Operating Instructions

Premiumlobe
Rotary Lobe Pump

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1 How to consult and keep this documentation .......................................................................... 5

2 Used symbols .............................................................................................................................. 6
3 Used tags ...................................................................................................................................... 7
4 Terms and definitions ................................................................................................................. 8
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 .................................................................................................................................. 11
8 Risk assessment relating to the use of ipp pump products GmbH Premiumlobe Rotary
Lobe Pumps and pump units in potentially explosive atmospheres ............................................. 12
8.1 Atex Information Plate ................................................................................................................. 13
8.2 ATEX type designation examples ................................................................................................ 14
8.2.1 Equipment Groups & Categories ............................................................................................ 14
8.3 Remark on EX type plate concerning CE-marking ...................................................................... 14
8.4 Temperature classes and allowable temperatures ...................................................................... 15
8.5 Responsibility ............................................................................................................................... 15
9 General Information ................................................................................................................... 15
9.1 Pumping Principle ........................................................................................................................ 15
9.2 Range of products ....................................................................................................................... 15
9.2.1 Connections ............................................................................................................................ 15
9.2.2 Shaft Seals .............................................................................................................................. 15
9.2.3 Models ..................................................................................................................................... 16
10 Main Components...................................................................................................................... 17
11 Installation .................................................................................................................................. 18
11.1 General Information ..................................................................................................................... 18
11.2 Transport...................................................................................................................................... 18
11.3 Storage Conditions ...................................................................................................................... 18
11.4 Lifting ........................................................................................................................................... 19
11.5 Foundation ................................................................................................................................... 20
11.6 Installation Dimensions ................................................................................................................ 20
11.7 Piping System .............................................................................................................................. 21
11.7.1 General Information ................................................................................................................ 21
11.7.2 Inlet Piping .............................................................................................................................. 21

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11.8 Non-Return Valves ...................................................................................................................... 21
11.9 Pump with pressure relief valve ................................................................................................... 22
11.10 Assembly of the pump unit .......................................................................................................... 22
11.10.1 Alignment of the coupling ................................................................................................ 22
11.10.2 Alignment Tolerances ...................................................................................................... 23
11.11 Connection of the pipes ............................................................................................................... 24
11.12 Flushing of the shaft seals ........................................................................................................... 24
11.13 Barrier pressure tank / Barrier fluid tank ...................................................................................... 25
11.13.1 Overview barrier pressure tank........................................................................................ 25
11.13.2 Assembly and connection of the tank .............................................................................. 26
11.13.3 Selection of barrier fluid ................................................................................................... 27
11.13.4 Filling and emptying the tank ........................................................................................... 28
11.14 Direction of Rotation .................................................................................................................... 29
11.15 Connecting the drive .................................................................................................................... 29
11.16 Oil Filling ...................................................................................................................................... 30
12 Commissioning .......................................................................................................................... 31
12.1 Cleaning of the System ................................................................................................................ 31
12.2 Checks ......................................................................................................................................... 31
12.3 Start-up ........................................................................................................................................ 32
12.4 During Operation ......................................................................................................................... 32
12.5 Shutdown Procedure ................................................................................................................... 32
13 Maintenance ............................................................................................................................... 33
13.1 General Instruction ...................................................................................................................... 33
13.2 Oil Change ................................................................................................................................... 33
14 Disassembly / Assembly ........................................................................................................... 33
14.1 Procurement of Spare Parts ........................................................................................................ 33
14.2 Precautions .................................................................................................................................. 34
14.3 Special Tools ............................................................................................................................... 34
14.3.1 Rotor retainer tool ................................................................................................................... 34
14.3.2 Rotor Retainer Assembly Plate ............................................................................................... 34
14.4 Pump Drainage ............................................................................................................................ 34
14.5 Oil Drainage ................................................................................................................................. 35
14.6 Dismantling of the Pump.............................................................................................................. 35
14.7 Disassembly of the Pump ............................................................................................................ 35
14.7.1 Rotor Disassembly .................................................................................................................. 36
14.7.2 Disassembly of Shafts Seals .................................................................................................. 36
14.7.2.1 Mechanical Seals ..................................................................................................... 36
14.7.2.2 Lip Seals ................................................................................................................... 38
14.7.3 Disassembly of the Gearbox ................................................................................................... 39
14.7.4 Inspection of Parts .................................................................................................................. 41
14.8 Pump Assembly ........................................................................................................................... 42
14.8.1 Mechanical seals..................................................................................................................... 44
14.8.1.1 Single mechanical seal ............................................................................................. 44

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14.8.1.2 Double mechanical seal ........................................................................................... 46
14.8.1.3 Lip seal ..................................................................................................................... 49
14.9 Torque settings: ........................................................................................................................... 50
15 Decommissioning ...................................................................................................................... 53
15.1 Dismantling .................................................................................................................................. 53
15.2 Storage ........................................................................................................................................ 53
15.3 Disposal ....................................................................................................................................... 53
16 Technical Data ........................................................................................................................... 53
16.1 Oil Types ...................................................................................................................................... 53
16.2 Oil Filling Capacities .................................................................................................................... 53
16.3 Cross-Sectional Drawing ............................................................................................................. 54
16.4 Part List ........................................................................................................................................ 55
16.5 Dimensions .................................................................................................................................. 56
16.5.1 Horizontal Port Position .......................................................................................................... 56
16.5.2 Vertical Port Position ............................................................................................................... 57
16.6 Material Specification ................................................................................................................... 58
16.7 Shaft Seals................................................................................................................................... 59
16.7.1 Single Mechanical Seal ........................................................................................................... 59
16.7.2 Double Mechanical Seal ......................................................................................................... 60
16.7.3 Lip Seal ................................................................................................................................... 61
17 Pressure relief valves ................................................................................................................ 62
17.1 Mode of functioning, purpose and suitability for hygienic use ..................................................... 62
17.2 Pressure relief valve integrated into the pump cover, spring-loaded .......................................... 62
17.3 Pressure relief valve integrated into the pump cover, air-loaded and air-operated..................... 63
17.4 Adjustment ................................................................................................................................... 63
17.5 State on delivery .......................................................................................................................... 63
17.6 Maintenance and lubrication ........................................................................................................ 64
17.7 Pressure relief valve with built-in temperature sensor ................................................................. 65
17.8 Parts list ....................................................................................................................................... 67
17.8.1 Spring-loaded pressure relief valve ........................................................................................ 67
17.8.2 Air-loaded and air-operated pressure relief valve ................................................................... 68
17.9 Heatable pressure relief valves ................................................................................................... 69
18 Heating / Heat exchange ........................................................................................................... 69
18.1 Principle ....................................................................................................................................... 69
18.1.1 Heatable pump cover executed as heating pocket ................................................................. 69
18.1.2 Heatable pump cover with integrated heating coil IHCh FC ................................................... 70
18.1.3 Heatable pump housing with integrated heating channels IHCh RC ...................................... 71
19 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................ 71
20 INDEX .......................................................................................................................................... 73

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1 How to consult and keep this documentation

These operating instructions have been established by IPP Pump Products GmbH and refer to the
installation, safe utilisation and maintenance of the Premiumlobe rotary lobe pump. In this sense this
documentation and the use and maintenance manuals supplied by the manufacturers of the single
components is an integral part of the Premiumlobe rotary lobe pump.

The purpose of all the documentation mentioned above is to enable the users of the Premiumlobe
rotary lobe pump to operate the pump safely and thus the documentation contains clear rules of use;
this documentation must be read carefully and understood by the users.

Please note that the specifications mentioned in any operating and maintenance manuals referring to
this pump, have been developed in order to assure the safety and healthiness of the users. For this
reason you as well as the operating and maintenance staff have to carefully read and understand
these instructions and have to be able to apply the indications / procedures.

The compliance with these indications renders possible the safe utilisation of the pump as well as the
execution of appropriate interventions. As indicated above the declaration of conformity as well as all
operating and technical maintenance instructions of the Premiumlobe rotary lobe pump have to
accompany the pump in case of a resale of the pump. This documentation has to be kept carefully
until the final demolition of the pump and must be made available to the personnel appointed to
operate the pump.

It is good practice not to damage the manual and keep it properly, Do not tear pages, dirty them or get
them greasy, never expose them to sources of heat and always maintain the proper layout. This
documentation and annexes must be made available to the personnel authorized to operate the pump
in such way that it can be consulted easily; to clear any doubts about its safe operation and / or the
execution of use and maintenance procedures.

The content of the technical manual reflects the state of the art at the time of construction of the
machine in question. The technical manuals cannot be considered inadequate, as a result of
technological improvements of the Premiumlobe rotary lobe pump.

The technical documentation and relative annexes are completely confidential: IPP Pump Products
GmbH reserves all rights related to this use and maintenance manual and with the object presented
therein. The receiving party recognises these rights to IPP Pump Products GmbH in the person of its
legal representative, Mr. Thomas Moldenhauer, and undertakes, in the absence of an explicit written
consent, no to make it accessible to others, either in whole or in part and, not to use it outside the
purpose for which it was created. Any violators will be prosecuted according to law.

WARNING
For an appropriate safety management during the operation and maintenance of the Premiumlobe
rotary lobe pump the complete technical documentation must accompany the pump, even in case of
re-sale.

DANGER
The technical documentation contains information / procedures referring to the utilization and
execution of a safe maintenance of the Premiumlobe rotary lobe pump. It must be kept near to the

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pump’s location, at a place which is easily accessible for the operating staff. The person responsible
for the operation and maintenance has to be able to find the documentation and consult it at any time.

DANGER
All technical documentations regarding the Premiumlobe rotary lobe pump have to be kept at an easily
accessible place so that they can be consulted quickly. Furthermore the personnel responsible for the
operation and maintenance have to be informed about the place where the documentation is kept.

2 Used symbols

Important information about the technical reliability and safe utilization are presented as follows in
these operating instructions (these symbols can always be found at the beginning of the text to which
they refer).

DANGER
The DANGER symbol draws the attention to a procedure, practice or similar measure which – if not
performed correctly – can result in injury. Do not proceed beyond a DANGER symbol until you have
fully understood and satisfied the conditions specified.

WARNING
The WARNING symbol draws the attention to an operating procedure, practice or other similar
measure which is potentially dangerous and which bears the risk of serious injury if the instructions
are not followed exactly.

