regulations are observed by all, including those
installing the product. Always coordinate repair
activity with operations personnel, and follow all plant
safety requirements and applicable safety and health
laws and regulations.
These instructions should be read prior to
installing, operating, using and maintaining the
equipment in any region worldwide. The
equipment must not be put into service until all
the conditions relating to safety noted in the
instructions, have been met.
1.2 CE marking and approvals
It is a legal requirement that machinery and
equipment put into service within certain regions of
the world shall conform with the applicable CE
Marking Directives covering Machinery and, where
applicable, Low Voltage Equipment, Electromagnetic
Compatibility (EMC), Pressure Equipment Directive
(PED), minimum efficiency for some water pumps
(Ecodesign) and Equipment for Potentially Explosive
Atmospheres (ATEX).
Where applicable, the Directives and any additional
Approvals, cover important safety aspects relating to
machinery and equipment and the satisfactory provision
of technical documents and safety instructions.
Where applicable this document incorporates
information relevant to these Directives and Approvals.
To confirm the Approvals applying and if the product is
CE marked, check the serial number plate markings
and the Certification. (See section 9, Certification.)
1.3 Disclaimer
Information in these User Instructions is believed
to be reliable. In spite of all the efforts of
Flowserve Corporation to provide sound and all
necessary information the content of this manual
may appear insufficient and is not guaranteed by
Flowserve as to its completeness or accuracy.
Flowserve manufactures products to exacting
International Quality Management System Standards
as certified and audited by external Quality
Assurance organisations. Genuine parts and
accessories have been designed, tested and
incorporated into the products to help ensure their
continued product quality and performance in use.
As Flowserve cannot test parts and accessories
sourced from other vendors the incorrect
incorporation of such parts and accessories may
adversely affect the performance and safety features
of the products. The failure to properly select, install
or use authorised Flowserve parts and accessories is
considered to be misuse. Damage or failure caused
by misuse is not covered by the Flowserve warranty.
In addition, any modification of Flowserve products or
removal of original components may impair the safety
of these products in their use.
The operational safety of the delivered unit is only
guaranteed for use according to the limitations
described in section 3.1, Technical data. The limits
given in the data sheet may not be exceeded.
1.4 Copyright
All rights reserved. No part of these instructions may
be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or
transmitted in any form or by any means without prior
permission of Flowserve.
1.5 Duty conditions
This product has been selected to meet the
specifications of your purchaser order. The
acknowledgement of these conditions has been sent
separately to the Purchaser. A copy should be kept
with these instructions.
The product must not be operated beyond
the parameters specified for the application.
If there is any doubt as to the suitability of the
product for the application intended, contact
Flowserve for advice, quoting the serial number.
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If the conditions of service on your purchase order are
going to be changed (for example liquid pumped,
temperature or duty) it is requested that the user seeks
the written agreement of Flowserve before start up.
1.6 Safety
1.6.1 Summary of safety markings
These User Instructions contain specific safety
markings where non-observance of an instruction would
cause hazards. The specific safety markings are:
This symbol indicates electrical safety
instructions where non-compliance will involve a high
risk to personal safety or the loss of life.
This symbol indicates safety instructions where
non-compliance would affect personal safety and could
result in loss of life.
This symbol indicates “hazardous and toxic fluid”
safety instructions where non-compliance would affect
personal safety and could result in loss of life.
This symbol indicates safety instructions
where non-compliance will involve some risk to safe
operation and personal safety and would damage the
equipment or property.
This symbol indicates explosive atmosphere zone
marking according to ATEX. It is used in safety
instructions where non-compliance in the hazardous
area would cause the risk of an explosion.
This symbol is used in safety instructions to
remind not to rub non-metallic surfaces with a dry
cloth; ensure the cloth is damp. It is used in safety
instructions where non-compliance in the hazardous
area would cause the risk of an explosion.
This sign is not a safety symbol but indicates
an important instruction in the assembly process.
1.6.2 Personnel qualification and training
All personnel involved in the operation, installation,
inspection and maintenance of the unit must be
qualified to carry out the work involved. If the personnel
in question do not already possess the necessary
knowledge and skill, appropriate training and instruction
must be provided. If required the operator may
commission the manufacturer/supplier to provide
applicable training.
