Pentair VLR 4, VLR 8, VLR 16, VLR 32, VLRI 2B Instruction Manual

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DICHIARAZIONE CE DI CONFORMITÀ

La Ditta PENTAIR INTERNATIONAL SARL dichiara sotto la propria responsabilità che i
prodotti sotto indicati sono conformi ai Requisiti Essenziali di Sicurezza e di Tutela della
Salute di cui alle Direttive sottoelencate e loro successive modifiche.

DECLARATION CE DE CONFORMITE

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La Société PENTAIR INTERNATIONAL SARL déclare sous sa propre responsabilité que
les produits sous-mentionnées sont conformes aux Conditions Essentielles de Sécurité
et de Tutelle de la Santé selon les directives indiquées et leurs modifications suivantes.

DECLARACIÓN CE DE CONFORMIDAD

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La empresa PENTAIR INTERNATIONAL SARL declara bajo la propia responsabilidad
que los productos a continuación indicados cumplen con los requisitos esenciales
de seguridad y de protección de la salud establecidos en las directivas indicadas a
continuación y posteriores modificaciones.

CONFORMITEITSVERKLARING CE

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PENTAIR INTERNATIONAL SARL verklaart op eigen verantwoordelijkheid dat de
hieronder genoemde producten voldoen aan de essentiële eisen met betrekking tot
veiligheid en gezondheid van de onderstaande richtlijnen en latere wijzigingen.

TILLKÄNNAGIVANDE OM EU-ÖVERENSSTÄMMELSE

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Företaget PENTAIR INTERNATIONAL SARL intygar under sitt eget ansvar att de nedan
indikerade produkterna överensstämmer med de hälso- och skyddsnormer som
specificeras i de nedanstående direktiven med senare tillägg.

EU-VAATIMUSTENMUKAISUUSVAKUUTUS

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tuotteet ovat oleellisten turvallisuus- ja terveydensuojeluvaatimusten mukaisia, joista
alla luetelluissa direktiiveissä sekä niiden myöhemmissä muutoksissa.

DEKLARACJA ZGODNOŚCI Z UE

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Firma PENTAIR INTERNATIONAL SARL deklaruje pod własną odpowiedzialnością, że
wskazane poniżej produkty odpowiadają podstawowym Wymogom Bezpieczeństwa
i Ochrony Zdrowia stawianym przez wymienione poniżej Dyrektywy i ich kolejne
modyfikacje.

EURÓPAI UNIÓS MEGFELELÉSI NYILATKOZAT

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megjelölt termékek megfelelnek az alapvető biztonsági és egészségvédelmi
követelményeknek, melyekre az alábbi többször módosított irányelvek vonatkoznak.

AT UYGUNLUK BILDIRISI

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PENTAIR INTERNATIONAL SARL firmasi kendi sorumluluğu altlnda asagidaki
elektropompalnn Güvenlik ve Saglik Koruma Şartlarına, sayili direktiflere ve sonraki
değişmelere göre, uygun olduğunu bildirir.

ЕО ДЕЛАРАЦИЯ ЗА СЪОТВЕТСТВИЕ

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че споменатите по-долу продукти са в съответствие със съответните стандарти за
безопасност и здраве, посочени в изброените директиви и последващи изменения.

DEARBHÚ COMHRÉIREACHTA UM CE

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Dearbhaíonn an chuideachta PENTAIR INTERNATIONAL SARL, faoi bhun a fhreagrachta
féin, go bhfuil na táirgí thíosluaite i gcomhréir leis na caighdeáin Sláinte agus
Sábháilteachta arna sonrú sna treoracha sa liosta agus sna leasuithe ina dhiaidh sin.

EB ATITIKTIES DEKLARACIJA

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žemiau minimi gaminiai atitinka atitinkamus Sveikatos ir Saugos standartus, nurodytus
išvardytose direktyvose bei tolesnėse pataisose.

VYHLÁSENIE EHS O ZHODE

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Firma PENTAIR INTERNATIONAL SARL prehlasuje na vlastnú zodpovednosť, že
nasledovné výrobky spĺňajú predpisy Bezpečnosti o ochrane zdravia pri práci podľa
nižšie uvedených smerníc v znení neskorších úprav.

