L2NT

Technical Documentation

Operation, Maintenance, Mounting and

Disassembly Instructions for the

Screw Pump Series L 2 N T

Submerged unit

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Contents
1. General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1
1.1. Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1
1.2. Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1
1.2.1. Manual Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1
1.2.2. Manufacturer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1
1.2.3. Designation, Types and Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1
1.2.4. Serial Number and Type Designation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1
1.2.5. Date of Issue of this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1
1.2.6. Modification Notes and Documentation Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1
1.2.7. Copyrights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1
1.2.8. Technical Documentation and Data Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1
1.2.9. After Sales Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1
1.2.10. Quality Assurance and Quality Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1
1.2.11. Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1
2. Safety ..................................................... Page 2
2.1. General Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2
2.2. Dangers of non–compliance with Safety Advice Information . . Page 2
2.3. Safety Concious Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2
2.4. Warning and Advice Signs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2
2.5. Safety Advice Applicable for the Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2
2.6. Safety Advice Applicable for Service, Inspection and Installation Page 2
2.7. Denial of Modifications or Alterations without Approval . . . . . . Page 2
2.8. Inadmissible Operating Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2
2.9. Other Operations and Safety Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2
3. Transport and Intermediate Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3
3.1. Safety Measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3
3.2. Transport Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3
3.3. Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3
3.4. Intermediate Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3
3.5. Conservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3
3.5.1. Life Durability of the Conservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3
3.5.2. Reconservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3
3.5.3. Conservating Media Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3
3.6. Environmental Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3
4. Description of the Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4
4.1. General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4
4.2. Construction and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4
4.3. Construction of the Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4
4.3.1. Pump Casing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4
4.3.2. Spindle Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4
4.3.3. Shaft Sealing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4
4.3.4. Case Sealing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4
4.3.5. Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5
4.3.6. Direction of Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5
4.3.7. Direction of Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5
4.3.8. Pressure Relief Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5
4.3.9. Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5
4.3.10. Drive and Shaft Coupling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5
4.4. DImensioning and Geometry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5
4.4.1. Overall and Individual Dimensions Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5
4.4.2. Overall and Individual Installation Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5
4.4.3. Sectional Drawings and Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5
4.5. Design Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5

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4.5.1. Type Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5
4.5.2. Standard Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5
4.6. Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5
4.6.1. Main Areas of Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5
4.6.2. Temperature and Pressure Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6
4.6.3. Performance Data and Speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6
4.6.3.1. Performance Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6
4.6.3.2. Power Consumption Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6
4.6.4. Operative Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6
4.6.4.1. Space Requirements for Operation and Maintenance . . . . . . . Page 6
4.6.4.2. Environmental Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6
4.6.4.3. Mounting and Tank Flange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6
4.6.4.4. Pressure Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6
4.6.4.5. Supply Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6
5. Mounting and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7
5.1. Tools Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7
5.2. Initial Installation of the Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7
5.3. Initial Installation of the Pump Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7
6. Starting Up – Shutting Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8
6.1. Technical Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8
6.2. Pipeline Schematic Drawing and Measuring Points . . . . . . . . . Page 8
6.3. Preparation for Starting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8
6.4. Starting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8
6.5. Shutting Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8
6.6. Restarting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8
6.7. Standstill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8
6.7.1. Standstill Periods of up to 3 Months . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8
6.7.2. Standstill Periods From 3 to 6 Months . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8
6.7.3. Standstill For Periods Longer Than 6 Months . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8
6.8. Operation Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8
6.9. Drive Shaft Bearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9
7. Service/Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10
7.1. General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10
7.2. Service and Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10
7.3. Dismantling and Reassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10
7.3.1. General Precaution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10
7.3.2. After Sales Service Technicians/Dangers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10
7.3.3. Dismantling and Assembly Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10
7.3.4. Mounting Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10
7.4. Dismantling the Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10
7.5. Installation of Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 11
7.6. Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 12
8. Faults, Reasons and Elimination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 13
8.1. Table of faults with definition of reasons and the elimination . . Page 13
8.2. Screw Torque Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 14
8.3. Permissible Pipeline Forces and Torques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 14
8.4. Amendments to this Technical Documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 14
9. For Drawings and Documents, see Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 14
Appendix

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1. General Information 1.2.8. Technical Documentation and Data Sheet

