Pumps E1 & E: Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions

INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
PUMPS E1 & E
Quality Management System

Certified to ISO 9001:2008.
Dear Owner
Congratulations! You have just purchased easy-to-assemble construction
equipment, designed and manufactured with the most advanced technology,
excellent performance and easy maintenance.
The aim of this manual is to inform the user about the details of the
equipment and the proper techniques for Installation, Operation and
Maintenance.
IMBIL recommends the installation and handling of this piece of
equipment according to the technical specifications and instructions of this
Manual. It is also recommended that this piece of equipment be used according
to the service conditions for which it was selected (volumetric flow, total head,
speed, voltage, frequency and temperature).
These procedures will provide a better performance and will ensure a
better durability for the equipment.
IMBIL is not responsible for faults due to the non-observance of these

service orientations. This Manual should be used by the people in charge of
installation, operation and maintenance.
n case the equipment needs to be verified or when ordering spare parts, please
indicate the part code, model, pump series and also the series number found
on the identification plate.
NOTE
When you receive the WARRANTY DEED for your equipment, please fill in the
data and send the stub to IMBIL, so that the information exchange
between IMBIL and the client can be facilitated.
INDEX
SAFETY SECTION 1 .............................................................................................1

INSTALLATION SECTION 2 ................................................................................. 2
PRE-ASSEMBLING INSPECTION ........................................................................... 2
PUMP POSITIONING ...............................................................................................3
Assembling ............................................................................................................ 3
SUCTION AND DISCHARGE PIPING ..................................................................... 3
Materials ................................................................................................................ 3
Line Configuration ................................................................................................. 3
Pipes / Pump Connection ...................................................................................... 3
SUCTION LINES ....................................................................................................... 4
Connections ........................................................................................................... 4
Suction Line Positioning ........................................................................................ 4
DISCHARGE LINES ................................................................................................. 6
Siphoning ............................................................................................................... 6
Valves .................................................................................................................... 6
By-pass Lines ........................................................................................................ 6
ALIGNMENT ............................................................................................................. 6
Start-up by Coupling ..............................................................................................7
Start-up by Belt ...................................................................................................... 7
OPERATION SECTION 3 ...................................................................................... 8
PRIMING ................................................................................................................... 8
START-UP ................................................................................................................ 9
Rotation ................................................................................................................. 9
OPERATION ............................................................................................................. 9
Lines with By-pass ................................................................................................. 9
Lines without By-pass..........................................................................................10
Leakage ...............................................................................................................10
Liquid Temperature and Overheating .................................................................10

STOPPAGE.............................................................................................................10
BEARING TEMPERATURE VERIFICATION .........................................................11
PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS SECTION 4 ......................................................11
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SECTION 5 .......................................................16
E 1 PUMP Cut-away Picture ............................................................................16
E 1 MODEL PART LIST ...................................................................................17
E 2 PUMP -Cut-away picture ..............................................................................18
E 2 MODEL PART LIST ......................................................................................19
PUMP AND MECHANICAL SEAL DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING ........20
Front Manhole and Wear Plate Removal ............................................................20
Flap Removal ......................................................................................................21
Rotating Assembly Removal ...............................................................................21
Mechanical Seal Removal ...................................................................................21
Shaft and Bearing Removal and Disassembling .................................................21
Shaft and Bearing Assembling and Installation ..................................................22
Mechanical seal assembling ...............................................................................23
Impeller Installation ..............................................................................................24
Rotation Assembly Installation ............................................................................25
E2 Model Flap Assembling ..................................................................................25
E 1. Model Flap Assembling.............................................................................25
Front Manhole Installation ...................................................................................25
Final Assembling of the Pump.............................................................................26
LUBRICATION ........................................................................................................26
Mechanical Seal ..................................................................................................26
Bearings ...............................................................................................................26
PUMPS E11/2 & E2
SAFETY SECTION 1
Before starting the operation, consult the operation manual supplied by
the driving unit manufacturer.
Before trying to open or handle the pump, it is necessary to:

