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IM70733-GB4
2000-08

Operating Manual
MR-185S, -200S Liquid-Ring Pump
 Declaration of Conformity

The designating company

Alfa Laval
Company Name

6000 Kolding
Address

+45 79 32 22 00
Phone No.

hereby declare that

LIQUID-RING PUMP MR-185S, -200S

Denomination Type Year

is in conformity with the following directives with amendments:

- Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC

- EMC Directive 89/336/EEC
- Machinery Directive 89/392/EEC

Bjarne Søndergaard Vice President, R & D

Name Title

Alfa Laval
Company Signature

Designation
 Table of contents

This manual is divided into main sections. - See Please note that the drawing on page 19 can be un-
below. folded and support the reading of the manual.

Safety 1. Important information .................................. 2

2. Warning signs ............................................. 2
3. Safety precautions ....................................... 3

Installation 1. Unpacking/Delivery ...................................... 4

2. Installation/Pre-use check ........................... 5
3. Fitting of noise-reducing valve
(optional extra) ............................................ 6

Operation 1. Operation/Control ........................................ 7

2. Fault finding ................................................. 8
3. Recommended cleaning .............................. 9

1. General maintenance ................................ 10

Maintenance 2. Dismantling of pump/shaft seal ................. 12
3. Assembly of pump/shaft seal ..................... 14

Technical data 1. Technical data ........................................... 16

Drawings/Parts list 1. Exploded drawing ...................................... 18

2. Drawing/Parts list ....................................... 19
 Safety

Unsafe practices and other important information are Warnings are emphasized by means of special signs.
emphasized in this manual.

1. Important information
Always read the manual before using the pump!

2
WARNING! : Indicates that special procedures must be fol-
lowed to avoid severe personal injury.

CAUTION! : Indicates that special procedures must be fol-

lowed to avoid damage to the pump.

NOTE! : Indicates important information to simplify

practices or to make them clearer.

2. Warning signs
: General warning.

: Dangerous electrical voltage.

: Caustic agents.
 Safety

All warnings in the manual are summarized on this Pay special attention to the instructions below so that
page. severe personal injury or damage to the pump are
avoided.

3. Safety precautions
Installation:
: - Always observe the technical data (see page
3
16).
- Never stick your fingers or any tool through
the adaptor or the drain hole in the pump
casing when the pump is running.
- Never test the direction of rotation with liquid
in the pump.

: The pump must be electrically connected by

authorized personnel (see the motor instruc-
tions).

: Always disconnect the power supply before

dismantling the pump.

Operation:
: Always observe the technical data (see page
16).

: Never touch the pump or the pipelines when

pumping hot liquids or when sterilizing.

: Never run the pump with both the suction side

and the pressure side blocked.

: Never stick your fingers or any tool through the

adaptor or the drain hole in the pump casing
when the pump is running.

: Always handle lye and acid with great care.

Maintenance:
: Always observe the technical data (see page
16).

: Always disconnect the power supply when the

pump is serviced.

: - The pump must never be hot when serviced.

- The pump and the pipelines must never be
pressurised when the pump is serviced.
 Installation

The instruction manual is part of the delivery. The standard delivery does not include the test
Study the instructions carefully. certificate. This can be supplied on request.
The pump is available in two sizes, MR-185S and The pump is supplied with standard motor.
MR-200S.

1. Unpacking/Delivery

1 2

4 NOTE!
We cannot be held responsible for incorrect
unpacking.

Check the delivery:

1. Complete pump, MR-185S or MR-200S.
2. Delivery note.
3. Instruction manual.
4. Motor instructions.
5. Test certificate, IF ORDERED!

Clean the inlet and the outlet from possible pac-

king materials.

3 4

Inspect the pump for visible transport damage. Avoid damaging the inlet and the outlet.

Always remove the shroud, if fitted, before lifting

the pump.
 Installation

Study the instructions carefully and pay special The direction of rotation of the impeller can be
attention to the warnings! checked by observing the direction of rotation of the
motor fan. - See the indication label on the pump.

2. Installation/Pre-use check
1 2

5
- Always observe the technical data (see
page 16).
- Never stick your fingers or any tool
through the adaptor or the drain hole in
the pump casing when the pump is
running.

