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Operating and Maintenance Instructions VM No.: 732.0002 GB

with Disassembly and Assembly Instructions Edition: 06.01
Ident No.: 174 700
Eccentric Screw Pumps
Series AEB.E, AEB.N, AEB.H, Retain
AEB.L, AEDB.E, AEDB.N for future
Design IE use!

Order No.: Ident No. of pump:

Machine No.: Pump type:

Operating data, dimensions and other additional information can be found in the order-specific part of the
documentation.

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These Operating and Maintenance
Contents
1. General
Instructions contain information from
the pump manufacturer. They may 2. Safety
need to be supplemented by instruc-
tions of the operator company for its
personnel. These instructions do not 3. Transportation and Intermediate
take account of specific information Storage
relating to operation and maintenance
of the process plant into which the 4. Description
pump is integrated. Such information
can only be given by the persons res- 5. Installation/Mounting
ponsible for construction and planning
of the plant (plant manufacturer).
Such specific instructions relating to 6. Start-up/Shutdown
operation and maintenance of the pro-
cess plant into which the pump is inte- 7. Maintenance/Repair
grated have priority over the instruc-
tions of the pump manufacturer. The 8. Operating Faults, Causes and
plant manufacturer must on principle Remedial Action
observe the limits of use!
Refer to the operating instructions of
the plant manufacturer! Important note:
This operating manual is to be supplemented
by the order-related informations.

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Table of Contents 6.2 Commissioning
6.2.1 Start-up
1. General 6.2.2 Drive
1.1 Application and operating range 6.2.3 Checking the pump performance
1.2 Performance data 6.2.4 Protection against dry running
1.3 Abbreviated type coding 6.3 Decommissioning
1.4 Warranty 6.3.1 Shut-down
1.5 Testing 6.3.2 Measures for prolonged shut-down periods

2. Safety 7. Maintenance/Service
2.1 Marking of hints in the operating instructions 7.1 Maintenance
2.2 Qualification and training of personnel 7.1.1 General monitoring
2.3 Dangers in the event of non-compliance with the 7.1.2 Maintenance of components
safety information 7.1.2.1 Universal joints on the coupling rod
2.4 Safety-conscious working 7.1.2.2 Shaft seal
2.5 Safety hints for the user/operator 7.1.2.3 Drive motors and variable speed gears
2.6 Safety hints for maintenance, inspection and 7.1.2.4 Packing ring dimensions (re. Section 7.1.2.2),
assembly joint lubricant quantities (re. Section 7.1.2.1)
2.7 Unauthorised modifications and genuine spare parts 7.2 Servicing (disassembly and assembly instructions)
2.8 Unacceptable modes of operation 7.2.1 Disassembly of the progressive cavity pump
7.2.1.1 Removal of the stator
7.2.1.2 Disassembly of the rotor and the joint on the
3. Transportation and intermediate storage rotor side
7.2.1.3 Disassembly of the coupling rod and the joint
3.1 Packing on the drive side
3.2 Transportation 7.2.1.4 Removal of the shaft seal and the hollow shaft
3.3 Preservation and storage of progressive cavity pumps 7.2.2 Assembly of the progressive cavity pump
7.2.2.1 Installation of the shaft seal
7.2.2.3 Installation of the stator
4. Description 7.3 Spare parts/replacement parts
4.1 Design features 7.4 Sectional drawing with parts list and recommended
4.1.1 Bearings and lubrication spare parts/replacement parts for Series
4.1.2 Shaft seal AEB.E, AEB.N, AEB.H, AEB.L, AEDB.E, AEDB.N;
4.1.3 Dimensions/connections/flanges IE type of construction
4.2 Operation
4.3 Unit assembly
4.3.1 Drive
4.3.2 Base plate 8. Troubles, causes and remedial actions

5. Installation/Mounting
5.1 Installation
5.2 Foundation
5.2.1 Arrangement of a steel foundation plate
5.2.2 Arrangement of concrete foundations
5.2.3 Fastening of the pump aggregate on the
concrete foundations
5.2.4 Arrangement of concrete foundations
for poured base plates
5.2.5 Alignement of the pump aggregate
5.2.6 Pouring of base plate
5.3 Base plate
5.4 Space requirements for maintenance and servicing
5.5 Installation of pipework
5.5.1 Nominal diameters
5.5.2 Supports and flange connections
5.5.3 Cleaning the pipework before connection
5.6 Installation of auxiliary pipework for accessories
5.7 Safety and control devices
5.7.1 Pressure gauges and vacuum gauges
5.7.2 Safety devices in the discharge pipelines
5.8 Electrical connections

6. Commissioning/Decommissioning
6.1 Preparation for commissioning
6.1.1 Filling the pumps with liquid
6.1.2 Opening the auxilliary shaft seal systems (if
provided)
6.1.3 Quality and properties of the flushing/sealing
and quench liquid
6.1.4 Opening of the auxiliary heating or cooling
unit of the gland housing and/or of the suction
casing (double casing)
6.1.5 Releasing the pump
6.1.6 Control of the direction of rotation
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1. General Not only is the general safety information listed under
the main heading of „Safety“ to be observed, but also
1.1 Application and operating range the special safety hints provided under other main
Progressive cavity pumps are rotary self-priming displa- headings, e.g. for private use.
cement pumps for pumping and metering low and high
viscous liquids, neutral or aggressive, clean or abrasive
liquids, liquids containing gases or which tend to froth,
including liquids containing fibrous and solid material.

B For the operating range, please refer to

the order data sheet.
2.1 Marking of hints in the operating instructions
The safety hints contained in these operating instruc-
tions, relating to situations which may cause danger to
personnel in the event of non-compliance, are specially
1.2 Performance data marked with the general hazard symbol
The precise performance data of the pump can be
taken from the order data sheet.

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1.3 Abbreviated type coding
The following scheme is used for the abbreviated type
coding of the progressive cavity pumps:

Example:
Series Safety symbol
according to DIN 4844–W9
A E B 1 E 100 – IE
A E D B 1 E 150 – IE
And, for warnings relating to electrical voltage, with
Product
Number of stages

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Mechanic
Size
Design

The abbreviated type coding is stamped on the name-

plate of the pump.
Safety symbol
according to DIN 4844–W8

1.4 Warranty
Our liability for shortcomings in the supply is stated in For safety hints where non-compliance may cause
our terms of delivery. No liability will be accepted for danger to the machine and its operation, the word
damages arising from non-compliance with the oper-
ating instructions and operating conditions.
If, at any later date, the operating conditions are

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changed (e.g. different liquid pumped, speed, viscosity,
temperature or pressure conditions), it must be
checked and, if necessary, confirmed by us, in individual
cases, whether the pump is suitable for this purpose.
Unless any special agreements have been made, during is used.
the warranty period, pumps supplied by us may only be
opened or modified by us or one of our authorised
service centres. Otherwise, our liability for any defects
will be invalidated. Safety hints attached directly to the machine, such as,
for example:

– Rotation arrow
1.5 Testing – Labels for fluid connections
Prior to leaving our factory, all pumps are subjected to a
leak and performance test. Only perfectly operating must always be observed and kept in completely legible
pumps, which achieve the guaranteed performance, condition.
leave the factory. Compliance with the following oper-
ating instructions will thus ensure trouble-free oper-
ation.