1. familiar with the content of this manual.
2. Turn the energy feed source off in order to assure that the pump
remains inoperative.
3. Allow the pump to cool off, in case it is overheated.
4. Check the temperature before opening any cover, plate or connection.
5. Close the suction and discharge valves.
6. Bleed the pump slowly and carefully.
7. Drain the pump.
This pump is designed to accept most of the non-volatile and non- corrosive
liquids containing specific solids.
CAUTION
Do not operate the pump with the valve closed in the
pressure line for a long time. This can make the
liquid vaporize and increase the pressure, and also
may cause the pump explosion.
ATTENTION
Never start the pump in the rotation direction
opposite to the indicated in the equipment. This can
make the shaft impeller loosen.
INSTALLATION, OPARATION AND MAINTENANCE
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INSTALLATION SECTION 2
This section offers general recommendations and procedures required for
inspection, positioning and placement of the pump and the piping.
Great part of the information concerns the installations with static elevation, where
the pump is placed above the level of the liquid to be pumped.
In cases of installations with throttled suction, where the liquid feeds the
pump under pressure, some characteristics, such as assembling, piping
configuration and priming must be specifically designed for each situation. If the
pressure provided by the pump regarding performance and safety is critical, make
sure that the admission pressure is limited to 50% of the maximum operation
pressure allowed, as indicated in the pump efficiency curve.
PRE-ASSEMBLING INSPECTION
Before the installation, check if the parts have been damaged during the
transport.
Proceed as follows:
Check if there are cracks, wrinkles, damaged threads or other visible
damage.
Check if there are loose parts. If so, tighten them .
Observe the rotation direction indicated in the pump. Check if the shaft
rotates in the correct direction as indicated.
CAUTION
Start the pump only in the rotation direction
indicated by the arrow located in the pumps bearing
house; otherwise the impeller can loosen from the
shaft and cause serious damage to the pump
Check the levels and lubricate it if necessary. If the pump or the driving unit
has been stored for more than 12 months, some of the components or lubricants
may have exceeded the storing period and must be inspected or replaced in
order to ensure the pumps peak efficiency and performance.
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PUMP POSITIONING
ATTENTION
The assembling of the motor-pump assembly and its
accessories may be seriously damaged if the cables
and chains used to lift or move the assembly are
improperly wound up around the equipment.
Assembling
The unit leveling is essential for proper operation.
The pump must be installed in an accessible site and the nearest as possible
to the liquid to be pumped.
Wedges may be used for the leveling and vibration elimination.
SUCTION AND DISCHARGE PIPING
Materials
Either pipes or hoses can be used in the suction and discharge lines.
However, the materials must be compatible with the liquid to be pumped. If a
hose is used for the suction line, this should have a rigid and reinforced wall to
avoid flattening (collapse). The use of junctions in the suction line is not
recommended.
Line Configuration
Keep the suction and discharge lines as straight as possible in order to
minimize head losses due to attrition. Use as least elbows and junctions as
possible and, if necessary, use the long radius type to minimize head loss.
Pipes / Pump Connection

Before tightening a connection flange, provide a perfect alignment between the
flange and the pump suction flange. Never pull a pipe to its place by tightening
the flange bolts and/or couplings.
The pipes next to the pump must have independent support in order to
avoid tension over the pump. If hoses are used, they must be properly supported
when full of liquid and under pressure.
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SUCTION LINES
In order to avoid air pockets, which can affect the priming process, the suction
lines must be as short and straight as possible. When the operation involves
liquid elevation in the suction, the line must always have a rising inclination
towards the pump suction flange. If there is a falling inclination at any point of
the line, air pockets will be formed.
Connections
The suction lines must have the same gauge of the pump suction flange. If
reductions are used, they must be of the eccentric type, installed with the flat
part up in order to avoid air pockets formation. Valves are not usually used in the
suction line. If one is installed, it must have its rod in the horizontal position to
avoid air pockets formation.
Suction Line Positioning

