OPERATING MANUAL

Steimel Gear Pumps

and
Pump Units

Series B, R, SF, T

Type designation : ..........................................................................................

Serial No. : ...................................................................................................

Gebr. Steimel GmbH & Co

Maschinenfabrik

Postfach 1565
D-53762 Hennef

Telephone (02242) 88 09 - 0 Fax (02242) 88 09 160

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 General 6 Starting up / shutting down

1.1 Intended application 6.1 Preparations for starting up
1.2 Product information 6.2 Initial commissioning
1.2.1 Type designation and works serial No. 6.3 Placing back into operation
1.2.2 Technical data sheet 6.4 Shutting down
1.2.3 Permitted use
7 Maintenance / repair
2 Safety 7.1 General information
2.1 Identification of safety instructions in the 7.2 Shaft seal
Operating Manual 7.2.1 Stuffing box packing
2.2 Qualification and training of operating 7.2.2 Axial face seal / rotary shaft seal
personnel 7.2.3 Twin seals
2.3 Hazards in the event of non-compliance 7.2.4 Pressure relief valve
with the safety instructions 7.3 Dismantling and re-assembly
2.4 Compliance with regulations pertaining 7.3.1 Basic instructions
to safety at work 7.3.2 Dismantling the unit
2.5 Safety instructions relevant for operation 7.3.3 Dismantling the pump
2.6 Safety instructions relevant for maintenance, 7.3.4 Assembling the pump / unit
inspection and assembly work 7.4 Spare parts
2.7 Unauthorised alterations and production
of spare parts 8 Related drawings
2.8 Unauthorised modes of operation
9 Faults; causes and remedies
3 Transport and intermediate storage
3.1 Transport
3.2 Intermediate storage

4 Technical description
4.1 General description
4.2 Construction and mode of operation
4.3 Mechanical construction
4.3.1 Pump casing
4.3.2 Gear wheels
4.3.3 Shafts, bearings and lubrication
4.3.4 Shaft seal
4.3.5 Drive
4.4 Accessories
4.4.1 Pressure relief valve
4.4.2 Heating and cooling units

5 Mounting / installation
5.1 Installation position
5.2 Mounting for the first time
5.3 Drive elements
5.3.1 Aligning flexible couplings
5.3.2 Coupling guard
5.4 Electrical connection
5.5 Pipes
5.5.1 Purging
5.5.2 Connecting pipes
5.5.3 Additional connections
5.5.4 Suction line
5.5.5 Delivery line
5.5.6 Pressure test and leakage test
5.6 Protection against foreign bodies
and contamination

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1 General
- operating or working range / scheduled or
1.1 Intended application permitted use
- sound pressure level
Steimel gear pumps are suitable for pumping lube - power requirement
oils, fuel oils and other lubricating fluids. - internal preservation
The fluids pumped may not contain any abrasive - surface protection / paint finish
components and may not chemically attack the - weight
materials of which the pump is made. - references to tests, certificates and
The field of application of these pumps extends acceptance tests
from oil hydraulics through lubrication systems to - date of issue
pure pumping applications.
Above all, the pumped medium must always be in the case of pump units, also:
clean and have good lubricating properties in order
to ensure that the pump operates correctly, in order - drive type / motor / transmission
to ensure a high level of operating reliability and - motor and transmission data
safety and in order to ensure a long service life. - coupling / belt drive
- sub-plate, intermediate bracket /
1.2 Product information pump mount
- accessories / safety facilities
1.2.1 Type designation and works serial No. - references to required certificates
- miscellaneous.
The full type designation is specified in the
technical data sheet or the order confirmation. 1.2.3 Permitted use
The works serial No. comprises the contract No.
and a consecutive serial No. (e.g. 94 1234-2). It is The pump / pump unit is designed only for the field
imprinted directly on the rating plate or on the of application listed in the technical data sheet of
pump. our order confirmation.
Differing operating conditions will necessitate new
1.2.2 Technical data sheet contractual agreements.

