Munsch NPC, MPC, MPC-B, NPC-B Operating Manual

Standard Chemical Pump
Operating manual NPC series
Version BA-2005.07 Print-Nr. 02 VM-Nr. EN
Munsch Chemie-Pumpen GmbH Im Staudchen 56235 Ransbach-Baumbach Germany Phone: +49 (0) 26 23-8 98-90 Fax: +49 (0) 26 23-8 98-95 E-mail: munsch@munsch.de Internet: http://www.munsch.de
Technical alterations reserved.

Table of contents

Table of contents
1 About this document ............................... 6
1.1 Target groups ................................. 6
1.2 Other applicable documents . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . . 6
1.3 Warning labels and symbols ................ 7
1.4 Technical terms ............................... 7
2 Security ... ........................................... 8
2.1 Intended use ........ .......................... 8
2.2 General safety instructions .................. 8
2.2.1 Product safety ......... ....................... 8
2.2.2 Duties of the operating company . . . .. . .. . .. 9
2.2.3 Duties of the operating personnel . . .. .. . .. . . 9
2.3 Special hazards ............ .................. 9
2.3.1 Explosion hazard area ..................... .. 9
2.3.2 Hazardous pumped media . .. . . .. . .. . .. .. . .. 9
3 Layout and function ................................ 10
3.1 Labels ............ ............................. 10
3.1.1 Type plate ........................... .......... 10
3.1.2 ATEX plate ....................... ............. 10
3.1.3 Pump type code . .. . . . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. 10
3.2 Layout ............... .......................... 11
3.3 Shaft seals ............... ..................... 11
3.3.1 Mechanical seals ........ ..................... 11
3.4 Auxiliary operating systems ................. 12
3.4.1 Sealing systems ....................... ....... 12
4 Transport, storage and disposal .................. 13
4.1 Transport .................... .................. 13
4.1.1 Unpacking and inspection on delivery .. . .. . 13
4.1.2 Lifting .. ........................................ 13
4.2 Preservation ..................... ............. 14
4.3 Storage ................................ ....... 14
4.4 Disposal ............................. .......... 14
5 Setup and connection ............................ .. 15
5.1 Preparing the setup ................... ....... 15
5.1.1 Checking the ambient conditions . ... .. .. . .. 15
5.1.2 Preparing the setup site ..................... 15
5.1.3 Preparing the foundation and setup
surface ........................................ 15
5.1.4 Installing the heat insulation .. .. . .. .. . ... .. .. 15
5.2 Setup with foundation ........... ............. 16
5.2.1 Setting the pum p aggregate on the
foundation .... ................................ 16
5.2.2 Fastening the pump aggregate .. . .. . ... . .. . 16
5.3 Setup without foundation ..... ............... 17
5.4 Mounting the moto
5.5 Planning the piping .... ....................... 17
5.5.1 Avoid contamination of the piping . . .. . .. .. . . 17
5.5.2 Specifying supports and flange
connections . . .. . ... . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . ... . .. . 17
r ..........................
17
5.5.3 Specifying nominal widths ................... 18
5.5.4 Specifying pipe lengths .................. .... 18
5.5.5 Optimizin g cross-section and direction
changes ....................................... 18
5.5.6 Arranging for safety and control devices
(recommended) .............................. 18
5.6 Connecting the pipes ........................ 18
5.6.1 Installing auxiliary pipes ................... .. 18
5.6.2 Installing the suction pipe . . ... . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . 18
5.6.3 Installing the pressure pipe . .. . ... . .. . ... .. .. 18
5.6.4 Inspection for stress-free pipe
connections . . .. . ... . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . ... . .. . 19
5.6.5 Inspecting the support foot for
distortion .................... .................. 19
5.7 Electrical connection ......................... 19
5.7.1 Connecting the motor ........................ 19
5.7.2 Checking the direction of rotation .. . .. . . .. . . 19
5.8 Fine alignment of the coupling . ... . .. . .. . . .. 20
5.9 Aligning the motor .......... .................. 20
5.9.1 Aligning the motor using sets of shims . .. . . 20
6Operation ............................................ 21
6.1 Preparations for the initial start-up .. .. . . . .. . 21
6.1.1 Identifying the pump type ....... ............. 21
6.1.2 Lubricating the bearings ..................... 21
6.1.3 Preparing auxiliary operating syste ms (if
available) ........ ............................. 21
6.1.4 Filling and bleeding .......................... 21
6.2 Start up ....................................... 22
6.2.1 Switching on .................................. 22
6.2.2 Switching off .................................. 22
6.3 Shut-down ..................... ............... 23
6.4 Start-up following a shutdown period .. . .. . . 23
6.5 Running the stand-by pump .. ............... 23
7 Maintenance . ........................................ 24
7.1 Inspections . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. 24
7.2 Maintenance ........ .......................... 24
7.2.1 Roller bearings with grease lubrication ... . . 24
7.2.2 Roller bearings with oil lubrication . . . .. . .. . . 25
7.2.3 Stationary seal rings .. ....................... 25
7.3 Disassembling . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . . 25
7.3.1 Returning the pump to the manufac-
turer ................................. .......... 26
7.3.2 Preparations for disassembl ing . . ... . .. . .. . . 26
7.3.3 Loosening connectors (if available) . .. . .. . .. 2 7
7.3.4 Extract ing the volute casing . ... . .. . .. . . .. . .. 27
7.3.5 Disassemblin g the impeller .. .. . ... . .. . .. . . .. 27
7.3.6 Disassemblin g a casing cover with
MUNSCH-REA-C mechanical seal .. . .. .. . . 28
7.3.7 Disassemblin g the atmosphere-side
stationary seal ring ........................... 28
7.3.8 Disassemblin g the bearing bracket . ... . .. . . 29
7.3.9 Disassemblin g the pump shaft . ... . .. . .. . . .. 29
7.4 Assembli
ng ...... .............................
30
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7.4.1 Preparations for assembling . ... . .. . ... .. .. . 30
7.4.2 Fitting the pump shaft ........ ................ 30
7.4.3 Fitting the bearing bracket . .. . .. . . .. . .. . .. .. . 30
7.4.4 Fitting the casing cover . . .. . ... . .. . .. . .. .. . .. 30
7.4.5 Fitting the pump into the installation . .. . . .. . 30
7.5 Ordering replacement parts ................. 30
8 Disturbance recovery ........... ................... 31
9 Appendix ....... ...................................... 34
9.1 Sectional drawings ........................... 34
9.1.1 Part numbers and designations ............. 34
9.1.2 Overview sect ional drawing . .. . ... . .. . ... .. . 36
9.1.3 Variants .................................. ..... 36
9.2 Technical specifications ................. ..... 40
9.2.1 Ambient conditions ..... ...................... 40
9.2.2 Paramet ers for auxiliary operating
systems ............................ ........... 40
9.2.3 Noise pressure level .. . ... . .. . .. . . .. . .. . .. .. . 40
9.2.4 Tightening torques ........................... 41
9.2.5 Lubricants . . .. . .. .. . ... .. .. . ... .. .. . ... .. .. . ... 42
9.2.6 Detergents .................................... 42
9.2.7 Socket loads according to ISO 5199 .. . . .. . 42
9.3 Replacement parts for 2 years of continuous
operation according to DIN 24296 .. . .. . .. .. 43
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List of figures
Fig. 1 Type plate (example) .................... .... 10
Fig. 2 ATEX plate (example) ................. ....... 10
Fig. 3 Pump type code (example) . . .. . ... . .. . .. . .. . 10
Fig. 4 Layout NPC ......................... .......... 11
Fig. 5 Double mechanical seal with quench
(operating principle) ................ .......... 12
Fig. 6 Double mechanical seal with foreign blocking
(operating principle) ................ .......... 12
Fig. 7 Fastening the lifting gear to the pump
aggregate ..................................... 13
Fig. 8 Fastening the lifting gear to the pump . . .. . . 13
Fig. 11 Setup without foundation ..... ............... 17
Fig. 12 Straight pipe lengths upstream and down-
stream of the pump (recommended) . .. . ... 18
Fig. 16 Oil level in sight glass .............. .......... 21
Fig. 17 Loosening the flushing connector or supply
connectors REA-C/D .. . ... . .. . .. . .. .. . ... .. .. 27
Fig. 18 Extracting the volute casing .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . 27
Fig. 19 Disassembling the impeller . . . . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . 27
Fig. 20 Disassembling a casing cover with
MUNSCH-REA-C mechanical seal .. . .. .. . . 28
Fig. 21 Disassembling MUNSCH-REA-D stationary
seal ring ................ ....................... 28
Fig. 22 Disassembling the bearing bracket (grease
lubrication, L16A, L18B, L20A) .. . .. . .. .. . .. . 29
Fig. 23 Disassembling the pump shaft (no lifetime
lubrication) .................................... 29
Fig. 24 Disassembling the pump shaft (with lifetime
lubrication) .................................... 29
Fig. 25 Fitting the casing cover .................. .... 30
Fig. 26 NPC – overview sectional drawing . ... . .. . . 36
Fig. 27 NPC – casing foot .......... .................. 36
Fig. 28 Emptying (optional) .......................... 36
Fig. 29 MUNSCH-REA-C single mechanical
seal ....................... ..................... 37
Fig. 30 MUNSCH-REA-C/D double mechanical
seal ....................... ..................... 37
Fig. 31 Stationary seal ring holder (o
mechanical seal) ............................. 37
Fig. 32 Shutdown/continuous flushing (flushing of
pump interior) ............ ..................... 37
Fig. 33 Single mechanical seal with spring chamber
flushing (supply connectors) . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . . 37
Fig. 34 MUNSCH-REA-C/
tors ............ ................................ 38
Fig. 35 Casing cover (split) ................ .......... 38
D supply connec-
nly for double
Fig. 36 Bearing bracket L16A (grease-lubricated
bearing) ....................................... 38
Fig. 37 Bearing bracket L16A (grease-lubricated
bearing, lifetime lubrication) ................. 38
Fig. 38 Bearing bracket L16A (oil-lubricated
bearing) ....................................... 39
Fig. 39 Bearing bracket L18B (grease-lubricated
bearing) ....................................... 39
Fig. 40 Bearing bracket L18B (oil-lubricated
bearing) ....................................... 39
Fig. 41 Blocking – pressure of sealing medium . . ... 40
Fig. 42 Socket loads at the pump ... . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . . 42
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List of tables