The pump must be electrically connected

by authorized personnel (see the motor
instructions).
NOTE!
We cannot be held responsible for incorrect Ensure that there is sufficient clearance around
installation. the pump.

3 4 Min. 1 m

Few bends!

Correct!
Remember seal
rings!

1. Ensure that the pipelines are routed cor-

rectly.
Ensure that the flow direction is correct. 2. Ensure that the connections are tight.

5 5

Never test the direction of rotation with

liquid in the pump.

Risk of damage!

Avoid stressing the pump.

Pay special attention to:
- Vibrations.
- Thermal expansion of the tubes.
- Excessive welding.
- Overloading of the pipelines.
Pre-use check:
1. Start and stop the motor momentarily.
2. Ensure that the direction of rotation of the
motor is clockwise as viewed from the back
of the motor.
 Installation

The pump can be fitted with a noise-reducing valve Study the instructions carefully and pay special
(optional extra). attention to the warnings.
The items refer to the drawings and the parts list on
pages 18-19.

3. Fitting of noise-reducing valve (optional extra)

1 2

6 Always disconnect the power supply

before dismantling the pump.

Check the delivery:

1. Noise-reducing valve.
2. Welding male part.

Remove cap nuts (14), washers (15a) and

casing cover (10).

3 47 ±1 (mm) 4

Welding male part

Casing cover

1. Drill a 6 mm hole carefully through the

welding male part and into casing cover
(10).
2. Deburr the male part and the casing cover, if
necessary.
Fit the welding male part vertically and weld it 3. Clean the casing cover carefully before
carefully on casing cover (10). fitting it.

5 6

1. Fit casing cover (10). Fit the noise-reducing valve on the welding male
2. Fit washers (15a) and cap nuts (14). part.
 Operation

Study the instructions carefully and pay special The pump is fitted with a warning label indicating
attention to the warnings! correct throttling.

1. Operation/Control
1 2

7
Always observe the technical data (see
page 16). Burning
danger!

NOTE!
We cannot be held responsible for incorrect
operation/control.

Never touch the pump or the pipelines

when pumping hot liquids or when steri-
lizing.

3 4

Explosion
danger!

See the warning label!

Rotating parts!

Never stick your fingers or any tool through

Never run the pump with both the suction the adaptor or the drain hole in the pump
side and the pressure side blocked. casing when the pump is running.

5 6

Control:
CAUTION! Reduce the capacity by means of:
- The shaft seal must not run dry. - Throttling the pressure side of the pump.
- Never throttle the inlet side. - Speed control of the motor.
 Operation

Pay attention to possible faults. Study the instructions carefully.

2. Fault finding
NOTE!
Study the maintenance instructions carefully
before replacing worn parts. - See page 10!
8

Problem Cause/result Repair

Replace:
Leaking shaft seal - Dry run All wearing parts (See page 10)
(See page 7)

- Incorrect rubber grade - Select a different rubber grade

- Abrasive particles in the - Select stationary and rotating

liquid seal ring in Silicon Carbide/
Silicon Carbide

Leaking seals Incorrect rubber grade Select a different rubber grade

 Operation

The pump is designed for cleaning in place (CIP). Study the instructions carefully and pay special
CIP = Cleaning In Place. attention to the warnings!
NaOH = Caustic Soda.
HNO3 = Nitric acid.

3. Recommended cleaning

1 2
Caustic danger!
9

Burning
danger!

Always use Always use pro-

rubber gloves! tective goggles!

Always handle lye and acid with great Never touch the pump or the pipelines
care. when sterilizing.

3 4
Examples of cleaning agents: 1. Avoid excessive concentration of the clean-
Use clean water, free from chlorides. ing agent

1. 1% by weight NaOH at 700C. Þ Dose gradually!

1 kg + 100 l = Cleaning agent. 2. Adjust the cleaning flow to the process

NaOH water
Milk sterilization/viscous liquids
2.2 l + 100 l = Cleaning agent.
33%NaOH water Þ Increase the cleaning flow!

2. 0.5% by weight HNO3 at 700C.

0.7 l + 100 l = Cleaning agent.

53% HNO3 water

5 6

NOTE!
Always! The cleaning agents must be stored/discharged
in accordance with current rules/directives.