Always coordinate repair activity with operations and
health and safety personnel, and follow all plant
safety requirements and applicable safety and health
laws and regulations.
1.6.3 Safety action
This is a summary of conditions and actions to
help prevent injury to personnel and damage to
the environment and to equipment. For products
used in potentially explosive atmospheres
section 1.6.4 also applies.
NEVER DO MAINTENANCE WORK
WHEN THE UNIT IS CONNECTED TO POWER
Before maintenance and repair work is started the
motor of the pump unit must first be completely
isolated from the electrical power supply.
The procedure to shut down the unit described in
section 7.3, Switching off the unit, must be followed
without fail.
Danger from electricity must be
eliminated. (For details see, for example, the
regulations of the VDE and local power supply
companies.)
GUARDS MUST NOT BE REMOVED WHILE
THE PUMP IS IN OPERATION
HANDLING COMPONENTS
Many precision parts have sharp corners and the
wearing of appropriate safety gloves and equipment
is required when handling these components. To lift
heavy pieces above 25 kg (55 lb) use a crane
appropriate for the mass and in accordance with
current local regulations.
DISMOUNTING PUMP UNITS
Before dismounting one pump unit, the pump must be
separated from the motor and drained. In case of
dangerous delivery fluids, suitable safety measures
must be made.
THERMAL SHOCK
Rapid changes in the temperature of the liquid within
the pump can cause thermal shock, which can result
in damage or breakage of components and should be
avoided.
HOT (and cold) PARTS
If hot or cold components, or heater or cooler units,
can cause a danger for the operating staff or persons
in the immediate vicinity, measures must be taken to
prevent possible contact, eg by protective gratings.
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If complete protection is not possible, access to such
devices must be limited to the maintenance staff who
must be informed specifically about the special
dangers by warnings and corresponding signs.
The measures listed above must be applied if the
temperatures in a limited access zone exceed
80 ºC (175 ºF) or fall below -5 ºC (23 ºF), or if the
regional limit values are exceeded.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY NOTES
In addition to the safety notes listed in the main Safety
section, special safety notes in all other sections must
also be observed, eg those for private use.
COMMISSIONING
Prior to each commissioning after installation,
maintenance or repair, follow the instructions and
notes in section 8, Commissioning, switching on, operation and switching off.
Notes directly attached to the unit must be observed
without fail. These include:
Marking of connections
Rating plate
Rotational direction
HAZARDOUS LIQUIDS
Units handling hazardous liquids must be
decontaminated.
INFLAMMABLE FLUIDS
When the pump is handling hazardous liquids care must
be taken to avoid exposure to the liquid by appropriate
siting of the pump, limiting personnel access and by
operator training. If the liquid is flammable and or
explosive, strict safety procedures must be applied.
When pumping dangerous fluids, no packing
seals must be used.
PREVENT EXCESSIVE EXTERNAL
PIPE LOAD
In horizontally arranged pump units, the pump must not
be used as support for suction or pressure pipework.
Arrange compensators in such a way that the forces
caused by internal pressure do not act upon the pump
flange unless approved in writing by Flowserve.
ROTATIONAL DIRECTION OF THE
MOTOR
The rotational direction of each motor can be found in
the data sheet and or the connection data sheet.
As testing the rotational direction by short startup in
dry conditions is not permitted and as by design the
rotational direction of the motor cannot be determined
when the pump unit is completely mounted, the
rotating field of the power supply must be known. If
necessary, it must be determined using a rotating
field measurement device.
If the pump unit is operated with incorrect rotational
direction, the delivery output is reduced and pump
damage is possible.
OPERATION OF THE PUMP UNIT
The pump unit may only be operated if the unit is
completely mounted, the motor is completely filled
with the prescribed amount of filling fluid and it is
submerged sufficiently into the delivery medium.
Never let the submersible motor pump run dry.
Switching on, including for test purposes, is never
allowed if the pump is not submerged.
For the minimum submersion depth in the delivery
medium, refer to the provided data sheet or ask
Flowserve.
Non-observance can cause the following dangers:
Failure of important system functions
Failure of prescribed methods for maintenance
and upkeep
Danger to persons due to electrical, mechanical
or chemical impact
Danger to the environment by leakage when
delivering hazardous media
OPERATION OF THE PUMP UNIT
Operation with a flow volume that is above average
or does not cause counter-pressure to the pump can
cause a motor overload and cavitation in the pump.
