Xylem LOWARA e-SV Series - User Manual

Additional Installation, Operation and
Maintenance Instructions
e-SV Series
Multistage
Vertical Pump / Pump Unit

Xylem LOWARA e-SV Series Specifications

General

Brand	Xylem
Model	LOWARA e-SV Series
Category	Water Pump
Language	English

Summary

Introduction and Safety

Introduction

Provides manual scope for installation, operation, and maintenance.

Safety

Details danger levels, safety symbols, and user safety guidelines.

Danger levels and safety symbols

Explains hazard levels and associated safety symbols for risk avoidance.

User safety

Focuses on safe usage by qualified users and specific instructions.

Protection of the environment

Covers disposal of packaging, product, and measures for fluid leaks.

Sites exposed to ionizing radiations

Addresses radiation hazards and necessary safety measures.

Handling and Storage

Handling of the packed unit

Provides warnings and guidelines for handling the unit during transport and storage.

Unit inspection upon delivery

Details how to inspect the unit upon delivery and unpack it safely.

Unit handling

Offers guidelines and warnings for lifting and handling the unit safely.

Storage

Specifies conditions and procedures for storing the unit, both packed and long-term.

Technical Description

Designation

Describes the product as a multistage vertical centrifugal pump unit.

Data plate

Explains the information found on the unit's data plate for various models.

Identification code

Details the coding system used to identify specific pump unit configurations.

Names of the main components

Illustrates and lists the main components of the pump unit with their respective numbers.

Intended use

Outlines the approved applications and types of liquids for the pump unit.

Improper use

Warns against prohibited uses and provides examples of improper installation and use.

Use in water distribution networks for human consumption

Provides specific warnings for using the unit in potable water systems.

Special applications

Advises contacting the manufacturer for special applications or specific liquid types.

Installation

Precautions

General precautions before starting installation, emphasizing safety and technician requirements.

Assembly of the motor

Step-by-step instructions for assembling the motor to the pump unit.

Mechanical installation

Guidelines for physically installing the unit, including foundation and fastening.

Installation area

Specifies requirements for the installation area, including air clearance.

Permitted positions

Illustrates the allowed and disallowed installation orientations for the unit.

Installation on concrete foundation

Details requirements for installing the unit on a concrete foundation.

Fastening of the unit

Provides instructions on how to securely fasten the unit to its foundation.

Reducing vibrations

Offers advice on minimizing vibrations caused by the unit and piping.

Hydraulic connection

Covers the connection of the pump unit to the hydraulic system.

Guidelines for the hydraulic system

Provides diagrams and guidelines for setting up the hydraulic system.

Forces and torques applicable to the flanges

Lists maximum allowable forces and torques for piping connections to flanges.

Electrical connection

Details the procedures and safety precautions for electrical connections.

Ground

Emphasizes the importance of proper grounding for electrical safety.

Guidelines for electrical connection

Provides general guidelines for connecting the unit to the power supply.

Guidelines for the electrical control panel

Specifies requirements for protecting the motor and control panel.

Guidelines for the motor

Offers guidance for motors, especially single-phase types, and their protection.

Operation with frequency converter

Explains how to operate the unit with a frequency converter for speed control.

Use and operation

Precautions

Lists essential safety precautions before and during operation.

Filling - Priming

Details the procedures for filling and priming the pump unit for operation.

Positive suction head installation

Step-by-step guide for priming with positive suction head.

Suction lift installation

Step-by-step guide for priming with suction lift installation.

Rotation sense check (three-phase motors)

Explains how to check the correct rotation direction for three-phase motors.

Wrong rotation direction

Provides the procedure to correct wrong rotation direction.

Start-up

Outlines the procedure for safely starting the pump unit.

Stopping

Describes the correct procedure for stopping the pump unit.

Maintenance

Precautions

General safety precautions to be observed before performing maintenance.

Maintenance every 4000 hours of operation, or every year

Details the maintenance tasks to be performed every 4000 hours or annually.

Long periods of inactivity

Provides instructions for preparing the unit for long periods of inactivity.

Tightening torques of the threaded connections

Lists tightening torques for various threaded fittings on the unit.

Spare parts ordering

Informs on how to order spare parts using product codes.

Troubleshooting

Precautions

Safety precautions to be taken before troubleshooting any issues.

The unit does not start

Lists common causes and remedies for the unit failing to start.

The differential protection device (RCD) is activated

Discusses causes and remedies when the RCD is activated.

The thermal overload protection triggers or the fuses trip

Covers issues related to thermal overload protection or blown fuses.

The thermal overload protection triggers

Details further causes and remedies for thermal overload triggers.

The motor becomes excessively hot

Explains why the motor might overheat and how to fix it.

The unit runs but there is little or no flow rate

Addresses issues where the unit operates but has low or no flow.

When switched off, the unit turns in the opposite direction

Troubleshoots the unit rotating in the wrong direction after shutdown.

The unit produces excessive noise and;or vibrations

Provides solutions for excessive noise or vibrations from the unit.

The unit starts up too frequently (automatic start;stop)

Discusses issues with the unit starting up too often.

The unit never stops (automatic start;stop)

Addresses problems where the unit fails to stop automatically.

The unit is leaking

Covers causes and remedies for unit leaks, primarily mechanical seals.

The frequency converter is in error mode or turned off

Guides on troubleshooting frequency converter errors.

Technical Information

Operating environment

Specifies the recommended operating environment conditions for the unit.

Temperature of pumped liquid

Lists permitted liquid temperatures based on mechanical seal material.

Maximum head

Presents tables showing maximum pressure head for various models at 50 Hz.

Maximum operating pressure

Illustrates maximum operating pressure based on unit model and liquid temperature.

Maximum number of starts per hour

Provides guidelines on the maximum allowed starts per hour based on motor power.

Protection class

States the protection class (IP rating) of the unit.

Electrical specifications

Lists electrical specifications, including voltage tolerances and frequency.

Sound pressure

Provides sound pressure levels for different motor powers and frequencies.

Materials in contact with the liquid

Details the materials used for components in contact with the pumped liquid.

Mechanical seal

Specifies mechanical seal details including diameter, balance, and rotation.

Disposal

Precautions

Safety precautions for proper disposal of the unit and its components.

WEEE 2012;19;EU (50 Hz)

Information regarding the WEEE directive for electrical and electronic equipment disposal.

Declarations

Pump unit

Contains the EC Declaration of Conformity for the pump unit.

Pump

Contains the EC Declaration of Conformity for the pump itself.

Warranty

Information

Refers to sale contract documentation for warranty information.