The immersed length of the suction line is critical for the efficient functioning of
the pump. The following graph shows the minimum recommendation of
submergence x liquid velocity.
NOTE
The necessary submergence may be reduced by installing a widening at the
end of the suction line. The larger the opening, the smaller will be the admission
velocity. Calculate necessary submergence based on the widening of the
opening, using the following formula:
Velocity.[m / s] =
Volumetric flow [m
2
Area[m ]
/ s]
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Submergence height H [m]
0
0
Velocity [m/s]
Minimum submergence recommended for the suction piping x velocity.
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DISCHARGE LINES
Siphoning
Do not finish the discharge line in a level inferior to the level of the liquid being
pumped, unless a siphon-breaking valve is installed in the line. Otherwise, a
siphon action may happen, causing damage to the pump.
Valves
If it is necessary the use of a gate valve in the discharge line, use a valve with
equal diameter or bigger than the pipe diameter, in order to minimize the head
loss by attrition. Never install a gate valve in the suction line.
In case of discharge with increased discharge, the installation of a gate valve
and a check valve is recommended to protect the pump against water hammer
and to prevent reverse rotation when there is a stoppage.
By-pass Lines
During the priming cycle, the suction line air must be released to the
atmosphere through a by-pass line installed between the pump discharge side
and the check valve.
ALIGNMENT
In an assembly started by elastic coupling or V-belt, the assembly must be
performed so that the shafts are aligned and parallel to each other. It is
very important to check the alignment after the pump and piping assembling
before start-up.
The assembly alignment must be checked before start-up. Before checking it,
make sure that the anchor bolts are tightened. The pump base and driving
unit bolts must also be firmly tightened.
CAUTION
Before checking the alignment, disconnect the
driving unit to ensure that it will remain inoperative
during the process.
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ATTENTION
The alignment in one direction can alter the
alignment in another. Check each procedure after
the alignment alteration.
Start-up by Coupling
When using couplings, the axles must be lined up in the plans horizontal and
vertical. Most couplings require specific clearance between the driving shaft
and the driven shaft. Consult the coupling manufacturer manual.
Picture 1 A Flexible Coupling

Rigid Coupling
Picture 1 B
The flexible couplings must be aligned. It can be performed by a feeler gauge

(See Figure 1A). The rigid couplings must be aligned by using a blade feeler
gauge in order to measure the distance between the two halves of the part. (See
Figure 1B). Check the parallel adjustment by resting a straight edge on both
halves of the coupling, on the top, bottom and side areas.
Start-up by Belt
When the start-up is performed by belt, the pump and drive shafts must be
parallel, the pulleys aligned to each other, and the belts appropriately stretched.
When the system uses two belts, make sure all of them are equal. The use of
different belts will cause accelerated wear.
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Misaligned: nonshaft
s
Misaligned: nonshaft
s
Picture
1C
Aligned: parallel
aligned pulleys
CAUTION
Never start the pump if the protections are not placed on the rotating parts.
The exposed rotating parts may contact clothes, fingers or tools and cause
serious injury to people.
OPERATION SECTION 3
ATTENTION
Do not use the pump for volatile, corrosive and
inflammable liquids, or others the pump was not
designed for.
The pump rotation and working conditions must be within the efficiency
range.
PRIMING
Install the pump and piping as described in INSTALLATION Section 2. Make
sure the piping is safely assembled. Check if the pump is properly lubricated.
This pump is self-priming but it should never be started unless there is
liquid inside it.
Add liquid inside the pump when:
1. It is being started for the first time.
2. It has not been used for a considerably long time.
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3. The liquid inside the pump has evaporated.

Once the pump has been filled up, it will prime as many times as necessary.
CAUTION
After the pump is full, place and tighten the filler cap
properly. Do not start it unless the whole piping is
firmly assembled. Otherwise, the liquid forced under
pressure may cause injury to people.
In order to fill up the pump, remove the filler cap in the upper end of the pump
and add clean liquid until it is completely full. Place the cover or the plug back.
START-UP
Consult the operation and functioning manual provided with the driving unit.
Rotation
The correct direction of the pump rotation is indicated by an arrow in the pump
bearing house. If the pump is started in the opposite direction, the impeller may
loosen from the shaft and damage the equipment severely.
If the pump is started by an electric motor, remove the V-belts or couplings, or
separate the pump from the driving unit before checking the motor rotation
direction. When the motor is operating, observe the shaft rotation direction.
If the rotation direction is incorrect, check the motor manual in
order to know how to invert the rotation.
OPERATION
Lines with By-pass
If the by-pass line is open, the air of the suction line will be unloaded in
the reservoir during the priming cycle. The liquid, then, will keep on circulating
through the by-pass line while the pump is operating.
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Lines without By-pass

