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WEIR MINERALS
Maintenance and Operation Manual

Galigher Vertical Pumps

100 - 2000 Series

Modelo 1.5 x 36

Cía Minera Milpo

Projec Name : Cerro Lindo
PO Number : L006-0000003013
TAG Nº : 05-300-4158-003
05-300-4158-004
05-300-4158-005
05-300-4158-006
05-400-4158-007

WEIR MINERALS DIVISION

A Weir Group Company

Lima – Perú.
# 1969 Argentina Av
Phone : +511 315 2000
http//www. weirminerals.com

Internal Revision Mayo 2007

 Vertical Pump
CURVE SHOWS APPROXIMATE PERFORMANCE FOR CLEAR WATER (to ANSI/HI 1.6 - 2000 Centifugal Pump Test Standard unless stated otherwise). For media other than water, corrections must be Issued: 05/1998
made for density, viscosity and/or other effects of solids. WEIR MINERALS reserves the right to change pump performance and/or delete impellers without notice. Frame suitability must be checked for each
duty and drive arrangement. Not all frame alternatives are necessarily available from each manufacturing centre. Last Issued: 05/1998
Impeller
17.5
178mm Dia.
Equipo 05-300-4158-003
Cantidad: 1
Speed Bomba de Limpieza N°3 Piso de Remolienda de Bulk Maximum Allowed
2000 rpm 10% BHP pulpa: 4.7 Pump RPM
15 15% Motor: 7.5 HP, 1800 RPM
Pump Series
length in
20% inches
1000 2000

24 2000 2000

12.5 1800 rpm 36 1800 2000

23%
48 1200 1800

10 1600 rpm
Máximo Maximum kW 6
20%
Flow=18 m³/h Replaces curve:
Head=11 m SP-305E
Normal Speed=1914 rpm

Head, H (m)
7.5 1400 rpm Efficiency=23 %
Flow=15 m³/h NPSHr=0 m
Head=9.5 m Power=2.3 kW
Speed=1738 rpm at Sm=1.0 15%
1200 rpm Efficiency=22.7 %
NPSHr=0 m usgpm x ft x SG
5 Power=1.7 kW BHP =
3960 x Efficiency
at Sm=1.0 10% m³/hr x m x SG
kW =
1000 rpm 376 x Efficiency
m³/hr = 0.227 x usgpm
m = 0.3048 x ft
SG = Specific Gravity

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TYPICAL PUMP PERFORMANCE CURVE

SP-0305F
0
0 10 20 30
Flow, Q (m³/h)
1.5 100-2000
 Vertical Pump
CURVE SHOWS APPROXIMATE PERFORMANCE FOR CLEAR WATER (to ANSI/HI 1.6 - 2000 Centifugal Pump Test Standard unless stated otherwise). For media other than water, corrections must be Issued: 05/1998
made for density, viscosity and/or other effects of solids. WEIR MINERALS reserves the right to change pump performance and/or delete impellers without notice. Frame suitability must be checked for each
duty and drive arrangement. Not all frame alternatives are necessarily available from each manufacturing centre. Last Issued: 05/1998
Impeller
17.5
Equipo 05-300-4158-004 178mm Dia.
Cantidad: 1
Bomba de Limpieza N°4 Piso de Remolienda de Zinc
Speed BHP pulpa: 4.7 Maximum Allowed
2000 rpm 10% Motor: 7.5 HP, 1800 RPM Pump RPM
15 15%
Pump Series
length in
20% inches
1000 2000

24 2000 2000

12.5 1800 rpm 36 1800 2000

23%
48 1200 1800

Máximo

10 1600 rpm Flow=18 m³/h

Head=10.9 m Maximum kW 6
Speed=1908 rpm 20%
Efficiency=23 % Replaces curve:
NPSHr=0 m SP-305E
Power=2.3 kW

Head, H (m)
7.5 1400 rpm at Sm=1.0
Normal
Flow=15 m³/h 15%
Head=9.4 m
1200 rpm Speed=1730 rpm
Efficiency=22.7 % usgpm x ft x SG
5 BHP =
NPSHr=0 m 3960 x Efficiency
Power=1.7 kW 10% m³/hr x m x SG
kW =
1000 rpm at Sm=1.0 376 x Efficiency
m³/hr = 0.227 x usgpm
m = 0.3048 x ft
SG = Specific Gravity

