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1. Page 28 of 36 ARMSTRONG y 11 1 6 PARTS DRAWING VMSCF 32 45 alg H 230 02 VF 45 Page 29 of 36 ARMSTRONG 11 1 7 PARTS DRAWING VMSCF 32 45 WITH CARTRIDGE SEAL 230 01 VF 24 32 5 05 5 03 5 5 Page 30 of 36 ARMSTRONG 11 1 8 PARTS DRAWING VMSF 65 111 02 550 230 0 509 01 903 411 01 412 04 903 022. T oo o I I l ATTENTION Make sure that the pump connections are E stress less installed e g no heavy load on the inlet and outlet connections It is to be advised to use pipe compensators see drawing above Only on the condition that the pump is provided with a reinforced cast casing model VMSCF the top down force on the flanges can be in accordance with the table below Table 7 Allowable forces VMSCF Force N VMSCF 45 VMSCF 65 60000 21000 33000 71600 20070301 C Table 8 Allowable moment VMSCF Moment Nm 20070301 Page 12 of 36 ATTENTION The values mentioned in the tables above are given for the point at which a maximal tension of between 200 and 205 MPa occurs It is assumed that the 3 forces or the 3 moments as given in the drawing below occur simultaneously ATTENTION Pumps that do not stand steady or stable of their own should be mounted on a ridged and stable base ATTENTION Place the pump there where there is the lowest risk for noise nuisance ARMSTRONG g Place and install the pump on a level stable surface in a dry and frost proof room Make sure that sufficient air can reach the cooling fan of the motor For this purpose the free space above the coolin
3. 903 0 433 412 06 411 01 5 Sonos lt 301 01 amp 920 03 554 01 31 of 36 11 1 9 PARTS DRAWING VMSCF 65 ARMSTRONG g 20026 06 90525 6 88 18 06 oor 50114 gt 010 Pu 90210 n 091 207019 H lt gt T i oez 0 T 625 10525 I 20141 NN AN Pr P di 104755 012 2 0 076 575 3 10525 80525 0 525 60525 50 10106 189 10026 Q 76 N N Page 32 of 36 ARMSTRONG 11 2 TE
4. 3 0 WARRANTY 3 1 TERMS OF WARRANTY The warranty period is settled by the terms of your contract or at least by the general terms and conditions of sales i ATTENTION Modifications or alterations of the product sup wi plied are only permitted after consultation with the manufacturer Original spare parts and accesso ries authorized by the manufacturer ensure safety The use of other parts can invalidate any liability of the manufacturer for consequential damage 4 19 warranty relating to the operating reliability and safety of the product supplied is only valid if the product is used in accordance with its designated use as described in the following sections of this manual The limits stated in the data sheet must not be exceeded under any circumstances The warranty becomes invalid if one or more of the points below occur e The buyer makes modifications himself e The buyer carries out repairs himself or has these carried out by a third party e The product has been handled or maintained improperly e The product has non original Armstrong spare parts fitted Armstrong remedies defects under warranty if the points below are observed Defects are caused by flaws in the design the materials or the production e The defect has been reported within the warranty period Other terms of warranty have been included in the general terms of delivery which are available upon request 4 0 S
5. 31 81 31 179 179 179 15 20 905 74 10 3500 56 3 56 3 56 3 325 325 325 18 8 18 8 18 8 18 5 25 0 91 74 10 3515 724 72 1 72 1 416 416 416 24 24 24 22 30 0 906 87 10 3500 78 8 788 78 8 455 455 455 26 3 26 3 26 3 30 400 93 74 6 3552 102 3 93 4 N A 592 53 6 NIA 34 a7 50 0 93 74 6 3552 118 7 108 8 N A 687 622 397 34 of 36 ARMSTRONG y Table 13 Technical specifications of pumps with 4 pole 3 phase 60 Hz motors max A n Lp dB A starts LM 0 55 0 75 73 58 50 1740 4 7 4 3 3 7 2 7 2 5 0 75 1 74 58 50 1740 6 5 5 4 7 3 8 3 1 1 1 1 5 76 7 60 30 1685 4 8 4 8 4 8 2 8 2 8 1 5 2 79 58 30 1690 6 5 6 5 6 5 3 7 3 7 2 2 3 82 61 20 1710 8 4 8 4 8 4 4 9 4 9 3 4 78 4 64 20 1715 14 5 14 5 14 5 8 4 8 4 4 9 4 9 4 5 85 65 20 1725 17 5 17 5 17 5 10 1 10 1 5 8 5 8 5 5 7 5 85 9 64 15 1740 19 8 19 8 19 8 11 5 11 5 6 6 6 6 7 5 10 87 64 10 1740 27 27 27 15 6 15 6 9 9 Table 14 Technical specifications STM 140 Value t C 140 Rao c Q 20 Rin 20 250 Rus ec lt 550 Rin s gt 1330 Rin 15 c gt 4000 U VDC 2 5 lt U lt 30 11 3 TORQUES OF COUPLING BOLTS POS 914 01 Material D
6. FILE 47 85UK DATE Sept 12 2011 SUPERSEDES New DATE ew INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Vertical multi stage centrifugal pumps Series VMSE VMS S VMSCF VMSLHS VMSE VMS S VMSCF VMSLHS Page 1 of 36 ARMSTRONG Table of Contents 1 Manual Introduction e PIeIace treten toca utc UR di 3 1 2 Icons and symbols 55 uu u RR D e n D m te m 3 2 Identification service and technical support 2 1 Obtaining data and informations u U L u L u uu meer nnne nennen nennen 3 2 2 Nomitrial CULTO gt erit tie rec te ttbi e nig arses 4 2 3 Supplementary documentation 4 3 Sal Ferms of Warranty 2 io aer rtu 5 4 Safety and environment AM General inan REL aset e tte 5 2 2 USOS tacit tenia tee 5 Ao Gate provisions uuu u u Lr ede n d n ted ndn saa Sate eee 5 4 4 Safety precautioris uuu uuu eae i ee eine ae 6 4 5 Environmental aSpects is u u deerit nes rc oe bna 6 5 Pump Introduction S KOY u R Tu 7 5 2 Description ofthe product ut ee 7 5 9 Modular selection 8 ume nA 9 5 5 Measuring draining and 10 5 y