ATTENTION
The ATTENTION symbol draws the attention to an operation procedure, practice or similar measure
which might damage or even completely destroy the product if it is not executed or followed correctly.
Do not proceed beyond an ATTENTION symbol, unless you have read and complied with the
conditions specified.

NOTE
Refers to technical aspects for which the user of the equipment must pay particular attention.

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3 Used tags

There are identification plates on the Premiumlobe rotary lobe pump for the different components of
the unit. The identification plate at the left side of the pump shows the serial number of the
Premiumlobe rotary lobe pump.

On the surface of the different components of the Premiumlobe rotary lobe pump there are warning
tags which prohibit the dry running of the pump (tag A). If the Premiumlobe rotary lobe pump has been
designed for liquids over 50°C there is a tag on the pump warning of hot surfaces (tag B).

A B

NOTE
Please note that the markings / tags at the Premiumlobe rotary pump may not be changed or
removed.

WARNING
It is not allowed to use any IPP Pump Products GmbH item without its identification plate. Should an
item be without its identification plate the customer has to contact IPP Pump Products GmbH technical
office so that the item can be identified and a new identification plate can be issued.

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4 Terms and definitions

Dangerous areas: any area inside and / or in proximity of a machine in which the presence of an
exposed person constitutes a risk for the safety and health of this person.
Exposed person: any person who finds himself either entirely or in part in a dangerous area.
Machine: Assembly of parts: according to definition in article 2 of the Directive 2006/42/EC
th
of the European Parliament and the council of 17 May 2006.
Manufacturer: IPP Pump Products GmbH
Customer: Physical or legal person on whose behalf the machine is built, upon prior written
acceptance of an order confirmation.
Copyright: 2012 IPP Pump Products GmbH
Date of release: 12.06.2012
Doc. number: 0076 – Date 07/2013

WARNING!
• All work on and with the pump must always be in accordance with all the prevailing standards
regarding occupational health and safety as well as machine safety.
• Never let the pump run without pump cover or without being connected to the piping!
• The pump may never be put into operation if the coupling is not provided with a proper coupling
protection.
• When performing maintenance work to the pump, ensure that the drive of the pump is shut down
and cannot be switched on unintentionally!
• Always wear protective gloves and safety goggles when performing maintenance work to the
pump, if the pump conveys liquids which are a health hazard.
• Ensure that the pump is depressurized when it must be disassembled for maintenance purposes!
Close any steam or heating water feeding pipes!
• If the pump is provided with a heating jacket and / or conveys hot liquids, let the pump cool down
before starting maintenance work.
• When lifting a pump or a pump unit it is not allowed to stand under the hoisted load.
• Never insert your fingers into the pump case or into the connection ports. Even manually rotating
of the shaft can cause injuries!
• Ensure that the drive motor cannot be started during works at the pump unit. Also ensure that the
rotating parts are completely covered.
• If the pump has already been installed. Ensure that the pump is shut down and make sure that
the pump cannot be switched on unintentionally!
• Any works at the electric drive motor may only be carried out by qualified staff!
• A pressure relief valve may ONLY be disassembled if the pump stands still, has cooled down and
has been depressurized completely!
• The pump cover may ONLY be disassembled if the pump stands still, has cooled down and has
been depressurized completely!

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ATTENTION!
• The piping system must ALWAYS BE CLEANED respectively be FREE OF SOLID MATTERS!
After each new installation of the system, after each work at the system and each opening of the
system an appropriate cleaning must be carried out!
• If there is the risk of exceeding the maximum operating pressure an appropriate safety device
must be fitted to the pump, the motor or to the system!
• Always check the alignment of the coupling between pump and drive motor after hoisting the
pump unit to its base plate.
• A pump which is NOT equipped with a QUENCHED or FLUSHED shaft seal may NEVER be
installed in a position where it possibly could run DRY!
• The pump may never run if the gearbox is not filled with oil appropriately!
• The pump may never run with a closed pressure valve or blocked pressure pipe.
• When the pressure relief valve is activated the pump may only continue running for a short period
in order to avoid the risk of overheating. A pressure relief valve is a safety device, not a flow
control!
• Avoid extreme temperature fluctuations of the pumped liquid. This could cause damages to the
pump if the pump components expand / shrink.
• The indicated maximum values for operating pressure, the speed and the temperature may never
be exceeded!
• When emptying the pump make sure that it does not run dry! Dry running is only permitted if the
pump is equipped with a flushed shaft seal.

5 Intended use

The Premiumlobe rotary lobe pump manufactured by IPP Pump Products GmbH has been designed
and manufactured for the installation in industrial plants of third parties. Its purpose is to pump liquids
which comply with the materials used in the construction of the pump.

For an appropriate installation all technical indications of these operating and maintenance instructions
must be complied with.

The utilization of the Premiumlobe rotary lobe pump is only permitted within the admissible ranges of
pressure and temperature under consideration of chemical and corrosive influences.
Any utilization exceeding the indicated operating ranges and specifications is being considered as
improper use. Any damages resulting from this will void responsibility of the manufacturer and the user
bears the full risk.

Please contact IPP Pump Products GmbH if the pump shall be used for any other application or at any
other conditions than those which are part of the agreed specifications according to which the pump
had been selected.

DANGER
Any improper use of the Premiumlobe rotary lobe pump is forbidden without the written permission of
IPP Pump Products GmbH.

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6 Introduction

6.1 General information

These operating instructions contain important information about the correct installation, utilization and
maintenance of the pump.

Furthermore, this manual provides the necessary information for the installation staff / operating staff
in order to avoid injuries and problems during the installation and operation of the pump and in order
to guarantee the correct handling of the machine and ensure a perfect functioning of the pump.

This manual represents the most recent information regarding the pump types mentioned in this
manual at the time printing. IPP Pump Products GmbH reserves the right to modify the construction of
the mentioned pump types as well as the contents of this manual without prior or afterward
notification.

ATTENTION
Read this manual thoroughly before installing, operating respectively repairing this pump. Ensure that
operators and technical maintenance staff are familiar with the symbols used and have understood the
content. The instructions of this manual must be followed step by step.

6.2 Warranty
Warranty is strictly limited to the conditions specified by IPP Pump Products GmbH and will only be
granted according to these conditions.
Warranty will only come into force provided that:

• The pump has been installed and put into operation strictly in accordance with the instructions
given in this manual;
• Any maintenance and repair works have been executed according to the instructions given in this
manual;
• Only original IPP Pump Products GmbH parts or parts provided by IPP Pump Products GmbH
have been used for replacement;
• The pump has been used according to the agreed conditions only;
• The construction principle of the pump has not been changed by the buyer;
• The damages in question are not result of work carried out by persons not qualified or appointed.
• The damage has not been caused through force majeure.

6.3 Transport and receiving of the goods

Please make sure that the pump has not been damaged during transport. If any damage has
occurred, the transport company and IPP Pump Products GmbH must be notified of this immediately.

ATTENTION
In order to facilitate the transport on your premises and in order to protect the pump as good as
possible, please leave the pump on the pallet or in the crate as long as possible until it has reached its
final position.

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6.4 How to identify the pump
The serial number and the model type of the pump can be seen on the identification plate. Please
always indicate the relevant serial number and model on any correspondence and order for spare
parts.

Manufacturer
Die Premiumlobe – Rotary lobe pumps are manufactured by

IPP Pump Products GmbH

Feldmühlenweg 6 - 10
D- 49593 Bersenbrück
Phone +49 (0) 5439-80921-0
Fax. +49 (0) 5439-80921-20
[email protected]
www.pump-products.de

7 Safety

7.1 General information

This manual provides the necessary information to prevent the installer / operator from injury or
discomfort during installation and operation of this pump and to ensure the correct use and reliable
performance of the pump.

• Read this manually thoroughly before installing, operating or servicing this pump.
• Make sure that operating and maintenance staffs are familiar with the contents of this manual and
with the relevant instructions.
• Make sure that the operating and technical maintenance staffs are familiar with the symbols used.
• Follow the instructions of this manual step by step.
• This manual has to be stored at a place which is known and accessible to any user.

7.2 Staff
All personnel in charge of the installation, operation or maintenance of the pump must have received
the necessary training and qualification.

7.3 Precautions
• When performing maintenance work to the pump ensure that the drive motor is shut down and
cannot be switched on unintentionally!
• All work on and with the pump must always be in accordance with all the prevailing standards
regarding occupational health and safety as well as machine safety!
• Always wear protective gloves and safety goggles if the pump conveys harmful liquids that may
cause injuries!
• Make sure that the pump is depressurized if it has to be disassembled for overhaul!
• Let the pump cool down first if it is fitted with heating jacket and / or if it is conveying hot liquids.

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8 Risk assessment relating to the use of ipp pump products GmbH
Premiumlobe Rotary Lobe Pumps and pump units in potentially
explosive atmospheres

NOTE
For a feature to be suitable for an application, the feature must be fit for its designated purpose and
also suitable for the environment where it is to be installed.

Source of Hazards Potential Hazards Frequency of Hazards Recommended

Measures
Unvented cavities Build up of explosive Very Rare Ensure that pump is
gas totally filled. Consider
mounting ports
vertically.
Rotorcase / Rotors / Unintended Rare Ensure that operating
Front Cover mechanical contact pressures are not
exceeded. Ensure that
sufficient NPSH to
prevent cavitation.
System Design and
installation Service
plan
Pump external Excess temperature. Rare User must ensure
surfaces Electrostatic charging temperature limits. Do
not overfill gearboxes
with lubricant. Provide
a ground contact for
pump. Service plan
Cover “O” ring Pump liquid leakage. Very Rare Check selection of
Build up of explosive elastomers are suitable
gas. for application. Ensure
cover retaining nuts
are tight. Service plan.
Pump casing / cover Pump liquid leakage. Very Rare Stainless steel,
Build up of explosive Corrosion resistant.
gas.
Shaft seals Excess temperature. Rare Selection of seal
Unintended system must be
mechanical contact. suitable for application.
Leakage. Build up of
explosive gas.
Auxiliary system for Pump liquid leakage. Rare Selection of auxiliary
shaft sealing Build up of explosive seal system must be
gas. suitable for application.
Rotation direction test Excess temperature Very Rare If flushed seals are
installed ensure that
flush is applied to seal
assemblys. Only allow
pump to run for
minimum period – just
a few seconds.

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Closed valve condition Excess Temperature. Rare Can cause excessive
Excess Pressure. pressure, heat and
Mechanical contact. mechanical contact.