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TYPICAL PUMP PERFORMANCE CURVE

SP-0305F
0
0 10 20 30
Flow, Q (m³/h)
1.5 100-2000
 Vertical Pump
CURVE SHOWS APPROXIMATE PERFORMANCE FOR CLEAR WATER (to ANSI/HI 1.6 - 2000 Centifugal Pump Test Standard unless stated otherwise). For media other than water, corrections must be Issued: 05/1998
made for density, viscosity and/or other effects of solids. WEIR MINERALS reserves the right to change pump performance and/or delete impellers without notice. Frame suitability must be checked for each
duty and drive arrangement. Not all frame alternatives are necessarily available from each manufacturing centre. Last Issued: 05/1998
Impeller
17.5
Equipo 05-400-4158-005 178mm Dia.
Cantidad: 1
Bomba de Limpieza N°5 Piso de Flotación Bulk
Speed BHP: 4.7 Maximum Allowed
2000 rpm 10% Motor: 7.5 HP, 1800 RPM Pump RPM
15 15%
Pump Series
length in
20% inches
1000 2000

24 2000 2000

12.5 1800 rpm 36 1800 2000

23%
48 1200 1800

Máximo
10 1600 rpm
Flow=18 m³/h
Head=10.9 m 20% Maximum kW 6
Speed=1908 rpm Replaces curve:
Efficiency=23 % SP-305E
NPSHr=0 m

Head, H (m)
7.5 1400 rpm Power=2.3 kW
Normal at Sm=1.0
Flow=15 m³/h 15%
Head=9.5 m
1200 rpm Speed=1738 rpm
Efficiency=22.7 % usgpm x ft x SG
5 BHP =
3960 x Efficiency
NPSHr=0 m
Power=1.7 kW 10% m³/hr x m x SG
kW =
1000 rpm 376 x Efficiency
at Sm=1.0
m³/hr = 0.227 x usgpm
m = 0.3048 x ft
SG = Specific Gravity

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TYPICAL PUMP PERFORMANCE CURVE

SP-0305F
0
0 10 20 30
Flow, Q (m³/h)
1.5 100-2000
 Vertical Pump
CURVE SHOWS APPROXIMATE PERFORMANCE FOR CLEAR WATER (to ANSI/HI 1.6 - 2000 Centifugal Pump Test Standard unless stated otherwise). For media other than water, corrections must be Issued: 05/1998
made for density, viscosity and/or other effects of solids. WEIR MINERALS reserves the right to change pump performance and/or delete impellers without notice. Frame suitability must be checked for each
duty and drive arrangement. Not all frame alternatives are necessarily available from each manufacturing centre. Last Issued: 05/1998
Impeller
17.5
Equipo 05-400-4158-006 178mm Dia.
Cantidad: 1
Bomba de Limpieza N°6 Piso de Flotación de Zinc
Speed BHP pulpa: 13.2 Maximum Allowed
2000 rpm 10% Motor: 20 HP, 1800 RPM Pump RPM
15 15%
Pump Series
length in
20% inches
Máximo 1000 2000

Flow=18 m³/h 24 2000 2000

12.5 1800 rpm Head=15.4 m 36 1800 2000

Speed=2188 rpm
23%
Efficiency=19.9 % 48 1200 1800
Normal NPSHr=0 m
Power=3.8 kW
Flow=15 m³/h at Sm=1.0
10 1600 rpm Head=13.9 m
Speed=2037 rpm
Efficiency=20.9 % 20% Maximum kW 6
NPSHr=0 m Replaces curve:
Power=2.7 kW SP-305E
at Sm=1.0

Head, H (m)
7.5 1400 rpm

15%
1200 rpm
usgpm x ft x SG
5 BHP =
3960 x Efficiency
10% m³/hr x m x SG
kW =
1000 rpm 376 x Efficiency
m³/hr = 0.227 x usgpm
m = 0.3048 x ft
SG = Specific Gravity

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All Rights Reserved.