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EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

The company PENTAIR INTERNATIONAL SARL declares, under its own responsibility,
that the below mentioned products are compliant with the relevant Health and Safety
standards specified in the listed directives and subsequent amendments.

EG KONFORMITÄTSERKLÄRUNG

Die unterzeichnende Firma PENTAIR INTERNATIONAL SARL erklärt unter eigener
Verantwortung, dass die unten aufgeführten Produkte den wesentlichen Sicherheits- und
Gesundheitsanforderungen der unten angegebenen Richtlinien in der jeweils geltenden
Fassung entsprechen.

DECLARAÇÃO DE CONFORMIDADE CE

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A empresa PENTAIR INTERNATIONAL SARL declara sob a própria responsabilidade que
os produtos abaixo indicados estão em conformidade com os Requisitos Essenciais
de Segurança e Tutela de Saúde contidos nas Directivas abaixo descritas e sucessivas
modificações.

EF-OVERENSSTEMMELSESERKLÆRING

Undertegnede firma PENTAIR INTERNATIONAL SARL erklærer hermed under ansvar, at
nedennævnte produkter er fremstillet i overensstemmelse med de Væsentlige Sundheds- og
Sikkerhedskrav, der er anført i de nedenundernævnte direktiver og deres efterfølgende ændringer.

SAMSVARSERKLÆRING

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Firmaet PENTAIR INTERNATIONAL SARL erklærer, under eget ansvar, at de elektriske
pumpene nevnt nedenfor, samsvarer med helse- og sikkerhetsstandardene i direktivene
gjengitt nedenfor.

ΗΛΣΗ ΠPOΣAPΜΟΓΗΣ ΕOΚ

H εταιρεία PENTAIR INTERNATIONAL SARL δηλώνει υπεύθυνα ότι τα παρακάτω
προϊόντα έχουν κατασκευαστεί σύφωνα ε τις Βασικές Απαιτήσεις Ασφαλείας και
Προστασίας της Υγείας των παρακάτω Οδηγιών και επακόλουθων τροποποιήσεών τους.

DECLARAŢIE CE DE CONFORMITATE

Firma PENTAIR INTERNATIONAL SARL declară pe propria ei răspundere că produsele
indicate mai jos sunt în conformitate cu Normele de Siguranţă şi de Tutela Sănătăţii, în
baza directivelor menţionate mai jos şi a succesivelor lor modificări.

PROHLÁŠENÍ ES O SHODĚ

Firma PENTAIR INTERNATIONAL SARL zodpovědně prohlašuje, že níže uvedené výrobky
jsou ve shodě spředpisy o Bezpečnosti práce a ochraně zdraví podle níže uvedených
směrnic směrnic a následujících změn.

ДЕКЛАРАЦИЯ O СООТВЕТСТВИИ EC

Фирма PENTAIR INTERNATIONAL SARL заявляет под свою ответственность, что
нижеуказанные изделия соответствуют основным требованиям по охране здоровья
и безопасности труда, в частности, требованиям перечисленных ниже директив и
их последующих поправок.

VASTAVUSE TUNNISTUS

Ettevõte PENTAIR INTERNATIONAL SARL kuulutab, oma vastutusel, et allpool mainitud
tooted vastavad Tervishoiu ja Ohutuse standarditele, mis on täpsustatud loendatud
direktiivides ja järgnevates parandustes.

EK ATBILSTОBAS SERTIFIKВTS

Uzņēmums PENTAIR INTERNATIONAL SARL paziņo uzņemoties atbildību, ka zemāk
minētie produkti ir atbilst attiecīgajiem Veselības un drošības standartiem, kas noteikti
uzskaitītajās direktīvās un sekojošos labojumos.

EB ATITIKTIES DEKLARACIJA

Il-kumpanija PENTAIR INTERNATIONAL SARL tidikjara, fuq responsabilità tag’ha stess, li
l-prodotti msemmija hawn isfel huma konformi mal-istandards rilevanti dwar is-Sa’’a u
s-Sigurtà kif speifikat fid-direttivi elenkati u sussegwenti emendi.