The technical data sheet is a part of our sales 2 Safety

order confirmation and should contain all important
technical details agreed between the purchaser This Operating Manual gives basic instructions
and manufacturer, such as which are to be observed during installation,
operation and maintenance of the pump. It is
- designation, type, size therefore imperative that this Manual be read by
- item No. the responsible personnel / operator prior to
- project drawing / dimension sheet assembly and commissioning. It is always to be
- spare parts list for parts subject to wear kept available at the installation site.
- related Operating Manuals
- suction and delivery connection It is not only the general safety instructions
- materials contained under this main heading "Safety" that are
- shaft seal to be observed but also the specific information
- pumped medium / field of application provided under the other main headings.
- direction of rotation
- accessories 2.1 Identification of safety instructions in the
- hydraulic parameters such as delivery rate, Operating Manual
operating pressure, speed, viscosity range
and temperature range Safety instructions given in this Manual, non-
compliance with which would affect safety are
If required, also: identified by the following symbol:

- pressure relief valve / safety facilities

- special installation position
- suction characteristics
See DIN 4844-W 9

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or where electrical safety is involved, with 2.4 Compliance with regulations pertaining
to safety at work

When operating the pump, the safety instructions

see DIN 4844-W 8. contained in this Manual, the relevant national
accident prevention regulations and any other
The word CAUTION service and safety instructions issued by the plant
operator are to be observed.
indicates safety information which may result in
risks to the machine and its function if the 2.5 Safety instructions relevant for the plant
information is not observed. operator

It is imperative that signs affixed to the machine, - If hot or cold machine components involve
e.g. hazards, they must be guarded against
accidental contact on site.
- arrow indicating the direction of rotation
- Guards for moving parts (e.g. coupling) must
- symbols indicating fluid connections not be removed from the machine while in
operation.
be observed and kept legible.
- Any leakage of hazardous (e.g. explosive,
2.2 Qualification and training of operating toxic, hot) fluids (e.g. from the shaft seal) must
personnel be drained away so as to prevent any risk to
persons or the environment. Statutory regulations
The personnel responsible for operation, are to be complied with.
maintenance, inspection and assembly must be
adequately qualified. Scope of responsibility and - Hazards resulting from electricity are to be
supervision of the personnel must be exactly prevented (see for example, the VDE Specifica-
defined by the plant operator. If the staff do not tions and the bye-laws of the local power supply
have the necessary knowledge, they must be utilities).
trained and instructed, which may be performed by
the machine manufacturer or supplier on behalf of 2.6 Safety instructions relevant for mainte-
the plant operator. Moreover, the plant operator is nance, inspection and assembly work
to make sure that the contents of the Operating
Manual are fully understood by the personnel. It shall be the plant operator's responsibility to
ensure that all maintenance, inspection and
2.3 Hazards in the event of non-compliance assembly work is performed by authorised and
with the safety instructions qualified personnel who have adequately
familiarised themselves with the subject matter by
Non-compliance with the safety instructions may studying this Manual in detail.
produce a risk to the personnel as well as to the
environment and the machine and results in a loss Any work on the machine shall only be performed
of any right to claim damages. when it is at a standstill, it being imperative that the
procedure for shutting down of the machine
For example, non-compliance may involve the described in this Manual be followed.
following hazards: Pumps and pump units which convey hazardous
media must be decontaminated.
- Failure of important functions of the
machine/plant On completion of work all safety and protective
facilities must be re-installed and made operative
- Failure of specified procedures of maintenance again.
and repair
Prior to restarting the machine, the instructions
- Exposure of people to electrical, mechanical and listed under "Initial commissioning" are to be
chemical hazards observed.

- Endangering the environment owing to hazardous

substances being released.

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2.7 Unauthorised alterations and production 3.2 Intermediate storage

of spare parts
The pump / the pump unit must be stored on a
Any modification may be made to the machine only timber support at a protective location in the
after consultation with the manufacturer. Using position of normal use and must be covered.
spare parts and accessories authorised by the
manufacturer is in the interest of safety. Use of It is not permitted to stack heavy pumps /
other parts may exempt the manufacturer from any pump units one above the other.
liability.
The pump is not provided with internal
2.8 Unauthorised modes of operation preservation. In some cases, a film of test medium
originating from the test bench run may still adhere
The reliability of the machine delivered will be only to the inside faces. A mineral oil is used as the test
guaranteed if it is used in the manner intended, in medium unless otherwise agreed.
accordance with Clause 1 of this Manual. The limit Should you intend to store the unit for long periods,
values specified in the data sheet must under no we advise you to contractually agree on a special
circumstances be exceeded. internal preservation.
The condition of the pump and its preservation
3 Transport and intermediate storage must be checked at least once per year!
If stored in the open air, please carefully cover the
3.1 Transport pump / pump unit and ensure that it is not exposed
either to moisture or foreign bodies.
The pump / the pump unit is delivered in
assembled condition. Lube oils for transmissions, 4 Technical description
confining and sealing fluid and valves / fittings are
delivered in separate packagings if necessary. 4.1 General description