7. 54 9 54 9 31 7 31 7 31 7 18 3 18 3 18 3 18 5 25 91 74 10 2930 70 1 70 1 70 1 40 5 40 5 40 5 23 4 23 4 23 4 22 30 90 6 87 10 2920 77 1 77 1 77 1 44 5 44 5 44 5 25 7 25 7 25 7 30 40 93 74 6 2960 102 3 97 5 93 4 59 2 56 3 53 6 34 0 324 N A 37 50 93 74 6 2960 118 7 113 5 108 8 68 7 65 3 62 2 39 7 37 8 Page 33 of 36 ARMSTRONG Table 11 Technical specifications of pumps with 4 pole 3 phase 50 Hz motors starts h 4 7 4 5 4 3 2 7 2 6 2 5 692V 725V 6 5 7 5 5 3 8 3 3 3 1 5 2 5 2 5 2 3 3 3 7 1 7 1 7 1 4 1 4 1 4 1 n Lp dB A starts h 0 37 0 5 76 0 60 50 3430 25 23 20 15 13 12 0 55 0 75 82 0 60 1 6 14 12 075 1 800 60 22 2 18 11 15 820 60 3 4 27 15 2 841 69 45 45 45 22 856 72 30 3450 109 109 109 63 63 63 3 4 e36 67 3495 13 6 136 136 79 79 79 46 46 46 4 5 873 69 17 2 99 99 99 57 57 57 5 5 75 86 74 15 3465 21 1214 4241424 7 7 7 7 5 10 868 70 3455 26 8 268 268 155 15 5 155 89 89 89 44 15 893 74 3540 53 7 53 7 537
8. S E 0 NN mW 22 N N els X Eo aea c Ou Page 26 of 36 ARMSTRONG j 11 1 4 PARTS DRAWING VMSF 32 45 230 01 VF 24 32 230 02 VF 45 Page 27 of 36 ARMSTRONG 11 1 5 PARTS DRAWING VMSF 32 45 WITH CARTRIDGE SEAL 230 01 VF 24 32 230 02 VF 45 903 1 411 01 412 04 903 02 903 0 55 lt 98 5 sta F P a
9. PREFACE This manual contains important information for reliable proper and efficient operation Compliance with the operating instructions is of vital importance to ensure reliability and a long service life of the product and to avoid any risks The first chapters contain information about this manual and safety in general The following chapters provide information about normal use installation maintenance and repairs of the product The annexes contain the technical data the parts drawings and the declaration s of conformity e Make yourself familiar with the content e Accurately follow the directions and instructions e Never change the sequence of the operations to be carried out e Keep this manual or a copy of it together with the logbook in a fixed place near the product which can be accessed by all personnel 1 2 ICONS AND SYMBOLS In this manual and in all accompanying documentation the following icons and symbols are used WARNING Danger of electric Voltage Safety sign according to IEC 417 5036 WARNING Operations or procedures if carried out without caution may cause personal injury or damage to the product General hazard sign according to ISO 7000 0434 ATTENTION w 15 used to introduce safety instructions whose non observance may lead to damage to the product and its functions ENVIRONMENTAL INSTRUCTION Remarks with respect to the environment 2 0 IDENTIFICATION SERVICE AND TE
10. a pump For maintenance of the pump please contact your supplier 9 2 LUBRICATION Standard motors with a maximum power of 7 5 kW are provided with maintenance free sealed bearings Motors with lubricating nipples must be lubricated after 2000 hours If the pump works under extreme conditions such as vibrations and high temperatures the motors must be lubricated more often Use a lithium based 30 C 160 C bearing lubricant about 15 grams When the pump is delivered without a motor and fitted with an other brand or the standard motor is replaced by an other brand than Armstrong please consult the maintenance instructions of the motor supplier ATTENTION 19 Also follow the instructions Mounting motor the pump 17 9 3 MAINTAINING THE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF NON OPERATION Turn the shaft every three months This protects the seals from seizure Protect the pump against if there is a risk of frost Proceed as follows Close all pump valves Drain each pump and or the system Remove all plugs from the pump Open the shut off and fill air vent plug if present Boma 9 4 REPLACE VMS NON RETURN VALVE A Figure 3 replace VE non return valve To replace the non return valve of the pump types VMSE proceed as follows 1 Use a pair of pliers to remove the non return valve 2 Remove the O ring 3 Install a new O ring 4 Install the new non return valve Page 19 of 36 ARMST
11. current standards and guidelines Use the pump only in a perfect technical state in conformance with the intended use described below VMSCF VMSLHS The Intended use as laid down in EN 12100 1 is the use for which the technical product is intended according to the specifications of the manufacturer The use of the product has been described in the sales brochure and in the user manual Always observe the instructions given in the user manual When in doubt the product must be used as becomes evident from its construction version and function Page 7 of 36 ARMSTRONG 5 3 WORKING RANGE The working range of the pumps in this series can be summarised as follows Table 1 Specification of the working range Pump type VMSE vms VMSS VMSCF vMsHs Ambient temperature C 4 to 40 Liquid temperature 15 to 60 15 to 100 15 to 120 15to 120 15 to 80 Maximum working pressure bar 104 16 254 164 254 254 404 Allowable size of solids pumped to 1mm Minimum supply pressure Not cavitating 1 Viscosity liquid cSt A higher viscosity may require more motor power 1000 Density liquid kg m A higher density may require more motor power The space above the cooling fan of the motor must at least be equal to 1 4 of the diameter Cooling of the inlet of the cooling fan of the motor in order to have a suf