Open all the valves of the discharge line and start the pump. The priming is
indicated by positive reading in the manometer of the discharge line or by a
more silent operation. The pump may not prime immediately because the line
must be previously filled up. If the pump does not finish the priming within 5
(five) minutes, stop the operation and check if there is any air admission in the
suction line.
Leakage
There must be no leakage in the pump junctions or connections. For this
purpose you should maintain the connections well tightened to obtain the
pumps peak efficiency and performance.
Liquid Temperature and Overheating

The maximum liquid temperature for this pump is 80C (176 F). Do not operate
with temperatures higher than that.
Overheating may occur if the suction line or discharge valves are closed. The
pump operation with closed valves may cause the liquid to boil, increase
the internal pressure of the pump and rip up or even explode the pump volute
case. In case of overheating, stop the pump and let it cool off before handling it.
Fill the pump up again with cold liquid.
CAUTION
Do
not
remove
plates,
covers,
indication
instruments, plugs or connections from an
overheated pump. The vapor pressure inside the
pump may strongly eject the loose parts. Allow the
pump to cool off before handling it again.
STOPPAGE
Never interrupt the liquid volumetric flow suddenly. If the pumped liquid stops
suddenly, water hammer may be transmitted to the pump and to the piping,
damaging the equipment. Always close all the valves slowly. If the pump is
started by internal combustion motor, reduce the rotation slowly and allow the
motor to idle before stopping.
If the application demands a very high discharge, close the gate valve gradually
before stopping the pump.
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BEARING TEMPERATURE VERIFICATION

Temperatures up to 70C are considered normal for bearings. They can operate
safely up to 80C.
The bearing temperature
can be measured by placing a proper
thermometer. It is recommended to keep this value for future verifications.
A sudden increase of the bearing operation temperature indicates that they are
close to the breaking point. Make sure that the bearings lubrication
complies with the recommendations.
The bearing overheating may also be caused by the shaft misalignment and
excessive vibration.
At first, new bearings may present higher temperatures than normal.
Therefore, after some time of continuous operation, the temperature should
achieve the normal level.
PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS SECTION 4
ATTENTION
Before trying to open or repair the pump:
1. Be familiar with this Manual.
2. Turn the driving unit off in order to be sure that the
pump will remain inoperative.
3. Allow the pump to cool off in case of overheating.
4. Check the temperature before opening the
plates, covers or plugs.
6. Allow the release of gas from the pump.
7. Drain the pump.
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LIKELY CAUSE
Insufficient amount of liquid
in the pump.
LIKELY SOLUTION
Add liquid to the pump.
See PRIMING.
Contaminated or defective flap.
Clean or replace the flap.
Air admission in the suction line.

PUMP DOES NOT PRIME
Repair the leakeage. Replace

Collapse of the internal covering
of the suction hose.
Mechanical seal or pump joint
are worn or leaking.
Suction elevation or excessive
discharge height.
the suction hose.
Check the pump vacuum.

Replace the seal or the joint.
Check the piping installation and
install a by-pass line. See
INSTALLATION.
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THE PUMP STOPS OR DOES NOT PRODUCE THE SPECIFIED VOLUMETRIC FLOW OR
PRESSURE.
PUMPS E11/2 & E2
LIKELY CAUSE
Air admission in the suction
line.
LIKELY SOLUTION
Repair the air inlet.
Collapse
covering
hose.
Replace the suction hose.
of
of
the internal
the suction
Mechanical seal or pump joint

is worn or leaking.
Suction admission not

immersed at the appropriate
level or very small reservoir.
Impeller or other wear parts
excessively worn or damaged.
Check the pump vacuum. Replace

the seal or the pump joints.
Check the installation and
correct the level of
submergence.
Replace the parts presenting

excessive wear.
Clogged Impeller.
The rotation of the pump is very
low.
Remove the impeller particles.
Very high discharge. Very
Check the motor outlet. Check

if the belts and couplings are
sliding
high suction height.
Install the by-pass line. Measure the
elevation using a
vacuum meter. Reduce the
height and/or losses caused by
attrition in the suction line.
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THE PUMP REQUIRES