The pump / the pump unit is packaged differently, The gear pump, being the most popular type of
depending on the transport route and size. The rotary, positive-displacement pump, owes its great
packaging complies with our general packaging popularity primarily to the sophisticated involute
guidelines unless otherwise contractually agreed. gearing which permits low-cost series production
When transporting the complete unit, the cables with high precision, besides its simple construction.
must be attached, as shown, to pump and motor Most gear pumps have straight-toothed spur gears.
(not to the eyebolt of the motor and pump). Certain types are fitted with helical-tooth spur
gears or with double-helical (herring-bone) gears in
an effort to achieve greater running smoothness.

4.2 Construction and mode of operation

In line with the diverse fields of application of the

gear pumps, we have developed a variety of
different models.
Very low-pressure gear pumps for pumping
moderately fluid to viscous media generally have a
The motor suspension eyebolts are suitable only f large displacement volume and low speed of
or the weight of the motor. Likewise, the rotation. It is more economical to pump low-
pump eyebolt is suitable only for the weight viscosity media with small, high-speed gear
of the pump. Consequently, additional pumps.
loads attached to the motor and pump may not be The mode of operation of the external gear pump
raised with these eyebolts. results from the engaged teeth. This is where the
actual separation process between suction and
pressure chamber occurs.
The drive gear wheel / drive pinion drives the
Please avoid jerky movements, shock and mating gear wheel / mating pinion, thus causing
heavy vibration when raising and lowering the intermeshing teeth to release the tooth spaces
during transportation ! abruptly.

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When the gear wheels, which are surrounded by a gear wheels are designed as pinions. Materials,
casing or adapter on all sides, rotate, the tooth surface hardnesses, wear-resistant coatings and
spaces fill with the medium to be pumped as the gearing quality will depend on the customer's sales
result of the partial vacuum produced and convey it order.
outwards and around to the delivery end. Combing
of the gear wheels which are turning in opposite 4.3.3 Shafts, bearings and lubrication
directions forces the medium into the delivery line.
The delivery pressure produced by a pump builds The pump shafts are mounted in plain bearing
up in the delivery line depending on the resistances bushes. The bearing points must be adequately
opposing the delivery flow. These resistances lubricated by the medium!
result from pipe friction and the various installed
fittings, fixtures and devices. CAUTION The pump must always receive fluid
The power demand increases with increasing and may never be allowed to run dry!
delivery pressure!
The running play on the sliding surfaces is rated so
The pump may never be operated as to constantly guarantee an adequate lubrication
CAUTION with the suction or delivery line film.
closed! The lower the viscosity of a medium to be pumped,
the closer the running play must be kept in order to
achieve a favourable volumetric efficiency of the
pump. However, this also necessitates a purer
medium to be pumped in order to achieve high
Suction Delivery operating reliability and as long a pump service life
as possible.