2.2 Qualification and training of personnel

Personnel engaged in operation, maintenance, inspec-
2. Safety tion and assembly must have appropriate qualifications
These operating instructions contain basic information for these tasks. Area of responsibility, competence and
that must be observed during installation, operation and supervision of personnel must be precisely controlled
maintenance. Therefore, prior to final installation and by the user. Personnel with inadequate knowledge must
commissioning, these operating instructions must be receive training and instruction. If required, this can be
read by the installation engineer, as well as by the provided on behalf of the user by the manufacturer/sup-
supervising personnel/operator, and must always be plier. In addition, the user must ensure that the contents
available at the place of installation of the of the operating instructions are fully understood by the
machine/plant. personnel.
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2.3 Dangers in the event of non-compliance with the safety parts and accessories authorised by the manufacturer. If
information other parts are used the manufacturer cannot be held
Non-compliance with the safety information may result liable for the consequences.
in danger not only to persons, but also to equipment
and the environment. Non-compliance with the safety
information will lead to the loss of any damage compen- 2.8 Unacceptable modes of operation
sation claims. Reliable and safe operation is only guaranteed if the
machine is used as intended, in accordance with Sec-
In detail, non-compliance may, for example, result in the tion 1 of the operating instructions. The limits given on
following dangers: the data sheet must not be exceeded in any circum-
– Failure of important functions of the machine/plant stances.

– Failure of specified procedures for maintenance and

servicing
3. Transportation and intermediate storage
– Danger to persons due to electrical, mechanical and
chemical influences 3.1 Packing
The graphic symbols on the packaging must be ob-
– Danger to the environment due to leakage of hazard- served.
ous substances. During transport and storage, the suction and discharge
and the auxiliary connections of the pump must be
plugged. The plugs must be removed when the pump
2.4 Safety-conscious working unit is installed.
The safety hints provided in this operating manual, the
current national accident prevention regulations, as well 3.2 Transportation
as the user’s in-house operating and safety regulations, Due to their weight, lifting equipment must be used to
must be observed. transfer progressive cavity pumps and all pump units to
their final location.

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2.5 Safety hints for the user/operator The generally applicable saftey regulations for lifting
loads must be observed. The crane device and cables
– If hot or cold machine parts are dangerous, these must not be attached to the attachment eyes of the
parts must be protected against accidental contact motor.
on site. When transporting the pumps by means of a crane, the
– Guards for moving parts must not be removed when sling ropes must be placed safely around the suction
the machine is in operation. casing.
In case of complete pump aggregates, a rope must be
– When operating pump aggregates in a dust-laden additionally fixed to the driving motor.
enviroment (e.g. milling, chipboard manufacture, The sling ropes must be placed around the pump and/or
bakeries), the surfaces of the pumps and motors the pump aggregate so that when being lifted, they are
must be cleaned at regular intervals, depending on in exact balance.
local conditions, in order to maintain the cooling
effect and eliminate the possibility of spontaneous B During transportation ensure that the
aggregate is secured against toppling
combustion. Please also see explosion protection over.
regulations (BGR 104).
– Leakages (e.g. from the shaft seal) of hazardous Transport damage
pumping liquids (e.g. explosive, toxic, hot) must be
drained in such a way that no danger is caused to
B Check the pump for damage on receipt.
Any damage detected must be notified
persons or the environment. Legal regulations must immediately.
be observed.
– Provisions must be taken against electrical hazards 3.3 Preservation and storage of progressive cavity pumps
(for details please refer to the regulations of the VDE Please refer to our information sheet, VM 2102/...
and the local electricity board).

4. Description
2.6 Safety hints for maintenance, inspection and assembly
The user must ensure that all maintenance, inspection 4.1 Design features
and assembly tasks are performed by authorised and Self-priming, single or double stage progressive cavity
qualified expert personnel, who have adequately in- pump. The pumping elements consist of a rotor and a
formed themselves by thoroughly studying the opera- stator. The drive torque is transmitted to the rotor via a
ting instructions. hollow shaft and a coupling rod.
On principle, work on the machine must only be per- The discharge casing, stator and suction casing are held
formed when the machine is at a standstill. The proce- together by external housing connection screws (clamp
dure for shutting down the machine as described in the bolts).
operating instructions must be observed without fail. Between the suction casing and the motor bracket is a
Pumps or units handling noxious liquids must be de- gland housing or mechanical seal housing.
contaminated.
All safety and protective devices must immediately be 4.1.1 Bearings and lubrication
refitted and made operational on completion on the Coupling rod with liquid-tight encapsulated universal
work. joints on either end. Lubrication by joint oil.
Before re-starting, the items listed in the „Commission- The drive shaft/hollow shaft is supported by reinforced
ing“ section must be observed. bearings in the drive.

2.7 Unauthorised modifications and genuine spare parts 4.1.2 Shaft seal
Modifications or changes to the machine are only per- By uncooled or cooled gland packing or by uncooled or
missible after consultation with the manufacturer. cooled, maintenance-free, single or double-acting
Safety can only be ensured by using genuine spare mechanical seal.
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4.1.3 Dimensions/connections/flanges
The dimensions of the pump or pump unit, connection BBIfplate
only some of the areas of the base
are supported, the plate sags in the
positions and the flange dimensions can be taken from center or the pump aggregate can be twisted. This influ-
the dimensional or general arrangement drawings. ences the alignment of the pump aggregate and can
cause high noise emission and damage.

4.2 Operation
Rotary, self-priming, positive displacement pump. The 5.2.3 Fastening of the pump aggregate on the concrete foun-
pumping elements are formed by a rotating eccentric dations
screw (the rotor) and the fixed stator. In any cross-sec- After aligning the pump aggregate on the concrete foun-
tional plane, the elements are in contact with one dations the securing bolts are diagonally and evenly
another at two points in the case of the AEB.E, AEB.N, tightened.
AEB.H and AEB.L (1) series, and, in the case of the
AEDB.E and AEDB.N (2), at three points. Viewed along
the length of the pumping elements, these points form 5.2.4 Arrangement of concrete foundations for poured base
two (in the case of the first series) or three (in the case plates
of the second series) lines of seal. The material con- When shuttering the concrete foundations it must be
tained in the sealed cavities that are formed as the rotor observed that a gap for aligning the pump aggregate and
turns is displaced axially and with complete continuity applying the mortar compound remains between the top
from the suction to the delivery end of the pump. of the finished foundation block and the bottom of the
Despite the rotation of the rotor, no turbulence is base plate.
produced. The constant volume of the cavities means The set concrete foundations must be straight, even and
that there are no pressurising forces, thus guaranteeing clean. Any traces of oil must be removed from the foun-
an extremely gentle, low-surge pumping action. dations. The recessed anchor holes for the foundation
bolts must be cleaned and removed and cleaned out
with air. Prior to the installation of the pump aggregate
4.3 Unit assembly the surface of the concrete foundations must be
roughened and cleaned to ensure a good bonding be-
4.3.1 Drive tween the foundation block and the mortar compound.
By explosion proof or non-explosion proof electric
motors, gear motors or variable gear motors.
5.2.5 Alignment of the pump aggregate
The pump aggregate must be aligned to its pre-set
4.3.2 Base plate height and system dimensions. This is done using sui-
Pumps for horizontal installation are usually mounted on table steel shims, arranged directly adjacent to each
a common base plate with the drive. Fabricated steel fixing bolt.
base plates are provided. The total height of the steel shims is determined by the
pre-set system dimensions of the plant. The steel shims
and the base plate must sit flush.
If the fixing holes are more than 750 mm apart, we re-
5. Installation/Mounting commend fitting additional steel shims the distance res-
pectively of 750 mm.
5.1 Installation
The pumps can be installed horizontally or vertically,
with bearings arranged at the top.