Shaft Random induced Very Rare Provide a ground

current contact for pump
Mechanical shaft Temperature from Rare Coupling selection
coupling (Torque friction. Sparks from must suit application.
Protection) break up of shear pins.
Electrostatic charging
Mechanical shaft Break up of spider. Rare Coupling selection
coupling (standard) Unintended must suit application.
mechanical contact. Service plan.
Electrostatic charging

8.1 Atex Information Plate

The nameplate of a pump or a pump unit certified for “Explosion protection” contains the following
data:

Pump type code:

example:
PREMIUMLOBE (see the User manual of the pump for the explanation)
Serial number: manufacturers’ serial number of the pump
Ex marking: Ex-symbol followed by ATEX type designation (see examples on next page).

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8.2 ATEX type designation examples
Example 1:
Ex II 2G c k T4
II 2G marking according to Group II, Category 2,
Gas (G) protection,
ck marking essential for safe use ignition protection
(c = constructional safe, k = protection by liquid
immersion)
T4 temperature class T4
Example 2:
Ex II 2D c k 240°C
II 2D marking according to Group II, Category 2,
Dust (D) protection,
ck marking essential for safe use ignition protection
(c = constructional safe, k = protection by liquid
immersion)
240°C for a maximum surface temperature of 240°C

The environment temperature must be between -20°C and +40°C, if not, the corresponding
environment temperature will be indicated on the nameplate.

8.2.1 Equipment Groups & Categories

Equipment-groups (annex I of the EC-Directive 94/9/EC)

Group I Group II
(Mines, mine gas and dust) (other explosive atmospheres gas/dust)

Category M Category 1 Category 2 Category 3

G D G D G D
1 2 (gas) (dust) (gas) (dust) (gas) (dust)
(Zone 0) (Zone 20) (Zone 1) (Zone 21) (Zone 2) (Zone 22)

For For For equipment For equipment For equipment providing

equipment equipment providing a very high providing a high a normal level of
providing a providing a level of protection level of protection protection when used in
very high high level of when used in areas when used in areas areas where an
level of protection where an explosive where an explosive explosive atmosphere is
protection when likely to atmosphere is very atmosphere is likely less likely to occur
when be likely to occur to occur
endangered endangered
by an by an
explosive explosive
atmosphere atmosphere

8.3 Remark on EX type plate concerning CE-marking

A single pump without drive, according to the EC-Machine Directive, is not considered to be a
machine and does not have to be CE-marked: a II-B Manufacturers Declaration will suffice. However
the CE-marking is prescribed by the ATEX regulations, and therefore is compulsory.

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8.4 Temperature classes and allowable temperatures
During normal operation the highest temperature on the surface of the pump will either correspond to
the temperature of the pumped liquid, increased with a safety margin for a possible local temperature
rise on the mechanical seal, or to the temperature of the gearbox oil or to the heating medium, in case
the pump is heated by jackets. The maximum permissible temperature depends on the temperature
class (T4) or on Tmax to be complied with. The complete pump surface must be freely exposed to the
atmosphere to allow proper cooling. The ATEX type designation is related to ambient temperatures of
maximum 40°C. If the ambient temperature is over 40°C, corrections must be made according to the
difference. Refer to your local Ipp Pump Products GmbH supplier.

8.5 Responsibility
It is the responsibility of the operator to ensure specified product temperatures are not exceeded and
to ensure regular inspections and maintenance for proper functioning of the shaft seal, the bearings
and the internal pump parts. If this cannot be ensured by the operator, suitable monitoring facilities
must be provided.

9 General Information

9.1 Pumping Principle

A lobe pump is a rotary positive displacement pump. The operating principle is based on the counter-
rotation of 2 rotors in a rotor case. Both rotors are fixed on shafts. The shafts are supported by a
bearing house, which is directly mounted on the rotor case. One shaft is driving the other is driven
synchronously by timing gears. The rotors do run without contact in the rotor case. The chamber
between rotors and rotor case rotate from inlet to outlet. When passing the inlet, the atmospheric
pressure pushes liquid in the chamber, which is transported to the outlet and finally displaced. The
pumped product seals the clearances between the rotors and the clearances between the rotors and
the rotor case.

Depending on the pumped liquid properties and the operation conditions, a Rotary Lobe Pump runs
with slip.

9.2 Range of products

9.2.1 Connections
The scope of supply comprises pump types with connections DN20, DN25, DN40, DN 50, DN65,
DN80, DN100, DN125 and DN150. The ports can either be in horizontal or in vertical position.

9.2.2 Shaft Seals

The following options of shaft seals are available:

• Single Mechanical Seal

• Double Mechanical Seal for Flush (pressurized or non-pressurized)
• Lip seal

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9.2.3 Models
Type Capacity max. differential max. no. of Nominal connection Weight [kg]
-1
[L/rev.] pressure[bar] rotations [min ] width
L55sxx 0,01 15 1400 DN15 10,5

L55sx 0,03 15 1400 DN15 10

L55s 0,039 15 1400 DN15 10,5

L55i 0,056 15 1400 DN25 11,0

L55l 0,094 9* 1400 DN32 12,0

L63i 0,11 15 1200 DN40 17

L63l 0,17 15 1200 DN50 19

L85sxx 0,10 80 1100 DN15 35

L85sx 0,167 30 1100 DN32 33

L85s 0,21 20 1100 DN40 35

L85i 0,28 15 1100 DN50 38

L85l 0,35 15* 1100 DN65 40

L115sxx 0,3 80 950 DN32 100

L115sx 0,40 30 950 DN40 90

L115s 0,55 20 950 DN50 95

L115si 0,75 20 950 DN65 98

L115i 0,95 15 950 DN80 101

L115l 1,23 15* 950 DN100 110

L160sxx 1,02 80 800 DN32 245

L160sx 1,29 50 800 DN50 255

L160sx 1,29 40 800 DN50 220

L160s 1,60 30 800 DN80 245

L160i 2,40 20 800 DN100 270

L160l 3,41 15* 800 DN150 320

*) Depends on the clearances.

NOTE
The given Data are maximum limits. Depending on the individual duty conditions, the limits can vary.

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10 Main Components
The pump with its main components:

Front Taper Bearing House Rear Taper

Rotor Case Roller Bearing Roller Bearing

Driven shaft

Mechanical Seal
Spacer sleeve

Rotors Bearing
Cover

Rotor Screw

Drive Shaft

Pump case cover Timing Gears

Pump Foot Gear Box Cover

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11 Installation

11.1 General Information

• The foundation must be solid, flat and even.
• The area, in which the pump is placed, must be well vented. Too high temperature or air humidity,
or a dusty atmosphere, may have negative effects on the performance of an electric motor.
• The area around the pump-unit must be sufficient for the pump to be operated, cleaned or
repaired.
• To ensure an unobstructed air supply to an electric motor there must be a free space behind the
fan cover, equal to 1/4 of its diameter.

DANGER
All work on and with the pump must always be in accordance with all the prevailing standards
regarding occupational health and safety as well as machine safety.

11.2 Transport

ATTENTION
In case the pump or the pump-unit is delivered on a pallet, leave it on the pallet as long as possible.
This will facilitate the internal transport.

11.3 Storage Conditions

If the pump is not installed immediately following storage instructions have to be obeyed for a future
troublefree operation.
Store the pump at a temperature of ca. 20°C. Protect it against wetness, dust as well as against
mechanical influences and UV radiation.

If you plan to store the pump for more than one year, you should oil the coupling and fill the gearbox
completely with oil. Please note that before the pump is put into operation the oil filling level of the
gearbox has to be reduced to the operation level (see chapter 11.16). To avoid potential damage
caused by foreign objects in the pump, close the connections of the pump with the included sealing
caps.
In case the pump as already been in operation, clean it thoroughly both internally and externally. If the
pump is equipped with a flush tank, the flush tank and its connecting pipelines have to be completely
emptied and also cleaned thoroughly.

When the pump is stored with an engine, make sure the engine is protected against cold, dust and
especially wetness, even by air humidity. Furthermore, the instructions for storage and transport of the
manufacturer of the engine have to be obeyed.

To avoid potential damage on the gearbox and the mechanical seals, the shafts have to be checked
for ease of movement before putting into operation.

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11.4 Lifting
If there is a proper hoisting device available, use this to move the pump (-unit).

DANGER
It is not allowed to stand under suspended loads!

In case the pump is assembled with a motor on a base plate, the pump-unit must always be hoisted
with the straps fixed as shown in the following figure:

In case a bare shaft pump must be hoisted, fix the straps as follows:

DANGER
Never insert fingers into the rotor case or into the connection ports. Even manually rotating the shaft
can cause injury!

ATTENTION
If the risk exists of exceeding the maximum working pressure a safety device must be fitted to the
pump, the drive or the system!

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11.5 Foundation
The foundation must be solid, flat and level.
Take into consideration the need for draining facilities.
The entire weight of the base plate should rest level on the foundation. The base plate may not bend!

11.6 Installation Dimensions

The correct installation dimensions of the pump are part of the unit drawing which has been supplied
separately or which can be obtained at IPP Pump Products GmbH.
For details regarding the most important dimensions of the bare shaft pump, please refer to chapter
16.5 of this manual.

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11.7 Piping System
The piping must meet the following requirements:

11.7.1 General Information

• Ensure the piping is sufficiently supported, especially besides the inlet and outlet ports. The
piping should be fully supported independently from the pump.
• The connections must be fitted square to the pump.
• The lines must be fitted and connected stress-free.
• Piping which is fitted obliquely, insufficiently supported or exerting force to the pump may cause
serious damage to the pump!
• Check if the piping shows any visible leakage.

11.7.2 Inlet Piping

It is recommended to place the pump below the supply liquid level. A flooded suction reduces the
presence of air in the system.

11.8 Non-Return Valves

In case the pump is installed above the supply liquid level fit a non-return valve to the foot of the
suction line to keep it filled with liquid. This applies especially when low-viscous liquids are conveyed.

For systems that convey liquid under vacuum, a non-return valve in the delivery line is recommended.
This prevents backflow of air or liquid.

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11.9 Pump with pressure relief valve
If the pump is provided with a safety valve to the pump cover, it is compulsory to install a pressure
gauge at pressure side and a shut-off valve directly after the pressure gauge! The pressure gauge
and the shut-off valve are needed to adjust the set pressure. The pressure gauge must have a
measuring range of at least 0-25 bar.