4.3.4 Shaft seal

On versions with stuffing box packing (P), this

4.3 Mechanical construction packing must drip slightly during operation in order
to dissipate the frictional heat.
4.3.1 Pump casing Ensure that the leakage is safely collected or
discharged in controlled fashion.
The pump casing encloses the gear wheels and is
generally equipped with a suction and delivery On versions with axial face seal (G), this seal has
connection for the pipes. only slight or invisible (vapour) leakage losses
Depending on the particular type, it also contains a during operation. It requires no maintenance.
pressure relief valve and one side of the drive and
counter-shaft bearing assembly. No maintenance is required either on versions with
In the case of the disk or plate design, the gear rotary shaft seal (R).
wheels are enclosed by a so-called adapter which
has the shape of a plate, the thickness of which In the case of twin seals, such as GG or GR
corresponds to approximately the length of the versions, a quench fluid recipient serves to
gear wheel. lubricate and cool the downstream seal.These seal
The drive and counter-cover serves to combinations serve to exclude air in the case of
accommodate the shaft bearing. media which react in an undesirable manner when
The shaft seal is accommodated in the drive cover coming into contact with atmospheric oxygen.
or in a casing.
4.3.5 Drive
4.3.2 Gear wheels The pump must be driven free of
vibration via a flexible coupling and
CAUTION
Gear wheels have an involute gearing. Straight- the drive shaft may be subjected
tooth spur gears are generally used in feed pumps. neither to radial forces nor axial
Owing to the greater running smoothness, helical- forces! Any radial loading of the shaft journal
tooth spur gears are given preference in high- resulting from V belts, chains, drive gear wheels or
speed lube oil pumps in the low pressure range. so forth is cushioned by an additional radial
The gear wheel bodies are generally connected to bearing which is accommodated inside or outside
the shaft by interference fits and, in some cases, the pump. Please state the relevant parameters for
also by feather keys. In many cases, shafts and design of this bearing in your purchase order.

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4.4 Accessories carefully aligned. Wherever possible, please use
torsion-resistant sub-plates or frames.
4.4.1 Pressure relief valve
CAUTION On pump units with a sub-plate made
The pump can be delivered with a built-in or of grey cast iron, please ensure that
mounted pressure relief valve or circulation valve the deposit surface is absolutely flat
which returns the pumped medium from the and level!
delivery end to the suction end in order to protect On uneven deposit surfaces, the sub-plates may
against overloading of the pump. This valve is also be aligned with the aid of shims, but these
suitable for occasional, brief response, not owing to shims must be well-set (snugly fitting).
regular operation. Rapid heating of the medium
occurs should the valve respond for a longer 5.3 Drive elements
period, and this may result in undesirable changes
and may also disturb proper operation of the pump. Please also refer to 4.3.5 Drive.
We recommend inserting bypass-relief valves in a - On a pump with free shaft extension, remove the
bypass with a return line to the supply tank for high shaft protection (if applicable, corrosion protec-
pressures and long response times. tion, e.g. with solvent, but not with emery paper).
The setting of the pressure relief valve may - Fit and lock the drive element onto the shaft.
be changed only after procuring the prior
consent of the pump manufacturer! CAUTION Fit the coupling using a fitting tool. On
The final pressure of the valve lies 20-30 % no account may you force the
above the opening pressure. coupling on by knocking or tapping
since this could damage the shaft, gear wheels,
4.4.2 Heating and cooling units bearing assembly, thrust rings and retaining rings
for instance.
Types TM have double-walled casings or corres-
ponding ducts and can be heated or cooled with a 5.3.1 Aligning flexible couplings
liquid or gaseous medium. Temperature sensors in
the pump serve to monitor and safeguard the pump The unit is correctly aligned if a straight-edge
against inadmissible switch-on of the drive motor. placed axially over both coupling halves is the
same distance from the relevant shaft at all points
Types TE are heated with electrical heating on the circumference, whereby it must be noted
cartridges. The temperature is controlled steplessly that the measurement point must be turned as well
by means of a system regulator. by hand.
Moreover, both coupling halves must be the same
5 Mounting / installation distance from each other at all points on the
circumference. This can be verified with a probe or
5.1 Installation position gauge.
Example: Aligning a flexible coupling without
Unless otherwise agreed, the pump should be intermediate sleeve or gear rim.
mounted / installed so that the drive shaft and
counter-shaft are vertically adjacent. The fact that Straight-edge
the line connections are then horizontal is the best
method of guaranteeing that as large a fluid
quantity as possible remains in the pump when the
pump is switched off. It then normally inducts this
fluid "reservoir" easily again under normal
conditions when restarted.
Gauge
5.2 Mounting for the first time

Base-mounted pumps may be mounted only on The deviation between the two coupling halves
precisely level supports, in order to avoid twisting. should not exceed 0.3 mm either radially or axially.
This must also be ensured at operating
Flange pumps must be mounted in a precisely temperature and with supply pressure applied.
machined flange centring ring. If machines are to
be coupled, please ensure that the machines are

