Doc. No. 0179 – status 03/2017
Operating instructions
iLobe
Rotary Lobe Pump
Date: 15.03.2017
Page 2 of 63
Doc. No. 0179
Est: D. Lünnemann /
W. Stein
Content
1 How to consult and keep this documentation .......................................................................... 5
2 Used symbols............................................................................................................................... 6
3 Used tags ...................................................................................................................................... 6
4 Terms and definitions ................................................................................................................. 7
5 Intended use ................................................................................................................................. 9
6 Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 10
6.1 General information ................................................................................................................ 10
6.2 Warranty ................................................................................................................................. 10
6.3 Transport and receiving of the goods .................................................................................... 10
6.4 How to identify the pump ........................................................................................................ 11
7 Safety .......................................................................................................................................... 11
7.1 General information ................................................................................................................ 11
7.2 Staff ........................................................................................................................................ 11
7.3 Precautions ............................................................................................................................ 12
8 General information ................................................................................................................... 12
8.1 Pumping principle ................................................................................................................... 12
8.2 Range of products .................................................................................................................. 12
8.2.1 Connections .............................................................................................................................. 12
8.2.2 Shaft seals ................................................................................................................................. 13
8.2.3 Model types ............................................................................................................................... 13
9 Main components ...................................................................................................................... 14
10 Installation .................................................................................................................................. 15
10.1 General information ................................................................................................................ 15
10.2 Transport ................................................................................................................................ 15
10.3 Storage Conditions ................................................................................................................. 15
10.4 Lifting ...................................................................................................................................... 16
10.5 Foundation ............................................................................................................................. 16
10.6 Installation dimensions ........................................................................................................... 17
10.7 Pipe system ............................................................................................................................ 17
10.7.1 General ...................................................................................................................................... 18
10.7.2 Inlet piping ................................................................................................................................. 18
10.8 Non-return valve ..................................................................................................................... 18
10.9 Pump with pressure relief valve ............................................................................................. 19
10.10 Assembly of the pump unit ..................................................................................................... 19
10.10.1 Alignment of the coupling .......................................................................................................... 19
10.10.2 Alignment tolerances ................................................................................................................. 20
10.11 Connection of the pipes ......................................................................................................... 21
10.12 Flushing of the shaft seals ..................................................................................................... 21
10.13 Barrier pressure tank / Barrier fluid tank ................................................................................ 22