5.2 Foundation
The foundation design depends on the size of the pump
and/or the pump aggregate and the local installation
conditions.
For exact data on the pump and aggregate dimensions,
please refer to our table of dimensions.
The foundation may be designed as a concrete founda-
tion or load-carrying foundation frame, for example of
the steel type.
All foundation designs are subject to the following: The
foundation must be designed so that it can take the
weight of the pump aggregate on the entire surface.
Alignment with steel shims

5.2.1 Arrangement of a steel foundation plate

A steel foundation plate must be designed in such a way 5.2.5 Pouring of base plate
that the base plate makes full contact and can be secu- After alignment on the concrete foundations, a low-
red with bolts or by welding. shrinkage mortar compound must be poured over the
BB If only some of the areas of the base
plate are supported, the plate sags in
entire length of the base plate, covering also the anchor
holes with the connected foundation bolts.
the center or the pump aggregate can be twisted. This Once the mortar compound has set on the base plate
influences the alignment of the pump aggregate and and in the anchor holes, the foundation bolts must be
can cause high noise emission and damage. diagonally and evenly tightened.
Note: When pouring or adding the mortar compound it
must be observed that the base plate makes full contact.
5.2.2 Arrangement of concrete foundations Tap the plate to ensure that no cavities have formed
Concrete foundations must be horizontal, straight and underneath.
clean and must fully absorb the load exerted on the
foundations. Concrete foundations must be designed in
such a way that the base plate makes full contact and 5.3 Base plate
can be secured with suitable bolts (see our aggregate The base plate must be secured to the foundation in a
drawing). stress-free manner.
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5.4 Space requirements for maintenance and servicing 5.7.2 Safety devices in the discharge pipelines

B The pump must be accessible from all

sides, allowing necessary inspections to
If a shut-off valve is installed in the discharge pipeline or
if it is possible for the discharge pipeline to become
be performed with ease. clogged, a safety device should be provided, e.g. a
Sufficient space must be provided for maintenance and bypass line with a built-in pressure relief valve, bursting
servicing operations, especially for the replacement of discs, motor protection switch, etc.

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pumping elements. The space required for removing the
stator and rotor is given in the pump or pump unit Progressive cavity pumps are positive displacement
dimensional or general arrangement drawings. In addi- pumps which, theoretically, can generate an infinitely
tion, it must be ensured that all piping can be removed high pressure.
and replaced without obstruction. If a discharge pipe is closed, e.g. due to clogging or
accidental closing of a valve, the pressure generated
by the pump may far exceed the permissible pressure
5.5 Installation of pipework for the plant. This may, for example, lead to bursting of
the pipelines, which must be avoided at all costs, par-
5.5.1 Nominal diameters ticularly when hazardous products are being handled.
The nominal diameters of the suction and discharge Appropriate safety devices (e.g. pressure switches)
pipes should be designed in accordance with the nomi- must therefore be installed.
nal diameters of the pump flanges. In the event of
severe deviations, especially on the suction side, the
factory must be consulted. 5.8 Electrical connections

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The connection of the power supply cable for the drive
motor must be performed by a qualified electrician, in
5.5.2 Supports and flange connections accordance with the motor manufacturer’s wiring dia-
The pipework must be connected in a stress-free gram. The current VDE regulations and the regulations
manner, via the flange connections, to the pump. of the local electricity board must also be observed.
Supports should be provided close to the pump, and the Danger due to electricity must be prevented.
connections should be easy to make, in order to prevent
any distortion. After loosening the bolts, the flanges
should be neither skewed nor springy, nor should they
rest on each other under pressure. Appropriate 6. Commissioning/Decommissioning
measures (e.g. the installation of compensators) must 6.1 Preparation for commissioning
be taken to keep any thermal stress occurring in the
pipework away from the pump. 6.1.1 Filling the pump with liquid

B The pump must not run dry! The pump

must be filled with liquid for initial start-
5.5.3 Cleaning the pipework before connection up and after prolonged standstill periods.
The suction pipework, the gate valves and shut-off Just a few revolutions without liquid may cause damage
valves must be flushed and/or cleaned before installa- to the stator. For this reason, prior to start-up, the suc-
tion of the pump. tion casing must be filled with water or pumping liquid,
Items left over from installation, such as screws, nuts, in order to lubricate the stator and the rotor. After a pro-
welding beads, metal items, etc. will damage the internal longed standstill, i.e. if it is to be assumed that the liquid
elements of the pump. Any damage caused by such remaining in the pump has evaporated, or after a repair,
items is not covered by our warranty. Flange gaskets the filling process must be repeated.
must not protrude inwards. Blanking flanges, plugs, pro- After filling, the pump self-primes. Venting is not re-
tective film and/or protective paint on flanges and seals quired, as a liquid/gas mixture can be easily handled.
must be removed completely.

6.1.2 Opening the auxilliary shaft seal systems (if provided)

5.6 Installation of auxiliary pipework for accessories If the pumps are charged with a flushing/sealing or
All auxiliary pipework for feeding the shaft seal and, quench liquid, before initial start-up the existing shut-off
where appropriate, the double shell casing for heating valves must be opened and adjusted to the pressures
and cooling the pump, must be connected without listed below.
stress or leakage.
The pipes for the quench liquid in the case of a single-
action mechanical seal with quench (type G0Q) and the – Supply of flushing or sealing liquid to the gland
sealing liquid in the case of a double-action mechanical packings (types P02, P03, P04)
seal (type G0D) should be installed with as large a flow Note: To maintain their function, gland packings with
cross-section as possible. The quench or sealing liquid a flushing or lantern ring require a flushing or sealing
emerges at the uppermost connection of the mechani- liquid.
cal seal. The flushing or sealing liquid pressure required for
The flow direction for the flushing, sealing and quench pumps with gland packings are as follows, for the
liquid is indicated by arrows in the cross-sectional various shaft seal designs:
drawings.
In order to ensure self-venting, the pipes must be in- P02 = 0.1 to 0.5 bar
stalled with a gradient, with low flow resistance and kept (above suction pressure)
as short as possible. P03 = 0.5 bar
The formation of air pockets or gas bubbles must be (above suction pressure)
prevented. Venting connections must be provided if P04 = 0 to 0.5 bar
necessary. The heating/cooling liquid outlet must be
connected at the uppermost connection of the double (For the flushing and sealing liquid, please refer to
shell casing, if fitted. Section 6.1.3).

– Supply of single action unbalanced mechanical seal

5.7 Safety and control devices with throttle ring (types G0S and G0T)
Note: To maintain their function, these mechanical
5.7.1 Pressure gauges and vacuum gauges seals require a flushing liquid to dissipate any frictio-
Pressure gauges and vacuum gauges must be connect- nal heat and restrict the penetration of the pumped
ed to the suction and discharge pipes. liquid into the seal area.
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The necessary flushing liquid pressure is 0.1 to 0.5 6.1.6 Control of the direction of rotation
bar above the suction pressure (for the flushing The normal direction of rotation of the pump is anti-
liquid, please refer to Section 6.1.3). clockwise, looking from the drive towards the hollow
shaft. The suction connection is located on the shaft
seal side, therefore the shaft seal is balanced. In special
– Supply of double action unbalanced mechanical cases, e.g. with vacuum suction or when pumping media
seal (type G0D) that will not bear gas inclusions, the pump operates in
Note: To maintain their function, these mechanical the clockwise direction, in which case the suction and
seals require a sealing liquid to dissipate any frictio- delivery sides are exchanged.
nal heat and prevent the penetration of the pumped
liquid into the seal area. B The direction of rotation of the pump
must correspond with the rotation arrow
B Before each start-up, it must be en-
sured that the sealing liquid is circu-
„n“ on the pump name plate. Incorrect direction of rota-
tion can result in damage to the pump. To check the
lating properly. direction of rotation, briefly activate the on/off switch of
The sealing liquid pressure must be approx. 1.5 to 2 the motor.
bar above the pressure in the suction casing. The
rate of flow must be regulated so that the outlet tem-
perature of approx. 60°C is not exceeded, and is at
least 30 K below the boiling temperature at working 6.2 Commissioning
pressure (for sealing liquid, please refer to Section
6.1.3). 6.2.1 Start-up
Prior to start-up, all shut-off devices installed in the suc-
tion and discharge pipes must be open.
– Supply of single action mechanical seal with quench
(type G0Q)
The area between the stationary seal face of the
mechanical seal and the shaft seal ring must be 6.2.2 Drive
charged with quench liquid. The maximum permissi- Switch motor on.
ble difference between the quench liquid pressure
and the pressure in the suction casing is p = 0.5 bar. B Be aware of product-specific peculiari-
ties of the drive. Please refer to the
The maximum quench liquid pressure is 3 bar (for drive manufacturer’s operating instructions.
quench liquid, please refer to Section 6.1.3).