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5.3.2 Coupling guard Elongation of the pipes resulting from temperature

variations must be compensated for by suitable
In accordance with the accident prevention regu- measures.
lations, the pump may be operated only with a
coupling guard. If this coupling guard is not 5.5.3 Additional connections
supplied by us, at the express request of the
orderer, the operator must provide such a guard. The dimensions and position of the additional
connections required for the pump, e.g. for sealing,
5.4 Electrical connection purging or leakage fluid, are specified in the
installation and piping plan.
The electrical connection must be made by a
qualified electrician in accordance with the 5.5.4 Suction line
applicable safety regulations. Please refer to the
Installation Instructions and Operating Manual In the case of short suction lines, the nominal dia-
provided by the motor manufacturer. Please refer meter should be at least that of the pump connec-
to the Installation Instructions and Operating tion. On longer pipes, determine the most economi-
Manual of the equipment manufacturer for safety cal nominal diameter in each individual case.
facilities and control equipment. Adapters for increasing to larger nominal diameters
should be designed with as gentle an expansion
5.5 Pipes angle as possible in order to reduce pressure
losses.
5.5.1 Purging The suction line should always be as short and
straight as possible. The total suction-end resis-
The suction and delivery connection of the pump tance may not exceed 0.4 bar in operating condi-
are sealed with plastic caps. The pump interiors tion. In start-up condition, it may be max. 0.65 bar
still contain residual quantities of the testing oil or, for a period of up to approx. 30 min (until operating
possibly, a preservation agent. If contractually temperature is reached).
agreed, pumps are also cleaned by us after the The total resistance comprises the geodetic suction
trial run. These pumps are then entirely free of head and the pipe resistance, including the resis-
such residue. tance of any built-in fixtures and fittings. It is
Should the pump be purged before initial commis- measured as a partial vacuum using a vacuum
sioning, we recommend using either the medium to meter directly at the pump suction connection.
be pumped or a neutral agent for this purpose. The flow velocity is a further characteristic para-
Please do not use water or fluids containing water meter for the suction line. Always endeavour to
since this could entail the risk of corrosion, apart achieve a value of 1...1.5 m/s for the flow velocity
from on pumps made of high-grade steel or in the case of oil.
stainless steel. A partial vacuum greater than 0.4 bar impairs the
CAUTION Before the pump is installed in a new pump's volumetric efficiency, thus reducing the
installation, the tanks, pipes and delivery capacity and resulting in cavitation.
connections must be cleaned thoroughly, flushed Cavitation causes increasing noise and greater
through and blown through with compressed air. wear in the long term.
Welding beads, scale and other contamination Installing a vacuum meter at the pump suction
frequently only become detached after a certain connection is particularly advisable for checking
period. In order to prevent this, please take the partial vacuum in the suction line and
appropriate measures, such as sandblasting, assessing the degree of contamination of any
before installation. suction filter installed.
Foreign bodies will endanger the CAUTION The suction line must be absolutely
CAUTION operational reliability and safety of the tight !
pump and may lead to blockage
or total failure. 5.5.5 Delivery line

5.5.2 Connecting pipes The operating or delivery pressure must be

checked with a pressure gauge fitted directly at the
On no account may the pump be used as a fixed pump delivery connection. The delivery pressure or
support on long pipes. Long pipes must be sup- total resistance comprises the individual resis-
ported directly ahead of the pump and must be tances of the actuators, the geodetic pressure
connected free of strain. On no account may their head and pipe resistances.
weight be borne by the pump.

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CAUTION Line and actuator resistances depend 2. Secondary contamination