TYPICAL PUMP PERFORMANCE CURVE

SP-0305F
0
0 10 20 30
Flow, Q (m³/h)
1.5 100-2000
 Vertical Pump
CURVE SHOWS APPROXIMATE PERFORMANCE FOR CLEAR WATER (to ANSI/HI 1.6 - 2000 Centifugal Pump Test Standard unless stated otherwise). For media other than water, corrections must be Issued: 05/1998
made for density, viscosity and/or other effects of solids. WEIR MINERALS reserves the right to change pump performance and/or delete impellers without notice. Frame suitability must be checked for each
duty and drive arrangement. Not all frame alternatives are necessarily available from each manufacturing centre. Last Issued: 05/1998
Impeller
17.5
Equipo 05-400-4158-007 178mm Dia.
Cantidad: 1
Bomba de Limpieza N°7 Piso de Separación Pb-Cu
Speed BHP pulpa: 11.3 Maximum Allowed
2000 rpm 10% Motor: 15 HP, 1800 RPM Pump RPM
15 15%
Pump Series
length in
20% inches
1000 2000
Máximo
24 2000 2000

1800 rpm Flow=18 m³/h

12.5 Head=15.8 m 36 1800 2000

Speed=2211
23% rpm
48 1200 1800
Normal Efficiency=19.3 %
NPSHr=0 m
Flow=15 m³/h Power=4 kW
10 1600 rpm Head=14.1 m at Sm=1.0
Speed=2049 rpm Maximum kW 6
Efficiency=20.8 % 20%
NPSHr=0 m Replaces curve:
Power=2.8 kW SP-305E
at Sm=1.0

Head, H (m)
7.5 1400 rpm

15%
1200 rpm
usgpm x ft x SG
5 BHP =
3960 x Efficiency
10% m³/hr x m x SG
kW =
1000 rpm 376 x Efficiency
m³/hr = 0.227 x usgpm
m = 0.3048 x ft
SG = Specific Gravity

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TYPICAL PUMP PERFORMANCE CURVE

SP-0305F
0
0 10 20 30
Flow, Q (m³/h)
1.5 100-2000
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Galigher@
VERTICAL PUMPS
...Installation
and Operation
o Instructions

BGA International
440 West 8th South . P.O. Box 209 . Salt Lake City, Utah 84110
Telephone (801) 359-8731 TolI Free 1-800-453-9216
U.S.A.
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FORM SP-415H . NOVEMBER 1984
(Supersedes all previous dated SP-415)

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 Introduction

o Galigher Vertical Pumps are rugged, canti-

levered, centrifugal slurry pumps that can
handle fluids with abrasive solids, pulps, acids,
ances while maintaining pump shaft and case
alignment.
The discharge pipe terminates above the
chemical slurries, and froths with ease. These heavy-duty mounting plate to provide easy
pumps can be furnished with abrasion resis- access for connections to external piping.
tant ELASTOGARO!>covered parts for long The Galigher Vertical Pumps can be fur-
life, acid-proof parts for corrosion protection, nished with special features and arrange-
or with metal construction for higher pressure ments. Suction pipe extensions are available
and higher temperature service. Materials of to allow moderate increase in sump depth
construction can be mixed to provide unique operation. By adding proven submerged inter-
arrangements of elastomer and metal for mediate stabilizer bearings, operation at
special application requirements. depths up to 25 feet is possible. Liquid level
. Thedouble-suctiondesignand construction sensors and controls are available which will
provides a thrustless impeller that will not air allow automatic operation.
lock. A rugged heavy duty bearing assembly BGA International stands ready to assist in
supports the shaft and bearings and is de- solving performance, operational, or mainte-
signed to provide dependable operation and nance problems that may be experienced.
long life. For assistance call (801) 359-8731 or toll-free
A three point mounting and adjustment (800) 453-9216.
feature allows easysetting of impeller clear-