ES IZJAVA O SKLADNOSTI

Podjetje PENTAIR INTERNATIONAL SARL z vso odgovornostjo izjavlja, da so spodaj
navedeni proizvodi skladni z bistvenimi zahtevami varnosti in varovanja zdravja,
navedenimi v spodaj navedenih direktivah in njihovih kasnejših spremembah.

MOD.
VLR 2B
VLR 4
VLR 8
VLR 16
VLR 32
VLR 66
VLRI 2B
VLRI 4
VLRI 8
VLRI 16
VLRX 2B
VLRX 4
VLRX 8
VLRX 16

DIRECTIVES:

2006/42/EC 2006/95/EC
2004/108/EC

HARMONIZED STANDARDS:

EN 809 EN 60335-1
EN 60335-2-41 EN 61000-6-3
EN 61000-6-1 EN 55014
EN 60555

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Pentair International S.a.r.l.

Avenue de Sevelin, 18
1004 Lausanne, Switzerland

Vittorio Brundu
PLANT MANAGER
Lugnano (Pisa)
20/12/2012

SUMMARY

CHAPTER DESCRIPTION PAGE

1.1 Supplied documents 24

1.2 Information ownership 24

1.3 Machine identification data 24

1.4 EC declaration of conformity 25

1.5 General information on safety 25

1 GENERAL INFORMATION

2 DESCRIPTION

3 INSTALLATION

4 USE

5 MAINTENANCE

6 OPERATION TROUBLES Table 43

7 DISMANTLING

- WARRANTY - 157

1.6 Conventions 27

1.7 Expected uses 27

1.8 Non expected uses 28

1.9 Warranty 28

1.10 Service 29

1.11 How to use the supplied documents 29

2.1 Description 29

2.2 Technical features 30

3.1 Hoisting 31

3.2 Transport 32

3.3 Storage 33

3.4 Preliminary checks 33

3.5 Preparation of the installation area 33

3.6 Installation 35

3.7 Adjustment 37

4.1 Priming 39

4.2 Starting 41

4.3 Start and stop frequency control 41

5.1 Lubrication 42

5.2 Temporarily quiescing 42

5.3 Periodical inspection 42

5.4 Extraordinary maintenance 43

7.1 Disconnecting the machine 44

7.2 Residual risks after disconnection 44

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CHAPTER 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 SUPPLIED DOCUMENTS

1.1.1 MANUAL

DATA

Instruction manual
Issue 2
Version 082014
Code 253P9070

RECIPIENTS

This manual is dedicated to the operators charged of the machine management during all the phases of its technical life.

CONTENTS

This manual includes the following information:

• Manufacturer declaration

• Information on safety

• Sales information

• Information on documents

These pieces of information are subdivided into the following chapters and appendixes of this manual:

• Chapter 1: General information

• Chapter 2: Description

• Chapter 3: Installation

1.2 INFORMATION OWNERSHIP

The information contained in this manual is owned by PENTAIR INTERNATIONAL S.a.r.l.
The reproduction, also partial, of this manual is forbidden without the express authorisation of PENTAIR INTERNATIONAL S.a.r.l.
The information contained in this manual only concerns the machine specified in the “Product specification” section.
PENTAIR INTERNATIONAL S.a.r.l. reserves the right to make to the machines the changes not specified in “Machine identification
data” whenever deemed right.

1.3 MACHINE IDENTIFICATION DATA

MACHINE ACRONYM DESCRIPTION

VLR VLR cast iron base (centrifugal electric pump vertical multistage with “in line” mouth).

VLRI VLRI steel base AISI 304.

VLRX VLRX steel base AISI 316.

4 - Nominal delivery in m

80 Number of stages (= nr. of impellers x 10).

/ 7 Number of impellers (used when lower than the number of stages only).

(A) Version with oval flanges.

(F) Version with round flanges.

• Machine description

• Transport information

• Storage information

• Installation information

• Chapter 4: Use

• Chapter 5: Maintenance

• Chapter 6: Operating troubles

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• Adjustment information

• Use information

• Maintenance information

• Dismantling information

• Chapter 7: Dismantling

• Appendix: Product specification

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1.4 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

See related page.