6.2.3 Checking the pump performance

6.1.3 Quality and properties of the flushing/sealing and When the drive reaches its operating speed, suction and
quench liquid discharge pressure must be checked using a vacuum
B Any liquid can be used as a flushing/
sealing or quench liquid; however, the
gauge and a pressure gauge.
The motor must not be overloaded. The power con-
corrosion resistance of all wetted parts and compatibi- sumption can be checked by means of an ammeter. The
lity with the medium to be sealed must be taken into temperature and viscosity of the pumping liquid must
account. The liquid must be free from solids and must also be checked. The recorded values must be checked
not tend towards sedimentation. It should have the against the order data sheet or performance test report.
highest possible boiling point, excellent thermal con-
ductivity and low viscosity. Clean, soft water meets
these requirements to a high degree.
6.2.4 Protection against dry running
If there is an interruption in the flow on the suction side
of the progressive cavity pump, the thermal energy in
6.1.4 Opening of the auxiliary heating or cooling unit of the the pump elements caused by dry friction and flexing
gland housing and/or of the suction casing (double work is not sufficiently transferred. This leads to the
casing) thermal destruction of the stator elastomer within a very
If the pumps are equipped with this additional feature, short space of time. A range of dry run protection
all of the heating or cooling system shut-off devices devices, suited to the specific operating conditions, is
must be opened. The pressure and temperature limits available for the protection of the pump elements
given below must be observed: (please consult the factory).

– Supply of cooled or heated gland housing and/or

suction casing (double casing) with appropriate 6.3 Decommissioning
liquid

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All liquids used as heating or cooling liquids must 6.3.1 Shut-down
take account of the corrosion resistance of the Switch the motor off.
wetted parts.
The maximum heating or cooling liquid pressure is 6
bar.
The maximum heating temperature must not exceed 6.3.2 Measures for prolonged shut-down periods
100°C and the cooling temperature must not fall If a longer shut-down period is planned and there is a
below -40°C. danger of frost, the pump must be drained. In order to
Note: The design temperature can be taken from the do this, remove the screw plug (502) from the suction
order data sheet. casing (505). The pump must then be preserved (see
Section 3.3).

6.1.5 Releasing the pump

In the event of a re-start or after a prolonged standstill,
it should be ensured that the pump is rotated easily by 7. Maintenance/Service
the drive unit. If this is not possible, e.g. because of the 7.1 Maintenance
high degree of adhesion between the rotor and the sta-
tor, it is possible to provide assistance using an appro- – The information given in Section 2 „Safety“ is to be
priate tool on the hollow shaft behind the shaft seal. observed during maintenance and service opera-

B The hollow shaft must not be damaged

during this process.
tions. Regular monitoring and servicing of the pump
and drive will prolong their service life.
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7.1.1 General monitoring When cutting to size, we recommend a straight cut
perpendicular to the shaft. In order to obtain gap-
1. The pump must not run dry. free, parallel contact of the cut packing ring ends, the
2. The drive motor must not be overloaded. cutting angle should be approx. 20° to both cut ends
(see Figure 1).
3. Check suction and discharge pipelines for leaks.
4. An installed gland packing must drip slightly during
operation.
An installed mechanical seal must have no substan-
tial leakage.
5. Pressure and temperature monitoring devices must
be observed and compared with the order data sheet
and/or performance test report.
6. Monitor auxiliary shaft seal systems, such as flushing,
sealing or quenching (if provided).
7. Monitor auxiliary heating or cooling systems in the
gland housing and/or suction casing (if provided).

7.1.2 Maintenance of components

7.1.2. Universal joints on the coupling rod
The universal joints on the coupling rod are lubricated
with ALLWEILER special joint oil Type B or ET 1510 ISO Figure 1: Cutting packing rings to size
460 oil from Tribol Lubricants GmbH, Mönchengladbach.
Pumps used in the foodstuffs sector are lubricated with Pre-pressed packing rings or rings cut to size must
ALLWEILER special joint oil Type BL or 1810/460 oil carefully be opened axially and radially just far enough
from Tribol Lubricants GmbH, Mönchengladbach. for them to be pushed over the shaft. Bending the rings
B We have not tested other lubricants and
we cannot therefore recommend them!
up may result in damage due to buckling.
When fitting in the packing area, the packing rings must
The joints are lubricated for life. However, if the pump be carefully bent back into their ring shape. The cut
must be opened for other reasons, we recommend that joints must be staggered by 90°. Each ring must be
the tightness of the joint packing is checked and that pushed into the gland housing with the cut ends first,
the joint oil is changed after 8000 operating hours. The with the assistance of the gland. Lantern rings or flush-
table in Section 7.1.2.4 gives the joint oil quantities in ing rings are to be fitted in the correct sequence.
cubic centimetres, depending on the pump size. When
changing the joint oil, please refer to the disassembly B Sharp tools must never be used for
installation, as there is a danger of
and assembly instructions. damaging the shaft and deforming the packing material.

– Commissioning the gland packing after re-packing

7.1.2.2 Shaft seal The gland packing should only be lightly tightened
The shafts are sealed either by a gland packing or a before commissioning. During pump start-up, a
mechanical seal. leakage rate of 50 to 200 drops per minute is per-
mitted.
x Gland packing Within 30 minutes of start-up, the leakage must be
Increased leakage from the gland packing during the gradually and evenly reduced to a minimum of 2 to
initial operating hours usually diminishes of its own 20 drops per minute by adjusting the gland (203) by
accord during the running-in period. means of the hexagonal nuts (202).
If necessary, tighten the hexagon nuts (202) slightly at
the gland (203). B During this process the temperature
the gland packing must not rise
abnormally. Approx. 20 to 60°C above the tempera-
It should be noted that the gland packing should leak ture of the liquid pumped is permissible. If the tem-
slightly. This ensures that the frictional heat generated perature rises suddenly, the gland must be slackened
at the sealing surface is dissipated. immediately, and the start-up procedure repeated.
If the leakage increases excessively and cannot be The leakage can be drained via the tapped hole loca-
ted in the drip pan of the motor bracket.

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reduced by repeated, slight tightening of the hexagonal
nuts (202), the packing rings have lost their elasticity Damage to people and the environment due to leak-
and must be replaced. age of hazardous materials must be prevented.
– Removing the old packing rings and cleaning the
gland housing x Mechanical seal
After reducing the pump pressure and removing the Non-balanced mechanical seals are used in all material
gland, the old packing rings can be removed by combinations and models. The mechanical seal is main-
means of a packing puller tool with a flexible shaft. tenance-free.
The gland area and the hollow shaft rings must then In the event of severe leakage due to wear, the mecha-
be carefully cleaned in the area around the packing nical seal must be replaced (please see disassembly
rings. Worn hollow shafts must be replaced (please and assembly instructions).
see disassembly and assembly instructions).
B As dry running of mechanical seals must
be avoided, the pump must only be
– Fitting the packing rings started in filled condition and with auxiliary devices

B Basically, the packing rings fitted connected, if provided (please see Section 6.1.2).
must be suitable for the operating
conditions of the pump.
The dimensions and required quantity of pre-pressed 7.1.2.3 Drive motors and variable speed gears
packing rings and rings or sections cut to size can be Please see manufacturer’s operating and maintenance
taken from the table in Section 7.1.2.4. instructions.
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7.1.2.4 Packing ring dimensions (re. Section 7.1.2.2), joint lubricant quantities (re. Section 7.1.2.1)

Pump size

AEB1E 50 100 200 380 750 1450 2700

550 1000

AEDB1E 75 150 300 560 1200 2300 4250

AEB2E 50 100 200 380 750 1450 2700

AEB1N 25 50 100 200 380 750 1450

Pump
series
AEB2N 25 50 100 200 380 750 1450

AEDB2N 38 75 150 300 560 1200 2300

AEB1L 99 199 400 720 1560 – –

AEB.H 12 25 50 100 200 – –

Number of
packing rings
for design 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
P01 †

Dimensions
of packing l 37 / l 42 / l 51 / l 59 / l 73 / l 80 / l 99 /
rings for 25 x 6 30 x 6 35 x 8 43 x 8 53 x 10 60 x 10 75 x 12
cut rings

Dimensions
of packing 104,2 121 144,5 171,4 211,8 235,3 292,5
rings for cut x6 x6 x8 x8 x 10 x 10 x 12
rings LM x S

Oil quantity
in cm3 10 18 37 52 87 169 290
per joint

† With shaft seal designs P02, P03 and P04, the quantity is reduced by one piece.