on viscosity. It is advisable to fit a
pressure relief valve in order to avoid overloading Circulation pumps, e.g. for oil supply systems, are
the pump as the result of inadmissibly high subjected to contamination which, after commis-
pressure. sioning, forms continually in the sliding surfaces of
The flow velocity in the delivery line should not the gear components as abrasion or abraded wear
exceed 3 m/s in the case of oil. in the form of metallic particles and which can be
Should there be air in the suction line, this may entrained by the lube oil.
cause induction problems when starting the pump, Gear pumps can be protected against primary
e.g.: contamination by coarse filters or plate-type filters
- if the pump is to pump against a closed system fitted in the suction line.
(loaded non-return valve), Depending on the filter rating, these suction filters
- if two pumps operating in parallel are mutually retain foreign bodies of a specific size
safeguarded by means of non-return valves. The filter clogs up gradually as the
The situation can be remedied by bleeding the CAUTION result of contamination and silting-up,
delivery line or by a small bypass line (DN 4-6) thus impeding induction of the feed
upstream of the non-return valve. The bypass is stream by the pump. This will be noticeable since
then connected back to the tank. the pump will become noisier.
On forced-circulation lubrication systems such as (see also 8.4 Faults)
those conventional in gear construction, cleaning A filter rating of 0.05 to 0.20 mm is appropriate,
filters must be fitted in the delivery line. depending on pump design. The larger the filter
The overall circulating volume of the lube oil must area, the longer will be the maintenance intervals.
not be selected too low so that it does not overheat Gear pumps are best protected against secondary
as the result of frequent pumping through the contamination by means of changeover filters or
circuit and inadequate cooling. A cooler or heat double self-bypassing filters fitted in the delivery
exchanger must be provided if necessary. line and designed for continuous filtration. Whilst
one filter chamber is in operation, the other is at
5.5.6 Pressure test and leakage test standby. The filters can be equipped with visual
differential pressure indicators or electrical
These tests must be conducted statically before contacts for remote monitoring in order to permit
the pump is installed. Special-purpose boiler and the increasing contamination of the filter to be
pipe test pumps must be used for this purpose. On recognised.
no account may the feed pump be used ! One of the other aspects which must be borne in
Test pressures generally lie mind when selecting the filter rating and size is the
CAUTION substantially above the pump design viscosity range of the lube oil. Consequently, the
pressure so that the pump could be filter manufacturer should be consulted. Filter
damaged. (see also 5.5.1 Purging) ratings of 25-60 µm are conventional for lube oils.

5.6 Protection against foreign bodies and CAUTION Foreign bodies endanger the opera-
contamination tional safety and reliability of the
pump and may lead to blockage or total failure.
A distinction is made between two types of Larger quantities of ultra-fine contamination will
contamination: cause abrasion wear on the sliding surfaces and
will reduce the service life of the pump.
1. Primary contamination
6 Starting up / shutting down
- Filling and feed pumps are exposed to foreign
bodies, dirt particles or mineral pigments which 6.1 Preparations for starting up
are located in the medium to be pumped.
Before starting up, inspect the pump installation in
- Pipe elements, in particular upstream of the order to establish that it is in proper working order
pump, may be contaminated with fine dirt as specified in the technical documentation.
particles such as metal swarf, welding or In the case of electric motor-driven pumps, the
soldering beads or abrasives etc. originating electrical connections may be made only by a
from production or installation. qualified electrician.
(see also 5.5.1 Purging) Facilities for personal safety (e.g.
CAUTION contact guard on clutches and belts)
must be fitted.

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6.2 Initial commissioning 6.3 Placing back into operation

Ensure that there is adequate medium in the pump In principle, the same procedure as that described
before initial commissioning. in Point 6.2 Initial commissioning must be noted in
Gear pumps are always self-priming pumps. Under this case.
normal circumstances, they may induct the air If the pump has been placed out of operation for a
present in the suction line and convey it into the long period, please check that there is still
delivery line. It is advisable to also fill the suction adequate fluid in the pump in order to ensure
line with the medium to be pumped before starting, reliable re-induction.
particularly in the case of extremely unfavourable
suction conditions, in order to prevent the pump CAUTION Check the mobility of the internal
running dry. components of the pump in the case
Fill the pump and, wherever possible, of media which could set (e.g. by turning the drive
CAUTION also the suction line with the fluid to shaft).
be pumped and then bleed.
Always avoid the pump running dry! CAUTION On no account may a cold pump be
Should there be shut-off elements in the suction or started up suddenly with a hot
delivery line, these elements must be opened fully. medium. The temperature of the pump must be
Fully open all additional connections provided, e.g. increased slowly in order to avoid seizing of the
for sealing or purging fluid etc., and check flow. pump as the result of thermal shock.