Tab. 1 Target groups and their duties . .. .. . ... .. .. . 6
Tab. 2 Other applicable documents and their
purpose ....................................... 6
Tab. 3 Warning labels and consequences of
disregarding them .................... ........ 7
Tab. 4 Symbols and their meaning ................. 7
Tab. 5 Technical terms and their meaning .. . .. . .. . 7
Tab. 6 Quenching – variants and characteris-
tics ............... .............................. 12
Tab. 7 Foreign blocking – variants and
characteristics ............................. ... 12
Tab. 8 Action to be taken for pump shutdowns . ... . 23
Tab. 9 Measures depending on pumped medium
behavior ....................... ................ 23
Tab. 10 Actions to be taken after prolon ged shutdow n
periods ....... ................................. 23
Tab. 11 Actions for return ........................ ..... 26
Tab. 12 Fault/number assignment .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . 31
Tab. 13 Troubleshooting list .......................... 33
Tab. 14 Designations of components listed with part
numbers ................................. ..... 35
Tab. 15 Ambient conditions ................ ........... 40
Tab. 16 Operating parameters for sealing medium in
open flow system ....... ...................... 40
Tab. 17 Noise pressure level . .. . .. .. . ... . .. . .. . .. .. . . 40
Tab. 18 Steel/cast pairing . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . . .. . .. . .. 41
Tab. 19 Socket head cap screw 914.1 - steel/steel
pairing ......................................... 41
Tab. 20 Lubricating greases .......................... 42
Tab. 21 Minimum amounts for grease lubrica-
tion ............................................ 42
Tab. 22 Lubricating oils ............................... 42
Tab. 23 Minimum amounts for oil lubrication . . .. . ... 42
Tab. 24 Detergents ... ................................. 42
Tab. 25 Socket loads – forces .. ... .. .. . ... .. .. . ... .. . 42
Tab. 26 Socket loads – torques . . . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . 42
Tab. 27 Replacement parts for 2 years' continuous
operation ..... ................................. 43
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About this document

1 About this document

This manual
is part of the pump
applies to the pump series mentioned above
describes safe and appropriate operation during all oper­ating phases

1.1 Target groups

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

1.2 Other applicable documents

Document Purpose
ATEX additional instructions
Order data sheet Technical specifications, conditions of operation
Setup drawing Setup dimensions, connection dimensions, etc.
Technical description
Sectional drawing Sectional drawing, parts numbers, component designations
Supplier documentation Technical documentation for parts supplied by subcontractors
Replacement parts list
Safety certificate Returning the pump to the manufacturer
Tab. 2 Other applicable documents and their purpose
Operation in explosion hazard areas
Technical specifications, operating limits
Ordering replacement parts
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1.3 Warning labels and symbols

About this document
Warning label Risk level
Immediate acute risk Death, grievous bodily harm
DANGER
Potential acute risk Death, grievous bodily harm
WARNING
Potential hazardous situation Minor bodily harm
CAUTION
Potential hazardous situation Material damage
CAUTION
Tab. 3 Warning labels and consequences of disregarding them
Symbol
1. , 2. , ...
Meaning
Safety warning sign
Take note of all information highlighted by the safety warning sign and follow the respective instructions to avoid injury or death.
Safety instruction
Step-by-step safety instructions
Precondition
Cross reference
Information, hint
Consequences of disregard
Tab. 4 Symbols and their meaning

1.4 Technical terms

Ter m Me a n ing
Sealing medium Medium for locking or quenching of shaft seals
Auxiliary operating systems
Tab. 5 Technical terms and their meaning
Systems for operating the pump
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Security

2 Security

The manufacturer does not accept any liability for events resulting from disregard of the entire documentation.

2.1 Intended use

Only use the pump for pumping the agreed pumped media (→ Order data sheet).
Adhere to operating limits and size-dependent minimum flow rate.
Avoid dry running: Initial damage such as destruction of mechanical seal and plastic parts within only a few seconds. – Make certain that the pump is never put into operation
and never operated without a pumped medium.
To avoid cavitation: – Fully open the suction-side armature and do not use
for adjusting the flow rate.
Do not open the pressure-side armature beyond the
agreed operating point.
To avoid overheating: – Do not operate the pump while the pressure-side arma-
ture is closed.
Observe the minimum flow rate (→ Order data sheet).
To avoid damage to the motor: – Do not open the pressure-side armature beyond the
agreed operating point.
Observe the allowed number of motor swi tch-ons per
hour (→ Manufacturer's specifications).
Consult with the manufacturer about any other use of the pump.

2.2 General safety instructions

Take note of the following instructions before carrying out any work.

2.2.1 Product safe ty

The pump has been constructed according to up-to-date tech­nology and established technical safety rules. Nevertheless, operation of the pump can involve risks to life and health of the user or of third parties, or risks of damaging the pump and other property.
Operate the pump only if it is in perfect technical condition, according to its intended use, in awareness of safety and risks and in adherence to the instructions in this manual.
Keep this manual and all other applicable documents com­plete, legible and accessible to personnel at all times.
Refrain from any procedures and actions that would expose personnel or third parties to any risk.
Should there be any safety-relevant fault, deactivate the pump immediately and have the fault corrected by appro­priate personnel.
In addition to the entire documentation for the product, always comply with statutory or other safety and acci­dent-prevention rules and with the applicable standards and guidelines in the country where the pump is operated.
Prevention of self-evident misuse (examples)
Observe the operating limits of the pump regarding operat­ing temperature, pressure, flow rate and speed (→ Order data sheet).
The power uptake of the pump will increase with increasing density of the pumped medium. To avoid any overload for the pump, the coupling and the motor, do not exceed the allowable density (→ Order data sheet). A lower density is allowed. Adapt auxiliary system s accord­ingly.
Adhere to limits on solids content and grit size when pump­ing solids-carrying fluids (→ Order data sheet, technical description).
When using auxiliary operating systems, en sure that there is a continuous supply of the appropriate operating medium.
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Security

2.2.2 Duties of the operating company

Safety-conscious operating
Operate the pump only if it is in perfect technical condition, according to its intended use, in awareness of safety and risks and in adherence to the instructions in this manual.
Ensure that the following safety aspects are observed and monitored: – adherence to intended use – statutory or other safety and accident-prevention rules – safety regulations governing the handling of hazardous
substances
applicable standards and guidelines in the country
where the pump is operated
Make protective equipment available.
Qualified personnel
Make certain that all personnel tasked with work on the pump have read and understood this manual and all other applicable documents, especially the safety, maintenance and repair instructions, before they begin the job.
Organize responsibilities, who is in charge of any specific duty and how personnel is supervised.
Ensure that all work is carried out by specialist technicians only: – fitting, repair and maintenance work – work on the pump electrical system
Make certain that trainee personnel is supervised by a spe­cialist technician when performing tasks on the pump.
Safety installations
Provide the following safety installations and verify their integrity: – for hot and moving parts: device-side contact protec-
tion on the pump
in case of potential electrostatic charging: appropriate
grounding

2.2.3 Duties of the operating personnel

Observe and keep legible all directions given on the pump, e.g. the arrow indicating the direction of rotation and the markings for fluid connections.
Do not remove the contact protection f or hot, cold and mov­ing parts during operation.
Use protective equipment if necessary.
Carry out work on the pump only while the pump is not running.
Isolate the motor from its supply voltage and keep it locked in that state while carrying out any fitting or maintenance work.
Mount the safety installations on the pump according to instructions after completion of work on the pump.

2.3 Special hazards

2.3.1 Explosion hazard area

(→ ATEX additional instructions).