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Design IE ALLWEILER a
7.2 Servicing (disassembly and assembly instructions) – Pull off the discharge housing (504).
General – Remove connecting bolts (611) and stays (612), if
Trained service engineers will be available for installa- provided.
tions and repairs on request.

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When repairs are performed by the user’s own person- – Pull the stator (402) off the rotor (401).
nel or by our service engineers, it is essential that the Note: If difficulty is experienced, rotate the stator
pump is completely drained and cleaned. (402) with a chain wrench at the same time. In order
This applies particularly to pumps that are returned for to do this, secure the hollow shaft (125).
repair to our factory or to one of our authorised service – With plastic or metal stators, remove the stator gas-
centres. kets (403) and (404).
In order to protect our staff and for the sake of environ-
mental protection, repairs on pumps filled with pumping
liquid will be refused. Otherwise, we will have to charge
the customer/user for the costs of ecological waste dis- 7.2.1.2 Disassembly of the rotor and the joint on the rotor side
posal.
If repairs are required on pumps that have handled The rotor and the rotor-side joint are disassembled after
hazardous materials(1) and/or liquids that are harmful removal of the stator (402). Please see Section 7.2.1.1.
to the environment, the customer/user must voluntarily
inform his own or our installation personnel of this on – Remove hexagon nuts (607) and serrated lock
site. This also applies if such a pump is returned to our washers (608) as well as hexagon head bolts (606).
factory or to one of our authorised service centres. In
this case, evidence of the liquid pumped, for example in – Pull off the suction casing (505) over the rotor (401),
the form of a DIN safety data sheet, must be submitted taking care that the precision-machined rotor is not
to us when the request for a service engineer is made. damaged in the process.
– Remove the suction casing gasket (501).
† Hazardous materials include: – Cut the lock on the clamping band (306) with a metal
– Toxic substances saw and press out on both sides using a screwdriver.
Remove the clamping band (306) from the cover
– Substances that are damaging to health sleeve (308) (see Figure 2).
– Caustic substances
– Irritants
– Explosive materials
– Combustible, highly, easily and normal flammable
materials
– Carcinogenic substances
– Foetopathic substances
– Gene-changing substances
– Substances that are dangerous for human beings in
any other way

For all work executed on site, the user’s own personnel

and/or our service engineers must be alerted to dangers
that may arise in connection with repairs. Figure 2: Removing the clamping band.

The most important disassembly and assembly opera-

tions are described in these instructions. The assembly – Lift the cover sleeve (308) with a screwdriver and pull
steps described in the individual sections must be con- it off axially in the direction of the coupling rod (307).

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sistently followed.
– Drain the oil content into a container.
– Drive the retaining sleeve (304) over the flange of the
7.2.1 Disassembly of the progressive cavity pump coupling rod (307). Do not twist the coupling rod
Before commencing disassembly, the following opera- (307) in the p rocess (see Figure 3).
tions must be performed:
– Disconnect the power supply cable to the motor.
It must not be possible to start the motor.
– Close all shut-off devices in the suction and
discharge lines.
– Drain the pumped liquid from the suction casing by
removing the screw plug (502).
Note: Use a drip pan to collect the drained liquid.
– Disconnect the suction and discharge pipelines as
well as all auxiliary piping.
– Unscrew the bolts at the pump feet.

7.2.1.1 Removal of the stator

– Remove hexagon nuts (609) and washers (610) from
the connecting bolts (611). Figure 3: Removing the retaining sleeve.
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– Push out the coupling rod pins (301). – Loosen the clamp screws of the clamp set (123)
uniformly and sequentially.
– Drive both guide bushes (303) halfway out using a If necessary, rotate the hollow shaft (125) in order to
tapered brass drift. To do this, tilt the coupling rod do this. If the outer ring of the clamp set is not auto-
(307) (see Figure 4). matically released from the inner ring, a few clamp
screws can be unscrewed and inserted into the
adjacent pull-off threads. Release can now be easily

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achieved.
Never unscrew the clamp screws completely (danger
of accidents).
– Pull the hollow shaft (125), together with all parts of
the shaft seal and the clamp set (123), from the
motor bracket (122).
– Pull the clamp set (123) from the hollow shaft (125).

x Disassembly of the gland packing

– Remove the hexagon nut (202) and gland (203).
– Pull the gland housing (204) from the holl ow shaft
(125).
– Remove the gland packing (207) from the gland
housing (204). For shaft seal type P02 also remove
Figure 4: Removing the guide bushes the flushing ring (208), and for types P03 and P04
also remove the lantern ring (209).

– Pull the rotor (401) from the coupling rod (307). x Disassembly of the single action mechanical seal
– Press out the coupling rod bush (302) from the coup- – Pull the mechanical seal housing (214), together with
ling rod (307) (not required for AEB1E 50 / AEB2E 50 the atmospheric-side stationary seal face of the
/ AEB1N 25 / AEB2N 25 / AEDB1E 75 / AEDB2N 38 / mechanical seal (219), from the hollow shaft (125).
AEB1L 99 /AEB4H 12). Note: Particular care should be taken to ensure that
– Drive the guide bushes (303) completely out of the the housing, together with the stationary seal face, is
rotor (401) using a tapered brass drift. pulled off concentrically, without tilting, in order to
avoid damaging the stationary seal face.
– Press the stationary seal face and the O-ring out of
the mechanical seal housing (214). Ensure that the
7.2.1.3 Disassembly of the coupling rod and the joint on the pressure is evenly distributed.
drive side
– Drive out the retaining pin (220).
The coupling rod and the drive-side joint are disassemb-
led after removal of the stator (402) and the rotor (401). – Loosen the grub screws, if fitted, in the rotating part
See sections 7.2.1.1 and 7.2.1.2. of the mechanical seal housing (219), and pull the
mechanical seal from the hollow shaft (125).

B
– Disassemble the drive-side joint as described in Sec- Before loosening the grub screws,
tion 7.2.1.2. mark or measure the position of the
– Pull the coupling rod (307) off the hollow shaft (125). mechanical seal housing on the hollow shaft. Do not
push the O-rings over the drag marks made by the
– Press out the coupling rod bush (302) from the grub screws.
coupling rod (307).
– Drive the guide bushes (303) completely out of the x Disassembly of the single action mechanical seal
hollow shaft (125) using a tapered brass drift. with throttle ring
– Remove the hexagon head bolts (245).
– Pull the mechanical seal housing (214), together with
7.2.1.4 Removal of the shaft seal and the hollow shaft the atmospheric-side stationary seal face of the
Note: For pumps with a shaft seal provided by gland mechanical seal (219), from the hollow shaft (125).
packing, the packing rings can be changed, as de- Note: Particular care should be taken to ensure that
scribed in Section 7.1.2.2, without removing the hollow the housing, together with the stationary seal face, is
shaft. It is only necessary for the hollow shaft to be pulled off concentrically, without tilting, in order to
removed if the pump is equipped with a mechanical avoid damaging the stationary seal face.
seal. In cases where the hollow shaft has been damaged – Pull off the O-ring (218).
in the area of the shaft seal, the pump must likewise be
disassembled, as described below. – Press the stationary seal face and the O-ring out of
the mechanical seal housing (214). Ensure that the
– Remove stator (402) (see Section 7.2.1.1). pressure is evenly distributed.
– Remove hexagon nut (607) and serrated lock washer – Drive out the retaining pin (220).
(608) as well as hexagon head bolt (606).
– Loosen the grub screws in the rotating part of the
– Pull the suction casing (505) off over the rotor (401). mechanical seal (219) and pull the mechanical seal
Take care that the precision-machined rotor surface from the hollow shaft (125).