12. flow direction of the liquid The arrow B on the top bracket indicates the rotating direction of the motor 7 1 2 INSTALL BYPASS Install a bypass if the pump operates against a closed valve The required capacity of the bypass is at least 10 of the optimum volume flow At high operating temperatures a higher volume flow is required Refer to the table Minimum volume flows in the paragraph Working range Page 13 of 36 ARMSTRONG 7 2 1 INSTALL THE MOTOR ON PUMPS SUP PLIED WITHOUT MOTOR WITH A STANDARD MECHANICAL SEAL 1 681 914 05 6 amp 1 Remove the coupling guards 681 and the coupling shells 862 2 Remove the seal protection bracket 89 11 03 and its mounting material For pumps with a taper piece 722 with motor of 5 5 kW or higher the two bolts 914 02 or 901 02 has to be placed back to connect the taper piece to the motor stool Thoroughly clean the motor stool 341 the shaft 210 the cou pling shells 862 and the motor shaft 3 Loosely fasten the coupling shells 862 with the coupling pin 560 on the shaft 210 Use the hexagon socket head cap screw 914 01 and the nut 920 01 for this When the pump is equipped with a steel coupling never use the same coupling twice but order a new one 4 Place the motor on the motor stool 341 5 Tighten the lower bolts of the coupling shells 862 in such way that the coupling slightly clamps around the motor
13. products of Armstrong are designed to function in an environmentally friendly way during their entire life Therefore when applicable always use biodegradable lubricants for maintenance 4 ENVIRONMENTAL INSTRUCTION A Always act according to the laws bylaws regulations and instructions with respect to health safety and the environment 4 5 2 DISMANTLING Dismantle the product and dispose of it in an environmentally friendly way The owner is responsible for this 4 ENVIRONMENTAL INSTRUCTION Ask at the local government about the re use or the environmentally friendly processing of discarded materials Page 6 of 36 ARMSTRONG j 5 0 PUMP INTRODUCTION 5 1 GENERAL Vertical pumps VMSE VMS S The vertical multi stage centrifugal pumps VMSE VMS S VMSCF and VMSLHS are produced by Armstrong 5 2 INTENDED USE The pumps VMSE VMS S VMSLHS and VMSCF are suitable to transport and increase the pressure of cold and hot water without wear to parts within the indicated working range The transport of liquids with a different viscosity or density than water is possible as well For this a motor with an adjusted power is used Ask Armstrong or your distributor for advice Any other or further use of the pump is not in conformity with its intended use Armstrong does not accept any liability for any damage or injury that results from this The pump is produced in accordance with the
14. the coupling slightly clamps around the motor shaft Lift the pump assembly to the maximum upwards position and mark the shaft Use a tyre lever to lift the coupling E Li H I i FN 12 Install the coupling guards 681 with the socket head cap screws 914 05 to the motor stool 341 13 Electrically connect the motor See 7 3 Page 15 of 36 Electrical install ARMSTRONG g 7 3 ELECTRICAL INSTALL WARNING Only authorised personnel is allowed to make electrical connections to the motor This is in accordance with the local regulations ll ATTENTION H After connecting the motor according to the diagram always check the rotation direction 1x 230V P 3x 230V 3x 400 230 400V N UJ lt Os gt 400 692 W2 2 11 1 V pig Osz 5 N lt N PTC connection STM 140 EK e All motors kW and up are equipped with PTC thermistor Consult 11 2Technical specifications 42 e Connect the PTC on a thermistor relay Electrical connections e Make sure that the motor specifications correspond with the power supply to which the pump motor is connected Consult Electrical diagrams in the annexes for the correct connection diagram e Connect the motor using a motor safety switch Page 16 of 36 ARMS
15. AFETY AND ENVIRONMENT 4 1 GENERAL This Armstrong product has been developed using state of the art technology it is manufactured with utmost care and subject to continuous quality control Armstrong does not accept any liability for damage and injury caused by not observing the directions and instructions in this manual This also applies in cases of carelessness during the installation procedure use and maintenance of the product Non compliance with safety instructions can jeopardize the safety of personnel the environment and the product itself Non compliance with these safety instructions will also lead to forfeiture of any and all rights to claims for damages For example in particular non compliance can result in e Failure of important pump system functions e Failure of prescribed maintenance and servicing practices e Injury to persons by electrical mechanical and chemical effects e Hazard of the environment due to leakage of Hazardous substances e Explosions Depending on specific activities extra safety measures may be required Contact Armstrong if a potential danger arises during use ATTENTION 19 owner of the product is responsible for compliance with the local safety regulations and internal company guidelines ATTENTION 19 Not only must the general safety instructions laid down in this chapter on Safety be complied with but also the safety instructions outlined under specific he
16. CHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS A ATTENTION WS The motor data are only applicable for standard motors delivered with the pump and are not applicable for explosion proof motors ll ATTENTION 19 motors equiped with Table 9 Technical specifications of pumps with 2 pole 1 phase 50 Hz motors L dB A Max starts h 7 98 220V 230V 0 37 0 5 63 64 10 2750 16 2 9 2 9 2 9 0 55 0 75 64 64 10 2750 20 4 5 4 5 4 5 0 75 1 63 67 10 2750 20 6 9 6 9 6 9 1 1 1 5 64 67 10 2750 30 8 7 8 7 8 7 1 5 2 67 67 10 2750 40 11 11 11 2 2 3 74 71 10 2820 60 15 2 15 2 15 2 Table 10 Technical specifications of pumps with 2 pole 3 phase 50 Hz motors I max A Max starts h ze soy an am er mn 0 37 0 5 76 60 50 2865 2 5 2 4 2 3 1 5 1 4 1 3 0 5 0 75 82 60 50 2880 2 7 2 6 2 5 1 6 1 5 1 4 0 75 1 80 60 50 2865 3 9 3 7 3 6 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 5 83 60 50 2890 5 9 5 8 5 5 3 4 3 3 3 1 5 2 84 1 69 30 2880 7 6 7 6 7 6 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 2 3 85 6 72 30 2875 10 4 104 10 4 6 6 6 3 4 83 6 67 20 2915 13 3 13 3 13 3 7 7 7 7 7 7 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 87 3 69 20 2935 16 8 16 8 16 8 9 7 9 7 9 7 5 6 5 6 5 6 5 5 7 5 86 74 15 2890 20 8 20 8 20 8 12 12 12 6 9 6 9 6 9 7 5 10 86 8 70 12 2880 26 8 26 8 26 8 15 5 15 5 15 5 8 9 8 9 8 9 11 15 89 3 74 10 2950 52 8 52 8 52 8 30 5 30 5 30 5 17 6 17 6 17 6 15 20 90 5 74 10 2920 54 9
17. CHNICAL SUPPORT 2 1 OBTAINING DATA AND INFORMATION The name plate indicates the type series size main operating data and identification number Please quote this information first two lines in all queries repeat orders and particularly when ordering spare parts If you need any additional information or instructions exceeding the scope of this manual or in case of damage please contact Armstrong s nearest customer service centre duijvelaar pompen Armstrong pumps ARMSTRONG Figure 1 Pump with motor C 4 duijvelaar pompen ARMSTRONG 4 Armstrong pumps L I Page 3 of 36 ARMSTRONG Indication Meaning VMS 4 40 Pump type ser nr Serial number 19 2004 234567 19 Production week 2004 Production year 234567 Product identification as built file Sic EPDM Ca Rotating part mechanical seal Carbon Sic Stationary part mechanical seal Siliconcarbide EPDM Static sealing O rings EPDM PN 10 Pressure class flange connection Q m h I sec USGPM Nominal capacity see Q H curve above H mWc PSI Nominal head see Q H curve above liom A Nominal current see 2 2 n 1 min Nominal rotation speed P kW HP Installed motor power on the pump Preq kW HP Required motor power for the pump 1 For pumps delivered with special motors no values are given please use values as indicated on the motor plate The following address data are availabl
18. Pin 681 Coupling guard 722 Taper piece flanged 723 Flange 742 Non return valve 800 Motor 801 Flanged motor 802 Motor for close coupling 831 Fan impeller 832 fan hood 833 Terminal box 835 Terminal board 837 Condenser 862 Coupling shell 890 Baseplate fabricated or cast 900 Screw 901 Hexagon head bolt 903 Screwed plug 904 Grub screw 905 Tie bolt 913 Vent plug 914 Hexagon socket head cap scr 920 Nut 930 Safety device 932 Circlip 10 6 Pump shroud 81 37 Terminal box cover plate Page 24 of 36 ARMSTRONG y 11 1 2 PARTS DRAWING MOTOR 833 s S S E Y 832 900 03 25 of 36 ARMSTRONG 11 1 3 PARTS DRAWING VMSE 2 4 10 14 932 920 02 525 04 930 81 88 525 05 525 03 433 A 525 09 411 03 411 04 525 412 01 412 01 411 01 Sala NAN zls X X NK x N N
19. RONG 10 0 FAILURES 10 1 FAILURES TABLE WARNING Observe the general safety precautions before install maintenance and repair Problem Leakage along the shaft Leakage along the shroud at the top bracket or at the pump foot Possible cause Running surfaces of the mechanical seal worn or damaged Possible solution Replace the mechanical seal Checkpoints Check the pump for dirt abrasive parts New pump seal stuck due to assembly Open and close the outlet shut off valve quickly during operation Mechanical seal mounted incorrectly Install the mechanical seal correctly Use water and soap as a lubricant Elastomers affected by medium Pressure too high Use the right rubber com pound for the mechanical seal Use the right type of mechanical seal Shaft worn Replace shaft and mechani cal seal Pump has been operating without water O ring worn Replace the mechanical seal Replace the O ring O ring not resistant to the medium to be pumped Too much tension on the pump foot it becomes oval Replace O ring by an Oring with better resistance Decrease tension on piping Mount the pump foot tensionless Support the connections Page 20 of 36 ARMSTRONG j Problem Pump is vibrating or noisy Malfunction Possible cause Coupling mounted incorrectly Possible solution Checkpoints Install the coupling in parallel Fau
20. TRONG g 7 4 COMMISSIONING WARNING The pump must not be switched on when it is not completely filled up ATTENTION 19 Seen from the top of the motor the pump should rotate clockwise B See Indicators 17 In case of a 3 phase motor the rotating direction can be changed by exchanging two of the three phase wires 7 4 1 IN AN OPEN OR CLOSED CIRCUITE WITH SUFFIDIENT SUPPLY PRESSURE 1 Close the suction shut off valve A and the outlet shut off valve B Open the fill plug C Gradually open the suction shut off valve until the liquid flows from the fill plug C Close the fill plug Fully open the suction shut off valve Check the rotational direction of the pump Fully open the outlet shut off valve Co NO 7 4 2 IN AN OPEN CIRCUITE WITH A LIQUID LEVEL LOWER THE B Lx 4 48 2 0 08 08 020 08 08 08 8 08 020 02 02 02 08 0 a 502 F oO Lo ad A ree gt E 502 EX T e E ree 9 0075075050750 0 o ONO Partly loosen the drain plug For VMSE VMSCF and VMSLHS the drain plug must be fully removed Remove the fill plu