11.10 Assembly of the pump unit

In case the pump is supplied as a single pump, it needs to be assembled to a drive and a base plate.

This is done as follows:

• Place the pump onto the base plate and fit it with retaining bolts.
• Fit a coupling half to the pump shaft.
• Fit the other half to the drive shaft of the drive.
• Fit the drive to the base plate. Leave a 3 mm gap between both coupling halves.
• Place copper shims under the feet of the drive to bring it on a level with the pump. Fix the drive.
• Align the coupling according to the following instructions.

11.10.1 Alignment of the coupling

After the assembly and set-up of the pump-unit the alignment of the coupling needs to be checked.

Always check the alignment after hoisting the pump-unit up to its base plate!

NOTE
Misalignment can lead to excessive wear, increased motor temperature and noise level.

Check the alignment using special alignment equipment, or do the following:

• Place a ruler on the coupling. It must be adjacent to the entire width of the coupling halves, see
figure.
• Repeat this check at 3 different positions around the coupling.
• Check the alignment with a pair of outside callipers at 2 diametrically opposite positions of the
coupling sides, see figure.
• If the measured values are outside the tolerance limits slightly loosen the retaining bolts of the
drive and move the drive until the values are within their tolerance limits. Fix the retaining bolts
again.

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• When the coupling is well aligned mount the coupling guard.

11.10.2 Alignment Tolerances

The following table with its corresponding figure shows the tolerance limits for aligning the coupling.

Outer Diameter A must be Max. difference E must be

Coupling [mm] between [mm] between Amax and between [mm]
Amin [mm]
81-95 2–4 0.15 0 – 0.15
96-110 2–4 0.18 0 – 0.18
111-130 2–4 0.21 0 – 0.21
131-140 2–4 0.24 0 – 0.24
141-160 2–6 0.27 0 – 0.27
161-180 2–6 0.30 0 – 0.30
181-200 2–6 0.34 0 – 0.34
201-225 2–6 0.38 0 – 0.38

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11.11 Connection of the pipes

DANGER
Ensure the engine can not be started when work is performed to the pump-unit and the rotating parts
are not completely covered!

ATTENTION
Ensure that the whole system is thoroughly flushed and cleaned. The whole system must be free from
debris and particles, because they could get into the pump and cause serious damage to rotors and
rotor case!

ATTENTION
A pump which is NOT equipped with a QUENCHED shaft seal, may NEVER be installed in a position
where it possibly could run DRY!

11.12 Flushing of the shaft seals

When equipped with double mechanical shaft seal connect the flush pipes to the shaft seal chamber,
through the openings in the rotor case. The standard connections are threaded G1/8“ or DIN ISO
DN08 BBS connections.
If a low pressure flush or quench are used, the flush system must have a capacity of 2.5 l / min. at 0.2
bar max. In case of a vertical position of the connection ports, connect the flush pipes feeding at the
bottom part!

If a pressurized flush is used the flushing system must have a capacity of 2.5 l/min at a pressure of 2
bars higher than the system pressure.
In case of a vertical position of the connection ports, connect the flush pipes feeding at the bottom
part!

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11.13 Barrier pressure tank / Barrier fluid tank

The barrier pressure tank is delivered from the factory without barrier fluid. To avoid damages to the
mechanical seals the barrier pressure tank must be filled with a suitable liquid before start-up of the
pump.

The barrier pressure tank can be operated depressurized or under pressure. When operating under
pressure the sealing pressure must be app. 2 bar higher than the operating pressure of the pump to
be sealed. The sealing pressure must not exceed the admissible pressure of 16 bar.

If the barrier pressure tank is operated depressurized, it serves as quench tank and consequently the
liquid is a flush fluid.

11.13.1 Overview barrier pressure tank

degassing/ compressed air supply

maximum 16bar

donwstream
mechanical seals
pipe/tube Ø6mm

upstream mechanical seals

pipe/tube Ø6mm

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11.13.2 Assembly and connection of the tank

In general the barrier pressure tank is delivered connected to the pump with hoses and fixed onto the
base plate. In special cases it might be possible that the barrier pressure tank is not delivered
assembled and must be installed by the customer on site. In case of a later assembly the following
points must be observed:

As this barrier pressure unit is a buffer system with thermosiphon circuit the barrier pressure tank must
be arranged in a way that the pipes leading to the mechanical seal are continuously declining and the
pipes from the mechanical seals to the barrier pressure tank are continuously rising.

In case of a horizontal position of the connection ports the pipes can either be connected serially or in
parallel. If the mechanical seals should be flushed in parallel it must be observed that the T-piece of
the flow pipe is not positioned above the bottom flush connection. The T-piece of the return pipe
should be installed at least on the same height as the top flush connection. When laying the pipes
respectively hoses it must always be made sure to prevent a later formation of lumps in order to
guarantee the perfect circulation of the barrier liquid.

filling level

Parallel flushing mechanical seals

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If the pump position is vertical the flush pipes can only be connected in parallel. The feed must be at
the bottom part and the return at the top part of the pump.

Flushing of mechanical seal vertical

The ports can be connected with hoses or pipes. The selection of the material depends on the
application field and on the barrier liquid and must be done by the customer himself.

11.13.3 Selection of barrier fluid

The barrier fluid must be compatible to the pumped fluid to be sealed, it must have suitable lubricating
characteristics and sufficient heating capacity. In case of ATEX-execution it must further be observed
that the barrier fluid is electrically conductive.
The barrier fluid should be soluble in the pumped fluid in order to guarantee a mixing of both fluids and
a complete and thorough flushing of the mechanical seals.
When selecting the O-rings and seals which get in contact with the flushing fluid these must be
checked for compatibility with the selected barrier fluid.

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11.13.4 Filling and emptying the tank

DANGER
Never open a barrier pressure tank under pressure. Before opening the barrier pressure system must
always be completely depressurized. To avoid scalding by escaping barrier fluid let the barrier
pressure system cool down before opening.

For filling the barrier pressure tank must be opened by screwing off the upper locknut with a suitable
tool (e.g. hook wrench for locknut DN80). The system is being filled until the filling level has reached
the middle of the hose between T-piece and upper entry of the barrier fluid tank (see 11.13.2).
At special executions with sight glass the filling level should be app. in the middle of the sight glass. If
a filling level monitoring system is installed the operating manual of the system must be observed.

ATTENTION
On any variation of barrier pressure tanks the circulation system must always be closed.

Then the barrier fluid tank is closed with the locknut and can be put into operation.

The change of the barrier fluid should be done in suitable intervals. For this purpose the feed pipe is
loosened at the lowest point and the barrier fluid tank and the drain pipe are emptied. To remove
residual liquid in the mechanical seals the detached feed pipe is closed and an air pressure pipe is
connected to the upper connection port of the tank. Then the open circuit is pressurized. Afterwards
the system can be cleaned and the barrier pressure tank can be refilled.

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11.14 Direction of Rotation

ATTENTION
Never operate the pump without front cover or without being connected to the piping!!
Before connecting the drive to the power supply, the correct direction of rotation of the drive shaft must
be established. The pump operates in both directions. At the same time the drive shaft can have
different positions. See following figure to establish the correct direction of rotation of the drive shaft.

Rotation Rotation

Outlet Inlet
Inlet Outlet

11.15 Connecting the drive

DANGER
The pump may never be put into operation if the coupling is not provided with a proper fitting guard!

When driven by an electric drive:

DANGER
An electric drive may only be connected to the electric power supply by a qualified electrician!
Consult the locally prevailing regulations of the electricity company first, before connecting an electric
drive!

• Fit an automatic circuit breaker to protect the drive against electrical overload.
• If possible, mount a working switch close to the pump.
• If possible, mount an earth switch.

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11.16 Oil Filling

The gearbox is originally filled with oil!

Unscrew the venting plug on top of the gearbox.

Fill the gearbox with oil until the oil level reaches the centre of the sight glass. See Chapter 16.1.
Fit the oil plug to the gear box.

Venting plug

Sight glass

Venting plug

Sight glass

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12 Commissioning

12.1 Cleaning of the System

Please check that all piping and associated equipment are clean and free from debris. Hard solids
going through the pump can cause severe damage. On new equipment often hard particles from
welding, grinding or other mechanical work are still in the system. During commissioning this debris is
flushed into the pump and can cause severe damage. For initial cleaning of the system, rotor dummies
can be used which allow those particles / debris to pass the pump without damage. Rotor dummies
are available at ipp Pump Products GmbH.

For assembly and disassembly of the rotors, please proceed in accordance with the instructions given
in chapter 14.7.1 and 14.8.

WARNING
Hand-tightening of the Rotor Dummies is good enough. The pump shall not rotate, when it is
equipped with Rotor Dummies!

Rotor Dummies are available at ipp Pump Products GmbH.

12.2 Checks
Ensure lubrication is provided for both pump and drive. The oil should be filled to the level of the oil
sight glass that must be installed in the upper tapped hole of the gear box cover.

WARNING
Only operate the pump with correctly filled oil level

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If a low pressure flush or quench are used, the flush system must have a capacity of 2.5 l / min. at 0.2
bar max. In case of a vertical position of the connection ports, connect the flush pipes feeding at the
bottom part!

If a pressurized flush is used the flushing system must have a capacity of 2.5 l/min at a pressure of 2
bars higher than the system pressure.
In case of a vertical position of the connection ports, connect the flush pipes feeding at the bottom
part!

If selected – check that the heating jacket is connected correctly and check the correct heating
temperature.

12.3 Start-up
• Ensure that discharge and suction valves are fully open and the pipes are free from obstructions.
Rotary Lobe Pumps are Positive Displacement Pumps and should therefore never be operated
against a closed valve as this would result in pressure overload, resulting in damage to the pump
and possibly to the system.
• Open the valves on pump inlet and outlet as well on the seal flush connection and heating.
• Ensure that product is available in the tank before starting the pump. This is very import for
pumps installed with un-flushed product seals, as these sealing arrangements must never be
allowed to run dry.
• Start the pump.

12.4 During Operation

ATTENTION
Do not operate the pump against closed valves or when the discharge piping in blocked.
If the pressure relief valves opens, please bear in mind that the relatively small capacity circulating in
the pump, may cause excessive heat after a while. The pressure relief is a safety device and not
designed for continuous operation.

NOTE
Avoid strong temperature changes of the pumped liquid and of the pump. Excessive heat expansion
could cause damage of the pump components. Always stay within the given limits of pressure, speed
and temperature.