Water Cleaning agent

Always rinse well with clean water after the

cleaning.
 Maintenance

Maintain the pump carefully. Always keep spare shaft seals and rubber seals in
Study the instructions carefully and pay special atten- stock.
tion to the warnings! See separate motor instructions.

1. General maintenance
1 2

10
Always observe the technical data (see
page 16).
Burning
Always disconnect the power supply danger!
when the pump is serviced.

NOTE!
All scrap must be stored/discharged in accord-
ance with current rules/directives.
The pump must never be hot when
serviced.

3 4

Atmospheric pres-
sure required!

The pump and the pipelines must never
be pressurised when the pump is serviced.
CAUTION!
Fit the electrical connections correctly if they
have been removed from the motor during
service (see pre-use check on page 5).
Pay special attention to the warnings!

Ordering spare parts

- Contact the Sales Department.
- Order from the Spare Parts List.
Recommended spare parts: Service kits (see Spare Parts List).
 Maintenance

Maintain the pump carefully. See separate motor instructions.

Study the instructions carefully. Check the pump for smooth operation after service.
Always keep spare shaft seals and rubber seals in
stock.

1. General maintenance

Shaft seal Rubber seals Motor bearings

Preventive maintenance Replace after 12 Replace when replacing 11

months: (one-shift) the shaft seal
Complete shaft seal

Maintenance after lea- Replace at the end Replace when replacing

kage (leakage normally of the day: the shaft seal
starts slowly) Complete shaft seal

Planned maintenance - Regular inspection for Replace when replacing Yearly inspection is
leakage and smooth the shaft seal recommended
operation - Replace complete
- Keep a record of the bearing if worn
pump - Ensure that the bea-
- Use the statistics for ring is axially locked
planning of inspections (See motor instruc-
tions)
Replace after leakage:
Complete shaft seal

Lubrication Before fitting Before fitting None

Lubricate the O-rings Silicone grease or sili- The bearings are per-
with silicone grease cone oil permanently lubricated
or silicone oil
(not the sealing sur-
faces)
 Maintenance

Study the instructions carefully. Handle scrap correctly.

The items refer to the drawings and the parts list on
pages 18-19.

2. Dismantling of pump/Removing the shaft seal (2 and 4-8 ­)

1 2 ­

12

Remove screws (34), washers (33) shroud (31) Remove cap nuts (14), washers (15a) and
and distance sleeve (42). casing cover (10).

3 4 ­

1. Remove impeller nut (13), (counterhold stub

shaft (3)).
Remove O-ring (8) from pump casing (9). 2. Remove impeller (11) from the stub shaft.

5 ­ 6 ­

Turn stationary seal ring (28) clockwise and

Remove key (12) from stub shaft (3) by using a remove it from pump casing (9) (use the tool
pair of tongs. supplied).

7 ­ 8 ­

Remove rotating seal ring (27), spring (25) and

O-ring (26) from stub shaft (3).
NOTE!
If necessary, place a screwdriver through the
Remove O-ring (29) from stationary seal ring hole in pump casing (a) and push the seal parts
(28). out.
 Maintenance

Study the instructions carefully. Handle scrap correctly.

The items refer to the drawings and the parts list on
pages 18-19.

2. Dismantling of pump/Removing the shaft seal (2 and 4-8 ­)

9 10 ­

13

1. Remove screws (6) and washers (7).

2. Remove adaptor (2) together with pump 1. Remove screws (16) and washers (17).
casing (9). 2. Remove pump casing (9) from adaptor (2).

11 12

1. Loosen screws (5).

2. Remove stub shaft (3) together with com-
Remove thrower (24) from stub shaft (3). pression rings (4).

13

Remove screws (5) and compression rings (4)

from stub shaft (3).
 Maintenance

Study the instructions carefully. Lubricate the rubber seals before fitting them.
The items refer to the drawings and the parts list on
pages 18-19.

3. Assembly of pump/Fitting the shaft seal (11-14 ­)

1 2

14

1. Fit stub shaft (3) on the motor shaft.

Fit compression rings (4) and screws (5) cor- 2. Check the clearance between the end of the
rectly on stub shaft (3). stub shaft and the motor flange (10-20 mm).