2.3.2 Hazardous pumped media

Observe the safety regulations for the handling of haz­ardous substances when working with hazardous pumped media (e.g. hot, flammable, poison ous or potentially harm­ful).
Use protective equipment when carrying out any work on the pump.
Warranty
Obtain the manufacturer's approval prior to carrying out any modification, repair or alterations during the warranty period.
Only use original parts or parts that have been approved by the manufacturer.
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Layout and function

3 Layout and function

3.1 Labels

3.1.1 Type plate

MUNSCH Chemie-Pumpen GmbH
Typ
type
W.-Nr.
serial-no.
10
Lfrd.
impeller
9 8
7
Fig. 1 Type plate (example)
1Pumptype 2 Serial number 3 Construction year 4 Total differential head 5 Density 6Torque 7 Speed 8 Power consumption 9Flowrate 10 Impeller di ameter
D-56235 Ransbach-Baumbach
3
Q
P
n
m /h
kW
min
-1
Baujahr
year

3.1.3 Pump type code

NPC
50 - -32 200
1
1 2
3
H
M
m kg/dm
Nm
4
3
5
6
2
3
4
Fig. 3 Pump type code (example)
1 Pump series 2 Suction flange DN [mm] 3 Pressure flange DN [mm] 4 Impeller nominal diameter [mm]

3.1.2 ATEX plate

1
Fig. 2 ATEX plate (example)
1 Explosion protection mark 2 Reference to ATEX additional instructions
2
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3.2 Layout

Layout and function
1
2 3 4
56
Fig. 4 Layout NPC
1 Impeller 2 Casing armour plating

3.3 Shaft seals

Only one of the following shaft seals can be used.
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3 Volute casing 4 Bearing bracket
5 Pump shaft 6 Casing cover

3.3.1 Mechanical seals

Mechanical seals will always show some functional drip leakage.
Single mechanical seal
Double mechanical seal with quench
Double mechanical seal with foreig
n blocking
Layout and function

3.4 Auxiliary operating systems

3.4.1 Sealing sy stems

Only one of the following sealing systems can be used.
Quenching
1 2
3
Fig. 5 Double mechanical seal with quench
(operating principle)
1 Pumped medium 2 Sealing medium (unpressurized) 3 Double mechanical seal
With quenching, the pressure of the pumped medium exceed s the pressure of the sealing medium. The sealing friction sur­faces of the product-side seal are lubricated by the pumped medium.
Application examples:
pumped media that crystallize in air, cau sing long-term damage to the seal
prevention of odors
seal cooling
Varia nt
Open system
Closed system
Tab. 6 Quenching – variants and characteristics
Sealing medium characteristics
supplied and drained continuously
unpressurized
circulates in a closed cycle
unpressurized
Blocking
1 2
3
Fig. 6 Double mechanical seal with foreign blocking
(operating principle)
1 Pumped medium 2 Sealing medium (pressurized) 3 Double mechanical seal
With foreign blocking, the pressure of the sealing m edium exceeds the pressure of the pumped medium. The sealing friction surfaces are lubricated by the sealing medium.
Application examples:
pumped media that crystallize or carry solids, causing long­term damage to the seal
toxic pumped media
pumped media presenting an environmental hazard
Varia nt
Open flow system
Closed flow system
Tab. 7 Foreign blocking – variants and characteristics
Sealing medium characteristics
supplied and drained continuously
pressurized
circulates in a closed cycle
pressurized
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4 Transport, storage and disposal

Transport, storage and disposal

4.1 Transport

Weight specifications (→ Individual order documentation).

4.1.1 Unpacking and inspection on delivery

1. Unpack the pump/aggregate on delivery and inspect for transport damage.
2. Report any transport damage to the manufacturer without delay.
3. Dispose of packaging material according to local regula­tions.

4.1.2 Lifting

DANGER
Death or crushing of limbs caused by falling loads!
Use lifting gear appropriate for the total weight to be trans­ported.
Fasten the lifting gear as shown in the illustrations below. Do not stand under suspended loads.
Fig. 7 Fastening the lifting gear to the pump aggregate
Fig. 8 Fastening the lifting gear to the pump
Lift the pump/aggregate appropriately.
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Transport, storage and disposal

4.2 Preservation

No preservation required.
Do not preserve the pump.

4.3 Storage

CAUTION
Material damage due to inappropriate storage!
Store the pump appropriately.
1. Seal all openings with blind flanges, blind plugs or plastic covers.
2. For mode ls with oil-lubricated bearings and downtimes in excess of one year: – Dismount any existing reservoir – Dismount any existing oil level controller – Seal the tap hole – Fill the bearing bracket with oil, up to the brim – Seal the bleeding hole
3. Make certain that the storage room meets the following conditions: –dry – frost-free – vibration-free
4. Turn shaft once a month.
5. Make certain that the shaft and the bearing change their rotational position in the process.

4.4 Disposal

Plastic parts can be contaminated by poisonous or radio­activepumpedmediatosuchanextentthatcleaningwill be insufficient.
WARNING
Risk of poisoning and environmental damage caused by pumped medium or oil!
Use protective equipment when carrying out any work on the pump.
Prior to disposal of the pump: – Collect pumped medium and oil or grease running out
and dispose of the pumped medium according to local regulations.
Neutralize residues of pumped medium in the pump. Dismount plastic parts and dispose of the parts according
to local regulations.
Dispose of pump according to local regulations.
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5 Setup and connection

Setup and connection
For pumps in explosion hazard areas (→ ATEX additional instructions).
CAUTION
Material damage caused by dirt!
Do not remove tra nsport locks until imm ediately before set­ting up the pump.
Do not remove covers and transport and sealing covers until immediately before connecting the piping to the pum p.

5.1 Preparing the setup

5.1.1 Checking the ambient conditions

1. Make certain that the required ambient conditions are ful­filled (→ 9.2.1 Ambient conditions, Page 40).
2. For setup sites > 1000 m above sea l evel, consult with the manufacturer.

5.1.2 Preparing the setup site

Make certain that the setup site meets the following condi­tions: – pump is freely accessible from all sides – sufficient 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

5.1.4 Installing the heat insulation

Only necessary to maintain the temperature of the pumped medium.
CAUTION
Material damage caused by overheating!
Only install the heat insulation on the volute casing.
Install the heat insulation appropriately.

5.1.3 Preparing the foundation and setup surface

Setup options:
with concrete foundation – with steel foundation frame – without foundation
Make certain that the foundation and setup surface meet the following conditions: – level surface – clean (no oil, dust or other impurities) – foundation and surface can support the weight of the
pump aggregate and all operating forces – safe stand of the pump aggregate ensured – for concrete foundation: Standard concrete of strength
class B 25
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Setup and connection

5.2 Setup with foundation

CAUTION
Material damage due to base plate distortion!
Set and fasten the base plate on the foundation as described in the following.

5.2.1 Setting the pump aggregate on the foundation

Implements, tools and materials:
foundation bolts (→ Setup drawing) – steel washers – mortar grout, non-shrinking – spirit level
1. Lift the pump aggregate (→ 4.1 Transport, Page 13).
2. Working from below, hang the foundation bolts in the fixa­tion holes of the base plate.
Observe the manufacturer's instruction when using chem­ical anchors.
3. Set down the pump a ggregate on the foundation. When doing this, sink the foundation bolts into the prepared anchoring holes.

5.2.2 Fastening the pump aggregate

Filling out the base plate with mortar grout will improve the damping behavior.
1. Fill the anchoring holes with mortar grout.
2. Once t he mortar grout has set, screw on the base plate at three points with the specified tightening torque (→ 9.2.4 Tightening torques, Page 41).
3. Before tightening the remaining bolts, compensate any unevenness of the fixation surface, using metal shims next to each bolt.
4. To inspect the pump aggregate for distortions, using a hair ruler:
1
32 1 2
Fig. 9 Setup with foundation
4. Use steel washers to align the pum p aggregate to height and system measures as described in the following: – Position 1 steel washer (2) each left and right of each
foundation bolt (1).
If the distance between anchoring holes is > 750 mm,
position additional steel washer (3) centrally at each side of the base plate.
5. Make certain that the base plate and the steel washers are in full surface contact.
6. Use machine spirit level to check that the allowable height deviation (1 mm/m) lengthwise and crosswise is not exceeded.
7. Repeat procedure until the base plate is correctly aligned.
Fig. 10 Checking for di stortions
Measure in two planes at an angle of 90° to each other
on the circumference of the coupling.
Measure the light gap at the outer diameter with hair
ruler (1): Position the hair ruler across both halves of the cou­pling. If there are major deviations, loosen the fixation at the base plate and correct the distortion by inserting more shims.
Fill the base plate with molding material if applicable.
Knock on the base plate to ensure that no cavities are created in the process.
Couplings with a spacer piece (Dismountable coupling) can also be inspected with a dial gauge.
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Setup and connection

5.3 Setup without foundation

Implements, tools and materials:
–Wrench – Spirit level
1
1
1
2
1
3
4
Fig. 11 Setup without foundation
1. Lift the pump aggregate (→ 4.1.2 Lifting, Page 13).
2. Mount the four leveling feet (1) as shown in the figure.
3. Set down the pump aggregate on the setup surface.
4. Adjust the height of the base plate using leveling feet (1) as shown above: – Use wrench to hold the hexagon at leveling foot (4). – Slacken hexagon nut (2). – Adjust height by turning hexagon nut (3). – Tighten hexagon nut (2) (→ 9.2.4 Tightening torques,
Page 41).
Use machine spirit level to check that the allowable
height deviation (1 mm/m) lengthwise and crosswise is not exceeded.
Repeat procedure until the base plate is aligned cor-
rectly.