1.5 GENERAL INFORMATION ON SAFETY

We recommend to carefully following the instructions contained in this manual, paying special attention to notes, attention and
danger warnings.

DANGER

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use
of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

WARNNG

Users should always follow the accident prevention laws in force in the country
where the product is installed.

DANGER

Before repairing or servicing the electropump, disconnect it from the socket and/or turn the main switch to Off (when
present) to interrupt the power supplied to the electropump. This prevents the electropump from accidentally restarting
and from causing accidents to people and/or damages to the people.

DANGER

Do not service, install or move the electropump while it is powered, because these operations can cause serious
accidents or even death.

WARNNG

During operation, do not remove or move the electropump.

DANGER

Before using the electropump, always check that the cable and all electric devices are efficient, shielded and protected.

DANGER

When starting the electropump (by inserting the plug into the socket and/or turning the main switch to on), always wear
shoes and make sure that the hands are dry.

NOTE

Failure to follow the safety procedures and precautions contained in the documentation supplied shall relieve PENTAIR
INTERNATIONAL S.a.r.l. from all liability thereof.

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1.5.1 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION

Qualification and protection restrictions foreseen for the operators.

OPERATOR QUALIFICATION RECCOMENDED INDIVIDUAL PROTECTION MEAN

Knowledge and command of the chapters:

CARRIER

INSTALLER

USER

MAINTENANCE MAN

DEMOLISHER

• General information

• Description

• Installation

Qualification complying with the provisions of the Country of installation,
knowledge and command of the chapters:

• General information

• Description

• Installation

Knowledge and command of the chapters:

• General information

• Description

• Use

Fitness acknowledged by PENTAIR INTERNATIONAL Sarl, knowledge and
command of the chapters:

• General information

• Description

• Maintenance

Knowledge and command of the chapters:

• General information

• Description

• Dismantling

Protective shoes and gloves.

Protective shoes and gloves.

Protective shoes and gloves, high temperature protecting overall and gloves.

Protective shoes and gloves.

Protective shoes and gloves.

DANGER

The machine operates in safety conditions if it is used by qualified personnel in accordance with the instructions and
information contained in this manual and present on board.
All the operations referred to in this manual should be performed by qualified personnel equipped with the protection
means described in this manual.

NOTE

PENTAIR INTERNATIONAL S.a.r.l. shall not be liable for accidents if the machine is used from non qualified or
unauthorised personnel and originating from the failure to follow the instructions contained in this manual and present
on the machine board.

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1.5.2 SPECIAL COMPLIANCE

The use of personnel having a qualification different from the specified one may involve risks for people and/or the machine.

1.6 CONVENTIONS

1.6.1 WORD CONVENTIONS

The following conventions have been adopted throughout the manual

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• Machine: elettropompe specificate in
"Scheda prodotto"

1.6.2 TYPESETTING CONVENTIONS

DANGER

Danger indications show the procedure whose non or partial compliance may cause physical damages to the operator.

WARNNG

Attention indications show the procedures whose non or partial compliance may cause damages to the machine or to
the equipment connected to it.

NOTE

Note indications contain important information highlighted outside the text to which they refer.

1.7 EXPECTED USES

1.7.1 EXPECTED USES

The machine has been designed, manufactured and protected to allow the conveying, circulation and the increase in pressure of the
following types of fluids:

• Water having a -15 °C to 120 °C
temperature (for temperature lower
than 0°C the addition of a fit quantity
of ice-preventing agent is expected)

• Authorised technician:
person authorised by PENTAIR
INTERNATIONAL S.a.r.l. to perform
even the operations not specifically
indicated in this manual

• Water glycol mixtures
(or ice-preventing products having
chemical physical characteristics
similar to glycol) with a glycol
percentage up to 50%

• Specialized technician: person
authorised to perform even the
operations not specifically indicated
in this manual after being authorised
by PENTAIR INTERNATIONAL S.a.r.l.