Warranty
o LlMITEDWARRANTY:BGA International equipment or parts thereof which have been
warrants products of its own manufacture to alterea or repaired other than by BGA Inter-
be free from defects in material and workman- national representative, or damaged by im-
ship under normal use and service for a period proper installation or application, or subjected
of one year after the date of startup or to misuse, abuse, neglect or accident.
eighteen months after shipment, whichever BGA International will not approve or accept
comes first. The company's obligation under returns or backcharges for labor, materials or
this warranty is limited tQ repairing or replac- other costs incurred by the Purchaser or
ing the defective parts without charge, F.a.B. others in modification, adjustment, service or
its plant, or, at its sole option, returning the repair of equipment furnished by BGA Inter-
purchase price to the purchaser by crediting national unless such returns or backcharges
the purchaser's account or otherwise. The have been previously approved in writing by an
company reserves the option of requiring the authorized representative of BGA International.
return of the defective parts (transportation The foregoing warranty applies only to
prepaid) if necessaryto establisha claim.The goods manufactured by BGA International.
foregoing warranty is the sole and exclusive With respect to goods not manufactured by
warranty, expressed or implied, and there are this company, BGA International makes no
no warranties which extend beyond the des- warranty expressed or implied and any war-
cription on the face hereof including specific- ranties of merchantability or fitness for a par-
ally but not limited to warranties of merchant- ticular purpose are expressly excluded and
ability or fitness for a particular purpose. there are no other warranties which extend
The limitedwarranty shall not apply to beyond the description herein presented.
machine work, labor charges or other For more detailed information concerning
C> expenses incurred on products later found to
be defective, or for normal wear and tear,
the limited warranty and any remedy between
parties refer to Terms and Conditions of Sale.

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 Safety Precautions

Centrifugal pumps can be dangerous if used

improperly. Disregarding any of the following
8. Do not stick hands, arms, legs or any
other objects into the rotating com-
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precautions may result in a pump which does ponents of the pump or motor.
not function properly and which could cause 9. Do not use worn or faulty parts.
damage or injury. Operation and maintenance
instructions must be read before starting the _10. Do not weld attachments to the pump.
pump. 11. When the top screen of the vertical pump
The following list is not comprehensive, but is exposed while pumping, it is normal for
is provided as examples of actions that can splashingof the sump fluid to occur. -
damage a pump and cause injury. Proper splash protection should be pro-
vided.
1. Do not connect the pump to the drive
system before first checking to see that 12. Lubrication water, when required, must be
the drive motor rotation is correcto Rota. turned on before starting the pump.
tion must be clockwise when viewed from 13. Do not operate the pump if solids have
the drive end of the pump. settled in the casing and rotating ele-
2. Do not work on a pump unless the drive ments cannot be turned by hand.
system is locked out and the pump is dis- For maximum safety and reliability, use only
connected from the drive system. genuine Galigher pump replacement parts.
3. Do not operate a pump when the bearing Only Galigher pump parts meet al! original
temperature measured on the outside of manufacturing specifications. BGA Inter-
the housing exceeds 220°F. national ELASTOGARDproprietary rubber
4. Do not continue to operate a pump when compounds insure maximum abrasion and
corrosion resistance.
there are indications of internal rubbing,
binding or knocking. The use of non-Galigher pump parts in the
Company's products is not authorized, and
5. Do not operate a pump with the belt or
coupling guard removed.
may result in voiding the Company's factory
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warranty and in providing factory service

&. Do not operate a pump with the discharge support. Further, the Company disclaims
line restricted or plugged or the discharge product liability for any product in which non-
valve closed. Galigher pump parts are used.
7. Do not start a pump which is "windmill-
ing" in the reverse direction because fluid
is flowing back down the discharge pipe
and into the pump.

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 Generallnstallation Recommendations

'o Inspection Upon Arrival

Your pump has been carefully inspected
Mounting Instructions
Heavy-duty mounting plates are furnished
prior to shipment to insure that it meets your on all Galigher Vertical Pumps. These
requirements. Please inspect the pump upon pumps may be mounted on tanks, sumps,
arrival for any damage which may have barges, or floats (with motor properly electric-
occurred during shipment. Report any damage ally grounded). The pump should be firmly
immediately to the carrier. Leave all shipping mounted on a level mounting plate or cross-
covers and shaft blocking attached until ready beams and should not rest on thepump
for installation. casing or screen. Minimum recommended
Spare parts should be inspected with equal sump dimensions for proper operation are
care for shipping damage. Storage locations shown below in Table 1.
for rubber components should be made in cool
shaded areas away from electrical equipment PUMP MINIMUMSUMP MINIMUMSUMP
to extend shelf lifeas long as possible. SIZE DIMENSION* DIMENSIONWITH
FLOATCONTROL
Pump Location
Select the pump location so that the unit is 1% 16x 16 20x 17
accessible for inspection during operation and 2% 24 x 22 24 x 30
during maintenance operations involving re-
moval and disassembly.
3% 27x27 27 x 30
4 48 x 32 48 x 32
Piping
A check valve and a gate valve are often 6 56x35 56x35
installed in the discharge line. The check valve 8 42 x 42 42 x 44
is used to prevent fluid from flowing back