5.4 Mounting the motor

Only necessary if the pump aggregate is assembled at he setup site.
CAUTION
Material damage caused by knocks and blows!
Do not cant the coupling halves when pushing on the motor. Do not knock or hit any component of the pump.
1. Apply a very thin film of molybdenum sulfite (e.g. Molykote) on the pump and motor shaft ends.
2. Insert keys.
3. Without a mounting device: Remove rubber buffers and heat coupling halves to approx. 100 °C.
4. Slide on the pump-side and motor-side coupling halves until the shaft end and the coupling center are flush with each other. Keep to the specified distance between the coupling halves (→ Assembly instructions for the coupling).
5. Tighten the threaded pins at both coupling halves.
6. Use suitable m etal shims at the motor to adjust the motor shaft end to the height of the pump shaft end.
7. Turn in the motor screws, but do not tighten them yet (→ 5.9 Aligning the motor, Page 20).

5.5 Planning the pipi ng

5.5.1 Avoid contamination of the piping

CAUTION
Material damage due to impurities in the pump!
Make certain that no impurities can get into the pump.
1. Clean all piping components and armatures prior to assem­bly.
2. Ensure that no flange gaskets are protruding inwards.
3. Remove blind flanges, plugs, protective foils and/or protec­tive paints on flanges.
5.5.2 Specifying supports and flange connections
CAUTION
Material damage due to excessive forces and torque from piping on the pump!
Do not exceed allowable limits (→ 9.2.7 Socket loads according to ISO 5199, Page 42).
1. Calculate pipe forces and take into account every possible operating condition: – cold/warm – empty/full – unpressurized/pressurized – position shifts of flanges
2. Ensure that pipe supports have permanent low-friction properties and will not seize up through corrosion.
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Setup and connection

5.5.3 Specifying nominal widths

Keep flow resistance in pipes as low as possible.
1. Specify suction pipe nominal width ≥ suction flange nominal width.
2. Specify pressure pipe nominal width ≥ pressure flange nominal width.

5.5.4 Specifying pipe lengths

D
C
A
Fig. 12 Straight pipe lengths upstream and downstream
of the pump (recommended)
A>5xDNs B DNs C DNd D>5xDNd
Observe recommended minimum parameters when install­ing the pump.
Suction side: Shorter pipes are allowable but can restrict hydraulic performance data.
Pressure side: Shorter pipes are allowable but can lead to increased operating noise.

5.5.5 Optimizing cross-section an d direction changes

1. Avoid radii of curvature smaller than 1.5 times the nominal pipe width.
2. Avoid abrupt changes of cross-section along the piping system.
B

5.5.6 Arranging for safety and control devices (recommended)

Avoiding contamination
1. Integrate filter into the suction pipe.
2. To monitor contamination, mount a differential pressure
gage with a contact manometer.
Avoiding reverse running
1. Install a check valve between the pressure socket and the
gate valve to ensure that the medium will not flow back whenthepumpisswitchedoff.
2. To allow bleeding, provide a bleeding connection between
the pressure socket and the check valve.
Providing for isolating and shut-off devices for the pipes
For maintenance and repair work.
Provide for shut-off devices in the suction and pressure pipes.
Allowing the measurement of the operating conditions
1. Provide for manometers for pressure measurements in
suction and pressure pipes.
2. Provide for motor-side torque m easurement.
3. Provide for pump-side temperature measurement.

5.6 Connecting the pipes

5.6.1 Installing auxiliary pipes

Follow manufacturers' specifications of any existing auxil­iary operating system.
1. Install auxiliary piping to auxiliary unions, ensuring stress-
free and sealed connections (→ Setup drawing).
2. To avoid air enclosures: run pipes with a continuous slope
up to the pump.

5.6.2 Installing the suction pipe

1. Remove transport and sealing covers at the pump.
2. To avoid air enclosures: run pipes with a continuous slope
up to the pump.
3. Ensure that no gaskets are protruding inwards.
4. For suction operation: Install a foot valve in the suction line
to prevent the pump and suction pipe from running empty during downtime.

5.6.3 Installing the pressure pipe

1. Remove transport and sealing covers at the pump.
2. Mount the pressure pipe.
3. Ensure that no gaskets are protruding inwards.
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5.6.4 Inspection for stress-free pipe connections

Piping complete and cooled down
1. Separate the connecting flanges of the pipes from the pump.
2. Check that pipes are freely moveable in all directions within the range of expected expansions: – nominal width < 150 mm : by hand – nominal width > 150 mm : with short lever
3. Make certain that the flange surfaces are parallel.
4. Reconnect the connecting flanges of the pipes at the pump.

5.6.5 Inspecting the support foot for distortion

1. Loosen the bolts connecting the support foot to the base plate.
2. If the support foot moves, compensate distortion: – lateral shift: by means of slotted holes – height shift: by means of metal shims
3. Tighten the support foot bolts in t he base plate, making cer­tain that the bearing bracket is not distorted in the process.

5.7 Electrical connection

DANGER
Risk of death through electric shock!
Have all electrical work carried out by qualified electricians only.

5.7.2 Checking the direction of rotation

DANGER
Risk of death due to rotating parts!
Use protective equipment when carrying out any work on the pump.
Secure the key against being thrown off during the rotation direction check.
Keep adequate distance to rotating parts.
CAUTION
Material damage caused by running dry and wrong direc­tion of rotation!
Decouple the motor from the pump.
1. Switch motor on and immediately off again.
2. Check that the direction of rotation of the motor corre­sponds to the rotational direction arrow on the pump.
3. If the direction of rotation is different: swap two phases.
4. Couple the motor to the pump.
DANGER
Risk of death due to rotating parts!
Isolate the motor from its supply voltage and keep it locked in that state while carrying out any fitting or maintenance work.

5.7.1 Connecting the motor

Follow the instructions of the motor manufacturer.
1. Connect the motor according to the connection diagram.
2. Make certain to prevent hazards due to electric energy.
3. Install an EMERGENCY OFF switch.
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Setup and connection

5.8 Fine al ignment of the coupling

DANGER
Risk of death due to rotating parts!
Isolate the motor from its supply voltage and keep it locked in that state while carrying out any fitting or maintenance work.
CAUTION
Material damage due to incorrect alignment of the cou­pling!
If there is any height, lateral or angle misalignment, align the motor exactly with the pump.
For detailed information and special couplings: (→ Manu­facturers instructions).

Inspecting the coupling alignment

Implements, tools and materials:
feeler gage – hair ruler – dial gage (can be used for coupling with a spacer piece) – other suitable tools, e.g. laser alignment instrument
Fig. 14 Inspecting for lateral and height misalignment
4. Inspect for lateral and height misalignments using the dial gage: – Carry out the measurement as shown in the figure. – If there is any lateral or height misalignment, align the
motor (→ 5.9 Aligning the motor, Page 20). Allowable axial or radial deviation, measured on the coupling front or coupling circumference, respectively: <0.05mm
A
1
2
Fig. 13 Inspecting the coupling alignment
1. Measure in two planes at an angle of 90° to each other on the circumference of the coupling.
2. Measure the light gap to the outer diameter with hair ruler (1): – Position the hair ruler across both halves of the cou-
pling.
If there is a light gap at the outer diameter, align the
motor (→ 5.9 Aligning the motor, Page 20).
3. Measure the gap using feeler gage (2): – Allowable gap (→ Setup drawing). – Use the feeler gage for measuring gap width (A)
between the coupling halves.
If the gap width is outside the allowable range, align
the motor (→ 5.9 Aligning the motor, Page 20).
Fig. 15 Inspecting for angle misalignment
5. Inspect for angle misalignment using the dial gage: – Carry out the measurement as shown in the figure. – If there is any angle misalignment: align the motor.

5.9 Aligning the motor

Alignment options:
using sets of shims

5.9.1 Aligning the motor using sets of shims

1. Align the motor so that the coupling halves are exactly flush with each other. Underlay with compensation shims where necessary.
2. Check the alignment.
3. Repeat alignment procedure if there is still a height mis­alignment.
4. Tighten the motor screws.
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6 Operation

Operation
For pumps in explosion hazard areas (→ ATEX additional instructions).

6.1 Preparations for the initial start-up

6.1.1 Identifying the pump type

Identify the pump type (→ Order data sheet).
Pump types vary e.g. with regard to bearing lubrication, bearing bracket size, type of shaft sealing and auxiliary operating systems.

6.1.2 Lubricating the bearings

Pumps with grease-lubricated roller bearings are ready for operation as delivered.
Filling the bearing bracket with lubrication oil
Only for pumps with oil-lubricated roller bearings.
1
6.1.3 Preparing auxiliary operating systems
(if available)
The manufacturer does not accept any liability for damage arising from the installation or use of a third-party or unap­proved auxiliary operating system.
Sealing systems
1. Verify that the sealing medium is suitable for mixing with the pumped medium.
2. Identify the sealing system (→ Order data sheet) (→ 3.4.1 Sealing systems, Page 12).
3. Install the sealing system (→ Manufacturer's instructions).
4. Make certain that the parameters required for the installed sealing system are met (→ 9.2.2 Parameters for auxiliary operating systems, Page 40).

