Allweiler AEB.E Series - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

Table of contents
Table of contents
1 About this document ............................... 5
1.1 Target groups ................................. 5
1.2 Other applicable documents ................ 5
1.3 Warnings and symbols ....................... 6
2 Safety ................................................. 7
2.1 Intended use .................................. 7
2.2 General safety instructions .................. 7
2.2.1 Product safety ................................ 7
2.2.2 Operator’s obligations ....................... 7
2.2.3 Obligations of personnel ..................... 8
2.3 Specific hazards .............................. 8
2.3.1 Explosion-hazard area ....................... 8
2.3.2 Hazardous pumped liquids .................. 8
3 Layout and function ................................ 9
3.1 Labels ......................................... 9
3.1.1 Nameplate .................................... 9
3.1.2 Pump type code .............................. 9
3.2 Layout ......................................... 10
3.2.1 Base version .................................. 10
3.2.2 RG version (ope n-feed version with interna l
gearbox mounting) ........................... 11
3.3 Function ....................................... 11
3.4 Shaft seals .................................... 11
3.4.1 Packing gland ................................ 11
3.4.2 Mechanical seals ............................. 11
3.5 Bearings and lubrication ..................... 11
3.6 Auxiliary systems ........ . . . ........ . . . ....... 12
3.6.1 Sealing system .. . . . ........ . . ... . . . .. . . .... . . 12
3.6.2 Heating and cooling system (optional) ... . . 12
3.7 Types of setup ................................ 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 Treatment for storage ........................ 13
4.3 Storage ....................................... 14
4.4 Removing preservative ...................... 14
4.5 Disposal ....................................... 14
5 Setup and connection .............................. 15
5.1 Preparing the setup .......................... 15
5.1.1 Determining the setup type .................. 15
5.1.2 Checking the amb ient conditions . ... . . . . . . . 15
5.1.3 Preparing the installation site ............... 15
5.1.4 Preparing th e foundation and surfa ce . . . . . . 15
5.1.5 Removing preservative ...................... 15
5.1.6 Installing the heat insu lation (optional) . . . . . 15
5.2 Installation on a foun
dation ..................
16
5.2.1 Placing t
he pump unit on the
foundat
ion ....................................
16
5.2.2 Fastening the pump unit ..................... 16
5.3 Installing the motor ........................... 17
5.3.1 Close-coupled pump with stub shaft . ... . . . . 17
5.3.2 Pump with coupling .......................... 17
5.3.3 Pump with belt drive ......................... 17
5.4 Planning the pipes ........................... 17
5.4.1 Specifying supports and flange
connections ................................... 17
5.4.2 Specifying nominal diameter s . . . . . ... . . . . . .. 18
5.4.3 Specifying pipe lengths ...................... 18
5.4.4 Optimizing changes in cross-section and
direction ...................................... 18
5.4.5 Discharging leaks ............................ 18
5.4.6 Providing safety and control devices
(recommended) .............................. 18
5.5 Connecting the pipes ........................ 19
5.5.1 Keeping the piping clean .................... 19
5.5.2 Installing auxiliary piping ..................... 19
5.5.3 Installing the suction pipe .................... 19
5.5.4 Installing the pressure line ................... 19
5.5.5 Inspection for stress-free pipe
connections ................................... 19
5.5.6 Inspecting the support foo t on the discharge
casing (504) for distortion ................... 19
5.6 Electrical connection ......................... 19
5.7 Aligning the coupling precisely .............. 20
5.8 Aligning the motor ............................ 21
5.9 Installing the safety guarding ................ 21
5.9.1 Coupling guard ............................... 21
5.9.2 Belt guard ..................................... 21
6Operation ............................................ 22
6.1 Preparing initial start-up ..................... 22
6.1.1 Identifying the pump type .................... 22
6.1.2 Removing preservative ...................... 22
6.1.3 Preparing auxiliary systems (if
available) ..................................... 22
6.1.4 Filling pump ................................... 22
6.1.5 Turning the pump ............................ 22
6.1.6 Checking the sense of rotation .............. 23
6.2 Start-up ....................................... 23
6.2.1 Switching on .................................. 23
6.2.2 Switching off .................................. 23
6.3 Shutting down the pump ..................... 24
6.3.2 Draining the pump ........................... 24
6.4 Start-up following a shutdown period ... . . .. 24
6.5 Operating the stand-by pump ............... 24
7 Maintenance ......................................... 25
7.1 Inspections ................................... 25
7.2 Maintenance .................................. 25
7.2.1 Antifriction bearings lubricated with
grease ......................................... 26
7.2.3 Spur gear with oil lubrication (RG
design) ........................................ 26
2 AE BA-2020.05 en-US 260371 – 176-982/0