o through the pump while it is shut down. The

gate valve blocks the discharge line during
maintenance.
When rigid discharge piping is used, caution
. Allow 2" lor minimum clearance between
sump bottom and bottom 01pump.
TABLE 1

should be exercised so that external stresses V.Belt Tension

are not applied to the pump discharge flange V-belts are not installed at the factory when
from mis-alignment, lack of support, or vibra- the pump is shipped. Motor direction of rota-
tion. tion must be checked before the V-belts are
It is recommended that an expansion joint put on the sheaves. Use a straight edge tq
and independent pipe support be used so that align sheaves horizontally. V-belts should then
the pump will not have to suppor1the weight be adjusted so that the belts have from %" to
of the discharge piping. 3/.$
" play when depressed midway between
.. It is recommended that provisions be made sheaves. Excessive belt tension will cause un-
to supply clear water to allow flushing out the necessary load on the bearings and excessive
casing aQd piping after pumping settling type belt wear.
solids.

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Coupling Alignment Lower Screen Suction Extensions
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When a direet-eonneeted motor is used, When replaeing or adding a lower sereen
alignment between the motor and the pump suetion extension¡ the eonneetion between the
must be maintained for extended 'ife and reli- pump casing and the flange on the suetion
able serviee. After eheeking the motor diree- extension MUST BE AIR TIGHT. Always apply
tion of rotation, install and align the eoupling a eoat of Silastie 732 RTV sealant or neoprene
using the following proeedure. putty on mating surfaees of aeid-proof and
Check parallel and angular misalignment by abrasion-resistant models. Use a gasket on
measuring the dimensions shown on the hard iron or alloy pumps. Tighten nuts and
sketch, Figure 1. Table 2 shows maximum bolts evenly. See Figure 2.
allowable limits for the Woods type eouplings.
For other types of eouplings, follow the manu-
faeturers reeommendations.

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FIGURE 1
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SUCTION ' 4/
EXTENSION LOWER
SCREEN
eOUPLlNG "A" "B" MINUS"e" "G"
SIZE MAX MAX REF FIGURE2

06 .015 .070 7/8

07 .020 .081 1
08 .020 .094 1-118
09 .025 .109 1-7/16
10 .025 .128 1-5/8
11 .032 .151 1-7/8
12 .032 .175 2-5/8
13 .040 .195 2-11/16
TABLE 2

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(~ Controls ELECTRODE
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AII Galigher Vertical Pumps can be con- FITTING
trolled by a manual motor starting switch or by
automatic liquid level controls with either a
float, probe, or mercury switch. Probe type
level controls are recommended for pumps
COUPLlNG
longer than 6 feet.
Minimum submergence required for
Galigher Vertical Pumps to start pumping
liquid is 3" above the upper screen. These
pumps will continue pumping until liquid is LPUMP
pumped down to the lower screen, although ELECTRODE MOUNTING
the capacity will be slightly reduced when the PLATE
liquid level is below the upper screen.
Probe Type level Control
A probe type level control shown in Figure 3 SPACER
consists of probes, probe housing, and control
box and is assembled in the following manner.
1. Screw the probe housing into the threaded
opening provided on the mounting plate.
After installing the probe housing, screw
the probes in the bottom of the housing.
Two probes are used for hard iron and FIGURE 3

o abrasion-resistant pumps and three probes

for acid-proof pumps for off Ion control
only. Additional probes may be used tor
other functions.
.
NOTE: Installation sketch shows the setup for
singlepump operationonly. For control of
multiple pump operation or alarm incorpora-
2. Cut one probe to desired depth where the tion refer to the wiring schematic provided
pump is to start operating and one probe with the pump.
to the depth where the pump is to shut off.
(Note: The third probe on acid-proot
pumps is the electrical ground.)
3. Install the necessary wiring from the probe
housing to the motor control box. The con-
trol box is usually mounted remotely trom
the pump.