6.1.4 Filling and bleeding

Auxiliary operating systems are ready for operation
WARNING
Risk of injury and poisoning due to hazardous pumped media!
Safely collect any emerging pumped medium and dispose of it in accordance with environmental rules and require­ments.
2
Fig. 16 Oil level in sight glass
1 Minimum oil level ⅓ full
2 Maximum oil level ½ full
1. Be certain to use the corre ct type and at least the mini­mum amount of lubrication oil for filling the bearing bracket (→ 9.2.5 Lubricants, Page 42).
2. Open the oil filler plug.
3. Fill bearing bracket with lubrication oil until the oil level is within the specified limits in the sight glass.
4. Screw in the oil filling plug with its gasket.
5. Check the oil level in the sight glass and adjust if necessary.
CAUTION
Material damage caused by dry running!
Make certain that the pump is properly filled.
1. Fill the pump and the suction pipe with pumped medium.
2. Open the suctio n-side armature.
3. Open the pressure-sid e armature.
4. If available: open auxil iary operating systems and check the flow rate.
5. Verify that all pipe connections are sealed.
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Operation

6.2 Start up

6.2.1 Switching on

The pump is correctly set up and connectedThe motor is correctly set up and connectedThe motor is exactly align ed with the pumpAll connections are stress-free and seal edAny existing auxiliary operating systems are ready for oper-
ation
All safety installations have been insta lled and tested for
integrity
The pump has been correctly prepared, filled and bled
DANGER
Risk of injury due to running pump!
Do not touch the running pump. Do not carry out any work on the running pump. Allow the pump to cool down completely before commenc-
ing any work on it.
DANGER
Risk of injury and poisoning caused by pumped medium spraying out!
Use protective equipment when carrying out any work on the pump.
5. For pumps with hot pumped media, make certain that tem­perature changes do not exceed 50 °C/h.
6. After the first stresses caused by pressure and operating temperature, check that the pump is not leaking.
7. For hot pumped media, briefly switch off the pump at oper­ating temperature, check the alignment of the coupling and realign the motor if necessary (→ 5.8 Fine alignment of the coupling, Page 20).

6.2.2 Switching off

The pressure-side armature is closed (recommended)
WARNING
Risk of injury caused by hot pump parts!
Use protective equipment when carrying out any work on the pump.
1. Switch off the motor. Maintain the following functions if applicable: – for double mechanical seals: block pressure until the
pump is unpressurized
2. Check all connecting bolts and tighten if necessary.
CAUTION
Material damage caused by dry running!
Make certain that the pump is properly filled.
CAUTION
Risk of cavitation when throttling down the suction flow rate!
Fully open the suction-side armat ure, do not use for adjust­ing the flow rate.
Do not open the pressure-side armature beyond the oper­ating point.
CAUTION
Material damage caused by overheating!
Do not operate the pump while the pressure-side armature is closed.
Observe the minimum flow rate (→ Order data sheet).
1. Open the suction- side armature.
2. Close the pressure-side armature.
3. Switch on the motor and check for smooth running.
4. Once the motor has reached its nominal speed, slowly open the pressure-side armature until the operating point is reached.
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6.3 Shut-down

WARNING
Risk of injury and poisoning due to hazardous pumped media!
Safely collect any emerging pumped medium and dispose of it in accordance with environmental rules and require­ments.
Carry out the following measures when the pump is shut down:
Pump is Action
shut down for a prolonged period
emptied
disassembled
put into storage Follow storage instructions
Tab. 8 Action to be taken for pump shutdowns
Behavior of pumped medium
solids sediment Flush the
solidifies/ freezes, non-corrosive
solidifies/ freezes, corrosive
remains liquid, non-corrosive
remains liquid, corrosive
Tab. 9 Measures depending on pumped
medium behavior
Carry out measures depending on the pumped medium (→ Table 9 Measures depending on pumped medium behavior, Page 23).
Close suction-side and pressure-side armatures.
Isolate the motor from its power supply and secure against unauthorized switch-on.
(→ 4.3 Storage, Page 14).
Duration of shutdown (depending on process)
short long
Flush the
pump.
Heat up or empty the pump and containers.
Heat up or empty the pump and containers.
––
pump.
Empty the pump and containers.
Empty the pump and containers.
Preserve the pump and containers.
Empty the pump and containers.
Preserve the pump and containers.

6.4 Start-up following a shutdown period

1. For shutdowns > 1 year, take the following actions before restarting the pump:
Shutdown period
>1year For oil-lubricated bearings:
>2years Replace elastomer seals
Tab. 10 Actions to be taken after prolonged
shutdown periods
2. Carry out all steps as for the initial start-up (→ 6.2 Start up, Page 22).
Action
carry out oil change. For variants with roller
bearings without lifetime lubrication: relubricate.
(O-rings, shaft sealing rings). Replace roller bearings.

6.5 Running the stand-by pump

Thestand-bypumpisfilledandbled
Run the stand-by pump at least once a week.
1. Completely ope n the suction-side armature.
2. Open the pressure-side armature to an extent that the stand-by pump reaches its operating temperature and is heated through evenly (→ 6.2.1 Switching on, Page 22).
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Maintenance

7 Maintenance

For pumps in explosion hazard areas (→ ATEX additional instructions).
Trained service technicians are available for fitting and repair jobs. Present a pumped medium certificate (DIN safety data sheet or safety certificate) when requesting service.

7.1 Inspections

The inspection intervals depend on the operational strain on the pump.
DANGER
Risk of injury due to running pump!
Do not touch the running pump. Do not carry out any work on the running pump.
WARNING
Risk of injury and poisoning due to hazardous pumped media!
Use protective equipment when carrying out any work on the pump.
1. Check at appropriate intervals: – compliance with minimum flow rate – roller bearing temperatures < 70 °C – normal operating conditions unchanged – top up oil if necessary – coupling alignment and condition of elastic elements
2. For trouble-free operation, always ensure the following: – no dry running – no leaks – no cavitation – suction-side gate valves open – unobstructed and clean filters – sufficient supply pressure – no unusual running noises and vibrations – no excessive leakage at the shaft seal – proper functioning of auxiliary operating systems

7.2 Maintenance

Service life of the roller bearings for operation within the allowable operating regime: > 2 years
Intermittent operation, high temperatures, low viscosity and aggressive ambient and process conditions reduce the ser­vice life of roller bearings.
Stationary seal rings are subject to natural wear, which strongly depends on the actual operating conditions. Therefore, general statements regarding their service life cannot be made.
DANGER
Risk of injury due to running pump!
Do not touch the running pump. Do not carry out any work on the running pump. Isolate the motor from its supply voltage and keep it locked
in that state while carrying out any fitting or maintenance work.
DANGER
Risk of death through electric shock!
Have all electrical work carried out by qualified electricians only.
WARNING
Risk of injury and poisoning due to hazardous or hot pumped media!
Use protective equipment when carrying out any work on the pump.
Allow the pump to cool down completely before commenc­ing any work.
Make certain that the pump is unpressurized. Empty the pump, safely collect the pumped medium and
dispose of the medium in accordance with environmental rules and requirements.

7.2.1 Roller beari ngs with grease lubrication

1. As a precaution, replace roller bearings with lifetime lubri­cation every 2 years (recommended).
2. Relubricate roller bearings that can be relubricated: – after every 3000 hours of operation – (→ 9.2.5 Lubricants, Page 42).
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7.2.2 Roller bearings with oil lubrication

1. Carry out lubricating oil change: – after the first 300 hours of operation – after every 5000 hours of operation or at least once a
year
2. For o il changes, remove the screwed plug at the bearing bracket and drain the lubrication oil at operating tempera­ture into a suitable container.
3. Reinsert the screwed plug and top up lubricating oil (→ 6.1.2 Lubricating the bearings, Page 21).

7.2.3 Stationary seal rings

Mechanical seal will always show some functional drip­leakage (→ Manufacturer's instructions).
Double mechanical seal with quench: any drastic rise of the quench system level indicates a major leak at the product­side mechanical seal.
Double mechanical seal ring with foreign blocking: any drastic pressure drop in the blocking system (loss of lubricating fluid) indicates a major leak at the product-side mechanical seal.
If there is a major leak: replace the mechani cal seal with its auxiliary seals and check the integrity of auxiliary operating systems.