Heavy pumps generally have an eyebolt for 6.4 Shutting down

attaching load suspension devices at the topmost
point on the casing. There may be a screw plug at Depending on the particular system, the pump
this point on small pumps. Depending on the should be allowed to idle for an adequate period -
particular design, the eyebolt is located either in a with the heating source switched off - until the
tapped blind hole or in a through-hole with thread. pumped fluid’s temperature has dropped to such
The latter offers the option of filling or bleeding the an extent as to avoid heat build-up in the pump.
pump. Close the shut-off element in the supply line if the
pump has been out of operation for a long period.
Check the direction of rotation. Close off additional connections.
CAUTION
Each pump features a direction-of-
rotation arrow. If the pump is The shaft seal must be supplied with sealing fluid
operated in the wrong direction, this could entail even when at standstill on pumps in which the
the risk of overloading the shaft seal and causing it pumped fluid is supplied under vacuum.
to leak.
Pumps suitable for clockwise and counter- Media which set should be drained off. The pump
clockwise rotation are exceptions to this rule. can be used at most only briefly and at low purging
The direction of rotation can even be checked with pressure in order to clean the pipe system.
the pump full and with the shut-off elements open The intention to use the pump as a
by briefly switching the drive on and off. CAUTION purging pump must be known when
designing the pump in order to ensure
CAUTION Gear pumps are positive-displacement material compatibility.
pumps. High purging pressures and long operating times
If the pump pumps into a closed delivery line, it will should be avoided in the case of purging or
be overloaded and fail. cleaning fluids with poor lubrication properties
owing to the risk of jamming or seizing on the
Pressure relief valves protect pumps against sliding surfaces of the pump.
damage and overload (see also 4.4.1 Pressure
relief valve). 7 Maintenance / repair

Proper functioning of the pump can be checked by 7.1 General information

listening to the noise and by checking the pressure
gauge. The time taken from switching on to Steimel gear pumps largely require no mainte-
pumping should not exceed 30 seconds. nance under normal operating conditions if they
are operated with media having good lubrication
properties.

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It is advisable to regularly check the performance The rotary shaft seal requires no maintenance
data. Integration of corresponding monitoring either. Should it leak, it must be renewed
devices, such as operating hours counters, (inspection intermittent 100h).
pressure gauges, pressure and temperature
monitors etc., will depend on the requirements and 7.2.3 Twin seals
the relevant regulations.
On twin seals and combined seals, the quench
Please note the following points when carrying out fluid level in the recipient must be checked
maintenance work on the overall system: constantly and topped up if necessary.

- Check that all securing screws, bolts and 7.2.4 Pressure relief valve
connections are tight and retighten if necessary. Please follow the steps below should it be
necessary to regulate / adjust the opening pressure
- Check alignment of the coupling. Examine of the pressure relieve valve:
elastomers for wear.
- Unscrew the pressure cap and undo the lock nut.
- Check the pump for leaks, in particular the
shaft seals. - The required opening pressure can be set by
turning the threaded bushing / regulating screw
7.2 Shaft seal which is then accessible.
Turning clockwise: increases the opening
7.2.1 Stuffing box packing pressure.
Turning counter-clockwise: reduces the opening
The stuffing box gland nut may be tightened only pressure.
lightly so that the packing allows slight leakage Recommended values for pressure setting:
during operation, thus dissipating the frictional approx. 10 % above the operating pressure /
heat. working pressure of the system.

If the leakage rate is too high after a long operating - Screw the pressure cap back on
period, tighten the nuts on the stuffing box gland (do not forget the sealant).
uniformly by 1/6 of a turn. Then observe the leak-
7.3 Dismantling and re-assembly
age. If it is no longer possible to tighten the stuffing
box gland nut, you must fit an extra packing ring. It 7.3.1 Basic instructions
is generally not necessary to replace the entire
packing assembly. The unit must be safeguarded so that it cannot be
Should it be necessary to renew the packing switched on before starting dismantling work.
assembly nevertheless, also assess the condition The shut-off elements in the supply and delivery
of the shaft bearing assembly and the seal seat. line must be closed. The pump must have reached
If there are signs of major scoring on the shaft, the ambient temperature.
shaft must be exchanged since, otherwise, this will
impair sealing with new packing rings. 7.3.2 Dismantling the unit