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 Roat Type level Control
To assemble the float type level control,
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follow the procedure listed below referring to
the drawings shipped with the pump and
Figure 4. DO NOT USE A FLOAT TYPE LEVEL
CONTROL ON PUMPS LONGER THAN 84".
1. Secure theswitch bracket (1) float switch
(7) and float rod guide (3), if provided, to
the pump mounting plate.
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2. Screw the float rod (6) into the float ball (2).
3. If the ball and rod are rubber covered (acid-
proof), apply neoprene putty or Silastic
sealant to the joi~t between the ball and
rod to insure an acid-proof seal.
4. Slip the float rod up through the rod hole in
the mounting plate or guide and put the
lower set collar (5) over the top of the rod
(6). Push the rod through the clamp on the
PUMP
float switch arm and slip the upper collar MOUNTING
(5) over the rod.
5. Adjust the ball to the position desired for
PLATE
the pump to shut-off, and set the upper
collar securely just above the float switch
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6. Raise the ball to the position desired for
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the pump to start-up and set the lower

collar securely just below the float switch
armoBe sure the float switch is tripped
"off" by the upper rod collar before the
lower rod collar hits the mounting plate.
7. Install the necessary wiring from the float F/GURE4
switch to the motor controls in accordance
with the Float Switch Assembly Drawing NOTE: /nstallation sketch, Figure 4, shows a
furnished with the pump. setup for single pump operation on/y. For con-
tro/s for multip/e pump operation or a/arm
incorporation, refer to the wiring schematic
provided with the pump.

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 Operatingand Servicing Recommendations

o Pr&Starting Recommendations
1. Visually check all main and auxiliary piping
to insure that all connections have been
General Operating Instructions
1. The unit should always be started under
the lowest possible load. This is usually
properly made. accomplished by starting with the dis-
2. Check voltage, fuse size, starter, heater charge valve 90% closed. This is especially
amperage ratings and frequency of the important when two pumps are operated in
electrical supply against the motor name- parallel or when switching to a standby unit.
plate. 2. Automatic level controls should be set to
3. Visually inspect all the electrical connec- start the unit when the liquid is at least 3
tions to the motor and the control circuito inches above the upper inlet screen.
4. Check to be sure that the wood blocking 3. Do not start operating the pump while it is
has been removed between the pump shaft "windmilling" backwards from fluid running
and the support tubes and that the upper back through the pump case from the dis-
screen is secured to the coverplate. charge line.
5. With the motor disconnected from the 4. Flush out the pump with clear fluid when-
pump assembly, check the motor direction ever possible prior to shut down to reduce
of rotation by momentarily starting the solids settling problems that could load up
motor. Direction of rotation must be as the impeller on startup.
shown on the name-tag on the pump 5. Completely drain the pump lines and
(clockwise looking toward the impeller sump, if the possibility exists of freezing
from the motor end of the shaft). while not operating.
CAUTION: STARTINGANO RUNNING THE 6. The pump must néver be submerged above
PUMP BACKWARD WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO the mounting plate as serious damage to

o' INTERNAL PARTS.

6. AII pumps have been properly greased be-
both the motor and bearing assembly
could result. If submerged, the pump bear-
ing assembly should be disassembled,
fore shipping. For initial start up and sub-
sequent servicing, we recommend using a cleaned, the bearings repacked with fresh
superior general purpose grease with good grease, and the motor checked out before
high temperature characteristics such as further operation.
TEXACO REGAL AFB-2, CHEVRON EPI or Motor
equal for the pump bearings, seals and It is recommended that the motor be well'
motors.
ventilated when in operation. Please refer to
Start Up Recommendations the motor manufacturer for recommended
1. Visual inspection should be made of the service instructions.
pump and its installation before starting. Periodic Servicing
Check that all mounting supports, external
The following table contains recommended
nuts, bolts and fittings are secure, and that
service checks which should be performed on
the discharge piping is tight and secure.
a periodic basis.
2. It is normal to have the discharge valve START EVERY EVERY
90% closed when the pump is started PERIOD UP WEEK MONTH
since much less horsepower is required
under these conditions. Head x x
DO NOT OPERATETHE PUMP IN A RESTRIC- Flow x x
TED FLOW CONDITION FOR LONGER THAN Temperature x x
NECESSARY.
Visual x x
3. Al! flow, pressure and temperature gauges Noise x x
should be monitored to insure that the
Vibration x x
o) pump is operating within specified limits. If
the bearing column temperatures are moni- GreaseBearings x x
tored, they should not exceed 220°F.