Low flow rates can cause shortened service life of the
pump, overheating of the pump, instability, cavitation
and vibration.
The duty point for which the pump unit has been
designed can be found in the data sheet of the pump.
SWITCHING ON THE PUMP UNIT
After having completely installed the pump unit, close
the outlet valve apart for a small gap to bleed the
riser pipeline. (If the system is equipped with an airrelease valve at the highest point of the riser pipeline,
the outlet valve remains closed.) After switching on,
the pressure at the pressure gauge must be higher
than the pumping head specified in the data sheet,
minus the water depth.
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Because of the risk of motor overload, S-series units
(pumps with axial impellers) must never be started
against a closed slider!
In order to avoid overheating the pump, a pump must
never be operated for more than 2 minutes against a
closed outlet valve.
In the time during which the empty riser is filled, the
ampere meter can display a higher current after
switch-on than specified in the data sheet, even after
the starting current has subsided.
Afterwards, the operating current must be lower than
the maximum permitted current as specified in the
data sheet.
SLOWLY open the outlet valve so as to not cause
overload to the well due to excessive delivery flow.
Open the slider slowly until the ampere meter displays
the operating current as specified in the data sheet.
After reaching the operating point for which the unit has
been designed, the current intake must approximately
match the one specified in the data sheet.
1.6.4 Products used in potentially explosive
atmospheres
Measures are required to:
Avoid excess temperature
Prevent build up of explosive mixtures
Prevent the generation of sparks
Prevent leakages
Maintain the pump to avoid hazard
The following instructions for pumps and pump units
when installed in potentially explosive atmospheres
must be followed to help ensure explosion protection.
For ATEX, both electrical and non-electrical equipment
must meet the requirements of European Directive
94/9/EC. Always observe the regional legal Ex
requirements eg Ex electrical items outside the EU may
be required certified to other than ATEX eg IECEx, UL.
1.6.4.1 Scope of compliance
Use equipment only in the zone for which it is
appropriate. Always check that the motor and pump
equipment are suitably rated and/or certified for the
classification of the specific atmosphere in which they
are to be installed.
Where Flowserve has supplied only the bare shaft
pump or motor, the Ex rating applies only to that.
The party responsible for assembling the ATEX pump
set shall select any instruments or devices and the
motor cable and joint design and cable protection
suitable to the Ex environment according to ATEX
and IEC 60079-14. Fully submerged submersible
pump sets like electric cables are exempt from ATEX
Ex Marking. IEC 60079-14 requires that the cable
passing through an Ex Zone such as Zone 0, 1, 2, 20,
21 or 22 is correctly rated and protected by a suitable
Conduit or Armour design. Flowserve must be
advised the Ex Zone and area ATEX Classification in
any Caisson or atmosphere so that the appropriate
cable and pump set design is provided for the
application. If the Zone is Zone 0 or 20 a Flowserve
ATEX Category 2 or 3 Marked Pleuger CAVERN
design must not be used. All Pleuger CAVERN
designs use a liquid filled Conduit containing the
electric cable. Any additional applicable equipment
for ATEX must be provided with the necessary CE
Certificate/Declaration of Conformity establishing it is
suitable for the area in which it is to be installed.
The output from a variable frequency drive (VFD) can
cause additional heating effects in the motor and so, for
pump sets with a VFD, the ATEX Certification for the
motor must state that it is covers the situation where
electrical supply is from the VFD. This particular
requirement still applies even if the VFD is in a safe area.
1.6.4.2 Marking
An example of ATEX CAVERN equipment marking is
shown below. The actual classification of the pump
will be engraved on the nameplate.
II 2 GD k IIC T4 T135ºC IP68
Equipment Group
I = Mining
II = Non-mining
Category
2 or M2 = high level protection
3 = normal level of protection
Gas and/or dust
G = Gas, D = Dust
k = Liquid encased protection
(in accordance with EN13463-8)
Gas Group
IIA – Propane (typical)
IIB – Ethylene (typical)
IIC – Hydrogen (typical)
No gas group means suitable for all
Maximum surface temperature (Temperature
Class, see table 1, section 1.6.4.3.)