B
is not damaged in the process. Before loosening the grub screws,
– Remove the suction casing gasket (501). mark or measure the position of the
mechanical seal housing on the hollow shaft. Do not
– Remove the splash ring (123) from the clamp set push the O-rings over the drag marks made by the
(123). grub screws
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– Pull the mechanical seal cover (215) with the throttle 7.2.2.1 Installation of the shaft seal
ring (234) from the hollow shaft (125).
x Installation of the gland packing
– Undo the throttle ring (234) and remove together
with the O-ring (235). – Slide the gland housing (204) onto the hollow shaft
(125).
– Pull the retaining pins (236) from the mechanical seal
cover (215). – Insert the gland packing (207) into the gland housing
(204). For shaft seal type P02, also insert the flushing
ring (208), and for types P03 and P04, also insert the
x Disassembly of single action mechanical seal with lantern ring (209).
quench Please see also Section 7.1.2.2, „Fitting new packing
rings“.
– Pull the mechanical seal housing (214), together with
the atmospheric-side stationary seal face of the
mechanical seal (219), from the hollow shaft (125).
Note: Particular care should be taken to ensure that x Installation of the mechanical seal (general)
the housing, together with the stationary seal face, is Mechanical seals are high quality, precision-machined
pulled off concentrically, without tilting, in order to parts. The mechanical seal manufacturer’s assembly
avoid damaging the stationary seal face. instructions must be observed. Careful handling and
– Press the stationary seal face and the O-ring out of extreme cleanliness during installation are essential for
the mechanical seal housing (214). Ensure that the proper functioning. To facilitate assembly, surfaces over
pressure is evenly distributed. which O-rings slide can be lubricated with a suitable
lubricant, for example, silicon oil, Polydiol or soft soap.
– Drive out the retaining pin (220).
– Loosen the grub screws, if fitted, in the rotating part
B Do not use ordinary oil.
Note: Parts that slide on top of one
another must always be exchanged in pairs. When using
of the mechanical seal (219) and pull the mechanical double PTFE sheathed O-rings, please ensure that the
seal from the hollow shaft (125). joint of the outer sheathing faces in the correct

B Before loosening the grub screws, direction for assembly, as otherwise the sheathing may
mark or measure the position of the open or be pulled off (see Figure 5).
mechanical seal housing on the hollow shaft. Do not
push the O-rings over the drag marks made by the
grub screws.
– Press out the shaft seal (232).

x Disassembly of double action mechanical seal

– Remove hexagon head bolts (245).
– Pull the mechanical seal housing (214), together with
the atmospheric-side stationary seal face of the
mechanical seal (219), from the hollow shaft (125).
Note: Particular care should be taken to ensure that
the housing, together with the stationary seal face, is
pulled off concentrically, without tilting, in order to
avoid damaging the stationary seal face.
– Pull off the O-ring (218).
– Loosen the grub screws in the rotating part of the Figure 5: Joint of outer teflon sheathing faces in the
mechanical seal (219) and pull the mechanical seal correct direction for assembly.
from the hollow shaft (125).

B Before loosening the grub screws,

mark or measure the position of the x Installation of single action mechanical seal
mechanical seal housing on the hollow shaft. Do not – Drive retaining pin (220) into the mechanical seal
push the O-rings over the drag marks made by the housing (214).
grub screws.
– Press the stationary seal face (219), together with
– Pull the mechanical seal cover (215), together with the O-ring, concentrically into the cleaned seal
the product-side stationary seal face of the mechani- housing (214).
cal seal (219), from the hollow shaft (125). Note: Ensure that the pressure is evenly distributed
Note: Particular care should be taken to ensure that and that the retaining pin (220) does not protrude
the mechanical seal cover, together with the station- inside the mechanical seal housing.
ary seal face, is pulled off concentrically, without
tilting, in order to avoid damaging the stationary seal – Push the rotating part of the mechanical seal (219)
face. over the hollow shaft (125).
Note: Precisely observe the installation dimension
– Press the stationary seal faces and O-rings out of the and/or position of the mechanical seal as marked
mechanical seal housing (214) and mechanical seal during disassembly.
cover (215). Ensure that the pressure is evenly dis-
tributed. – Insert the grub screws (if provided) into the rotating
part of the mechanical seal (219), using a liquid
– Remove the retaining pins (220) and (236). retention agent such as Loctite no. 241, and tighten.
– Push the mechanical seal housing (214) together
7.2.2 Assembly of the progressive cavity pump with the stationary seal face (219) over the hollow
shaft (125).
General Note: Care should be taken not to tilt the mechanical
After careful cleaning, the particular pump parts are seal housing when pushing it onto the hollow shaft, in
assembled accordingly in reverse order. order to avoid damaging the stationary seal face.
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Design IE ALLWEILER a
x Installation of single action mechanical seal with – Push the mechanical seal housing (214), together
throttle ring with the stationary seal face (219), over the hollow
shaft (125) and secure with hexagon head bolts (245)
– Press the throttle ring (234), together with the O-ring at the mechanical seal cover (215).
(235), concentrically into the mechanical seal cover
(215).
Note: Ensure that the pressure is evenly distributed.
– Using a drift, drive the retaining pin (236) into the
mechanical seal cover (215). The retaining pin must
not protrude inside the housing.
x Installation of the hollow shaft
– Push the mechanical seal cover (215) over the hollow
shaft (125). – The clamp sets (123) are delivered ready for installa-
tion. They should not, therefore, be disassembled
– The subsequent procedure for installing the mechan- before initial installation.
ical seal is as described in the section, „Installation
of single action mechanical seal“. – Clamp sets (123) that have been removed do not
need to be disassembled and re-lubricated before
– Pull the O-ring (218) onto the mechanical seal hous- re-installation.
ing (214).
– Only clean and re-lubricate the clamp set (123) if it is
– Push the mechanical seal housing (214), together contaminated.
with the stationary seal face (219), over the hollow
shaft (125) and secure with the hexagon head bolts – A solid lubricant with a friction coefficient of µ = 0.04
(245) at the mechanical seal cover. must be used.

Lubricant Type /
x Installation of single action mechanical seal with Manufacturer
quench
Molykote 321 R Spray /
The installation procedure for the mechanical seal is (anti-friction agent) Dow Corning
as described in the section, „Installation of single Molykote Spray Spray /
action mechanical seal“. (Powder-spray) Dow Corning
– Drive in the retaining pin (220) with the assistance of Molykote G Rapid Spray or paste /
a sealing agent (251) such as Loctite no. 640. Dow Corning
– Press the shaft seal ring (232) into the cleaned Aemasol MO 19 R Spray or paste /
mechanical seal housing (214). Do not lubricate the A.C. Matthes
sealing lip.
Note: The sealing lip of the shaft seal ring must Molykombin Spray /
always be turned towards the side to be sealed UMFT 1 Klüber Lubric.
(pointing inwards). Unimoly P 5 Powder /
A suitable press plunger is used to insert the shaft Klüber Lubric.
seal ring. It must be ensured that the pressure is
applied as close as possible to the external diameter
of the shaft seal ring.