12.5 Shutdown Procedure

When stopping the pump it must be paid attention to the fact that the pump must not run dry! This is
only admissible for pumps which are fitted with a flushed shaft seal.

• Stop the pump by switching off the drive

• If the system stays pressurized existing shut-down valves of the flushing pipes must stay OPEN
• If the pumped liquid solidifies at low temperatures, and if the pump is fitted with heating jackets
any existing shut-down valves of the heating system must stay OPEN.

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13 Maintenance

13.1 General Instruction

The following points subject to routine inspection:
• Proper pump performance. Appearance of noises could be a result from worn bearings, worn
timing gears, galling rotors or cavitation.
• Check leakage.
• If installed, check correct pressure and capacity of the seal flush system.
• If installed – Check correct temperature of the heating/cooling system.
• Check oil levels regularly.
• Check correct pressure on inlet and outlet.
• Check parts regarding corrosion.

13.2 Oil Change

Change the oil every 12 months or 3000 operating hours whichever is sooner. For lubricant capacities
and grades refer to section 16.1 and 16.2.

14 Disassembly / Assembly

14.1 Procurement of Spare Parts

When ordering spare parts please provide your dealer with the following information

• The serial number. This is printed on the name plate of the pump.
• The model designation. This is also printed on the name plate
• The item number and description of the requested spare – if identified.

Section 16.3 shows a cross-sectional drawing with all items. Rotors und timing gears should
always be ordered as a pair.

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14.2 Precautions

DANGER
Never allow the pump to run without pump cover or without being connected to the piping!

DANGER
Never allow the pump to run without pump cover or without being connected to the piping!

DANGER
When performing maintenance work to the pump always wear protective gloves and safety goggles if
the pump conveys liquids which are a health hazard!

DANGER
Ensure that the pump is depressurized, when it has to be disassembled for overhaul! When provided
with heating jackets ensure the steam supply is shut down and the heating jackets have cooled down!

14.3 Special Tools

14.3.1 Rotor retainer tool

Type Rotor Retainer Tool
L55 110.1003.00-000
L63 210.1003.00F000
L85 120.1003.00-000
L115 130.1003.00-000
L160 140.1003.00-000

14.3.2 Rotor Retainer Assembly Plate

Typ Rotor Retainer Assembly plate
L55 110.1006.00-000
L63 150.1006.00C000
L85 120.1006.00-000
L115 130.1006.00-000
L160 140.1006.00-000

14.4 Pump Drainage

• Close the valves on inlet and outlet of the pump. If not installed, make sure that the liquid level
has fallen down below the pump level.
• Locate a catch basin below the front cover / pump head.
• Slightly unscrew the cap nuts of the front cover.
• Pull off the front cover by applying a screw driver or another appropriate tool, which fits in the
recesses of the front cover.
• Catch the liquid with the catch basin underneath the pump.
• When completely drained, close the pump by screwing tight the cap nuts.

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14.5 Oil Drainage
• Locate an oil catch basin underneath the gear box.
• Unscrew the oil vent plug on top the pump
• Remove the oil drain plug on bottom of the pump.
• Catch the oil with the catch basin
• After complete drainage, putt he oil vent plug and the oil drain plugs in the original positions.

NOTE
Ensure that no oil leakage is contaminating the environment!

14.6 Dismantling of the Pump

• Remove the coupling guard.
• Disengage the part of coupling, which is fitted on the pump shaft. Push it backwards.
• If installed- remove the flush connections from the pump
• If installed- remove the air supply of the pressure relief and other auxiliaries.
• If installed- remove steam or heating connections from the heating devices

DANGER
When provided with heating jackets ensure the steam supply is shut down and the heating jackets
have completely cooled down!

• Disengage the connections of the inlet and outlet. Ensure the piping are well–supported.
• Unscrew the bolts and remove the pump from the base. The pump types L85, L115 und L160
are too heavy to lift it by hand, the use of an appropriate lifting device is strongly
recommended. Please refer to section 11.4.

14.7 Disassembly of the Pump

The location of all parts and components of the pump is shown on the cross-sectional drawing section
16.3.

Use a bench, which is suitable to carry the pump weight.

NOTE
In order to catch residual oil and product it is recommended to put the pump in a large basin.

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14.7.1 Rotor Disassembly

Remove the cap nuts and pull off the front cover together with the O-Ring or gasket.
Unscrew the rotor retainer screw and its O-ring by applying the rotor retainer tool in accordance to
below procedure.
The use of the rotor retainer plate is recommended. Risk of damage of the slot of the rotor retainer
screw is minimised. Fix the rotor retainer plate on the pump as shown in the figures below. Just pull it
hand-tight.

Put a soft plastic block between the rotor and the rotor case.

Remove the rotors from the shafts.

Blocking piece

14.7.2 Disassembly of Shafts Seals

14.7.2.1 Mechanical Seals

The rotating seal face fits in the rotor already disassembled. Remove the seal face by carefully
applying a screw driver or another appropriate tool.

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ATTENTION
Handle with greatest care during seal extraction. Any violence may result in damage.

Continue with the seal disassembly as following

Put a screw driver or another appropriate tool in the leakage slots on the sides of the pump.

Locate the extraction tool as shown in the figures (place them behind the visible edges of the seal
housing).

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Remove the seal housing together with the stationary seal out of the casing.

Extract the seal of the other shaft seal in the same way
If the seals are being reused, ensure that the seal faces remain matched.

14.7.2.2 Lip Seals

Disassemble the rotors. Therefore please refer to chapter 14.7.1.

The other parts of the lip seal are disassembled as follows:

Put a screwdriver at both sides of the shaft into the leakage slots which are located on both sides of
the pump case.

Place the screwdriver behind the visible edges of the seal housing.

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Now carefully pull the seal housing with the shaft seal (using both screwdrivers at the same time) to
the front out of the pump case. Remove the seal housing with the shaft seal from the font of the shaft.
Remove the other shaft seal in the same way.

14.7.3 Disassembly of the Gearbox

Please continue as following:

Pay attention that the gear oil has been drained before removing the gearbox cover (see chapter
14.5). Remove the key, which fits in the drive shaft.
Unscrew the screws of the gear box and pull off the gear box cover from the pump housing.

Remove the gasket.

Unscrew the screws of the bearing house and pull off the bearing-unit together with the shafts.
Remove the oil seals.

Remove locknut and tab washer.

Pull off the timing gears from the shafts. A puller or a lever may be a helpful tool.
Remove the keys.

Remove the bearing covers.

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Press the shaft units off the bearing housing by applying a press.

Remove the locknuts and the tab washers.

Remove the keys.

Pull of the bearings and the bearing cones by applying a press.

NOTE
Do not damage the seal-surfaces of the shafts.

Remove the oil lipseals of the gear box. Do not damage the bore in the rotor case of the lips of the
lipseals.

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Remove the Spacer.

Unscrew the seal covers and remove them.

Unscrew and remove the clamping ring from the sprocket.

14.7.4 Inspection of Parts

• Replace defective parts always by using original - ipp Pump Products GmbH – spare parts.
• Check all oil seals for possible leakages and damages.
• Check all non-defective parts for scratches, burrs, debris or excessive wear.
• If the gearbox has been disassembled: Ensure that the sealing face between rotor case and
gearbox cover is clean and free from gasket residues.
• Clean all parts with a non picking cloth.

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14.8 Pump Assembly

The location of all parts and components of the pump is shown on the cross-sectional drawing section
16.3.
If installed with quattrolobe rotors the synchronization must be checked and if necessary re-timed.
Ensure that all parts are clean and ready for reuse. A clean environment is helpful for successful
reassembling.

Heat cones of the front bearing to 120°C and install onto shafts.

DANGER
We recommend to heat the bearing to app. 100 – 150°C. CAUTION: Heat can cause severe
injury.

DANGER
Install the spacer sleeve and the rear bearing cone, which is also heated to app. 100 – 150°C.
(Caution: Heat can cause severe injury.)

NOTE
Work rapidly in order to prevent early cool down.

Install the tab washer and the locknut.

Tighten the locknut and adjust to achieve the rolling torque, refer to below table. To measure the
rolling torque, place assembled shaft in the bearing housing and screw a bolt in the tapped hole of the
splined end of the shaft.

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Rotate the shaft by means of the bolt using a torque meter. If the rolling torque does not correspond to
the required setting, adjust lock nut. Ask ipp Pump Products GmbH for a suitable torque meter.

Type Rolling Torque

L55 1,5 – 1,8 Nm
L63 1,8 – 2,0 Nm
L85 2,0 – 2,5 Nm
L115 3,5 – 4,0 Nm
L160 5,5 – 6,0 Nm

Install the keys onto the shafts.

Install the shafts into the bearing house.

Install the bearing covers. Just pull hand-tight at this stage.

Install the timing gears.
Pull tight the locknut and secure the tab washer.
It is important that the shafts are positioned in the 12 o’clock position and that the marks on the both
are engaged. Install the fixing ring and the screws. Just pull hand-tight in order adjust the final timing
later.

Keys in 12
o’clock position
Marks on both
timing gears are
engaged.

Prepare the rotor case by installing the seal covers, the lipseals and the spacer. Avoid damage of the
lip seal. Ensure that the bore is clean and free of any scratches and damages.

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Fit the bearing house to the rotor case. Ensure the shaft shoulders do not damage the lipseals during
assembly. Ipp Pump Products GmbH offer special tools in order to support easy assembly.

Tighten the bearing house. Tighten the bearing covers.

14.8.1 Mechanical seals

14.8.1.1 Single mechanical seal

Insert the wave spring into the mechanical seal housing

Push the seal housing into the bore of the rotor case. Ensure that the anti-rotation is provided. The
seal housing must be engaged with the slots of the seal cover, which is in-line with the leakage holes.
.

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Put the O-ring on the stationary seal face. It is recommended to use a sufficient lubricant. Push the
seal face into the bore of the rotor case. Ensure that the pins on the seal housing are engaged with
the slots of the seal face.

Put the O-ring on the rotary seal face. It is recommended to use a sufficient lubricant. Push the seal
face into the bore of the rotor. Ensure that the pins on the rotor are engaged with the slots of the seals
face.

Before final assembly check that the seal faces absolutely clean, use a soft tissue and a suitable
solvent cleaner for beat results.
Fit the rotors on the shafts.