Protection type when applicable
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Temperature class
to EN13463-1
Maximum surface
temperature permitted
Temperature limit of
liquid handled *
T6
T5
T4
T3
T2
T1
85 °C (185 °F)
100 °C (212 °F)
135 °C (275 °F)
200 °C (392 °F)
300 °C (572 °F)
450 °C (842 °F)
Consult Flowserve
Consult Flowserve
115 °C (239 °F) *
180 °C (356 °F) *
275 °C (527 °F) *
400 °C (752 °F) *
1.6.4.3 Avoiding excessive surface temperatures
ENSURE THE EQUIPMENT TEMPERATURE
CLASS IS SUITABLE FOR THE HAZARD ZONE
Pumps have a temperature class as stated in the
ATEX Ex rating on the nameplate. These are based
on a maximum ambient of 40 ºC (104 ºF); refer to
Flowserve for higher ambient temperatures.
The surface temperature on the pump is influenced
by the temperature of the liquid handled. The
maximum permissible liquid temperature depends on
the ATEX temperature class and must not exceed the
values in the table that follows:
Table 1: Maximum permitted liquid temperature for
pumps
* The table only takes the ATEX temperature class into consideration.
Pump design or material, as well as component design or material,
may further limit the maximum working temperature of the liquid.
The temperature rise at the seals and bearings and
due to the minimum permitted flow rate is taken into
account in the temperatures stated.
The operator is responsible for ensuring that the
specified maximum liquid temperature is not
exceeded.
Temperature classification “Tx” is used when the liquid
temperature varies and when the pump is required to be
used in differently classified potentially explosive
atmospheres. In this case the user is responsible for
ensuring that the pump surface temperature does not
exceed that permitted in its actual installed location.
Avoid mechanical, hydraulic or electrical overload by
using motor overload trips, temperature monitors or a
power monitor and make routine vibration monitoring
checks.
A vibration check must be carried out routinely. We
recommend a measurement every 4 weeks.
In dirty or dusty environments, make regular checks
and remove dirt from areas around close clearances,
bearing housings and motors.
Where there is any risk of the pump being run against a
closed valve generating high liquid and casing external
surface temperatures fit an external surface
temperature protection device.
For pumps with key drive impellers only
If an explosive atmosphere exists during the
installation, do not attempt to check the direction of
rotation by starting the pump unfilled. Even a short
run time may give a high temperature resulting from
contact between rotating and stationary components.
1.6.4.4 Preventing the build-up of explosive
mixtures
ENSURE THE PUMP IS PROPERLY FILLED
AND VENTED AND DOES NOT RUN DRY
Ensure the pump and relevant suction and discharge
pipeline system is totally filled with liquid at all times
during the pump operation, so that an explosive
atmosphere is prevented.
In addition it is essential to make sure that seal
chambers, auxiliary shaft seal systems and any
heating and cooling systems are properly filled.
If the operation of the system cannot avoid this
condition, fit an appropriate dry run protection device
(for example liquid detection or a power monitor).
To avoid potential hazards from fugitive emissions of
vapour or gas to atmosphere the surrounding area
must be well ventilated.
1.6.4.5 Preventing sparks
To avoid the potential hazard from random
induced current generating a spark, the baseplate
must be properly grounded.
Avoid electrostatic charge: do not rub non-metallic
surfaces with a dry cloth; ensure cloth is damp.
1.6.4.6 Preventing leakage
The pump must only be used to handle liquids
for which it has been approved to have the correct
corrosion resistance.
Avoid entrapment of liquid in the pump and associated
piping due to closing of suction and discharge valves,
which could cause dangerous excessive pressures to
occur if there is heat input to the liquid. This can occur if
the pump is stationary or running.
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Bursting of liquid containing parts due to freezing
must be avoided by draining or protecting the pump
and ancillary systems.
Locking system for mechanical seals must be
monitored for leaks of the delivery medium and the
locking medium.
Where there is the potential hazard of a loss of a seal
barrier fluid or external flush, the fluid must be monitored.
If leakage of liquid to atmosphere can result in a
hazard, install a liquid detection device.
1.6.4.7 Maintenance to avoid the hazard
CORRECT MAINTENANCE IS REQUIRED TO
AVOID POTENTIAL HAZARDS WHICH GIVE A
RISK OF EXPLOSION
The responsibility for compliance with maintenance
instructions is with the plant operator.