EXCESSIVE POWER
PUMPS E11/2 & E2
LIKELY CAUSE
The rotation of the pump is
very high.
LIKELY SOLUTION
Check the driving unit outlet.
Check if the pulleys and the
couplings are correctly sized.
Very low discharge.
Adjust the discharge valve.
Very concentrated solution.
Dilute it, if possible. Disassemble
Knocked bearing(s)
THE PUMP CLOGS

FREQUENTLY
Very low discharge

volumetric flow.
Open the discharge valve

completely in order to increase the
flow and the motor rotation to the
maximum controlled rotation
(internal combustion motors).
Clean the flap.
Clogged or stuck flap.
The pump cavitates.

EXCESSIVE NOISE
the pump and

check the bearings.
Pumping loaded with air
Reduce the suction elevation and/or

losses caused by attrition in the
suction line. Write down the
vacuum meter reading and consult
our authorized representative
Locate and eliminate air
admission sources in the
system.
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BEARINGS OPERATE IN HIGH

TEMPERATURE
EXCESSIVE NOISE
LIKELY CAUSE
LIKELY SOLUTION
The pump or the driving unit

is
not
appropriately
fastened.
Tighten attachments.
Clogged or damaged
impeller.
Clean or replace the impeller or

damaged parts.
The bearing(s) operation

temperature is high but within
the limits
Check the temperature frequently

in order to observe any excessive
and sudden increase.
The lubrication is incorrect or

its level is low.
Check the level and the kind of

lubricant.
Check the line attachments.
Suction and discharge lines are

not appropriately fastened.
Driving unit is misaligned.
Align the driving unit.
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SECTION 5

The maintenance and repair of the wear parts will keep the pump operating
always at its peak efficiency and performance.
ATTENTION
The pump rotation and the functioning points must be
range shown in the respective curves.
within
the
operation
E 1 PUMP Cut-away Picture
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E 1 MODEL PART LIST
CODE
*ANCE
*AO
CA
CL
CPMA
CPMN
CS
ENGR
*EX
*FL
FS
GF
*JUN
*JUN
MN
*PD
PE
*RE
RES
*RO
*ROL
*SM
TA
TI
TM
QUANTITY
01
01
01
01
01
01
01
02
01
01
01
01
01
01
01
01
01
03
01
01
02
01
01
01
01
DESCRIPTION
Centrifuge ring
Oring
Volute Case
Grease fitting
Flap Bigger Counterweight
Flap Smaller Counterweight
Mechanical seal volute case
Greaser
Shaft
Flap
Suction flange
Fixation clamp
Bearing house joint
Volute case joint
Bearing house
Wear plate
Filler cap
Retainer
Vent
Impeller
Bearing
Mechanical seal
Tightening tee
Manhole
Bearing house cover
* Spare parts recommended for stocking.
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E 2 PUMP -Cut-away picture
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E 2 MODEL PART LIST
CODE
*ANCE
*AO
CA
CL
CS
*EX
*FL
FS
GF
*JUN
*JUN
MN
OLH
*PD
PE
*PS
*RE
RES
*RO
*ROL
*SF
*SM
TA
TI
TM
VS
QUANTITY
01
01
01
01
01
01
01
01
01
01
01
01
01
01
01
01
03
01
01
02
01
01
01
01
01
01
DESCRIPTION
Centrifuge ring
Oring
Volute case
Grease fitting
Mechanical seal volute case
Shaft
Flap
Suction flange
Fixation clamp
Bearing house joint
Volute case joint
Bearing house
Eye
Wear Plate
Filler cap
Flap support pin
Retainer
Vent
Impeller
Bearing
Flap support
Mechanical seal
Tightening Tee
Manhole
Bearing house cover
Oil level display
* Spare parts recommended for stocking.
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PUMP AND MECHANICAL SEAL DISASSEMBLING AND