21. a e ett a A rege 10 5 7 5 m 10 6 Transport o T TLEanSpOTFt aba 10 62 Weight decedat n Recte vedi ite ted ee eee pt eren 11 6 3 A i a e PT M E 11 7 Installation instructions T A Setting up the pump iien 12 2 Mounting za Motor omthe PUMP iei oie aa a 13 7 9 Electrical instal ssia aa nedum 16 ge Sero teli uu n a u SSS 17 8 Operation Olei EL 18 9 Maintenance 9cfilntroduction z ree eee e De e d e e ee aa d de S 19 ISBAZABIei ipo o DECRE 19 9 3 Maintaining the pump for an extended period of non operation 19 9 4 Replace VMSE noncret rm valve titt let tetti er EHE 19 10 Failures 10 1 Failure table en re 20 11 Annexes 11 1 Spare part Kits R 23 11 2 Technical Specifications ore L a n Sel eta n ede eels deine eee 33 11 3 Torques of coupling bolts pos 914 1 35 11 4 CE declaration of conformity U U nemen nennen enne nen nennen 36 Page 2 of 36 ARMSTRONG y 1 0 MANUAL INTRODUCTION 1 1
22. adings 4 2 USERS All personnel involved in the operation maintenance inspection and installation of the product must be fully qualified to carry out the work involved Personal responsibilities competence and supervision must be clearly defined by the operator If the personnel in question is not already in posses sion of the required know how appropriate training and instruction must be provided If required the operator may commission the manufacturer sup plier to take care of such training In addition the operator is responsible for ensuring that the contents of the operating instructions are fully understood by the responsible personnel 4 3 SAFETY PROVISIONS The product has been designed with the greatest possible care Original parts and accessories meet the safety regulations Modifications in the construction or the use of non original parts may lead to a safety risk ll ATTENTION 19 Make sure that the product operates within its working range Only then the product performance is guaranteed Page 5 of 36 ARMSTRONG 4 3 1 LABELS ON THE PRODUCT The icons warnings and instructions applied to the product are part of the safety provisions The labels may not be removed or covered Labels must remain legible during the entire life of the product Replace damaged labels immediately 4 4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 4 4 1 DURING NORMAL USE e Contact the local electricity company for questions about the power
23. condensed water Figure 1 Minimum volume flows Q in of Q optimum temperatures t VMSLHS Reverse osmosis installations and high pressure cleaning systems VMSE Drinking water supply systems Page 8 of 36 ARMSTRONG 5 4 EXPLOSION SAFETY 1 ATTENTION w This sub chapter contains fundamental informa tion which has to be taken in consideration when installing the pump with ATEX permission in a hazardous environment 5 4 1 GENERAL Stickers or indicators on the pump sleeve and the motor indicate whether the pump is suitable for use in an environment with risk of explosion It is allowed to install the pump in a zone which is classified in directive 1999 92 EC When in doubt it is compulsory to check the above Directive 5 4 2 INDICATION x 2 G T3 T4 ARMSTRONG CE 0038 167363 Figure 2 Indication sticker explosion safety Table 4 Explosion safety Indication Meaning 1 Product group for use above ground with the exception of mine working where there can be danger of explosion due to mine gas and or flammable substances 2 Category 2 Equipment in this category is intended for use in areas in which explosive atmospheres caused by mixtures of air and gases vapours or mists or by air dusts mixtures are likely to occur G Suitable for an environment that is explosive due to gas vapour or fumes not suitable for an environment that is explosive due to dust T4 T3 Tem
24. e for service and technical support Armstrong Integrated Limited Wenlock Way Manchester United Kingdom M12 5JL Tel 44 0 8444 145 145 2 2 NOMINAL CURRENT The maximum allowable current of the motor is mentioned as on the motor plate This maximum allowable current shows the maximum working range of the motor and can be used to protect the motor WARNING Be careful in using it this way because not only the motor but also the pump has to be protected in its application On the pump plate sleeve sticker this pump current at 400 Volts will be mentioned as nom and can be used to pre set the motor protection switch to protect the pump motor combination duijvelaar ARMSTRONG gy This current value can also be used to determine the proper electri Armstrong pumps cal equipment such as variable frequency drive main switch wiring diameter etc LL 7 12 77 NEN ui 2 3 SUPPLEMENTARY DOCUMENTATION Apart from this manual the documentation given below is also available Document General terms of delivery Engineering Reference Book 10 1998 11 2008 Date version Code 119 1998 BE00000329 Technical Data 50Hz 07 2008 97004434 07 2008 12 2007 09 2001 Technical Data 60Hz Technical Data 60Hz U S Motec operating instructions 97004435 97004436 BA 8200 motec frequency inverters V3 0 EM See also armstrongintegrated com Page 4 of 36 ARMSTRONG y
25. ficient supply of air Number of starts Related to the motor Minimum frequency Hz 10 Maximum frequency Hz 60 1 Using the factory option o ring sealing Table 2 Minimum capacity EPDM E425 the max temp limit is 120 C 2 When pumping water the max allowable liquid temp is 80 C 3 Higher temperatures are possible at lower pressure For specific limits consult your Armstrong e mea m h supplier 4 The total of the supply pressure and no load delivery pressure with closed outlet shut off valve may not exceed the maximum working pressure 5 Contact your supplier for more detailed advice 6 For standard motors see the technical specifications When the pump is fitted with another motor brand please consult the motor supplier 7 Pumps that are intended for 50 Hz operation may not be connected to 60 Hz Table 3 Specific applications Type Application area 30 _ Drinking water supply systems irrigation E VMS systems water treatment systems carwash 20 systems sprinkler systems Water supply systems for drinking water 10 softened and demineralised water systems 5 VMSS for brackish water sea water swimming pool water however limited with respect to 40 B 28 ES 205 PS 120 temperature pressure and chlorine percentage tre VMSCF Systems for boiler supply and discharge of