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ATTENTION
Extreme care should be taken when carrying out these procedures to ensure that the seal
faces are not damaged. No excessive force is necessary to install the seals correctly. Check
the wave spring when rotors are being installed.

14.8.1.2 Double mechanical seal

Put the rotating seal face of the atmosphere seal on the shaft. It is recommended to put the O-Ring in
the seal face first. Use a sufficient lubricant on the O-Ring. Turn the shaft into 3 o’clock position. The
anti-rotation pins on the shafts are in-line with the leakage holes. Put the seal face into position by
using two off plastic blocks, which are supplied with the pump. Ensure that the slots in seal face are
engaged with the anti-rotation pins of the shaft, see figures.

Install the seal housing. First install the wave spring into the seal housing and then the O-ring of the
stationary atmospheric seal face. Ensure that the wave spring is located between the two rows of anti-
rotation pins. Use a sufficient lubricant on the O-ring. The slots of the seal must be engaged with the
pins of the seal housing.

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Install the static O-Ring on the outer diameter of the seal housing. Use a sufficient lubricant on the O-
ring. Do not stretch the O-ring excessively.

Push the seal housing into the bore of the rotor case.

NOTE
Both seal faces must be cleaned with a soft tissue and a sufficient solvent cleaner. Ensure that the
anti-rotation is provided. The seal housing must be engaged with the slots of the seal cover, which is
in-line with the leakage holes.

Insert the stationary seal face together with the o-ring. It is recommended to first put the o-ring onto
the seal face. Ensure that the pins on the seal housing are engaged with the slots of the seal face.
Use sufficient lubricant.

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Now put the o-ring on the rotary seal face. It is recommended to use sufficient lubricant. Push the seal
face into the bore of the rotor. Ensure that the pins on the rotor are engaged with the slots of the seals
face.

NOTE
The o-rings should be greased slightly with suitable lubricant.

Before final assembly check that the seal faces absolutely clean, use a soft tissue and a suitable
solvent cleaner for best results.
Fit the rotors on the shafts.

ATTENTION
Extreme care should be taken when carrying out these procedures to ensure that the seal
faces are not damaged. No excessive force is necessary to install the seals correctly. Check
the wave spring when rotors are being installed.

Install the rotors. Some rotors are stamped and should be kept with their respective shafts.
Check the wave spring function again by pushing the rotors against the seat. The wave spring should
be able to push back the loose rotor on a distance of a few millimetres. Now insert the slightly greased
o-rings and the rotor screws.

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ATTENTION
Install the O-Rings of the rotor screws. Ensure that these are sufficiently lubricated. It is recommended
to use a rotor retainer assembly tool in order to prevent damage of the rotor screw. For torques, see
chapter 14.9.

14.8.1.3 Lip seal

Insert the ejection sleeve into the pump case. Ensure that the pins are engaged with their slots. The
slots are in one line with the leakage slots.

Insert the shaft seal into the pump case. Pay attention to the correct alignment. The lip should be
directed to the product (see chapter 16.7.3).

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Press the shaft protection sleeve together with the o-ring into the rotor groove.

Insert the rotors.

ATTENTION
Grease the shaft protection sleeves slightly with a suitable lubricant. Install the rotors. Insert the
slightly greased o-rings and the rotor screws.

ATTENTION
We recommend using the assembly tool in order to avoid slipping and damage to the rotor screws
even with high torques.

14.9 Torque settings:

Type Torque
L55 30 – 36 Nm
L63 50 – 60 Nm
L85 50 – 70 Nm
L115 100 – 150 Nm
L160 200 – 300 Nm

Block each rotor, which has to be tightened. Note that the timing gears are not tightened in this stage.
Pull tight by using a torque wrench.

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Adjust the synchronisation of the rotors. Fix the timing gear in the required position of non-contacting
action of the rotors. A feeler gauge and a slide gauge are required.

Quattrolobe Rotors Biwing Rotors

Type
Flank clearance Flank clearance
L55 0,09 -0,16 mm 7,4 -8,0 mm
L63 0,16 – 0,20 mm 11,5 – 12,5 mm
L85 0,12 -0,18 mm 14,5 -15,5 mm
L115 0,15 -0,25 mm 22,0 -23,4 mm
L160 0,27 -0,38 mm 29 -31 mm

Flank
clearance,
relative to
Flank centre line
clearanc

Put the gasket on the rotor case. Ensure clean and even surfaces without residue.
Fix the gear box on the rotor case. Ensure that the lip seal is not damaged by the shaft shoulder of the
key way. Lubrication on the lip seal is recommended.

Before tightening, ensure that the lip seal is exactly aligned with the shaft.
Fill in the oil in accordance to section 16.1 and 16.2.

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Before installing the front cover execute a final check of the pump clearances. A feeler gauge and
depth gauge are required.

Radial
Clearance

Flank
clearance

Axial Front Axial Rear

Clearance Clearance

The standard clearances are as follows:

L55 L63i L63l L85 L115 L160sxx L160s /

/ L160sx i/l
Radial max [mm] 0.14 0.165 0.21 0.165 0.225 0.24 0.34
Radial min [mm] 0.11 0.135 0.18 0.135 0.195 0.21 0.31
Axial front max [mm] 0.113 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.186 0.152 0.3
Axial front min [mm] 0.09 0.14 0.14 0.135 0.165 0.122 0.27
Axial rear max [mm] 0.13 0.16 0.16 0.185 0.215 0.178 0.34
Axial rear min [mm] 0.107 0.14 0.14 0.16 0.194 0.148 0.31
Flank clearance max [mm] 0.16 0.2 0.2 0.18 0.25 0.25 0.38
Flank clearance min [mm] 0.09 0.15 0.15 0.12 0.15 0.2 0.27
Flank clearance max [mm] 8.0 12.5 12.5 15.5 23.4 31 31
Flank clearance min [mm] 7.4 11.5 11.5 14.5 22 29 29

Special Clearances can be executed on pumps with electro polishing or for particular
applications.

Install the front cover.

ATTENTION
Never overstretch the O-Ring or seal ring in order to maintain good fit to the groove. Replace if
necessary.

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15 Decommissioning

15.1 Dismantling
See paragraph 14.6 for dismantling instructions.

15.2 Storage
See paragraph 11.3 Storage Conditions.

15.3 Disposal
If the pump is to be disposed of, take care of the following points:

• Clean the rotor case internally, it may still contain residual product.
• Drain the oil from the gearbox.
• Dispose of the pump using a company specialized in metal scrapping.

16 Technical Data

16.1 Oil Types

Recommended oil types for the gearbox are:

Examples of recommended oil types

Brand Type
Purity_FG_EP_GEAR-FLU10_220,
Petro-Canada
NSF-H1
Klüber 4 UH1-220N, NSF-H1 (synthetic)

Recommended Characteristics
Ambient Temperature Viscosity
-18 °C to 0 °C VG 150
0 °C to 30 °C VG 220
30 °C to 150 °C VG 320

16.2 Oil Filling Capacities

Horizontal Ports Vertical Ports
L55 0.4 Ltr. 0.4 Ltr.
L63 0.4 Ltr. 0.4 Ltr.
L85 1.1 Ltr. 0.9 Ltr.
L115 1.5 Ltr. 1.3 Ltr.
L160 6.0 Ltr. 7.0 Ltr.

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16.3 Cross-Sectional Drawing

Detailed cross-sectional drawings and part lists of the different shaft seals see chapter 16.7.

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16.4 Part List

Item Description Qty.

1.4 Anti-Rotation Pins Rotor 4
1.9 Seal Cover 2
1.10 Spacer Oil Seal 2
2.1 Drive Shaft 1
2.2 Driven shaft 1
2.2.1 Shaft pins 4
2.3 Rotor 2
3.1 Timing Gear Driven shaft 1
3.2 Timing Gear Drive Shaft 1
3.3 Centre sleeve 1
3.3.1 O-ring centre sleeve 1
3.4 Fastener 1
3.5 Allen Screw 10
3.6 Locknut 2
3.7 Tab Washer 2
3.8 Key 2
3.9 Key drive journal 1
4.1 Bearing House 1
4.2 Bearing Cover 2
4.3 Spacer sleeve 2
4.4 Taper Roller Bearing 4
4.5 Locknut 2
4.6 Tab Washer 2
4.8 Allen Screw Bearing Cover (w/o fig.) 12
4.9 Allen Screw Bearing House(w/o fig.) 6
4.10 Front radial shaft seal 2
5.1 Gearbox Cover 1
5.2 Oil Drain Plug 23
5.3 Oil Sight Glass (w/o fig.) 1
5.5 Gasket Gearbox Cover 1
5.6 Screw Gear Box Cover 4
5.7 Rear radial shaft seal 1
5.8 Spring washer 4
5.9 Locking ring 1
5.10 Cylindric pins gearbox cover (w/o fig.) 2
6.1 Pump foot 2
6.2 Stud(w/o fig.) 4
6.3 Nut (w/o fig.) 4
7.1 Rotor Case 1
8.0 Rotor Screw 2
8.1 O-Ring Rotor Screw 2
9.1 Pump cover 1
9.2 O-Ring pump cover 1
9.3 Stud(w/o fig.) 4
9.4 Cap nut 4

Detailed cross-sectional drawings and part lists of the different shaft seals see chapter 16.7.