7.3 Disassembling

DANGER
Risk of injury due to running pump!
Do not touch the running pump. Do not carry out any work on the running pump. Isolate the motor from its supply voltage and keep it locked
in that state while carrying out any fitting or maintenance work.
DANGER
Risk of death through electric shock!
Have all electrical work carried out by qualified electricians only.
WARNING
Risk of injury and poisoning due to hazardous or h ot pumped media!
Use protective equipment when carrying out any work on the pump.
Allow the pump to cool down completely before commenc­ing any work.
Make certain that the pump is unpressurized. Empty the pump, safely collect the pumped medium and
dispose of the medium in accordance with environmental rules and requirements.
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Maintenance

7.3.1 Returning the pump to the manufacturer

Pump is unpressurizedPump is completely emptyElectrical connections are isolated and the motor is
secured against switch-on
Pump has cooled downCoupling shield is dismountedFor couplings with a spacer piece: spacer piece is removedAuxiliary operating syst ems are shut down, unpressurized
and emptied
Manometer connections, manometer and fixtures are dis-
mounted
1. Always enclose a truthfully completed safety certificate when returning pumps or components to the manufacturer. Order a safety certificate from the manufacturer if required.
2. Take necessary measures, depending o n the required repair work, as listed in the table below for returning the pump to the manufacturer.
Repair carried out
at customer's premises
Action for return
Return the defective component to the manufacturer.
at manufacturer's premises
Flush the pump and decontaminate if hazardous media were pumped.
Return the complete pump (not disassembled) to the manufacturer.
at manufacturer's premises for warranty repairs
For hazardous pumped media only: flush and decontaminate the pump.
Return the complete pump (not disassembled) to the manufacturer.
Tab. 11 Actions for return

7.3.2 Preparations for disassembling

Pump is unpressurizedPump is completely empty, flushed and decontaminatedElectrical connections are isolated and the motor is
secured against switch-on
Pump has cooled downCoupling shield is dismountedFor couplings with a spacer piece: spacer piece is removedAuxiliary operating syst ems are shut down, unpressurized
and emptied
Manometer connections, manometer and fixtures are dis-
mounted
The pumps are constructed in process architecture as stan­dard. The slide-in unit can be dismounted witho ut removing the volute casing and piping.
If a coupling with a spacer piece is used, the motor can remain mounted on the base plate.
1. For disassembling take note of the following: – Precisely mark the assembly orientation and position
of all components before disassembly. – Dismount components concentrically without canting. – Disassemble the pump (→ Sectional drawing).
2. Loosen the fixation bolts of support foot 183 and casing feet 187.
3. Lift the pump out of the installation (→ 4.1.2 Lifting, Page 13).
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7.3.3 Loosening connectors (if available)

Flushing connector or supply connectors REA-C/D
710.2/.3
412.70/.8
925
718
412.70/.8
710.1
Fig. 17 Loosening the flushing connector or supply
connectors REA-C/D
1. Loosen lock nut 925.
2. Screw in socket 718 clockwise with a few turns.
3. Loosen and unscrew pipes Skt12 710.1/.2/.3.
4. Unscrew socket 718.
5. Remove O-rings 412.70/.8 from pipes 710.1/.2/.3.

7.3.4 Extracting the volute casing

155+
102
Fig. 18 Extracting the volute casing
1. Loosen the casing nuts.
2. Loosen and extract casing armour plating 155 and volute casing 102 by screwing in the two ejector screws.

7.3.5 Disassembling the impeller

Connector for spring chamber flushing
Loosen and unscrew fittings 738.
412.74
230
938
412.4 906
Fig. 19 Disassembling the impeller
1. Loosen and remove impeller screw 906 and O-ring 412.4 using circlip pliers.
2. Unscrew socket head ca p screw with SCHN ORR spring washer 938.
3. Extract impeller 230.
4. Remove O-ring 412.74 from impeller.
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Maintenance
7.3.6 Disassembling a casing cover with MUNSCH-REA-C mechanical seal
400.10 161
412.3
474.1 473
474.2 477
412.6
472
412.61
523.6
412.5 475
412.2
Fig. 20 Disassembling a casing cover with
MUNSCH-REA-C mechanical seal
1. Extract rotating seal ring 472 with shaft sleeve 523.6 from pump shaft 211. Free the rotating seal ring from the shaft sleeve.
2. Remove casing cover 161 and put it down with seal cover 471 facing down.
3. Remove gasket 400.10 from casing cover 161 and replace gasket if necessary.
4. Extract stationary seal ring 475.
5. Turn the casing cover upside down.
6. Loosen and un screw seal cover 471 using an adjustable pin wrench.
7. Remove spring 477 and thrust ring 474.2.
8. Unscrew stat ionary seal ring holder 473 using the special tool.
9. Remove thrust ring 474.1.
10. Remove and replace O-rings 412.61, 412.5, 412.2, 412.6,
412.3.
471

7.3.7 Disassembling the atmosphere-side stationary seal ring

Only for MUNSCH-REA-C/D double mechanical seal.
412.9
477.2
412.45
475.2
473.2
523.5
412.52
472.2
Fig. 21 Disassembling MUNSCH-REA-D station-
ary seal ring
1. Remove rotating seal ring 472.2 and shaft sleeve 523.5.
2. Remove stationary seal ring holder 473.2.
3. Extract stationary seal ring 475.2 from the stationary seal
ring holder.
4. Remove spring 477.2.
5. Remove and replace O-rings 412.52, 412.45, 412.9.
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7.3.8 Disassembling the beari ng bracket

Intermediate lantern 146 disassembled.
937
360.4
421.1
636.2
636.1
330
412.12
421.2 360
914.3
901.3183
Fig. 22 Disassembling the be aring bracket (grease
lubrication, L16A, L18B, L20A)
1. To dismount support foot 183: Loosen hexagon head bolts
901.3.
2. Unscrew grease nipples 636.1 and 636.2 if applicable.
3. Loosen countersunk screws 937 and remove bearing cover
360.4.
4. Unscrew socket head cap screws 914.3 and extract bear­ing cover 360.
5. Remove radial shaft seal ring 421.2 and O-ring 412.12 from bearing cover 360.
6. Remove radial shaft seal rings 421.1 from bearing bracket
330.

7.3.9 Disassembling the pump shaft

With roller bearings without lifetime lubrication
322
940.1
932.1
(322)
932.1
211
940.2 321
923
Fig. 23 Disassembling the pump shaft (no
lifetime lubrication)
1. Press out pump shaft 211 with radial ball bearing 321 from bearing bracket 330 towards the motor end.
2. Remove bearing nut 923.
3. Extract radial ball bearing 321 and inner ball race (322) of radial roller bearing 322 from pump shaft 211.
4. Remove circlip 932.1.
5. Press out radial roller bearing 322 from bearing bracket 330 and remove second circlip 932.1.
With lifetime-lubricated roller bearings
321.6
940.1
211
932.1
940.2 321
923
Fig. 24 Disassembling the pump shaft (with
lifetime lubrication)
1. Remove circlip 932.1.
2. Press out pump shaft 211 with radial ball bearings 321 and
321.6 from bearin g bracket 330.
3. Remove bearing nut 923.
4. Extract radial ball bearings 321 and 321.6 from pump shaft
211.
With labyrinth rings
(→ Additional instructions).
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Maintenance

7.4 Assembling

7.4.1 Preparations for assembling

1. For assembling take note of the following: – Replace worn components w ith authentic replacement
parts.
Replace gaskets, insert new gaskets so that they can-
not rotate.
Observe specified tightening torque (→ 9.2.4 Tighten-
ing torques, Page 41).
Refit components concentrically without canting
according to the prepared orientation and position markings.
2. Clean all components (→ 9.2.6 Detergents, Page 42). Do not remove the prepared markings.
3. Assemble the pump (→ S ectional drawing).
Assembly is carried out in reverse order of disassembly. The following sections only describe particular aspects to be observed when assembling the product.

7.4.2 Fitting the pump shaft

With roller bearings without lifetime lubrication
1. Heat up inner ball race of radial roller bearing 322 and press it onto pump shaft 211.
2. Heat up radial ball bearing 321 and press it onto pump shaft
211.
3. Cool down radial ball bearing 321 and grease it if it is grease-lubricated.
4. Screw bearing nut 923 onto pump shaft 211.
5. Screw in threaded pins with 1 drop of LOCTITE 243 in bear­ing nut 923 and apply color markings to the threaded pins.
6. Insert circlip 932.1 in bearing bracket 330.
7. Press in radial roller bearing 322 and grease it if it is grease­lubricated.
8. Insert circlip 932.1.
9. Press pump shaft 211 into bearing bracket 330.
10. For bearing bracket L18B (→ Figure Bearing bracket L18B (grease-lubricated bearing), Page 39).
With lifetime-lubricated roller bearings
1. Heat up radial ball bearings 321 and 321.6 and press them onto pump shaft 211.
2. Screw bearing nut 923 onto pump shaft 211.
3. Screw in threaded pins with 1 drop of LOCTITE 243 in bear­ing nut 923 and apply color markings to the threaded pins.
4. Insert circlip 932.1 in bearing bracket 330.
5. Press pump shaft 211 into bearing bracket 330.

7.4.3 Fitting the bearing bracket

1. Insert radial shaft seal ring 421.2 and O-ring 412.12 into bearing cover 360.
2. Screw on bearing cover 360 with socket head cap screw
914.3.
3. Insert radial shaft seal ring 421.1 in bearing bracket 330.
4. Screw on bearing cover 360.4 with socket head cap screws
937.