To avoid potential explosion hazards during
maintenance, the tools, cleaning and painting
materials used must not give rise to sparking or
adversely affect the ambient conditions. Where there
is a risk from such tools or materials, maintenance
must be conducted in a safe area.
It is recommended that a maintenance plan and
schedule is adopted. (See section 8, Maintenance.)
1.7 Nameplate and safety labels
1.7.1 Nameplate
For details of nameplate, see the Declaration of
Conformity, or separate documentation included with
these User Instructions.
1.7.2 Safety labels
Oil lubricated units only:
1.8 Specific machine performance
1.8.1 General
For performance parameters see section 1.5, Duty
conditions. Where performance data has been supplied
separately to the purchaser these should be obtained
and retained with these User Instructions if required.
1.8.2 Ecodesign
EU regulation 547/2012 of the Directive
2009/125/EC, for the minimum efficiency of defined
classes of water pumps requires that products must
show their Minimum Efficiency Index (MEI) value.
The EU benchmark MEI ≥ 0.70. Also product
information must be available to users.
Performance curves will have been provided with the
quotation or order or are available at flowserve.com.
The efficiency of a pump with trimmed impeller is
usually lower than that of a pump with the full impeller
diameter. Trimming of the impeller will adapt the
pump to a fixed duty point, leading to reduced energy
consumption. The minimum efficiency index (MEI) is
based on the full impeller diameter.
The operation of this water pump with variable duty
points may be more efficient and economic when
controlled by, for example, by the use of a variable
speed drive that matches the pump duty to the system.
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Information on benchmark efficiency is available at;
www.europump.org/efficiencycharts
EU Regulation 547/2012 requires the statement on a
product nameplate:
MEI ≥ 0.10 [--.-]. (Between 01 January 2013 and
31 December 2014.)
MEI ≥ 0.40 [--.-]. (From 01 January 2015.)
1.9 Noise level
In principle, any noise emission should be avoided as
far as possible at the location of origin. If the noise
protection cannot be reduced by suitable measures to
the values approved by regional laws, the concerned
staff must be provided with personal hearing protection.
Attention must be given to the exposure of personnel
to the noise, and local legislation will define when
guidance to personnel on noise limitation is required,
and when noise exposure reduction is mandatory.
This is typically 80 to 85 dBA.
Submerged motor pumps are in principle submerged
in fluid during operation. This fluid jacket has a
dampening impact so that the noise pressure level of
the units is lower or equal to 70 dB(A). Noise
generation from pipelines and valves must be
evaluated by the operator
2 TRANSPORT AND STORAGE
2.1 Consignment receipt and unpacking
Submersible pumps are subjected to a thorough
inspection before leaving the factory and are supplied
with operating instructions for fitting, starting, care etc
that conform to international safety regulations.
Immediately after receipt of the equipment it must be
checked against the delivery and shipping documents
for its completeness and that there has been no
damage in transportation. Any shortage and or damage
must be reported immediately to Flowserve and must
be received in writing within one month of receipt of the
equipment. Later claims cannot be accepted.
Check any crates, boxes and wrappings for any
accessories or spare parts that may be packed
separately with the equipment or attached to side
walls of the box or equipment.
Each product has a unique serial number. Check
that this number corresponds with that advised and
always quote this number in correspondence as well
as when ordering spare parts or further accessories.
2.2 Handling and lifting
Take special care when handling the
pump unit. Make certain that it does not hit against
walls, steel structures or floors etc.
2.2.1 Erection of long units
For transport, ensure that the hoist
has an adequate carrying capacity.
Units less than 1 000 kg (2 200 lb.) do not
carry any weight information.
Units that are delivered or stored in several sub-
assemblies due to extreme length must be
assembled during installation into the well. Special
fitting instructions must be requested from the
manufacturer for this.
A unit that is shipped on a transport rail due to its
extreme length must be lifted into the vertical position on
this rail (ie an auxiliary carrier) before fitting into the well.
Due to the danger of sagging, pump
units that exceed the permissible length must be
supported by an auxiliary carrier (U or H carrier) when
lifted into the vertical position. This carrier may only be
removed after the pump unit is hanging vertically from
the crane or lifting block. (See figure 2-1.)
Figure 2-1
When assessing the diameter of the unit, use the
smaller size from the pump and motor. This can be
found on the rating plate or the data sheet.