The joints of the packing rings or cut ring sections 1. Disconnect the electrical power supply
must be mutually offset by approx. 90°. 2. Remove any fitted additional connections
The joint should be at the top on the last ring at the 3.: Unit on sub-plate:
gland end. 3.1. Remove the coupling guard
The packing rings must be carefully bent open both 3.2. Disconnect the motor terminals
axially and radially only sufficiently to permit them Detach the motor from the sub-plate
to just be slid over the shaft. 3.3. Disengage the pump and motor
3.4. by moving the motor's position
7.2.2 Axial face seal / rotary shaft seal 3.5. Detach the suction and delivery connection
3.6. Detach the pump from the sub-plate
Maintenance of the axial face seal is restricted to 4.: Unit with pump support / intermediate
checking for leaks (inspection intermittent 100h). bracket:
Very slight leakage of the axial face seal is 4.1. Disconnect the motor terminals
permitted. 4.2. Detach the motor
Should the leakage be higher than this, the axial 4.3. Detach the suction and delivery connection
face seal must be renewed. When doing this, also 4.4 Detach the pump from the pump support /
inspect the pump bearing assembly. intermediate bracket

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7.3.3 Dismantling the pump - The sealing edge of the new ring should not be
at the position of the sealing edge on the old
Please refer to the various exploded views (if ring.
available). This can be achieved by:
Identify the position of the pump components and - exchanging the shaft or shaft bushing
number them consecutively! - fitting with a spacer ring
1. Undo the casing bolts - pressing in to different depths in the location
2. Release the counter-cover from the casing hole.
using 2 forcing threads and hexagon - Use a press-in tool and a suitable press-in die
bolts when pressing in.
3. Pull the counter-shaft with gear wheel out - Make sure that you do not damage the sealing
of the pump casing lip at sharp edges when sliding into the shaft!
4. Release the safety catch on the coupling - On smooth shafts, round off the keyways and
half and detach it with an extractor tool turned grooves. Fitted shafts should have a
and then detach the feather key conical bevel. If this is not possible, an
5. Version with packing: installation sleeve must be used to assist in
5.1. Undo the gland stuffing box assembly.
6. Direction of rotation-dependent axial face • Axial face seal
seal: please refer to the special Installation Instruc-
6 1. Pull out the axial face seal tions and Operating Manual
7. Direction of rotation-independent axial • Pressure relief valve
face seal: please refer to Point 7.2.4
(Please refer to the special Installation
Instructions and Operating Manual) 7.4 Spare parts
8. Version with single thrust bearing:
8.1. Detach the bearing catch Keeping a stock of the most important spare parts
9. Version with rotary shaft seal: and parts subject to wear at the installation site is
9.1. Detach the seal locating cover an important precondition for ensuring that the
10. Pull the drive shaft with gear wheel pump is always ready for operation.
out of the pump casing On the other hand, we recommend that you keep
11. On pumps with bearing components in stock a reserve pump and return the removed
made of carbon / ceramic material, pump to our works for repair if necessary.
always ensure that you take great care
Please refer to our spare parts list with cutaway
when dismantling!
view when ordering spare parts.
Use absolutely no force since these
components are fragile and could fracture. We are able to assume warranty only for original
spare parts supplied by us.
7.3.4 Assembling the pump / unit
It must be expressly pointed out that spare parts
Follow the generally valid rules applicable in and accessories not supplied by us are not tested
the field of mechanical engineering and by us and are not approved by us. Installation
machine construction when re-assembling. and/or use of such products may thus impair de-
O-rings must be inspected for damage and sign characteristics of the pump and thus endanger
must be replaced by new O-rings if necessary. active and/or passive safety. We are unable to ac-
cept liability and accept claims under warranty for
Flat gaskets must always be renewed. Ensure damage and loss occurring as the result of using
that the new gasket has precisely the non-original spare parts and accessories.
same thickness as the old gasket.
Hylomar SQ 32/M or Epple 33 for instance may Please state the following information when sub-
be used as permanently elastic universal seals. mitting orders for spare parts:
All seal and gasket residue must be removed
completely. When re-assembling, follow the re- - Contract No. / Serial No.
verse procedure to that followed when dismantling - Part No.
• Stuffing box packing, see Point 7.2.1 - Quantity
• Rotary shaft seal
- Always use new rotary shaft seals. 8 Related documents
- Always ensure that they are fitted in the correct Please refer to the technical data sheet or the
position. sales order confirmation for the related documents.

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