7.4.4 Fitting the casing cover

560
146 161
Fig. 25 Fitting the casing cover
Fit casing cover 161 into intermediate lantern 146.

7.4.5 Fitting the pump into the installation

(→ 5 Setup and connection, Page 15).

7.5 Ordering replacement parts

For trouble-free replacement in case of any fault we rec­ommend keeping a complete slide-in units or replacement pumps available on site.
The application guidelines according to DIN 24296 rec­ommend provisioning for two years of continuous use (→ 9.3 Replacement parts for 2 years of continuous oper­ation according to DIN 24296, Page 43).
Have the following information ready to hand for ordering replacement parts (→ Type plate): – short designation of the pump – serial number – construction year – part number – designation – quantity
30 NPC series BA-2005.07 EN – 02

8 Disturbance recovery

For faults which do not appear in the following table or faults that cannot be traced back to the suggested causes, please consult with the manufacturer.
Possible faults are identified by a fault number in the below table. This number points to the respective cause and remedy in the troubleshooting list.
Fault Number
Pump not pumping 1
Pumping rate insufficient
Pumping rate excessive 3
Pumping pressure insufficient
Pumping pressure excessive
Pump running roughly 6
Roller bearing temperatures too high
Pump leaking 8
Motor power uptake excessive 9
Tab. 12 Fault/number assignment
2
4
5
7
Disturbance recovery
Fault number
12 3456
––– –––––
X
XX–X
X
X
X
XX–X
XX–X
X
X
––– –––––
X
––––X–––
––––X–––
X
–––––
X
X
X
X
7
–––
X
–––
X
–––
X
–––
X
–––
X
–––
X
89
Cause
Supply/suction line and/or pressure line closed by armature
Supply/suction pipe not fully opened
Supply/suction pipe, pump or suction screen blocked or encrusted
Supply/suction pipe cross-section too narrow
Transport and sealing cover still in place Remove transport and sealing cover.
Differential head excessive: NPSH larger than NPSH
Supply/suction pipe and pump not bled properly or not filled up completely
Supply/suction line contains air enclosures
Air sucked in
Excessive amount of gas: pump cavitated
Pumped medium temperature too high: pump cavitated
installation
pump
Remedy
Open the armature.
Open the armature.
Clean supply/suction pipes, pump or suction screen.
Increase cross-section. Remove encrustations from suction
pipe. Open the armature completely.
Disassemble pump and inspect for dry-running damage.
Increase supply pressure. Consult with manufacturer.
Fill up pump and/or piping completely and bleed them.
Mount armature for bleeding. Correct the piping layout.
Seal the source of malfunction.
Consult with manufacturer.
Increase supply pressure. Lower the temperature. Inquire with manufacturer.
EN – 02 BA-2005.07 NPC series 31
Disturbance recovery
Fault number
12 3456
XX
XX–X
XX–X
––
X
X
––
X
––
X
XX–X
––––
X
–––––
X
XX
XX
–––––
X
7
–––
–––
–––
X
XX
––
89
––
––X––X––
––X–
––X–
––X–
XX–X
X
X
–– –– –
––––
X
XXX–X Motor speed excessively high
XX
––
–––
X
–––
X
XX–X
–––– ––X–
Cause
X
Viscosity or density of the pumped medium outside the specification range for the pump
Geodetic differential head and/or pipe flow resistance too high
Pressure-side armature not opened sufficiently
Pressure pipe blocked
Pump running the wrong direction
Motor speed insufficient
Pump components worn
X Pressure-side armature opened too wide
X
Geodetic differential head, pipe flow resistance and/or other resistance lower than specified
Viscosity lower than expected
X Impeller diameter too large
Impeller out of balance or clocked
Hydraulic components of the pump dirty, clotted or encrusted
Roller bearing in bearing bracket defective
X
Roller bearing in motor defective
Remedy
Consult with manufacturer.
Remove sediments in pump and/or pressure pipe.
Install larger impeller and consult with manufacturer.
Open the pressure-side armature.
Clean the pressure pipe.
Swap any two phases at the motor.
Compare required motor speed with specification on pump type plate. Replace motor if necessary.
Increase motor speed with speed control if available.
Replace worn pump components.
Throttle down at pressure-side armature.
Mill down the impeller. Consult with manufacturer and adjust impeller diameter.
Throttle down flow rate at pressure-side armature. Observe the minimum flow rate limit.
Mill down the impeller. Consult with manufacturer and adjust impeller diameter.
Mill down the impeller. Consult with manufacturer and adjust impeller diameter.
Compare required motor speed with specification on pump type plate. Replace motor if necessary.
Reduce motor speed with speed control if available.
Throttle down flow rate at pressure-side armature. Observe the minimum flow rate limit.
Mill down the impeller. Consult with manufacturer and adjust impeller diameter.
Disassemble pump and inspect for dry-running damage.
Clean the impeller.
Disassemble pump. Clean the components.
Replace roller bearing.
Replace roller bearing.
32 NPC series BA-2005.07 EN – 02
Disturbance recovery
Fault number
12 3456
7
89
–––– ––X––
–––– –––X–
–––– –––X–
–––– –––X–
–––– –––X–
–– –– –
–– –– –
XXXXPumpdistorted
XX
––
–– –– –X–––
X
X
X
––
Tab. 13 Troubleshooting list
Cause
Lubricant: too much, too little or unsuitable
Connecting screw or bolts not tightened correctly
Stationary seal ring worn
Casing seal defective
Shaft sleeve is infiltrated
Coupling not properly aligned
Coupling packets worn
X Motor running on 2 phases
Remedy
Reduce, top up or replace lubricant.
Tighten connecting screws and bolts.
Replace stationary seal ring.
Replace casing seal.
Replace shaft sleeve and/or O-rings.
Check pipe connections and pump fixation.
Check coupling alignment. Check support foot fixation.
Align coupling.
Replace coupling packets and realign.
Check fuse and replace it if necessary. Check cable connections and
insulation.
EN – 02 BA-2005.07 NPC series 33
Appendix

9 Appendix

9.1 Sectional drawings

9.1.1 Part numbers a nd designations

Part no. Designation
102 Volute casing
122 Blind cover
132 Intermediate piece
146 Intermediate lantern
155
161
161.2
161.3
167
183
187
211
230 Impeller
321 Radial ball bearing
321.5 Radial ball bearing
321.6 Radial ball bearing
322 Radial roller bearing
330 Bearing bracket
360 Bearing cover
360.4 Bearing cover
400.1
400.10
400.2
400.3
412.10
412.12
412.18
412.2
412.3
412.4
412.45
412.5
412.52
412.6
Casing armour plating
Casing cover
Casing cover
Casing cover
Cover insert
Support foot
Casing foot
Pump shaft
Gasket
Gasket
Gasket
Gasket
O-ring
O-ring
O-ring
O-ring
O-ring
O-ring
O-ring
O-ring
O-ring
O-ring
Part no. Designation
412.61
412.70
412.74
412.76
412.8
412.82
412.84
412.9
421.1
421.2
423.1 Labyrinth ring
423.2 Labyrinth ring
471
472 Rotating seal ring
472.2 Rotating seal ring
473
473.2
474.1 Thrust ring
474.2 Thrust ring
475
475.2
477
477.2
500 Ring
523.5
523.6
554.1 Washer
554.14 Washer
554.15 Washer
554.18 Washer
554.19 Washer
554.20 Washer
554.26 Washer
554.3 Washer
560 Pin
560.2 Pin
560.5 Pin
O-ring
O-ring
O-ring
O-ring
O-ring
O-ring
O-ring
O-ring
Radial shaft seal ring
Radial shaft seal ring
Seal cover
Stationary seal ring holder
Stationary seal ring holder
Stationary seal ring
Stationary seal ring
Spring
Spring
Shaft sleeve
Shaft sleeve
34 NPC series BA-2005.07 EN – 02
Part no. Designation
636.1
636.2
637
642
Grease nipple
Grease nipple
Oil filler plug
Oil level sight glass
710.1 Pipe
710.2 Pipe
710.3 Pipe
718
Socket
738 Fitting
901.1 Hexagon head screw
901.15 Hexagon head screw
901.17 Hexagon head screw
901.3 Hexagon head screw
902.1
902.2
902.3
903
Stud
Stud
Stud
Screwed plug
906 Impeller screw
914.1
914.10
914.18
914.19
914.3
Socket head cap screw
Socket head cap screw
Socket head cap screw
Socket head cap screw
Socket head cap screw
920.2 Nut
920.3 Nut
920.5 Nut
923 Bearing nut
925 Lock nut
932.1
937
938
Circlip
Countersunk screw
SCHNORR spring washer
940.1 Fitting key
940.2 Fitting key
Tab. 14 Designations of components listed with
part numbers
Appendix
EN – 02 BA-2005.07 NPC series 35
Appendix

9.1.2 Overview sectional drawing

230
914.10
940.1
938
914.1
412.4
906
920.3
902.2
155
400.10 330 B
902.1920.2554.14
560.5 560 146102
161 A
554.15
122
901.17
Fig. 26 NPC – overview sectional drawing
554.20
554.19
901.15
187
Fig. 27 NPC – casing foot
902.3554.18 920.5