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Rated diameter
Permissible length
6 in. (152 mm)
3.3 m (10.8 ft)
8 in. (203 mm)
3.5 m (11.5 ft)
10 in. (254 mm)
4.4 m (14.4 ft)
12 in. (305 mm)
4.7 m (15.4 ft)
Table 2-1
Under no circumstances must the
power cables be used for lifting or moving the motor.
2.3 Storage
Store the pump unit vertically in a dry,
well ventilated location. If it cannot be foreseen when
the unit will be installed, the following instructions
must be followed:
2.3.1 General remarks
Submersible pump units need special
storage conditions. For functional reasons some
inner parts (eg the stator and rotor plates) cannot be
produced from corrosion-resistant materials and are
therefore sensitive to any type of air humidity.
All units may basically be stored either in a filled or
unfilled condition; however these two types of storage
require different treatment of the unit.
All units must be stored vertically,
secured appropriately in this position to prevent
tipping over.
The leads of the power cables must
be protected from moisture. Ensure that the power
cables and, if applicable, the signal cables are not
bent during storage.
2.3.2 Requirements for the storage area
The storage area must be well ventilated.
Air humidity should be in a range of 40 to 60 %.
Temperatures:
+50 to -25 °C (+122 to -13 °F) for units with
unfilled motors
+50 to 0 °C (+122 to +32 °F) for units with MX
type motors (water-filled without antifreeze)
+50 to -15 °C (+122 °F to +5 °F) for units with
motors originally filled by the manufacturer
For temperatures down to -15 °C, (+5 °F) see the
guidelines in the instructions for filling submersible
pump motors in section 0, 6.1 Antifreeze.
2.3.3 Storing for up to four weeks
No special arrangements are required.
2.3.4 Storing between one and 24 months
For storage between one and 24 months, it is
recommended that the shaft of the unit be turned at
intervals of approximately 8 weeks. For this it may be
necessary to remove a mounted pressure housing,
including the check valve. On pump units where this is
not possible, the pump and motor must be separated.
If needed, separate instructions should be requested
from the manufacturer.
2.3.5 Storing for over 24 months
If the pump unit is stored for more
than 24 months a complete visual inspection at the
Flowserve manufacturing plant is recommended. An
authorised Flowserve factory representative can also
carry out this inspection.
2.5 Recycling and end of product life
At the end of the service life of the product or its
parts, the relevant materials and parts should be
recycled or disposed of using an environmentally
acceptable method and local requirements.
If the product contains substances that are harmful to
the environment, these should be removed and
disposed of in accordance with current regulations.
This also includes the liquids and or gases that may
be used in the "seal system" or other utilities.
Make sure that hazardous substances are
disposed of safely and that the correct personal
protective equipment is used. The safety
specifications must be in accordance with the current
regulations at all times.
3 DESCRIPTION
3.1 Technical data
Each unit is individually manufactured to the special
requirements of the customer. The specific technical
data regarding head, delivery rate, current requirement,
minimum permissible flow velocity on the external motor
surfaces etc can be found in the data sheet delivered
with the unit or in the order confirmation.
3.2 Delivery contents
Pump unit
These User Instructions
Technical data sheet
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3.3 General data
3.3.1 Normal operating conditions
Temperature: see data sheet
Sand content: max. 25 mg/l (0.03 oz/fl.oz)
Water velocity along motor surface: see data
sheet
No impurities that could lead to deposits and
blockages within the pump or to deposits on the
motor surface
No water hammer
Maximum 3 minutes operation against closed
slide valve
Refer to section 7.1.2., First
switching on.
Operation within prescribed voltage tolerances
Permissible operational range: 50 to 120 % of the
best efficiency point (BEP)
Correctly selected and adjusted motor protection
Observation of the maximum permissible starting
frequency
If other working conditions are
required please contact Flowserve for advice.
Other uses or applications must be agreed by the
manufacturer.
Power cables and, if applicable, signal cables are
fixed to the riser pipes by means of cable clips.
The ideal construction of a water supply system is
shown in figure 3-1. Since this shows a basic
arrangement, the actual layout must be adapted to
local and technical conditions.
The additional listed components are
recommendations for operational safety and the
protection of the pump unit.