• Liquids and waters chemically
compatible with the materials that
are part of the machine

• Neutral, non explosive fluids
having a viscosity similar to water
The machine has been designed,
manufactured and protected to
allow a fluid delivery depending on
the required head (see “Product
specification”)

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1.7.2 EXPECTED MODES OF INSTALLATION

The machine has been designed, manufactured and protected to be installed both:

• Indoor

The machine has been designed, manufactured and protected to be used under the following atmospheric conditions:

• Temperature range: -15 °C to +40 °C

The machine has been designed, manufactured and protected to be installed in a vertical position with the motor in the upper part.
The machine has been designed, manufactured and protected to be:

• Fixed on foundations having the
characteristics shown in the appendix
“Product specification” paragraph
“Foundations”

The machine has been designed, manufactured and protected to be fed by electric power having one of the following
characteristics:

• 230 V, 50 Hz, single phase

Different voltages and frequencies are available on request.

1.8 NON EXPECTED USES

The machine has not been designed, manufactured, nor protected for all the uses not expressly specified in “Expected uses”.
In particular, the machine has not been designed, manufactured, nor protected for the conveying, circulation and increase in
pressure of the following fluids:

• Explosive

• Corrosive

For special uses, please contact out technical office.

• Outdoor with a protection from
atmospheric agents

• Allowed relative humidity range:

30 to 90%

• Connected to pipes able to bear the

machine weight

• 230 V, 50 Hz, three-phase

• Oil-derivatives and mixtures

containing oil-derivatives

• 400 V, 50 Hz, three-phase

• Mixtures containing material or fibres

in suspension

• Sea water

1.8.1 LIABILITIES RESULTING FROM NON EXPECTED USES

NOTE

PENTAIR INTERNATIONAL S.a.r.l. is not liable for possible damages to people, animals or things resulting from a
non-expected use of the machine.

1.9 GARANZIA

NOTE

Non authorised installation, adjustment and maintenance operations and/or operations carried out by non qualified
personnel imply the termination of the warranty

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1.10 SERVICE

WARNNG

If the pump has been used with noxious or toxic fluids, the pump will be classified as polluted and PENTAIR
INTERNATIONAL S.a.r.l. will have the right to refuse offering its assistance for the pump.

For all assistance requests, contact:
PENTAIR INTERNATIONAL S.a.r.l. – Servizio Assistenza
Via Masaccio, 13
56010 Lugnano - PISA - ITALY
Tel. [phone] - Fax [phone]

1.11 HOW TO USE THE SUPPLIED DOCUMENTS

We recommend the operators to carefully read the supplied documents before carrying out any operation on the machine
The supplied documents must be kept for the whole life of the machine so that it can be easily found when necessary.
If the machine is sold as second-hand, it must be sold together with the supplied documents.

CHAPTER 2

DESCRIPTION

2.1 DESCRIPTION

2.1.1 ARCHITECTURE AND OPERATING PRINCIPLES

• VLR motor-pumps are centrifugal,
vertical multistage motor-pumps with
“in-line” suction inlets and delivery

• VLR motor-pumps are directly
coupled to an asynchronous single or
three-phase motor with closed casing
and external ventilation

• VLR motor-pumps are not
self-priming and need a priming
procedure

• VLR motor-pumps can be equipped
with oval or round flanges

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2.1.2 MACHINE STRUCTURE

COMPONENTS VLR VLR32 VLRI VLRX

BASE

HEADATOCK

SHAFT

IMPELLERS AND CHOKE

EXTERNAL CYLINDER

TIE RODS

MECHANICAL SEAL

O-RING

SEALS

NOTE: EN GJL 200 (ex G220) cast iron with internal steel drivehead.

ROTATING Tungsten Tungsten Tungsten Tungsten

FIXER Tungsten Grafite Tungsten Tungsten

Ghisa EN GJL 200 Cast iron Ghisa EN GJS 500 Cast iron AISI 316 AISI 316

Ghisa EN GJL 200 Cast iron Ghisa EN GJL 200 Cast iron See note 1 See note 1

AISI 316 AISI 431 AISI 316 AISI 316

AISI 304 AISI 304 AISI 304 AISI 316

AISI 304 AISI 304 AISI 304 AISI 316

Steel zincate AISI 316 AISI 316 AISI 316

EPDM EPDM EPDM EPDM

Paper - Paper Paper

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