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 System and Pump Trouble Shooting

The following table is provided to aid the operator in finding and correcting pump and ('
system malfunctions. \...J

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE

Failure to Deliver Liquid . Insufficient pump speed

. Discharge head requirement too high
. Impelleror suction strainer plugged .
. Wrong direction of rotation
. Discharge valves not opened
. Air leakage in suction extension
. Discharge piping plugged

Motor Runs Hot . Lowsystem headcausingexcessiveflow

. Fluidspecific gravitytoo high
. Fluidviscosity too high
. Improper impeller adjustment
. Speed too high
. Defective motor
. Lack of motor ventilation
. Low motor voltage

Insufficient Capacity and Pressure . Speed too low

. Systemheadhigherthan pump rating
. Impelleror suction strainer partially plugged
. Wrong direction of rotation
. Discharge pipe partially plugged
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. Froth or air in fluid
. Mechanical defects:
Casing worn
Impeller worn or damaged

Pump Vibrates or Is Noisy . Misalignmentof motor coupling

. Pumpmountingplate not anchored
. Impeller partially plugged-unbalanced
. Mechanicaldefects in pumpor motor:
Shaft bent
Rotatingelementsout of balance
Wornbearings
. Dischargepipe not anchored
. Loosebotts or belt guard
. Sheavesnot alignedor balanced
. Pumpoperatingat no flow

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 Ordering Parts

o Several copies of the Installation, Operation

and Maintenance Manual are provided with
each pump. A general assembly drawing with
Orders for spare parts should specify
quantity ordered, part number, item descrip-
tion, and type of material, (i.e. rubber type, cast
a detalled description of all of the pump com- iron or alloy, etc.). If the general assembly
ponents is provided with every pump shipped drawing. supplied with the pump is not avail-
and should be used in conjunction with thls able, refer to the pump serial number and use
manual. Thls drawlng should always be re- the item numbers on the General Assembly
ferred to when ordering replacement parts. Drawing at the end of the Specific Main-
Recommended spare parts are identified on tenance Manual when ordering parts.
this drawing.

Retuming Damaged or Incorrect Parts

Bafore any damaged or incorrect material is marked with the RMA number and show all
returned to BGA International, a RETURN returned parts by quantity, part number, item
MATERIAL AUTHORIZATION (RMA) must be description, and whenever possible, the serial
obtained from either the factory or factory number of the pump to which the parts apply.
authorized distributor/representative from If damage occurred to new pumps or parts
whom the parts were purchased. in shipment, a claim must be made with the
Once a Return Mat~rial Authorization has responsible carrier. Al! shipments are made
been obtained and unless directed otherwise, F.O.B. BGA International factory or warehouse.
the damaged or incorrect parts are to be BGA International cannot be responsible for
shipped FREIGHT PREPAIDto BGA Inter- damages which occur while material is in
national,755South 5th West Street,Salt Lake . transito
City, Utah 84101.The packing list must be

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CURVE SHOWS APPROXIMATE PERFORMANCE FOR CLEAR WATER (to ANSI/HI 1.6-1994 Centifugal Pump Test Standard). For media other than water, corrections must be made for density, Issued: 05/1998
viscosity and/or other effects of solids. WEIR SLURRY GROUP, INC. reserve the right to change pump performance and/or delete impellers without notice. Frame suitability must be checked for each
duty and drive arrangement. Not all frame alternatives are necessarily available from each manufacturing centre. Last Issued: 05/1998
Impeller
17.5
178mm Dia.

Speed Maximum Allowed

2000 rpm 10% Pump RPM
15 15%
Pump Series
length in
20% inches
1000 2000

24 2000 2000

12.5 1800 rpm 36 1800 2000

23% 48 1200 1800

10 1600 rpm
Maximum kW 6
20%
Replaces curve:
SP-305E

Head, H (m)
7.5 1400 rpm

15%
1200 rpm
usgpm x ft x SG
5 BHP =
3960 x Efficiency
10% m³/hr x m x SG
kW =
1000 rpm 376 x Efficiency
m³/hr = 0.227 x usgpm
m = 0.3048 x ft
SG = Specific Gravity

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All Rights Reserved.

TYPICAL PUMP PERFORMANCE CURVE

SP-0305F
0
0 4 8
Flow, Q (L/s)
1.5 100-2000