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16.5 Dimensions

16.5.1 Horizontal Port Position

Typ L55 L63 L85 L115 L160

sx
Pos sxx s i l i sx l
s i l sxx sx s i l sxx sx s i l
Pumps with connection ports according DIN 11851
A DN15 DN15 DN25 DN40 DN40 DN50 DN32 DN40 DN50 DN65 DN32 DN40 DN50 DN80 DN100 DN32 DN50 DN80 DN100 DN150
B* 142 142 158 166 184 188 206 208 212 222 286 258 262 282 300 364 370 390 408 400
Pumps with connection ports according DIN 32676
A DN15 DN15 DN25 DN40 DN40 DN50 DN32 DN40 DN50 DN65 DN32 DN40 DN50 DN80 DN100 DN32 DN50 DN80 DN100 DN150
B* 136 136 143 143 161 161 185 185 185 198 265 235 235 248 248 343 343 356 356 356
Further connection types avai labl e upon request
C 214 220 226 245 267 283, 5 333,5 343 354,5 365,5 468 456 469 498 519 640 610,5 622, 5 658,5 692,5
D 40,5 40,5 44 51,5 58 67 62 65 74 79, 5 100 80,5 91 105 115 130,5 100 117 131 152
E 36,5 41,5 45 56,5 51 58,5 54 59, 5 62 67, 5 63,5 70 59, 5 75,5 87 84 84,5 79,5 93,5 106,5
F 13,5 8, 5 5 -6,5 -1 -8,5 26 20, 5 18 12, 5 42,5 36 46, 5 30,5 19 14 13,5 50,5 36,5 23, 5
G 47,5 52,5 56 67,5 62 69,5 67 72, 5 75 80, 5 79,5 86 75, 5 91,5 103 101 101,5 104, 5 118,5 131,5
H 24,5 19,5 16 4,5 10 2,5 39 33, 5 31 25, 5 58,5 52 62, 5 46,5 35 31 30,5 75,5 51,5 48, 5
I 126 126 126 126 147 147 204,5 204, 5 204,5 204,5 289 289 302 302 302 409 409 409 409 409
J 57 57 57 57 66 66 80,5 80, 5 80,5 80, 5 106,5 106,5 106, 5 106,5 106,5 149 149 149 149 149
K 112 112 112 112 129 129 165,5 165, 5 165,5 165,5 221,5 221,5 221, 5 221,5 221,5 309 309 309 309 309
L 28 28 28 28 45 45 46 46 46 46 70 70 70 70 70 98 98 98 98 98
M 25 25 25 25 36 36 40 40 40 40 63 63 63 63 63 90 90 90 90 90
N 15 15 15 15 20 20 25 25 25 25 40 40 40 40 40 55 55 55 55 55
O 17 17 17 17 22,5 22,5 28 28 28 28 43 43 43 43 43 59 59 59 59 59
P 5 5 5 5 6 6 8 8 8 8 12 12 12 12 12 16 16 16 16 16
Q 178 178 178 178 184 184 245,5 245, 5 245,5 245,5 326,5 326,5 326, 5 326,5 326,5 441 441 441 441 441
R 84,5 84,5 84,5 84,5 97,5 97,5 123 123 123 123 164 164 164 164 164 229 229 229 229 229
S 115 115 115 115 131 131 157 157 157 157 247 217 217 217 217 333 333 333 333 333
T 136, 7 136,7 136, 7 136,7 153 153 188,5 188, 5 188,5 188,5 280 250 250 250 250 368 368 368 368 368
U 9 9 9 9 9 9 11 11 11 11 13 13 13 13 13 18 18 18 18 18
V 16 16 16 16 16 16 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 18 18 18 18 18
W 72 72 72 72 72 72 106 106 106 106 138 138 138 138 138 132 132 180 180 180
X 50 50 50 50 50 50 80 80 80 80 106 106 106 106 106 98 98 130 130 130
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16.5.2 Vertical Port Position

Typ L55 L63 L85 L115 L160

sx
Pos sxx s i l l i sx s i l sxx sx s i l sxx sx s i l
Pumps with connection ports according to DIN 11851
A DN15 DN15 DN25 DN40 DN40 DN50 DN32 DN40 DN50 DN65 DN32 DN40 DN50 DN80 DN100 DN32 DN50 DN80 DN100 DN150
B* 142 142 158 166 184 188 206 208 212 222 286 258 262 282 300 364 370 390 408 400
Pumps with connection ports according to DIN 32676
A DN15 DN15 DN25 DN40 DN40 DN50 DN32 DN40 DN50 DN65 DN32 DN40 DN50 DN80 DN100 DN32 DN50 DN80 DN100 DN150
B* 136 136 143 143 161 161 185 185 185 198 265 235 235 248 248 343 343 356 356 356
Further connection types avai labl e upon request
C 214 220 226 245 267 283, 5 333,5 343 354,5 365,5 468 456 469 498 519 640 610,5 622, 5 658,5 692,5
D 40,5 40,5 44 51,5 58 67 62 65 74 79, 5 100 80,5 91 105 115 130,5 100 117 131 152
E 36,5 41,5 45 56,5 51 58,5 54 59, 5 62 67, 5 63,5 70 59, 5 75,5 87 84 84,5 79,5 93,5 106,5
F 13,5 8, 5 5 -6,5 -1 -8,5 26 20, 5 18 12, 5 42,5 36 46, 5 30,5 19 14 13,5 50,5 36,5 23, 5
G 47,5 52,5 56 67,5 62 69,5 67 72, 5 75 80, 5 79,5 86 75, 5 91,5 103 101 101,5 104, 5 118,5 131,5
H 24,5 19,5 16 4,5 10 2,5 39 33, 5 31 25, 5 58,5 52 62, 5 46,5 35 31 30,5 75,5 51,5 48, 5
I 126 126 126 126 147 147 204,5 204, 5 204,5 204,5 289 289 302 302 302 409 409 409 409 409
J 57 57 57 57 66 66 80,5 80, 5 80,5 80, 5 106,5 106,5 106, 5 106,5 106,5 149 149 149 149 149
K 112 112 112 112 129 129 165,5 165, 5 165,5 165,5 221,5 221,5 221, 5 221,5 221,5 309 309 309 309 309
L 28 28 28 28 45 45 46 46 46 46 70 70 70 70 70 98 98 98 98 98
M 25 25 25 25 36 36 40 40 40 40 63 63 63 63 63 90 90 90 90 90
N 15 15 15 15 20 20 25 25 25 25 40 40 40 40 40 55 55 55 55 55
O 17 17 17 17 22,5 22,5 28 28 28 28 43 43 43 43 43 59 59 59 59 59
P 5 5 5 5 6 6 8 8 8 8 12 12 12 12 12 16 16 16 16 16
Q 178 178 178 178 184 184 245,5 245, 5 245,5 245,5 326,5 326,5 326, 5 326,5 326,5 441 441 441 441 441
R 84,5 84,5 84,5 84,5 97,5 97,5 123 123 123 123 164 164 164 164 164 229 229 229 229 229
S 115 115 115 115 131 131 157 157 157 157 247 217 217 217 217 333 333 333 333 333
T 136, 7 136,7 136, 7 136,7 153 153 188,5 188, 5 188,5 188,5 280 250 250 250 250 368 368 368 368 368
U 9 9 9 9 9 9 11 11 11 11 13 13 13 13 13 18 18 18 18 18
V 16 16 16 16 16 16 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 18 18 18 18 18
W 72 72 72 72 72 72 106 106 106 106 138 138 138 138 138 132 132 180 180 180
X 50 50 50 50 50 50 80 80 80 80 106 106 106 106 106 98 98 130 130 130
* Di mesion B can be varied upon request

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16.6 Material Specification

Material
Item No. Description Materials
Code
1.4404 /
9.1 Front Cover Stainless Steel
1.4435
1.4404 /
8.0 Rotor Screw Stainless Steel
1.4435
4.1 Bearing House ST52 1.0570
Timing Gear Driven
3.2 34CrNiMo6 1.6582
shaft
3.1 Timing Gear Drive Shaft 42CrMo4 1.7225
2.1 Drive Shaft
X-2 CrNiMoN 22-5-3 1.4462
2.2 Driven Shaft
1.4404 /
7.1 Pump Case Stainless Steel
1.4435
1.4404 /
2.3 Rotor Stainless Steel
1.4435

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16.7 Shaft Seals

16.7.1 Single Mechanical Seal

ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY.

1.1 Rotary Seal Face, Product Seal 2
1.2 Stationary Seal Face, Product Seal 2
1.3 Wave Spring 2
1.5 Seal Housing Single Mechanical Seal 2
1.6 Anti-Rotation Pins (w/o fig.) 4
1.13 O-Ring Rotary Seal Face, Product Seal 2
1.14 O-Ring Stationary Seal Face, Product Seal 2

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16.7.2 Double Mechanical Seal

ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY.

1.1 Rotary Seal Face, Product Seal 2
1.2 Stationary Seal Face, Product Seal 2
1.3 Wave Spring 2
1.5 Seal Housing Double Mechanical Seal 2
1.6 Anti-Rotation Pins (w/o fig.) 8
1.11 Stationary Seal Face, Atmosphere Seal 2
1.12 Rotary Seal Face, Atmosphere Seal 2
1.13 O-Ring Rotary Seal Face, Product Seal 2
1.14 O-Ring Stationary Seal Face, Product Seal 2
1.15 O-Ring Stationary Seal Face, Atmosphere Seal 2
1.16 O-Ring Rotary Seal Face, Atmosphere Seal 2
1.17 O-Ring Seal Housing 2

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16.7.3 Lip Seal

ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY.

1.1 Radial shaft seal 2
1.2 Shaft protection sleeve 2
1.3 O-ring 2
1.4 Ejection sleeve 2

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17 Pressure relief valves

17.1 Mode of functioning, purpose and suitability for hygienic use

In order to protect the pump and assembly there are pressure relief valves available which are
integrated into the pump cover. These are either spring-loaded or air-loaded. At a defined pressure in
the pump these pressure relief valves react and form a short circuit between inlet and outlet part of the
pump. Thus the rotary lobe pump as displacement pump is protected against over pressure. The
pressure relief valves are suitable for the hygienic use, too, as the load relieving space which is the
short circuit between inlet and outlet part of the pump, is re-closed completely.

17.2 Pressure relief valve integrated into the pump cover, spring-loaded

closed opened closed

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17.3 Pressure relief valve integrated into the pump cover, air-loaded and air-
operated

closed opened closed

17.4 Adjustment
The hydraulic loaded space of the pressure relief valve corresponds to app. 1/3 of the valve piston
space when the pump is running. When the pump is stopped the total space is loaded. The reaction
pressure of the valve is not pre-adjustable. The adjusted pressure depends on the individual product
characteristics as well as on the different operating conditions.

For an adjustment, please proceed as follows:

Install a pressure gauge if possible directly at the outlet socket of the pump. If possible, run the pump
unloaded resp. without considerable resistance in the assembly, for example by slowly closing a lock
valve and observe the pressure gauge. Adjust the desired reaction pressure by loading the pressure
relief valve step by step and close the lock valve. The reaction pressure has been reached when the
pressure gauge stops rising with a fully closed lock valve.

The spring-loaded pressure relief valve is preloaded by turning the valve shaft counter
clockwise.

The air-loaded pressure relief valve is preloaded for example by a pressure reducer.

17.5 State on delivery

On delivery the pressure relief valves are always unloaded.