ASSEMBLING
Several maintenance functions can be carried out by means of the pump
drainage and removal of the front manhole assembly. If a major repair is
necessary, the piping and the driving unit must be disconnected from the pump.
The following information will explain the complete disassembling.
Before initiating the pump maintenance, disconnect the driving unit, making sure
that the pump remains inoperative. Close all the suction line valves and
discharge valves. For the driving unit disassembling and repair, consult our
sales representative.
ATTENTION
pump disassembling
Before initiating the

and
maintenance:
1. Be familiar with the content of this manual.
2. Turn the drive off in order to assure that the pump
remains inoperative.
3. Allow the pump to cool off, in case it is
overheated.
4. Check the pump temperature before opening any cover,
plate or connection.
7. Drain the pump.
Front Manhole and Wear Plate Removal

Remove the volute case plug and drain the pump.
Loosen the tightening tee, remove the fixation clamp and pull the front
manhole assembly and the volute case wear plate.
Inspect the wear plate and replace it, if necessary.
Inspect the Oring of the front manhole.
Clean and reinstall the plug.
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Flap Removal
E 1. Pump:
Remove the nuts and pull the suction flange together with the flap,
inspect the rubber flap and its counterweights.
E 2 Pump:
Remove the flap pin.
Reach the Flap through the front manhole opening and pull the complete
assembly.
Rotating Assembly Removal

Remove the nuts and separate the volute case from the seal volute
case and from the bearing house volute case. Remove the volute case
joint.
Before removing the impeller, remove the seal grease fitting.
Remove the plug from the seal volute case and drain out the oil to avoid its
leakage when the impeller is removed. Clean and place again the plug.
Remove the impeller, unscrewing the impeller by using a soft rubber
hammer or a wood block counter-clockwise (seen from the impellers
side). Caution: do not damage the impeller vanes
Inspect the impeller and replace it if it is cracked or worn
Mechanical Seal Removal
Remove the sleeve and the rotating part of the mechanical seal, sliding
the sleeve towards the shaft end.
Use two hard wires with turned ends to remove the stationary parts from
the seal.
Remove the Oring from the sleeve.
Shaft and Bearing Removal and Disassembling

NOTE
Only disassemble the shafts and the bearings if there is any evidence of
wear or failure. The disassembling of shaft and bearings in the field is not
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recommended. It must be performed by qualified people in a place with proper

tools. Keep the bearings out of dirt or foreign materials. Do not rotate the
bearings dry, otherwise it may cause premature fault.
Remove the drain plug from bearing volute cases and drain the lubricant
(E2 only);
Remove the bearing cover and the retainer;
Remove the joint of the bearing house and force the retainer off the cover;
Place a wood block on the shaft end next to the impeller and hit it using a
hammer to remove shaft assembly and bearings from the bearing house;
Clean and check the bearings while assembled;
Clean the bearing house, shaft and components (except bearings)
using cleaning solvent in a soft soaked cloth;
Check all the parts to detect excessive wear or failure and replace
them if necessary;
Clean the bearings completely using new cleaning solvent, dry them with
compressed and filtered air and cover them with thin oil;
Rotate the bearings by hand to check for jolts and or if they are stuck; then
check the balls;
If it is necessary to replace the bearings, use an extractor to remove
them from the shaft;
Push internal oil retainer and release it from the bearing house.
Shaft and Bearing Assembling and Installation
Clean the bearing house, shaft and components (except bearings)

using cleaning solvent in a soft soaked cloth;
Check all the parts to detect excessive wear or failure and replace
them if necessary;
Check the shaft to detect distortion, spots or scratches in the thread
next to the impeller, repair the small faults by using a fine file or water
sandpaper;
Replace shaft if it is defective;
Place the retainer next to the impeller in the cavity of the bearing
house;
Press the retainer to the inside of the volute case until the face is totally
parallel.
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ATTENTION
When assembling bearings on the shaft, never
press or hit the cover on the balls or on the bearing
cage. Press only the hub.
Bearings can be heated to facilitate the assembling. An induction

heater, hot oil bath or electric oven can be used to heat the bearings
(never heat on a flame or on a hot metal sheet);
Heat bearings at uniform temperature, not higher than 120C;
Assemble the bearings sliding them over the shaft, one at a time, until
they rest on each other totally (it must be done quickly, with continuous
movement in order to avoid the cooling of bearings and to avoid them
becoming glued to the shaft);
After installed and cooled, check if there were no bearing movements
during cooling, that could have separated them from the prop;
In case of movement, compress the bearings against the prop, wearing
properly-sized pair of gloves;
If the heating process is not available, wear appropriate gloves and
mechanical or hydraulic press in order to assemble the bearings on the
shaft;
Attach the bearing to the operation side with the retention ring;
Introduce the shaft with the bearings assembled into the volute case until
the bearing on the impeller side rests on the bearing house prop;
Press external retainer against bearing cover;
Assemble the joint of the bearing cover and the bearing cover;
Lubricate the bearing house.
Mechanical seal assembling