B The mechanical seal housing (214),

with the shaft seal ring (232) fitted, – If the conical surfaces are damaged, the clamp set
must be replaced.
must first of all be reversed, with the shaft seal ring in
front, when it is pushed onto the hollow shaft (125), in – Grease the clamp bolt threads and the contact sur-
order to expand the sealing lip of the shaft seal ring. face of the heads with Molykote. Tighten the clamp
After expansion, the mechanical seal housing (214) bolts manually, until the bolt heads are in full contact
must be pulled off the hollow shaft (125), and within with the inner ring of the clamp set.

B
a short period of time pushed onto the hollow shaft Do not tighten the clamp bolts until
(125) again, in the correct position and with the the hollow shaft (125) has been
flange side in front. pushed over the shaft of the drive.

B Clean and degrease the shaft of the

drive and the bore of the hollow shaft
(125).
x Installation of double action mechanical seal
– Slide the splash ring (123) onto the hollow shaft
– Drive the retaining pin (236) into the mechanical seal (125).
cover (215).
– Lightly grease the seat of the clamp set (123) on the
– Press the stationary seal face (219), together with hollow shaft (125) and push the clamp set (123) onto
the O-ring, concentrically into the mechanical seal the hollow shaft (125) as far as the stop.
cover (215).
Note: Ensure that the pressure is evenly distributed – Push the hollow shaft (125) onto the drive shaft as far
and that the retaining pin does not protrude inside as the stop.
the housing. – Tighten the bolts of the clamp set (123) successively
– Push the mechanical seal cover (215) over the hollow in several turns, rotating the hollow shaft if neces-
shaft (125). sary.

– The subsequent procedure for installing the mechan-

ical seal is as described in the section „Installation of
B All clamp bolts must be tightened
until the front surfaces of the outer
single action mechanical seal“. and inner rings are flush and the fastening torque of
the bolts increases sharply (see operational condi-
– Pull the O-ring (218) onto the mechanical seal hous- tion in Figure 6). The permissible fastening torque is
ing (214). marked on the clamp set (123).
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Design IE ALLWEILER a
– Push the coupling rod (307) into the head of the rotor
(401) or the hollow shaft (125).
– Push coupling rod pins (301) into the coupling rod
bush (302) and drive in guide bushes (303) com-
pletely.
– If necessary, emery the outside of the retaining
sleeve (304) and pull it over the head of the rotor
(401) or the hollow shaft (125).
– After installing the retaining sleeve (304), secure it
against axial movement on the head of the rotor
(401) or hollow shaft (125).

B To do this, drive the face of the

retaining sleeve (304) into the groove
on the head of the rotor (401) or hollow shaft (125)
using a centre punch (see Figure 8).

Figure 6: Clamp set assembly

– Correct positioning of the clamp set (123) on the

hollow shaft (125) must be checked, in accordance
with Figure 6, item X.
– Pull the splash ring (123) onto the clamp set (123)
(please see Section 7.2.2.2, Assembly of the rotor
and the joints). Figure 8: Securing the retaining sleeve

– Raise the cover sleeve (308) by lifting at the top with

7.2.2.2 Installation of the rotor and the joint a screwdriver, guide the oil can spray pipe beneath
the sleeve, and fill the joint area with ALLWEILER
– Drive the guide bushes (303) halfway into the rotor special joint oil Type B or ET 1510 ISO 460 oil from
(401) and the hollow shaft (125) using a tapered Tribol Lubricants GmbH, Mˆnchengladbach. For use in
brass drift. the food industry, fill with ALLWEILER Special Joint
– Press the coupling rod bush (302) into the coupling Oil Type BL or 1810/460 oil from Tribol Lubricants
rod (307) so that the longitudinal axis of the oval hole GmbH, Mˆnchengladbach. For filling quantities, please
(marked with two notches) coincides with the longi- see the table in Section 7.1.2.4.
tudinal axis of the coupling rod, and the coupling rod – Check that the bent loop of the clamping band (306)
bush extends from the coupling rod symmetrically on is resting against the clamping band lock. If not,
both sides (not required for AEB1E 50 / AEB2E 50 / press it against the lock with a pair of standard flat
AEB1N 25 / AEB2N 25 / AEDB1E 75 / AEDB2N 38 / pliers (see Figure 9).
AEB1L 99 / AEB4H 12) (see Figure 7).

Figure 9: Press bent loop of clamping band against the

clamping band lock.
Figure 7: Inserting the coupling rod bush
– Place the clamping bands (306) in the grooves of the
– Push clamping bands (306), cover sleeves (308) and cover sleeve (308) and tighten.
retaining sleeve (304) onto the shaft of the coupling Note: Please use the clamping tools listed below for
rod (307). this purpose:
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Design IE ALLWEILER a
For pump sizes smaller than/the same as – Slowly pivot the clamping tool upwards by approx.
AEB1N 200, AEB2N 200, AEDB2N 300 60°, until the shearing hook grips behind the clamp-
AEB1E 380, AEB2E 380, AEDB1E 560 ing band lock (see Figure 12).
AEB1L 720, AEB.H 100
use clamping tool type PoK-It II. – Tighten the pressure screws manually, until the
clamping band is firmly clamped.
For pump sizes larger than/the same as
AEB1N 380, AEB2N 380, AEDB2N 560
AEB1E 750, AEB2E 750, AEDB1E 1200
AEB1L 1560, AEB.H 200
use a Band-It clamping tool together with adapter
J050.
The above-mentioned tools may be obtained from us.
To clamp the clamping bands, proceed as follows:

x Clamping with Band-It clamping tool and J050 adap-

ter
– Use the adapter to insert the end of the clamping
band (306) into the clamping tool, as far as the clam-
ping band lock.
– Hold the band end with the eccentric lever of the
clamping tool and tighten the clamping band (306)
by turning the crank (Figure 10).

Figure 12: Shearing off the clamping bands.

– Turn pressure screw clockwise with a spanner or a

ratchet until the clamping band shears off.

B If the clamping band is slightly raised

on the sheared side, careful align-
ment is required in order to compensate. Hammering
or beating the clamping band lock is not permissible,
as this could cause damage to the cover sleeve.
Note: Clamping bands manufactured in Hastelloy
cannot be sheared off with the clamping tool. After
bending at the clamping band lock, the clamping
band must be sheared off using sheet metal shears
and the cut edges de-burred (see Figure 13).
Figure 10: Clamping the clamping band using the Band-
It clamping tool and the J050 adapter.
x Clamping with the PoK-It II clamping tool
Note: The correct method of clamping the clamping – When using the PoK-It II clamping tool, bend the
bands (306) is shown in Figure 11. clamping band (306) at the clamp lock after tigh-
tening by pivoting the clamping tool upwards, so that
the band cannot slip back through the lock. After
bending at the clamp lock, the clamping band must
Correct Wrong Wrong be sheared off with sheet metal shears and the cut
edges de-burred (see Figure 13).

Clamping band Clamping band Clamping band

(306) has drawn (306) too loose (306) too tight.
outside of cover and may slip Cover sleeve
sleeve in a little off. damaged/
and fits tightly. sheared off
Figure 13: Bending and shearing the clamping band
Figure 11: Clamping the clamping bands.

B Check that the clamping band is

sufficiently bent to prevent it from
– Check that the clamping band (306) fits into the slipping back through the clamp lock (see Figure 13).
groove of the cover sleeve (308) around the entire If this is not the case, remove the clamping band and
circumference. replace with a new one.
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Design IE ALLWEILER a
7.2.2.3 Installation of the stator
– Before installation, lubricate the stator (402) and
rotor (401) with a sliding agent (silicon oil, Polydiol,
soft soap or similar).

B Do not use ordinary oil.

