BLACKMER POWER PUMPS
960052
INSTRUCTIONS 103-A00
INSTALLATION OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Section
Effective
Replaces
103
Oct 2012
Oct 2011
MODELS: NP1.5B, NP2F, NP2.5F, NP3F, NP4F, NPH4F
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page
PUMP DATA
Safety Data 1 - 2
Technical Data 2
Initial Pump Start Up Information 2
INSTALLATION
Pre-Installation Cleaning 3
Location and Piping 3
Mounting 3
Coupling Alignment 4
Pump Rotation 4
Heating Heads / Jackets 4
Heating Heads / Electric 4
Check Valves 4
OPERATION
Pre-Start Up Check List 5
Start Up Procedures 5
Running the Pump in Reverse Rotation 5
Flushing the Pump 6
Pump Relief Valve 6
Relief Valve Setting and Adjustment 6
MAINTENANCE
Strainers 7
Lubrication 7
Vane Replacement 7
Pump Disassembly 8
Pump Assembly 8
TROUBLE SHOOTING 10
AFFF PUMPS 11
NOTE: Numbers in parentheses following individual parts
indicate reference numbers on Blackmer Parts Lists.
Blackmer pump manuals and parts lists may be obtained
from Blackmer's website (www.blackmer.com) or by
contacting Blackmer Customer Service.
NP1.5 NP2 NP2.5
103-A01 103-A02 103-A03
NP3 NP4 NPH4
103-A04 103-A05 103-A06
SAFETY DATA
This is a SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL.
When you see this symbol on the product, or in the
manual, look for one of the following signal words and be
alert to the potential for personal injury, death or major
property damage
Warns of hazards that WILL cause serious personal injury,
death or major property damage.
Warns of hazards that CAN cause serious personal injury,
death or major property damage.
Warns of hazards that CAN cause personal injury
or property damage.
NOTICE:
Indicates special instructions which are very
important and must be followed.
NOTICE:
Blackmer Pumps MUST only be installed in systems,
which have been designed by qualified engineering
personnel. The system MUST conform to all applicable
local and national regulations and safety standards.
This manual is intended to assist in the installation and
operation of the Blackmer NP Series pumps, and MUST
be kept with the pump.
Pump service shall be performed by qualified technicians
ONLY. Service shall conform to all applicable local and
national regulations and safety standards.
Thoroughly review this manual, all instructions and hazard
warnings, BEFORE performing any work on the pump.
Maintain ALL system and pump operation and hazard
warning decals.