26. g B from the top bracket Block the entry of the drain plug on the out side of the pump foot Close the outlet shut off valve Fill the pump housing to the maximum through the fill plug with the liquid that is to be pumped Screw the drain plug into the pump foot Insert the fill plug in the top bracket Check the rotational direction of the pump Open the outlet shut off valve 7 4 3 AFTER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF NON OPERATION OR STORAGE During first start up be sure to check the mechanical seals for leakage due to seizure or dehydration of the lubricating film If this is the case please proceed as follows 1 2 3 Turn shaft manually or Start up the pump then open and close the outlet shut off valve quickly during operation Check if the mechanical seal is still leaking If the shaft is still leaking Disassemble the mechanical seal Thoroughly clean and decrease the running surfaces Assemble the mechanical seal again and re try start up If this doesn t solve the shaft leakage replacement of the mechanical seal is necessary Page 17 of 36 ARMSTRONG 8 0 OPERATION 8 1 OPERATION The pump is controlled externally and therefore does not need any operation guidance Page 18 of 36 ARMSTRONG j 9 0 MAINTENACE 9 1 INTRODUCTION WARNING Observe the general safety precautions for installation maintenance and repair Regular maintenance is necessary for the correct operation of
27. g fan should be at least 1 4 of the diameter of the fan cover air intake Install the pump with counter flanges Pumps with non standardised connections counter flanges are delivered separately Install a valve on the supply and on the delivery connection of the pump If there is a chance that when the pump is standing still the medium can flow back it is advised to install a non return valve 7 2 MOUNTING A MOTOR ON THE PUMP ATTENTION It is advised to use a specially designed Armstrong motor Before installing an other brand standard IEC norm motor Armstrong Pumps has to be consulted to verify the applicability The motor has to conform to the following conditions Increased power output to limit the standard installed motor power Reinforced bearing at driven end to with stand the axial force 6 Make sure that the inlet of the pump is Fixed bearing at driven end to minimize the never clogged axial play e Smooth shaft no key lock to improve the coupling grip and to improve the motor balance 7 1 1 INDICATORS The advised bearings per motor type are Co axial bearing 7309 BEP 7309 BEP 7309 BEP 7311 BEP 7312 BEP 7312 BEP Axial bearing 0 37 6203 2RS C3 11 6203 2RS C3 6204 2RS C3 6204 2RS C3 1 5 6305 2Z C3 30 6305 2Z C3 6306 2Z C3 6306 2Z C3 5 5 6308 2Z C3 7 5 6308 2Z C3 The arrow A on the pump foot indicates the
28. imensions Torques Nm Steel M6 16 Steel Cast iron M8 30 Aluminium M8 22 Cast iron M10 70 Page 35 of 36 ARMSTRONG 11 4 CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Armstrong Integrated Limited Wenlock Way Manchester M12 5JL UK Tel 44 0 8444 145 145 Hereby declares as manufacturer entirely on his own responsibility that the products Vertical multi stage centrifugal pumps series VMSV Serial number 01 2010 700000 52 2014 999999 In case the pump is delivered without motor which this declaration refers is in accordance with the following standard EN 809 1998 A1 2009 according to the provisions of the harmonized norm for pumps and which implies the regulations of Machine directive 2006 42 EG in the most recent form In case the pump is delivered with an electromotor which this declaration refers is in accordance with the following standard EN 809 1998 A1 2009 according to the provisions of the harmonized norm for pumps and which implies the regulations of Machine directive 2006 42 EG EMC directive 2004 108 EG and Low voltage directive 2006 95 EG in the most recent form The pump is subject to this declaration of conformity as a stand alone product Make sure the appliance or installation in which the pump is built in has got a declaration of compliance with the directives listed above for its complete assembly Manchester UK 07 07 2011 Authorized representative R Strode Managing D
29. irector Armstrong Integrated Limited S A Armstrong Limited Wenlock Way 23 Bertrand Avenue Manchester Toronto Ontario United Kingdom M12 5JL Canada M1L 2P3 T 44 0 8444 145 145 T 416 755 2291 44 0 8444 145 146 F 416 759 9101 S A Armstrong Limited 201 1 For Armstrong locations worldwide please visit www armstrongintegrated com
