KSB RC Series User Manual

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Index
1 GENERAL .................................................................. 3
2 SAFETY ...................................................................... 3
2.1 MARKING OF WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL ..................... 3
2.2 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS AND INSTRUCTION .......... 3
2.3 RISKS OF FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................. 3
2.4 CONSCIENTIOUS SAFETY AT WORK ............................. 3
2.5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USERS AND SERVICE
PERSONNEL ..................................................................... 3
2.6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE,
INSPECTION AND ASSEMBLY WORK ..................................... 4
2.7 MODIFICATIONS AND ARBITRARY MANUFACTURE OF
SPARE PARTS .................................................................. 4
2.8 UNAUTHORISED OPERATION MODES ........................... 4
2.9 WARNINGS FOR EQUIPMENT WITH MARKING ....... 5
3 TRANSPORT AND STORAGE .................................. 5
3.1 TRANSPORT AND HANDLING ....................................... 5
3.2 PROVISIONAL STORAGE/CONSERVATION..................... 5
4 GROUP DESCRIPTION ............................................. 5
4.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION ............................................ 5
4.2 DENOMINATION ........................................................ 5
4.3 FORM OF CONSTRUCTION .......................................... 5
4.4 FORCES AND MOMENTS PERMITTED IN THE PUMP
PIPES.............................................................................. 6
5 INSTALLATION ......................................................... 7
5.1 CHECK BEFORE ASSEMBLY ........................................ 7
5.2 GROUP POSITIONING ................................................ 7
5.2.1 Groups with horizontal base frame ............... 7
5.2.2 Close coupled groups ................................... 8
5.2.3 Vertical groups .............................................. 8
5.3 PIPE JOINT .............................................................. 8
5.3.1 Auxiliary connections .................................... 9
5.4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION: ........................................ 9
5.4.1 Motor connection .......................................... 9
5.4.2 Timer relay adjustment ................................. 9
5.4.3 Check rotation direction. ............................. 10
6 START-UP ................................................................ 10
6.1 FIRST START-UP ..................................................... 10
6.1.1 Lubricant ..................................................... 10
6.1.2 Filling (priming) of the pump ....................... 10
6.1.3 Final control ................................................ 10
6.1.4 Start-up ....................................................... 10
6.1.5 Shutdown .................................................... 11
6.2 SERVICE LIMITS ...................................................... 11
6.2.1 Start-up frequency ...................................... 11
6.2.2 Temperature of the liquid to be pumped ..... 11
6.2.3 Viscosity of the liquid to be pumped ........... 11
6.2.4 Maximum pump speed ............................... 11
6.3 STARTING UP AFTER STORAGE ................................. 11
7 MAINTENANCE/CONSERVATION .......................... 12
7.1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ......................................... 12
7.2 MAINTENANCE/INSPECTION ..................................... 12
7.2.1 Checking instructions .................................. 12
7.2.2 Lubrication .................................................. 12
7.3 EMPTYING/DRAINAGE ............................................. 12
7.4 DISMOUNTING ........................................................ 12
7.4.1 Fundamental instructions/observations ....... 12
7.4.2 Tubular coupling guards ............................. 12
7.4.3 Coupling ...................................................... 12
7.4.4 Mechanical seal .......................................... 12
7.4.5 Lip seals ...................................................... 12
7.4.6 Pump .......................................................... 12
7.5 ASSEMBLY ............................................................. 13
7.5.1 Tubular coupling guards ............................. 13
7.5.2 Coupling ...................................................... 13
7.5.3 Mechanical seal .......................................... 13
7.5.4 Lip seals ...................................................... 13
7.5.5 Pump .......................................................... 13
7.5.6 Tightening torque of the screws/nuts .......... 14
7.6 RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS ................................. 15
7.7 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE.................................. 15
8 OPERATION ANOMALIES ...................................... 16
9 ANNEXES................................................................. 17
9.1 CROSS SECTIONAL DRAWINGS ................................. 17
9.2 TROLLEY-MOUNTED PUMPS ..................................... 22
9.2.1 Warnings ..................................................... 22
9.2.2 Start-up ....................................................... 22
9.2.3 Maintenance ............................................... 22
9.2.4 Safety .......................................................... 22

KSB RC Series Specifications

General

Brand	KSB
Model	RC Series
Category	Water Pump
Language	English