NOTE
A new seal must be installed every time the seal is removed from the pump.
Wear
marks
of
the polished parts do not coincide during the second
assembling. Reutilization of the seal can cause premature faults.
Clean the mechanical seal cavity and shaft using new cleaning solvent in a
soft soaked cloth;
Check the cavity of the stationary back-up ring, searching for dirt; the
cavity of the stationary seat must be completely cleaned before seal
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installation;
Lubricate the Oring of the sleeve of the shaft (E2 pump) and the Oring
of the stationary seat using a small amount of thin oil;
In case the mechanical seal volute case has been removed, install the
joint of the volute case;
Attach the shaft to the bearing house and attach the bearing house
cover using fixation bolts;
In order to avoid damage to the Oring of the sleeve in the shaft thread (E2
pump), stretch the Oring on to a piece of pipe, install the pipe on the
shaft thread and roll the Oring on the pipe towards the shaft.
Remove the pipe and keep on rolling the Oring through the shaft until
it touches the shaft salience.
When installing a new mechanical seal assembly:

Remove the protective covering between the seal faces;
Lubricate the Oring of the stationary seat using thin oil;
Install stationary element of the seal in the stationary seat and press the
stationary assembly against the cavity of the volute
case until it rests on the cavity bottom completely (a plastic pipe can
facilitate this operation);
Slide the seal rotating part (comprising sleeve of the shaft, spring and
the rotating element) over the shaft until the seal faces touch each
other;
Proceed with the assembling as described in the Impeller installation
item;
Place the seal grease fitting back and after the impeller is assembled,
lubricate as indicated in Lubrication item.
Impeller Installation
Check the impeller and replace it if it is cracked or excessively worn.

Observe if there is any dirt or damage on the impeller and shaft threads.
Clean and lubricate it if necessary.
ATTENTION
The shaft and impeller thread must be completely
cleaned before impellers installation. The minutest
particle of dirt on the threads may cause knocking
of the impeller in the shaft, making a future
disassembling difficult or even impossible without
damaging the impeller or the shaft.
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Rotation Assembly Installation

NOTE
In case the pump has been completely disassembled, it is important that
the manhole be installed at this moment to adjust the impeller clearance. In the
E2 model, not only the manhole, but also the flap valve, because this is
installed through the manhole opening.
Attach the rotating assembly on the pump volute case with the fixation
bolts, do not tighten completely the fixation bolts until the front manhole
is totally assembled and the impeller face clearance has been totally
adjusted;
A clearance of 0.2 to 0.4 mm between the impeller and the wear plate
is recommended in order to reach the pump peak efficiency and
performance;
After the impeller rests on the wear plate, regulate the assembly
by using the regulating bolts.
E2 Model Flap Assembling
Reach by hand the flap valve assembling location through the opening of
the manhole and position the valve adapter in the assembling seat in the
suction flange.
Align the adapter with the flange opening and attach the assembly
using the check valve pin.
In case the suction flange has been removed, install the joint, use joint
seal and attach it to the pump volute case using the bolts.
E 1. Model Flap Assembling