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17.6 Maintenance and lubrication

The points of lubrication at the spring-loaded pressure relief valve are located at the valve spindle on
the contact surface to the valve housing and at the thread.

At the air-loaded pressure relief valve all dynamic o-ring seals have to be lubricated using appropriate
grease. This comprises position 9.11.10, 9.11.13 and 9.11.14.

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17.7 Pressure relief valve with built-in temperature sensor

Generally, positive displacement pumps must be protected against excessive overpressure.

Excessively high overpressure might be caused by an obstruction in the discharge line, by solidifying
or cooling of the pumped fluid, by modification of the pumped fluid or by wrong pre-setting of the
speed.

A protection against overpressure must be provided either on site by an external pressure relief valve,
e.g. with tank return system or by a pressure relief valve built into the pump cover. Pressure relief
valves built into the pump cover must be adjusted to the response pressure values which have to be
fixed by the customer. After reaction, correctly adjusted pressure relief valves release the pump
internal return flow from the discharge side to the suction side. The fluid displaced by the pump
elements, circulates in the pump so that the major part of the frictional heat is not being discharged
anymore thus causing an uncontrolled increase of temperature in the pump. The temperature sensor
integrated to the pump cover is used for a safety-related shutdown of the pump.

The shutdown temperature must be fixed by the user of the pump. We recommend a shutdown
temperature of 10 – 20 K above the maximum operating temperature.

The built-in temperature sensor is a resistance temperature detector with two PT 100 measuring
resistors in a 2-wire configuration.

As the sensor is a resistance sensor, for the evaluation an electronic temperature transmitter is
required which supplies power to the sensor and measures and evaluates the variable voltage drop.

By using two independent measuring resistors both mechanically and chemically caused temperature
variations of a sensor element can be recognized and reported by the transmitter. For this purpose the
temperature transmitter must record the independent measured values of both measuring resistances,
evaluate and compare them.

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The recognition of changes of sensor measured values caused by an error is of particular importance
for a later SIL consideration. The corresponding performance level respectively SIL results from the
risk analysis (risk graph), which must be issued respectively stipulated by the user of the pump.

The integration and calibration of the temperature sensor is explicitly done by the customer. Also the
correct setting of the pressure relief valve is done by the customer.

The maximum operating pressure values for the setting of the pressure relief valve and the maximum
operating temperatures can be looked up in the commercial documents.

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17.8 Parts list

17.8.1 Spring-loaded pressure relief valve

POS. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY

9.2 O-Ring seal for pump case cover 1
9.10.1 Valve housing 1
9.10.2 Pump housing cover for pressure relief valve 1
9.10.3 Valve spindle 1
9.10.4 Counter nut 1
9.10.5 Pressure plate 1
9.10.6 Valve spring 1
9.10.7 Valve piston 1
9.10.8 O-Ring seal for Valve pistion 1
9.10.9 POM-Washer 1
9.10.10 Hexagonal screw (w/o fig.) 4
9.10.11 Washer (w/o fig.) 4

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17.8.2 Air-loaded and air-operated pressure relief valve

OS. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY

9.2 O-Ring seal for pump case cover 1
9.11.1 Valve cover 1
9.11.2 Pump housing cover for pressure relief valve 1
9.11.3 Guiding, valve piston 1
9.11.4 Control plate 1
9.11.5 Distance washer 1
9.11.6 Control plate 1
9.11.7 Valve piston 1
9.11.8 Allen screw 1
9.11.9 Allen screw 6
9.11.10 O-Ring seal for control plate 1
9.11.11 O-Ring seal for control housing 1
9.11.12 O-Ring seal for guiding for valve piston 2
9.11.13 O-Ring seal for guiding valve piston / control plate 1
9.11.14 O-Ring seal for valve piston 1

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17.9 Heatable pressure relief valves

The pressure relief valves are available with heating facility according to the principle below. The
heating or cooling can be done by different heat transfer media. The maximum pressure is 3.5 bar
gauge.

The direction of flow of the heating transfer medium is variable.

18 Heating / Heat exchange

18.1 Principle
The Premiumlobe series can be fitted with heatable pump cover or heatable pressure relief valve and
with heatable pump housing.

The heat exchange faces also permit a cooling of the pump.

Thus the surface temperatures in the pump can be adjusted. The heat exchange faces are not
dimensioned for a cooling or a heating of the system.

18.1.1 Heatable pump cover executed as heating pocket

The heating can be done by means of different heating transfer media. The maximum pressure is 3.5
bar gauge pressure.

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The flow direction of the heating transfer medium is reversible.

This option can be re-fitted.

18.1.2 Heatable pump cover with integrated heating coil IHCh FC

In order to reach a better heat transfer any Premiumlobe rotary lobe pump can be fitted with a pump
cover with integrated heating coil. This can also be re-fitted. The heating can be done by means of
different heating transfer media. The maximum pressure is 3.5 bar gauge pressure.

The flow direction of the heating transfer medium is reversible.

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18.1.3 Heatable pump housing with integrated heating channels IHCh RC

In order to reach a better heating transfer any Premiumlobe rotary lobe pump can be fitted with a
pump housing with integrated heating channels. These cannot be re-fitted. The heating can be done
by means of different heating transfer media. The maximum pressure is 3.5 bar gauge pressure.

The flow direction of the heating transfer medium is reversible.

19 Troubleshooting
A malfunction in a pump system may have various causes. The malfunction is not always necessarily
in the pump itself, but can also be caused by a malfunction in the piping system or in another
appendage in the system. If the operating conditions deviate too greatly from the specifications by
which the pump was purchased this can also cause malfunctioning.

Therefore always check first:

Has the pump been installed correctly?
Are the operating conditions still in accordance to the original specifications?
Are the further appendages in the pipe system functioning correctly?

1. Pump gives no liquid

2. Pump gives irregular liquid flow
3. Capacity too low
4. Pump overheats
5. Motor overheats
6. Excessive rotor wear
7. Excessive wear of shaft sealing
8. Pump vibrates excessively or makes too much noise
9. Pump stops
10. Pump comes to a stop at start-up

The table on the next page gives a possible cause and solution for the malfunctions mentioned above.

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Fault
Cause Action
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
wrong direction of reverse direction of rotation of
* rotation drive
pump is not filled with vent suction line and rotor case
* liquid and prime rotor case with liquid
Enlarge diameter of suction line,
* * * * insufficient NPSHA
or simplify suction line and make it
creation of vapour in shorter, or reduce speed and
* * * suction line product temperature
air entering the
* * * suction line
check the connections

* * * * gas in the suction line vent suction line / pump casing

increase liquid level to enlarge
* * * insufficient static head
static head
product viscosity is too lower the speed / increase the
* * * * high product temperature
product viscosity is too increase the speed / lower the
* low product temperature
product temperature is
* * * * * too high
cool the product / pump casing
product temperature is
* * too low
heat the product/rotor case
foreign particles in the clean the system/ place a filter at
* * * * product suction side
pressure at pump check piping for obstructions /
* * * * * * * discharge is too high simplify the discharge line
rotor case distorted by check alignment / support the
* * * * * piping piping
* * speed to high lower the speed

* speed too low increase the speed

increase flushing pressure / -
* * * * * * insufficient flushing
capacity
worn bearings / timing
* * * * * * * gears
Replace
Check the discharge for any
pressure relief valve in
* charge
obstructions, closed valves or
further reasons for resistance

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20 INDEX

Assembly of the pump unit ............................21 Pump ......................................................... 50

ATEX .......................................... 12, 13, 14, 15 Single Mechanical Seal ....................... 15, 54
Cleaning.........................................................26 Parts List
Commissioning ..............................................26 Lip seal ...................................................... 44
Connection of the pipes .................................23 Piping System ............................................... 20
Coupling.............................................21, 22, 30 Pressure Relief Valve
Cross-Sectional Drawing ...............................49 Adjustment ................................................ 58
Decommissioning ..........................................47 Air-loaded .................................................. 58
Dimensions heating ....................................................... 62
Horizontal Port Position .......................19, 51 Maintenance and lubrication ..................... 59
Vertical Port Position ..................................52 Spring-loaded ............................................ 57
Direction of Rotation ......................................24 Pressure relief valves.................................... 21
Disassembly of the Pump ..............................30 Pump
Drive ..............................................................24 Assembly ............................................. 37, 47
Gearbox Dismantling ................................................ 30
Assembly....................................................38 storage ...................................................... 48
Disassembly ...............................................34 Pump assembly ............................................ 47
Gearbox oil ........................................25, 26, 48 Pump drainage .............................................. 30
drainage .....................................................30 Range of products......................................... 15
oil change ...................................................28 Rotor dummies.............................................. 26
oil quantities ...............................................48 Rotor tool ...................................................... 29
oil quantities ...............................................48 Rotors
oil types ......................................................48 Assembly ................................. 40, 43, 44, 45
Heating Disassembly .............................................. 31
Heat exchange .....................................62, 63 Shaft seals .............................................. 15, 54
Inlet Piping .....................................................20 flushing ...................................................... 23
Installation......................................................18 Lip seal ...................................................... 44
Installation Dimensions ..................................19 Shaft Seals ........................................ 15, 54, 56
Lip seal ..........................................................44 Double mechanical seal ............................ 41
Lip Seal ....................................................33, 56 flushing ...................................................... 23
Maintenance ............................................28, 59 Lip Seal ............................................... 33, 56
Manufacturer..............................................8, 11 Single mechanical seal........................ 39, 42
Material Specification ....................................53 Spare parts ................................................... 28
Models ...........................................................16 Staff ............................................................... 11
Non-Return Valves ........................................20 Start-up ......................................................... 27
Oil Storage ......................................................... 48
see gearbox oil .....................................25, 48 Symbols .......................................................... 6
Operating instructions Tags ................................................................ 7
How to consult and storage ......................... 5 Technical Data .............................................. 48
Outlet Piping ..................................................20 Torque settings ............................................. 45
Part List Transport ................................................. 10, 18
Double Mechanical Seal ......................15, 55 Lifting ......................................................... 18
Lip Seal ................................................33, 56 Transport – Lifting ......................................... 18
Pressure Relief Valve – air-loaded ............61 Transport and receipt of goods ..................... 10
Pressure Relief Valve – spring-loaded ......60 Troubleshooting ............................................ 64
Pressure Relief Valve-air loaded ...............61 Use of the pump.............................................. 9
Pressure Relief Valve-spring-loaded .........60 Warranty ....................................................... 10

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