Figure 3-1: Water supply system
At higher ambient temperatures
and/or lower flow velocities on the external motor
surfaces, or if there is risk of clogging, special
measures for heat dissipation are required. This
must be checked with the manufacturer by indicating
the ambient conditions. In this case the suitability of
the unit for its planned application must be confirmed
by the manufacturer.
3.4 General description
Submersible-motor pumps are subjected to a thorough
inspection before leaving the factory and are supplied
with operating instructions for fitting, starting and care
that conform to general safety regulations.
Standard submersible-motor pumps are used to
transport cold clean water under normal operating
conditions.
The Pleuger submersible-motor pump has been
developed for installation in wells and as a result has a
distinctive slim design. The Pleuger submersible-motor
pump, because of its various features, can also be used
for other applications with different design modifications.
The submersible motor pump consists of a submersible
motor, a submersible pump and usually a check valve.
The complete pump unit is freely suspended on the
rising main which is supported at the wellhead.
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PLEUGER STANDARD USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 71569293 01-13
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Description
1a
Submersible motor
1b
Submersible pump
2
Check valve
3
Riser pipe
4
Cable clips
5
Support clamp
6
Elbow
7
Control valve
8
Delivery pipe
9a
Pressure vessel
9b
High level tank
10
Terminal box for power cable
11
Switchgear or switchboard
12a
Pressure switch
12b
Float switch
13
System fuses
14
Centering device
15
Pressure gauge
16
Well shaft vents
17
Double orifice air valve
18
Safety valve
19
Check valve (optional)
20a
Water level detector, upper
20b
Water level detector, lower
21
Pressure sensor for water level measuring system
22
Flowmeter
As the motor is hermetically sealed and equipped
with a pressure/volume compensating device the
motor filling remains in the motor for the duration of
operation.
On motors larger than 10 in. (254 mm) an impeller
fitted on the motor shaft provides an internal water
circuit for better cooling.
When the unit is operating, the motor filling-water
becomes warm and increases in volume. Excess water
is released through a vent valve/pressure relief valve
located at the top of the motor. After the unit is switched
off, the filling-water cools down and the volume
decreases. A breather diaphragm compensates for the
lower pressure resulting from the decrease in volume.
This arrangement avoids under-pressure in the motor
and the ingress of pumped medium. The change of
volume by varying temperatures continues over the
For safe operation, the following are also
recommended:
entire lifetime of the pump unit.
Although the motor filling-water and the pumped
liquid surrounding the motor will mix if there is
leakage from the seals, the motor remains operative
due to its water-lubricated journal bearings.
Explanations and abbreviations:
DB Well diameter
ET Installation depth
LA Unit length incl. check valve
US Lower operating level = dry running protection
OS Upper operating level (only for automatic operation
Ü Minimum water level above pump outlet
V To the consuming device
WT Minimum (dynamic) water level
(depending on NPSH)
A Connection for a three-phase motor
B Connection for a single-phase motor
3.5 Submersible motor
The so-called “wet” electric motor is a water-filled
three-phase AC squirrel-cage motor with a watertight
winding, which is operating in water and is designed
especially for direct drive of submersible pumps. The
motor filling-water cools the winding and bearings as
well as lubricating the thrust and radial bearings.
The submersible-motor-pump is connected to the
lower end of a riser pipe and submerged in the
pumped medium. The power supply is through water
resistant power cables fastened to the riser pipes with
cable clips.
For operation the motor must be filled with potable
At lower installation depth the motor can, on
customer request, be equipped with a header tank
connected to the motor with a filling and venting
pipeline instead of a pressure compensating system.
Basically, “wet” motors operate maintenance-free
with the ammeter acting as a monitoring device.
The internal temperature of the motor can be
monitored with one or two additional temperature
sensors mounted inside the end coils of the motor
winding. These sensors can trigger a high
temperature warning signal or switch off the motor.
3.5.1 Stator winding
The stator winding consists of winding wire provided
with special insulation.
The power cables are connected to the winding by a
special watertight splice and leave the motor through
stuffing boxes.
The winding and cable connections are tested at high
voltage according VDE 0530 IEC60034-1 immersed
in water, at twice the operating voltage plus 1 000
volts, or a minimum of 2 000 volts.
water. Antifreeze can be added to the potable water
if there is a risk of freezing.
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