30. lty setting of the hydraulic assembly Adjust the assembly according to the manual There is no water in the pump No supply Fill and vent the pump Make sure there is sufficient supply Check for blockages in the supply line Bearings of pump and or motor worn Have the bearings replaced by a certified company Available NPSH too low cavitation Pump does not work in its working range Improve suction condition Select another pump or adjust the system to work within its working range Pump is standing on an uneven surface Internal blockage in the pump Level the surface Have the pump inspected by a certified company Pump does not start No voltage on the terminal clamps e Circuit Check the power supply Main switch e Fuses Earth leakage switch Check the motor safety relay Protective rela ivi y Thermal motor safety switch triggered Check if the correct value is set Find the correct value lhom on the motortype plate Reset the thermal motor safety Contact the supplier if this problem occurs more often The motor is running but the pump does not work The pump shaft has broken Contact the supplier The coupling between pump and motor shaft is loose Tighten the connecting screws to the recommended torque Page 21 of 36 ARMSTRONG Problem Pump supplies insufficient capacity and or pressure Possible cause Outlet a
31. nd or inlet shut off valve is closed Possible solution Open both shut off valves Checkpoints There is air in the pump The suction pressure is insufficient Vent the pump Increase the suction pressure Pump rotates in the wrong direction Change over L1 and L2 of the three phase supply The suction line has not been vented Vent the suction line Air bubble in the suction line Install the suction line with pump end higher than the other end Pump sucks air because of leakage in the suction line Repair the leakage Too little water consumption so air bubbles clog up in the pump Make sure the consumption increases or use a smaller pump The diameter of the suction line is too small Capacity of water meter in the supply line is too small Foot valve blocked The impeller or the diffuser is blocked Increase the diameter of the suction line Increase the capacity of the water meter Clean the foot valve Clean the inside of the pump O ring between impeller and diffuser is gone Replace the O rings O ring not resistant to the medium to be pumped Replace O ring by an O ring with better resistance Page 22 of 36 ARMSTRONG j 11 0 ANNEXES 11 1 SPARE PART KITS Spare part Kit Kit Nr Fan Hood Kit Fan hood 832 Fan Impeller 831 832 Coupling Kit 4 6 x Nut 920 01 4 6 x hexagon socket head cap screw 914 01 2 x coupling
32. not come out of its bearings WARNING Correct seal tension max 1 mm lower than the maximum upwards position 10 Position the pump assembly 1 mm lower than the maximum upwards position as mentioned earlier 11 Fully tighten the couplings at the given torque see Torques in the annexes Make sure that the gaps between the couplings are equally divided on both sides see drawing q Remove the coupling guards 681 and the coupling shells 862 Remove the seal protection bracket 89 11 03 and its mounting material For pumps with a taper piece 722 with motor of 5 5 kW or higher the two bolts 914 02 or 901 02 has to be placed back to connect the taper piece to the motor stool Thoroughly clean the motor stool 341 the shaft 210 the coupling shells 862 and the motor shaft Loosely fasten the coupling shells 862 with the coupling pin 560 on the shaft 210 Use the hexagon socket head cap screw 914 01 and the nut 920 01 for this When the pump is equipped with a steel coupling never use the same coupling twice but order a new one Place the motor on the motor stool 341 Loosen the three cartridge grub screws 904 one turn Push the hydraulic pump assembly in the lowest position Tighten the three cartridge grub screws 904 firmly to the shaft Tighten the lower bolts of the coupling shells 862 so that
33. perature class T4 for medium temperatures up to 100 C T3 for medium temperatures up to 60 C ATTENTION When the pump is placed in an explosion hazard ous environment no pump should be opened or disassembled on site Due to the probable creation of sparks during loosening and tightening of nuts and bolts 5 4 3 COMMISSIONING CHECK LIST It is compulsory to check these points prior putting the pump in operation Check if the ATEX data on the motor and the pump are in line with the specified category See table 5 ATEX Categories 12 When the categories of the motor and the pump are different the lowest category is leading For category 2 make sure that the pump is protected against damage from outside Check that the motor cable is suitable for the current drawn by the motor See motor type plate Check that the pump is fully filled with the liquid de aerated Do not run the pump dry Check the rotational direction of the motor The motor has to run clockwise seen from the non driven side This direction is indi cated with an arrow on the pump top bracket Make sure that the liquid temperature never exceeds the temperature mentioned in the explosion safety code T3 or T4 See table 4 Explosion safety 12 Avoid overheating of the pump to ensure a minimum flow in the pump according with the description in chapter 5 3 Working range 10 The pumps has to be de aerated again when The pump is taken o