The installation is simple, since the flap valve is assembled together with
the suction flange.
Just check if the flap and the counterweight are not damaged. If so, replace and
assemble them together with the suction flange, attaching it in the volute case
using bolts.
Front Manhole Installation
In case the wear plate has been removed and replaced, center it carefully
on the manhole and attach it by using bolts and a pressure washer (the
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wear plate must be concentric to avoid knocking when the front manhole is
assembled).
Replace the Oring and lubricate it using a generous amount of number 2
grease;
Remove scales and particles from the surface, which may interfere or
avoid a good sealing when in contact with the pump volute case.
NOTE
To facilitate a future disassembling, use grease or penetrating oil film on the
manhole salience or any other surfaces that can contact the pump volute
case. This will avoid rust and scales.
Attach the front manhole assembly using the fixation clamp and the
tightening tee.
Make sure that the wear plate does not fasten in the volute case.
Final Assembling of the Pump
Install the key in the shaft and connect it to the driving unit;
Make sure that the protections are installed on the rotating parts;
Install the suction and discharge pipes and open all the valves;
Make sure that all the pipe connections are correctly tightened, supported
and safe;
Make sure the pump and driving unit have been properly lubricated;
Remove the filler cap and fill the pump volute case with clean liquid;
Reinstall the filler cap and tight it up.
LUBRICATION
Mechanical Seal
Before starting the pump, remove the seal grease fitting cap and fill the
mechanical seal
Check regularly the oil level and keep the grease fitting always full..
Bearings
In the E2 model check the oil level regularly by means of the display,
keeping the level in the middle of the display. If necessary, add SAE 30 oil,
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without detergent through the breather hole. Do not keep the level very
high, otherwise it may overheat the bearings and premature faults may
emerge.
Under normal conditions, drain the bearing volute case once a year and fill it
with clean oil. In case the pump is operating continuously or if it is in a place
subject to fast changes in temperature, the oil must be replaced more frequently.
NOTE
Check the lubricant condition regularly in order to detect possible rust or
condensation. This is especially important where there are large variations in
temperature.
When operating under low temperatures, refer to the oil supplier for the proper
type of oil.
In the E 1 model the bearing house is already lubricated in the factory. Under
normal conditions add lithium-based grease using the two bearing houses
greasers every 250 hours of operation or once a month, whatever completes
first.
Under normal conditions, change likewise the grease every 5,000 working hours
or every 12 months, whatever completes first.
In case the pump is operating continuously or if it is in a place subject to
fast changes in temperature, the grease must be replaced more frequently.
When operating under low temperatures, refer to the lubricant supplier for the
proper type of grease.
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SAFETY SECTION 1 .............................................................................................1

Liquid Temperature and Overheating .................................................................10

PUMPS E11/2 & E2

Before trying to open or handle the pump, it is necessary to:

INSTALLATION, OPARATION AND MAINTENANCE

PUMPS E11/2 & E2

INSTALLATION, OPARATION AND MAINTENANCE

PUMPS E11/2 & E2

SUCTION AND DISCHARGE PIPING

Pipes / Pump Connection

PUMPS E11/2 & E2

Suction Line Positioning

INSTALLATION, OPARATION AND MAINTENANCE

PUMPS E11/2 & E2

Submergence height H [m]

Minimum submergence recommended for the suction piping x velocity.

INSTALLATION, OPARATION AND MAINTENANCE

PUMPS E11/2 & E2

INSTALLATION, OPARATION AND MAINTENANCE

PUMPS E11/2 & E2

Picture 1 A Flexible Coupling

The flexible couplings must be aligned. It can be performed by a feeler gauge

INSTALLATION, OPARATION AND MAINTENANCE

PUMPS E11/2 & E2

PUMPS E11/2 & E2

3. The liquid inside the pump has evaporated.

INSTALLATION, OPARATION AND MAINTENANCE

PUMPS E11/2 & E2

Lines without By-pass

Liquid Temperature and Overheating

PUMPS E11/2 & E2

BEARING TEMPERATURE VERIFICATION

PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS SECTION 4

INSTALLATION, OPARATION AND MAINTENANCE

PUMPS E11/2 & E2

Contaminated or defective flap.

Clean or replace the flap.

Air admission in the suction line.

Repair the leakeage. Replace

INSTALLATION, OPARATION AND MAINTENANCE

the suction hose.

Check the pump vacuum.

PUMPS E11/2 & E2

Replace the suction hose.

Mechanical seal or pump joint

Suction admission not

Check the pump vacuum. Replace

Replace the parts presenting

Remove the impeller particles.

Very high discharge. Very

Check the motor outlet. Check

high suction height.

Install the by-pass line. Measure the

INSTALLATION, OPARATION AND MAINTENANCE

THE PUMP REQUIRES

PUMPS E11/2 & E2

Very low discharge.

Adjust the discharge valve.

Very concentrated solution.

Dilute it, if possible. Disassemble