9.1.3 Variants

167412.18
Fig. 28 Emptying (optional)
36 NPC series BA-2005.07 EN – 02
Appendix
161
412.3
474.2
472
412.61
523.6
412.74
475
412.2
474.1
Fig. 29 MUNSCH-REA-C single mechanical seal
161 477
412.2
412.74
412.61
412.6
471
477
423
211
412.76
523.5
412.5
473
560.2
473.2
412.45
475.2
477.2
718
710.3 925
412.8
Fig. 32 Shutdown/continu ous flushing (flushing
of pump interior)
738
412.10
523.6
412.5
475
472
474.2
474.1
412.3
473
Fig. 30 MUNSCH-REA-C/D double mechanical seal
473.2
560.2
Fig. 31 Stationary seal ring holder (only for double
mechanical seal)
412.76
211
523.5
412.52
472.2
412.9
471
412.6
412.10 738
Fig. 33 Single mechanical seal with spring chamber
flushing (supply connectors)
EN – 02 BA-2005.07 NPC series 37
Appendix
718
710.2 925
412.70
412.70 925
710.1 718
Fig. 34 MUNSCH-REA-C/D supply connectors
161.2
161.3
554.26
914.18
412.84
421.1 322 932.1 636.2 330
937
923
360.4
Fig. 36 Bearing bracket L16A (grease-lubricated bearing)
554.1 901.1
183
554.3
412.12
421.1 932.1 321.6 330 321 923 412.12 211
940.2 211321 636.1 421.2
914.3 360901.3
940.2
Fig. 35 Casing cover (split)
SteelPFA SteelPVDF
Fig. 37 Bearing bracket L16A (grease-lubricated
bearing, lifetime lubrication)
38 NPC series BA-2005.07 EN – 02
901.3
914.3360.4 937 183554.1 901.1 554.3
421.2360
Appendix
400.1
400.2
637932.1 330
183
903901.1
412.12
421.2321 211
923
554.3
901.3
940.2
914.3
421.1 322
642
554.1
400.3
Fig. 38 Bearing bracket L16A (oil-lubricated bearing)
321.5*
412.12330
923
932.1
637
400.1
322
914.19 940.2360
421.2
360
636.2
932.1
330
901.1132
321.5*
554.3
636.1
901.3554.1
412.12
421.2
360
914.3183
360.4
322
914.19
421.1
937
Fig. 40 Bearing bracket L18B (oil-lubricated bearing)
* O-arrangement
940.2
211923
132
554.1
901.1
400.2 903
642
400.3 554.3
421.1
Fig. 39 Bearing bracket L18B (grease-lubricated bearing)
* O-arrangement
EN – 02 BA-2005.07 NPC series 39
901.3183
211
914.3
Appendix
9.2 Technical specifications
Further technical specifications (→ Order data sheet).

9.2.1 Ambient conditions

Consult with the manufacturer about an operation under other ambient conditions.
Tem p e ra­ture [°C]
–20 to +40 ≤ 85 ≤ 100 ≤ 1000
Tab. 15 Ambient conditions

9.2.2 Parameters for auxiliary operating systems

Sealing medium in open flow system
Sealing medium for
Quenching
Blocking 30
Tab. 16 Operating parameters for sealing medium
y
10
99
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
Relative humidity [%]
long-term short-term
Volume flow [l/h]
30 unpressurized
in open flow system
Setup level above sea level [m]
Pressure
(→ Diagram below).

9.2.3 Noise pressure level

Measuring conditions:
• Distancetopump:1m
Operation: cavitation-free
Motor: IEC standard motor
Tolerance ±3 dB
Lower-noise motors are available if the noise expectation fig­ures exceed the allowed limits.
Motor nominal power PM [kW]
1.5 58 58.5 63 64
2.2 60 60.5 66 67
3.0 62 62.5 68 69
4.0 63 63.5 69 70
5.5
7.5
11.0 68 68.5 74
15.0 69 69.5
18.5 70 70.5 76
22.0 71 71.5
30.0 72 72.5 78 79
37.0 73 73.5 79 80
45.0 74 74.5 80 81
55.0
75.0 76 76.5 81 82
90.0 76 76.5 82 83
110.0
132.0 78 78.5 83 84
160.0 79 79.5 84 85
200.0 80 80.5 85 86
Tab. 17 Noise pressure level
Noise pressure level [dB] for pump with motor at speed [min
1450 1750 2900 3500
65 65.5 71 72
66 66.5 72 73
75 75.5
77 77.5
-1
]
75
75
77
80 81
82 83
76
77
78
1
0
12345678910111213141516
Fig. 41 Blocking – pressure of sealing medium
x Pressure at pressure socket [bar] y Required pressure for blocking [bar]
40 NPC series BA-2005.07 EN – 02
x

9.2.4 Tightening torques

Tighten bolts diagonally using a torque wrench. The fol­lowing figures apply to new bolts and nuts.
Thread gage Tightening torque [Nm]
M8 25
M10 35
M12 50
M16 80
Tab. 18 Steel/cast pairing
Thread gage Tightening torque [Nm]
M10 45
Tab. 19 Socket head cap screw 914.1 - steel/steel pairing
Screw down hand-tight for plastic/plastic pairings, e.g. impeller screw 906.
Appendix
EN – 02 BA-2005.07 NPC series 41
Appendix

9.2.5 Lubricants

Manufacturer
Designation
SKF LGMT3
ARAL HL3
ESSO BEACON 3
MOBIL-OIL MOBILUX 3
SHELL ALVANIA GREASE 3
Tab. 20 Lubricating greases
Bearing bracket
Bearing types
Position (→ Figure NPC – over­view
Lubricant amount per lubrication
point [g] sectional drawing, Page 36).
L16A
1 x NU2209 A 10
1 x 6309 B 13
B13
L18B
1xQJ309
1 x NU2210 A 11
1 x 6311 B 18
2x7311
B36
BECBP
Tab. 21 Minimum amounts for grease lubrication
Manufacturer
BP
DEA
Designation
ENERGOL GR-XP 68
FALCON CLP68
ESSO SPARTAN EP68
MOBIL GEAR 626
SHELL OMALA 68
Tab. 22 Lubricating oils
Bearing bracket
Oil volume [l]
L16A 0.35
L18B 1.0
Tab. 23 Minimum amounts for oil lubrication

9.2.6 Detergents

Application area Detergent
Foodstuffs and drinking water sector
e.g. spirit, Ritzol 155, strong alkaline soap suds, steam blast (for individual components only)
Other
Benzine, wax solvents, diesel, paraffin, alkaline detergents
Tab. 24 Detergents

9.2.7 Socket l oads according to ISO 5199

F
z
M
Z
z
X
M
F
x
x
1
M
y
Y
F
y
Fig. 42 Socket loads at the pump
1 Pressure socket
diameter DN [mm]
Fx [N] Fz [N]Nominal
Pull Push
Fy
[N]
∑F
Pull Push
25 600 300 500 700 350 1100
32 800 400 700 900 450 1500
40 1100 550 900 1200 600 2000
50 1500 750 1300 1600 800 2500
65 1900 950 1600 2000 1000 3500
80 2400 1200 2100 2600 1300 4500
Tab. 25 Socket loads – forces
Nominal diameter DN [mm]
Mx
[Nm]My[Nm]Mz[Nm]
∑M
[Nm]
25 900 600 800 1550
32 1200 800 700 1700
40 1300 900 1000 1850
50 1400 1000 1100 2000
65 1500 1100 1200 2150
80 1600 1200 1300 2300
Tab. 26 Socket loads – torques
[N]
42 NPC series BA-2005.07 EN – 02
9.3 Replacement parts for 2 years of continuous operation according to DIN 24296
Appendix
Part no. Part designation
1234
230Impeller 1111222
211
523.5
523.6Shaftsleeve 111222325%
867
Roller bearing with lifetime lubrication
321Radialballbearing 1112223
321.6Radialballbearing 1112223
421.1
421.2
423
Roller bearing without lifetime lubrication
321Radialballbearing 1112223
322Radialrollerbearing1112223
421.1
421.2
423
Seal for volute casing
412.1
OR
400.10
Tab. 27 Replacement parts for 2 years' continuous operation
1) only for pump with lifetime-lubricated roller bearings
2) only for REA-C
3) only for pump with roller bearings without lifetime lubrication
Pump shaft
Shaft sleeve
Coupling buffer
Repair set stationary seal ring unit
Radial shaft seal ring
Radial shaft seal ring
Axial shaft seal ring
Radial shaft seal ring
Radial shaft seal ring
Axial shaft seal ring
O-ring
Gasket
2)
2)
1111222
1112223
1112234
111222325%
1)
1112223
1112223
1112223
3)
1112223
1112223
1112223
1234
1234
Number of identical pumps (including stand-by pumps)
5
Set/Quantity of spare parts
5
5
6and7 8and9
100 % 100 % 100 %
100 % 100 % 100 %
10 or more
20 %
20 %
25 %
30 %
25 %
25 %
25 %
25 %
25 %
25 %
25 %
25 %
25 %
25 %
EN – 02 BA-2005.07 NPC series 43
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