Table of contents
732.0005 GB – 201 100
BA-2011.01
Series AEB1E, AEB2E, AEB2N
Construction Types ME, SE
, VE
iii
Table of contents
1 About these instructions ......................... 1
1.1 Who should read these
instructions ................................... 1
1.2 Related documents ...................... 1
1.3 Warning notices and symbols ...... 1
1.4 Technical terms ............................ 2
1.5 Safety notices ............................... 2
1.6 Keep information accessible ........ 2
1.7 Inspection ..................................... 2
1.8 Warranty ....................................... 2
2 Safety ......................................................... 3
2.1 Dangers of failure to observe
safety notices ............................... 3
2.2 Proper use .................................... 3
2.3 Avoiding common mistakes
(examples) ................................... 3
2.4 General safety notices ................. 3
2.4.1 Product safety .............................. 3
2.4.2 Operator’s responsibilities ............ 3
2.4.3 Personnel responsibilities ............ 4
2.5 Safety precautions ....................... 4
2.5.1 Authorized operating personnel ... 4
2.5.2 Safety measures during normal
operation ...................................... 4
2.5.3 Safety at the place of installation . 4
2.6 Maintenance and repair,
removal of malfunctions ............... 4
2.7 Unauthorized conversion and
production of spare parts ............. 5
2.8 Impermissible operating
methods ....................................... 5
2.9 Protective clothing ........................ 5
2.10 Residual risks ............................... 5
3 Danger points ........................................... 6
3.1 Hazards when working with the
system .......................................... 6
3.2 Dangers of leaks .......................... 6
3.3 Dangers of electrical energy ........ 6
3.4 Hazards caused by dust .............. 6
3.5 Dangers of moving parts .............. 6
3.6 Danger of hot or cold parts .......... 6
3.7 Operating in potentially
explosive atmospheres ................ 6
3.8 Danger of pumped liquid .............. 6
4 Design and function ................................. 7
4.1 Application and area of usage ..... 7
4.2 Labeling ........................................ 7
4.2.1 Nameplate ................................... 7
4.2.2 ATEX nameplate ......................... 7
4.2.3 Pump model label ........................ 7
4.3 Performance data ........................ 7
4.4 Design ......................................... 7
4.4.1 Structural design .......................... 7
4.4.2 Bearing and lubrication ................ 7
4.4.3 Shaft seal ..................................... 7
4.4.4 Dimensions/ branch
positions/flanges .......................... 8
4.4.5 Noise level ................................... 8
4.4.6 Non-ionizing radiation .................. 8
4.4.7 Operation ..................................... 8
4.5 Pump unit design ......................... 8
4.5.1 Drive ............................................ 8
5 Transport, storage, and disposal ........... 9
5.1 Packaging .................................... 9
5.2 Transportation ............................. 9
5.3 Preserving progressing cavity
pumps and placing them into
storage ......................................... 9
5.3.1 Preserving ................................... 9
5.3.2 Storage ........................................ 9
5.4 Disposal ..................................... 10
6 Installation and connection .................. 11
6.1 Setting up the pump .................. 11
6.1.1 Space requirement for
maintenance and repair ............. 11
6.2 Laying the pipes ........................ 11
6.2.1 Nominal widths .......................... 11
6.2.2 Supports and connection lines .. 11
6.2.3 Cleaning the connections lines
before installation ...................... 11
6.3 Safety and inspection
equipment .................................. 11
6.3.1 Pressure and vacuum gauges ... 11
6.3.2 Safety device in the pressure
line ............................................. 12
6.3.3 Electrical connections ................ 12
7 Operation ................................................ 13
7.1 Preparing for initial start-up ....... 13
7.1.1 Filling the pump with liquid ........ 13
7.1.2 Pump rotation difficulties ........... 13
7.1.3 Checking the direction of
rotation ....................................... 13
7.2 Bringing the pump into
operation .................................... 13
7.2.1 Starting ...................................... 13
7.2.2 Drive .......................................... 13
7.2.3 Checking pump capacity ........... 14
7.2.4 Dry-running protection ............... 14
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