Alfalaval SolidC Series User manual
Instruction Manual
IM70821-GB1 2003-06
SolidC Pump
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Alfa Laval
Company Name
Bjarne Søndergaard
Declaration of Conformity
The designating company
Designation
is in conformity with the following directives with amendments:
- Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC
- EMCDirective89/336/EEC
- MachineryDirective89/392/EEC
hereby declare that
Denomination Type Year
Address
Phone No.
Name
Title
Company Signature
Vice President, R & D
Alfa Laval
Albuen 31, DK-6000 Kolding, Denmark
+45 79 32 22 00
Centrifugal Pump SolidC
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The information contained herein is correct at the time of issue but may be subject to change without prior notice.
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1. Safety .................................................................................................... 6
1.1 Important Information ....................................................................... 6
1.2 Warning Signs .................................................................................. 6
1.3 Safety Precautions ........................................................................... 7
2. Installation ............................................................................................ 8
2.1 Unpacking/Delivery.......................................................................... 8
2.2 Installation ........................................................................................ 9
2.3 Pre-use Check............................................................................... 10
3. Operation............................................................................................. 11
3.1 Operation/Control .......................................................................... 11
3.2 Fault Finding .................................................................................. 12
3.3 Recommended Cleaning ............................................................... 13
4. Maintenance ....................................................................................... 14
4.1 General Maintenance ..................................................................... 14
4.2 Dismantling of Pump/Shaft Seals ................................................... 16
4.3 Assembly of Pump/Single Shaft Seal ............................................. 18
4.4 Assembly of Pump/Flushed Shaft Seal .......................................... 20
4.5 Adjustment of Shaft ........................................................................ 22
5. Technical data ..................................................................................... 23
5.1 Technical Data................................................................................ 23
6. Parts List and Service Kits ............................................................... 25
6.1 Drawing.......................................................................................... 25
6.2 SolidC-1 Pump .............................................................................. 26
6.3 SolidC-2 Pump .............................................................................. 28
6.4 SolidC-3 Pump .............................................................................. 30
6.5 SolidC-4 Pump .............................................................................. 32
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Unsafe practices and other important information are emphasized in this manual.
Warnings are emphasized by means of special signs.
Always read the manual before using the pump!
WARNING!
Indicates that special procedures must be followed to avoid severe personal injury.
CAUTION!
Indicates that special procedures must be followed to avoid damage to the pump.
NOTE!
Indicates important information to simplify or clarify practices.
General warning.
Dangerous electrical voltage.
Caustic agents.
1. Safety1.1 Important Information
1.2 Warning Signs
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Installation:
Always read the technical data thoroughly. (See chapter 5).
Always
use a lifting crane when handling the pump.
Never start in the wrong direction of rotation with liquid in the pump.
Always have the pump electrically connected by authorized personnel. (See the motor instruc-
tions).
Operation:
Always read the technical data thoroughly. (See chapter 5).
Never touch the pump or the pipelines when pumping hot liquids or when sterilizing.
Never run the pump with both the suction side and the pressure side blocked.
AlwaysAlways
AlwaysAlways
Always handle lye and acid with great care.
Maintenance:
Always read the technical data thoroughly. (See chapter 5).
-Never service the pump when it is hot.
-Never service the pump with pump and pipelines under pressure.
Motors with grease nipples:
Remember lubrication according to information plate/label on the motor.
Always disconnect the power supply when servicing the pump.
All warnings in the manual are summarized on this page.
Pay special attention to the instructions below so that severe personal injury and/or damage to the pump are avoided.
1.3 Safety Precautions1. Safety
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The instruction manual is part of the delivery. Study the instructions carefully.
The standard delivery does not include the test certificate. This can be supplied on request.
The large pump sizes are very heavy.
Alfa Laval therefore recommends the use of a lifting crane when handling the pump.
2.1 Unpacking/Delivery 2. Installation
Step 3
Inspect the pump for visible transport damages.
Step 1
Always
use a lifting crane when handling the pump (see
technicaldata).
CAUTION!
Alfa Laval cannot be held responsible for incorrect unpacking.
Step 2
Remove possible packing materials from the inlet and the
outlet, and remove the plastic film wrapped around the pump.
Avoid damaging the inlet and the outlet.
Avoiddamaging the connections for flushingliquid,if supplied.
Step 4
Always remove the shroud, if fitted, before lifting the pump.
Check the delivery for:
1. Complete pump.
2. Delivery note.
3. Motor instructions.
4. Test certificate, IF ORDERED!I
NOTE!
US pumps have no shroud
NOTE!
US pumps have no shroud
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Study the instructions carefully and pay special attention to the warnings! Always check the pump before operation.
- See pre-use check in section 2.3
The large pump sizes are very heavy.
Alfa Laval therefore recommends the use of a lifting crane when handling the pump.
2.2 Installation2. Installation
Step 1
AlwaysAlways
AlwaysAlways
Always read the technical data thoroughly (see chapter 5).
AlwaysAlways
AlwaysAlways
Always use a lifting crane when handling the pump (see technical data).
AlwaysAlways
AlwaysAlways
Always have the pump electrically connected by authorized personnel (see the motor instructions).
CAUTION!
Alfa Laval cannot be held responsible for incorrect installation.
Step 2
Ensure that there is sufficient clearance around the pump
(min. 0.5 m)
(1.64 ft)
.
Step 3
Check that the flow direction is correct.
Step 4
1. Ensure that the pipelines are routed correctly.
2. Ensure that the connections are tight.
Outlet
Inlet
Correct!
Remember
Seal rings!
Few bends
Correct!
Step 5
Avoid stressing the pump.
Pay special attention to:
- Vibrations
- Thermal expansion of the tubes
- Excessive welding
- Overloading
NOTE!
US pumps have no shroud
Avoid
bending
pipelines
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Step 1
Never start in the wrong direction of rotation with liquid in
the pump.
1. Start and stop the motor momentarily.
2. Ensure that the direction of rotation of the motor fan is
clockwise as viewed from the rear end of the motor.
2. Installation
Study the instructions carefully and pay special attention to the warnings!
Solid C is with impeller screw as standard.
Check the direction of rotation of the impeller before operation.
- See the indication label on the pump.
2.3 Pre-use Check
See indication label!
Correct
Rear view of
motor
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