34. pump is stable 3 If present observe the instructions on the packaging WARNING Lift the pump if necessary using a hoist and suitable slings Attach the slings to the trans port lugs on the packaging where present WARNING The pump must be lifted according to the current hoist guidelines Only qualified person nel is allowed to lift the pump WARNING Do not lift the pump by using the frequency converter if placed electrical parts or the mo tor cover Be sure that the pump is always in balance Page 10 of 36 ARMSTRONG 6 2 WEIGHT Minimum weight Maximum weight Minimum weight with Frequency converter Maximum weight with Frequency converter 0 37 11 14 18 21 0 55 13 23 20 30 0 75 16 24 23 31 1 1 19 61 26 68 1 5 25 63 32 70 2 2 29 72 38 81 3 43 82 52 91 4 49 86 59 96 5 5 81 120 71 5 130 5 7 5 68 138 78 5 148 5 6 3 STORAGE Fill the pump with glycol in order to protect it against the risk of frost Table 6 Storage tambient C 10 40 Max rel humidity 80 at 20 C not condensing 6 3 1 INSPECTION DURING STORAGE 1 Turn the shaft every three months and just before putting into operation Page 11 of 36 ARMSTRONG 7 0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 7 1 SETTING UP THE PUMPS
35. shaft 6 Lift the pump assembly to the maximum upwards position and mark the shaft Use a tyre lever to lift the coupling d ATTENTION For motors of 11 kW or higher block the rotor when adjustments are made to the coupling This ensures that the rotor will not come out of its bearings T 9 WARNING Correct seal tension max 1 mm lower than the maximum upwards position Position the pump assembly 1 mm lower than the maximum upwards position as mentioned earlier Fully tighten the couplings at the given torque see Torques in the annexes Make sure that the gaps between the couplings are equally divided on both sides see drawing K gm XL 0B Attach the coupling guards 681 with the socket head cap screws 914 05 to the motor stool 341 Iw 10 Connect the electricity supply to the motor Page 14 of 36 See 7 3 Electrical install ARMSTRONG 7 2 2 INSTALLING THE MOTOR ON PUMPS SUPPLIED WITHOUT MOTOR WITH us ATTENTION For motors of 11 kW or higher block the rotor CARTRIDGE SEAL 89 11 03 uL he 412 05 when adjustments are made to the coupling This ensures that the rotor will
36. shell 862 862 coupling pin 560 Drain air relief plug Kit 903 Screwed plug 903 01 joint ring 411 01 screwed plug 903 02 joint ring 411 02 Stage casing compl with bearing Kit 10 5 Stage casing with bearing 108 02 bearing sleeve 529 impeller 230 spacer sleeve short 525 01 Spacer sleeve Kit 2 x Spacer sleeve short 525 01 6 x spacer sleeve long 525 03 spacer sleeve 525 08 525 spacer sleeve seal 525 05 Sealing Kit 433 Mechanical seal 433 2 x O ring 412 01 2 x gasket 400 Shaft end Kit 81 88 Spacer sleeve end 525 04 lock nut 920 02 safety device Nord lock 930 circlip 932 Flange Kit 2 x Flange 723 4 8 16 x hexagon head bolt 901 03 0 4 8 16 x nut 920 4 8 16 32 x washer 554 03 723 2 x gasket 400 Terminal box kit Gasket 400 02 terminal box 833 terminal board 835 gasket 400 03 terminal box coverplate 81 37 833 4 x screw 900 Capacitor Capacitor 837 837 Page 23 of 36 ARMSTRONG 11 1 1 PARTS LIST Number ZN Name 101 Pump casing 108 Stage casing 160 Cover 171 Diffuser 210 Shaft 230 Impeller 341 Motor stool 400 Gasket 411 Joint ring 412 O ring 433 Mechanical seal 471 Seal cover 500 Ring 509 Intermediate ring 525 Spacer sleeve 525 08 Spacer sleeve 529 Bearing sleeve 554 Washer 560
37. supply e Cover the parts that can become hot so direct contact is impossible e When applicable always place undeformed coupling protection plates to protect the coupling before putting the pump into use Make sure that the coupling protection plates are never in contact with the running coupling e Always close the terminal box on the pump 4 4 2 DURING INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR During installation maintenance and Repair Only authorised personnel may install maintain and inspect the product and repair electrical components Observe the local safety regulations WARNING Always disconnect the energy supply to the product first before installation maintenance and repairs Secure this disconnection WARNING Surfaces of a pump can be hot after continu ous operation WARNING Make sure that no one can be near rotating components when starting a pump WARNING Handle a pump with dangerous liquids with the utmost care Avoid danger for persons or the environment when repairing leakages draining liquids and venting It is strongly recommended to place a relief barge under the pump WARNING Immediately following completion of the work all safety relevant and protective devices must be re installed and or re activated WARNING Please observe all instructions set out in the chapter Commissioning Startup before returning the product to service 4 5 ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS 4 5 1 GENERAL The
38. ut of operation Some air has gathered in the pump Make sure that the pump and the motor shaft are running smoothly and without excessive noise e g no parts are running against each other Make sure that the pump is connected to ground Table 5 ATEX Categories Group 7 Pumps 1 None None 2 None None II 1 G 0 None None D 20 None None 2 G 1 VMSCF 2G Eex e T3 2G Eex d T4 D 21 None None 3 G 2 VMSCF 2G Eex e T3 2G Eexd T4 D 22 None none Page 9 of 36 ARMSTRONG 5 5 OPERATION WARNING Pumps could tilt while lifting Do not remove the The liquid is sucked in through the pump inlet A on lifting devices from the pump before the pump is the supply side under minimum pressure The pump placed and mounted correctly increases the pressure The liquid leaves the pump through the pump outlet B on the delivery side under increased pressure EUM ES wi SSK e Pump inlet Pump outlet Terminal box Fill plug air relief plug Drain plug gt 6 0 TRANSPORT 6 1 TRANSPORT 1 Transport the pump position as indicated on the pallet or packaging 2 Make sure the
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