– For plastic or metal stators, insert stator gaskets

(403) and (404).
Note: With plastic stators, the stator gasket (403)
and the O-ring must always be located on the
discharge side.
– Pull the stator (402) over the rotor (401).
Note: If difficulty is experienced, rotate the stator
(402) at the same time, using a chain wrench. Secure
the hollow shaft (125) in order to do this.
– Bolt together the discharge casing (504), the stator
(402) and the suction casing (505) with the connect-
ing bolts (611) and hexagon nuts (609). Uniformly
tighten the hexagon head bolts.

7.3 Spare parts/replacement parts

The following cross-sectional drawings, with parts list,
show all specified pumps with the various shaft seal and
bearing designs.
The parts marked in the parts list can be provided as
spare/replacement parts.
Recommended spare parts/reserve parts:
R = large repair kit
r = small repair kit

!
For safety reasons, only genuine spare parts supplied by
us should be stocked and used. In this connection,
please also refer to the information given in Section 2.7.
When ordering spare parts/reserve parts, please indi-
cate the following:
Serial no.
Abbreviated type coding of the pump
Part no.
Description and quantity
or ident. no. and quantity
Note: The serial number and the abbreviated type
coding of the pump are stamped on the name plate.
Note: The ident. no. and the piece number are also
shown on the attached separate spare parts list.

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Design IE ALLWEILER a
Part no. Description Quantity
122 Motor bracket 1
123 Clamp set 1
125 Hollow shaft R 1

201 T-head bolt 2

202 Self locking nut 2
203 Gland 1
204 Gland housing 1
207 Gland packing R, r †
208 Flushing ring 1
209 Lantern ring 1
212 Screw plug 1
213 Sealing tape 1
214 Mechanical seal housing 1
215 Mechanical seal cover 1
218 O-ring R 1
219 Mechanical seal R 1
220 Retaining pin 1
232 Shaft seal ring R 1
234 Throttle ring R 1
235 O-ring R 1
236 Retaining pin R 2
245 Hexagon head bolt 3
251 Sealing agent 1

301 Coupling rod pin R, r 2

302 Coupling rod bush R, r 2 ^
303 Guide bush R, r 4
304 Retaining sleeve R, r 2
305 Joint oil R, r †
306 Clamping band R, r 4
307 Coupling rod R, r 1
308 Cover sleeve R, r 2
401 Rotor R, r 1
402 Stator R, r 1
403 Stator gasket, discharge side R, r 1
404 Stator gasket, suction side R, r 1
501 Suction casing gasket R, r 1
502 Screw plug 1
503 Seal ring R 1 Å
504 Discharge casing 1 Å
505 Suction casing 1
506 Suction casing cover 2
507 Gasket R 2
508 Stud 8
509 Nut 8
512 Reducing flange 1
513 O-ring R 1
525 Washer 8

601 Name plate 1

602 Dome headed groove pin 4
603 Commissioning label 1
604 Suction label 1
605 Discharge label 1
606 Hexagon head bolt 4
607 Hexagon nut 4
608 Serrated lock washer 4
609 Hexagon nut 4
610 Washer 4
611 Connecting bolt 4
612 Stay 1 Œ
613 Hexagon nut 2 ¨

Recommended spare parts:

R = large repair kit
r = small repair kit

† See Section 7.1.2.4

Π2 pieces for AEB4H 100-IE, AEB4H 200-IE
Å 2 pieces for connection piece positions 2 and 4
¨ 4 pieces for AEB4H 100-IE, AEB4H 200-IE
ˆ not required for AEB1E 50 / AEB2E 50 / AEB1N 25 /
AEB2N 25 / AEDB1E 75 / AEDB2N 38 / AEB1L 99 / AEB4H 12)
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Design IE ALLWEILER a
7.4 Sectional drawing with list of components and recommended spare parts / replacement parts for
Series AEB.E, AEB.N, AEB.H, AEB.L, AEDB.E, AEDB.N, design IE

605 610 302 603 505 607 501 606 123 602
504 609 611 303 301 604 608 204 125 601

Part 304
secured 1 center
punch mark

401 402 613 305 502 304 307 506 203 201
612 306 503 308 508 507 207 202 122
509
525

Sectional drawing for series AEB.E, AEB.N, AEB.L, AEDB.E, AEDB.N, design IE
307

402
Stator with irregular elastomer wall thickness Winding protection on joint shaft

307

403 402 404

Stator of plastic material Worm on joint shaft

403 402 404

Stator of metal
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Series AEB.E, AEB.N, AEB.H, AEB.L, AEDB.E, AEDB.N
Design IE ALLWEILER a
Sectional drawing for series AEB.H, design IE

609 611 613 302 603 505 608 204 125 601
605 613 303 301 604 607 501 606 123 602

Part 304
secured 1 center
punch mark

504 612 401 402 512 612 306 503 308 508 506 207 202 122
513 305 502 304 307 509 507 203 201
525

203
203
251

208 209 209

207 207 207

204 204 204

201 202 201 202 201 202

P 02 Stuffing box with P 03 Stuffing box with P 04 Stuffing box with
flushing ring internal sealing external sealing
chamber ring chamber ring

212, 213 212

212, 213
214 213 232
220
219 236 219

235 219

220 234

218 215 214 245

214 220 251
G 0K and G 0N mechanical seal, G 0S and G 0T mechanical seal, G 0Q mechanical seal,
single-acting single-acting with throttling ring single-acting with quench

220
236

219

218

215 214 245

G 0D mechanical seal,
double-acting
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Design IE ALLWEILER a
8. Operating problems – causes and remedies

No. Operating problems Causes and remedies

Pump Pump Flow Diff. Flow Pump Pump Motor Stator Shaft ALLWEILER progressive cavity pumps will
does does rate head rate is noisy has over- wears seal operate satisfactorily at all times if they are used
not not too low not fluctu- or does seized heating too fast leaks in accordance with the operating conditions
start prime reached ates not dis- given in our order acknowledgement and if the
charge operating instructions are observed.

a b c d e f g h i k
Too high adhesive forces between rotor and
1 x x stator in new condition or after prolonged stand-
still. Rotate pump by hand or appropriate tool.
Check sense of rotation against rotation arrow
2 x on pump. Change poles on the electric motor if
necessary.
3 x x x x x Check suction piping and shaft seal for leaks.
Check suction head – if necessary, increase
4 x x x x diameter of suction pipe – instal larger filters –
fully open suction valve.
5 x x x Check viscosity of liquid pumped.
Check pump speed – check speed and
6 x x x amperage of the electric motor – check voltage
and frequency.
7 x x Avoid airlocks in the liquid pumped.

8 x x x x x Check differential head – open discharge

valve – remove blockage in discharge pipeline.

9 x x x x x Pump runs partially or completely dry. Check

availability of liquid pumped on suction side.
Increase pump speed for low viscous liquids
10 x x and high suction lift.
Reduce pump speed for high viscous liquids
11 x x x – danger of cavitation.
Check radial clearance of the coupling rod pins –
12 x coupling rod bush probably incorrectly installed.
Check pump for foreign matter, disassemble
13 x x x x x pump, remove foreign matter, replace damaged
parts.
Stator and rotor excessively worn, disassemble
14 x x x x pump, replace defective parts.
Joint internals (f, g) and/or hollow shaft
15 x x x x worn, disassemble pump, replace defective
parts.
16 x x x x Suction pipework partially or wholly blocked
Check temperature of liquid pumped – thermal
17 x x x x x stator expansion too high – stator seized on
rotor – stator possibly burnt out.
Gland packing:
18 x x x x x Replace worn packing rings (b, c, k) – loosen
gland (a, h) – tighten gland (b, c, k)
Solid content too high and/or too large solids –
19 x x x x reduce speed – instal upstream strainer with
appropriate mesh size.
Solids settle and harden after pump shut-down:
20 x x x x Immediatly rinse the pump – disassemble and
clean if necessary.

21 x x x x x Pumped liquid hardenes if temperature falls

below a certain limit – heat trace the pump.

Subject to technical alterations.

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