3 4

1. Tighten screws (5) lightly and evenly. 1. Fit pump casing (9) on adaptor (2).
2. Ensure that stub shaft (3) can be moved on 2. Fit washers (17) and screws (16).
the motor shaft. 3. Tighten the screws.

5 6

1. Fit adaptor (2) on the motor. 1. Fit impeller (11) on stub shaft (3).
2. Fit washers (7) and screws (6). 2. Fit impeller nut (13) on the shaft and tighten
3. Tighten the screws. lightly.

7 8

Ensure that the clearance between impeller (11) Remove impeller (11), pump casing (9) and
and pump casing (9) is 0.15-0.20 mm (knock adaptor (2) without moving stub shaft (3) on the
gently with a plastic hammer). motor shaft.
 Maintenance

Study the instructions carefully. Lubricate the rubber seals before fitting them.
The items refer to the drawings and the parts list on
pages 18-19

3. Assembly of pump/Fitting the shaft seal (11-14 ­)

9 10

15

1. Fit thrower (24) on stub shaft (3).

2. Fit adaptor (2) together with pump casing
Torque tighten screws (5) evenly to 15 Nm (9) on the motor.
(counterhold stub shaft (3)). 3. Fit washers (7) and screws (6).

11 ­ 12 ­

1. Lubricate O-ring (26) and push it on stub

shaft (3) and position it correctly. 1. Fit O-ring (29) on stationary seal ring (28).
2. Place spring (25) on rotating seal ring (27). 2. Fit the seal ring in pump casing (9), turn
3. Push the seal ring over the O-ring as far as anticlockwise and tighten (use the tool
possible against the shoulder. supplied).

13 ­ 14 ­

1. Place key (12) in the groove of stub shaft

(3).
2. Fit impeller (11) and impeller nut (13) on the 1. Fit O-ring (8) in pump casing (9).
shaft. 2. Fit casing cover (10).
3. Tighten the nut. 3. Fit washers (15a) and cap nuts (14).

15

1. Fit shroud (31).

2. Fit distance sleeve (42), washers (33) and
screws (34).
 Technical data

It is important to observe the technical data during Inform the personnel about the technical data.
installation, operation and maintenance.

1. Technical data
Data
Max. inlet pressure ................................................. 400 kPa (4 bar)
16 Temperature range ................................................. -100 C to +1400 C (EPDM)

Materials
Product wetted steel parts ...................................... AISI 316L
Other steel parts ..................................................... AISI 304
Adaptor ................................................................... Cast iron, zinc sprayed and coated with
two-component laquer
Product wetted seals .............................................. EPDM (standard)
Alternative seals ..................................................... Nitrile (NBR) and Viton (FPM)
Finish ...................................................................... Semi bright
Shaft seal
Seal type ................................................................. Mechanical single seal
Material, stationary seal ring ................................... AISI 329 (standard) or AISI 329 with sealing
surface of Silicon Carbide
Material, rotating seal ring ...................................... Carbon (standard) or Silicon Carbide
Material, O-rings ..................................................... EPDM (standard)
Alternative material, O-rings ................................... Nitrile (NBR) and Viton (FPM)
Motor
Standard foot-flanged motor acc. to IEC metric standard
4 pol = 1500/1800 rpm. at 50/60 Hz
IP55 (with drain holes with labyrinth plug), insulation class F

Voltage and frequency ............................................

(3~,
3~, 50 Hz, 380-420VD/660-690VY
60 Hz, 440-480VD )
Motor sizes (kW), 50 Hz ............................................ 5.5 (MR-185S)
7.5 (MR-200S)
Motor sizes (kW), 60 Hz ............................................ 6.3 (MR-185S)
8.6 (MR-200S)
17
 Exploded drawing

This page shows an exploded drawing of MR-185S, The drawing includes all items of the pump.
-200S. They are identical with the items in the Spare Parts
List.

MR-185S, -200S

18
 IM 70733-GB4 2000-08

The information contained herein is

Alfa Laval Flow
correct at the time of issue but may
Corporate Headquarters
be subject to change without prior
Somerset House
notice.
Redhill, England RH1 1LU
Telephone: +44 1737 85 40 00
Fax: +44 1737 85 40 39
E-mail: flow.hq.alfalaval.com
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