1.1. Application For detailed information see the following chapters:

Safety Chapter 2.
This screw pump should be used for transporting oils and/or other lu-
Transport and intermediate storage Chapter 3.
bricating media at pressures of up to 16 bar.
Pump description Chapter 4.
Mounting and installation Chapter 5.
1.2. Product Information Commissioning/Shutdown Chapter 6.
1.2.1. Manual Application Service/Maintenance Chapter 7.
Trouble shooting, cause and remedy Chapter 8.
This manual was prepared for the Pump Series
Drawings and documents, see Appendix Chapter 9.
L 2 N T, Submerged Unit
Appendix
For other designs, the respective regulations are applicable: should
these not be available by the user, they should be ordered sepa-
rately from the manufacturer. 1.2.9. After Sales Service
If an After Sales Service or consultation becomes necessary, please
1.2.2. Manufacturer contact our headquarters or one of our sales organisations.
The manufacturer of the screw pump Type L 2 N T is;
LEISTRITZ AG 1.2.10. Quality Assurance and Quality Control
residing in the A complex quality assurance system guarantees the high quality stan-
Federal Republic of Germany dard levels of Leistritz screw pumps. A quality assurance acc. to DIN
90459 Nuremberg, Markgrafenstrasse 29 – 39 ISO 9001 covers all planned and systematic production steps that are
or 90014 Nuremberg, Postfach 30 41 necessary in order to fulfill all the predetermined quality demands.
DIN–Parts, accessories and other additional parts are purchased Quality assurance measures, their extent, type of tests and documen-
from subcontractors. tation, including the appropriate Standards and Regulations, shall be
prepared, in writing, by the purchaser. Prior to shipment, all pumps un-
1.2.3. Designation, Types and Sizes dergo exhaustive run–in tests and they are also subjected to power
performance tests. Only pumps that have passed the appropriate tests
Designation: Two–rotor screw pump
and that meet the accepted performance characteristics will be
Type: L 2 N T Design Form A
shipped. Compliance with this Operating Manual will assure a trouble–
Size: 030, 040, 048, 062, 070, 082, 096, 106, 116, 126, 140 and
free operation and full flow performance. The monitored test bench
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data are in accordance with the General Test Recommendations for
Rotary Positive Displacement Pumps acc. to VDMA 24284. Test certif-
1.2.4. Serial Number and Type Designation
icates containing test results are documented in test protocols acc. to
Each unit is supplied with a Standard–Name Plate that shows the DIN 50049,3.1 B.
Manufacturer, Serial Number of the Unit and Type Key.
Name Type Plates containing more information should be separately 1.2.11. Warranty
ordered.
Our liability covering the defects of shipped goods is outlined in our
Delivery and Payment Conditions, which are an integral part of
1.2.5. Date of Issue of this Manual
our Sales Terms and Conditions.
Issued 5th December 1994. No responsibility will be accepted for damages that may occur as a re-
We reserve the right to make technical and design changes and sult of non–compliance to the Operating Instructions and Application
improvements without prior notice. Conditions. If at a later date, application conditions change, (e.g. other
media, viscosity, temperature, speed or inlet flow conditions), the the
1.2.6. Modification Notes and Documentation Numbers conditions shall be reviewed and acknowledged by Messrs.
All modifications are listed on the final page of this manual. LEISTRITZ. If no other agreements have been signed by Messrs.
The Type of Modification, Appropriate Chapter and Paragraph, Date, LEISTRITZ, then the delivered pumps shall only be dismantled and/or
Executor and Assayer are monitored. modified during the total period covered by the warranty by Messrs.
Manual Number E 185 5186 includes references to further documents LEISTRITZ or a qualified LEISTRITZ service representative, other-
and drawings. wise the warranty for resulting damage will be null and void.

1.2.7. Copyrights
All manuals, documents and drawings are copyrighted acc. to DIN 34.

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2. Safety
2.1. General Regulations
This Operating Manual contains the most important regulations that
shall be observed during installation, operation and maintenance. For
this reason, this Operating Manual shall be read before installation and
operation occures by both the erector and the responsible specialist/
user. It shall be made available on–site for reference at some later
date.
2.2. Dangers of non–compliance with Safety Advice In-
formation
Ignoring the Safety Advice Information, may possibly endanger per-
sons, the environment and/or the pump unit. A non– compliance, can
for example cause the following dangers to occur:
– Failure of important unit functions,
– failure of predetermined methods for service and maintenance,
– endanger the environment due to leakage of harmful sub-
stances and pollutants,
– and other causes.
2.3. Safety Concious Handling
The Safety Advice Information as listed in this Operating Manual, the
appropriate valid Accident Prevention Regulations (APR) and also all
Internal Working and Factory Safety Regulations of the User shall be
adhered to at all times.
2.4. Warning and Advice Signs
In this Operating Manual, safety symbols are illustrated that can assist
in preventing accidents to persons, with the general danger symbol:
as warning for electrical voltages with:
For safety advice, which when not adhered to will cause damage or
malfunction of the unit are characterised by the word
Attention
In addition to this, information signs are marked directly on the unit.
These shall be adhered to at all times:
– Direction of rotation and media flow arrows
– Designation of media connections
– Designation of filling and draining ports
– ”No dry running”
– and others.
2.5. Safety Advice Applicable for the Operator
– Hot and cold machine parts are potential hazards and shall be
protected against access.
– Protection guards, which protect moving parts (e.g. couplings)
shall not be removed from the unit during operation.
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– Leakage of hazardous media (e.g. from seals) shall be drained
to a safe area so that operating persons and the environment
are not endangered.
– All legal requirements shall be adhered to
2.6. Safety Advice Applicable for Service, Inspection and
Installation
All service, inspection and installation work shall be car-
ried out by authorized personal who have studied this
manual thoroughly. Without exception, all work on the unit
shall only be carried out when the unit is stationary. The
shut–down regulations as described in this Operating
Manual shall be explicitly followed.
Immediately after all servicing or inspection work has
been completed, all safety and protection guards shall be
refitted.
Before restarting, all points as described under 6.4. shall
be followed.
2.7. Denial of Modifications or Alterations without Approval
Alterations and/or modifications to the unit that have not been ap-
proved by Messrs. Leistritz are inadmissible.
2.8. Inadmissible Operating Conditions
The operational safety of the delivered unit can only be assured when
operated according to the appropriate instructions. Units shall not be
operated under other operating conditions without the manufacturer s
permission. The performance limiting data, as listed in the data sheets
shall not be exceeded.
2.9. Other Operations and Safety Hazards
All packing materials for the pump, resp. the unit shall only
be removed directly before installation is to be carried out.
No foreign matter shall be permitted to enter the pump!
Accident hazards during installation and mounting shall
be observed at all times. Thereby shall the stability be as-
sured.
Parts to be assembled shall not be dropped, loose parts
shall be supported by proper means.
The pump unit shall not be lifted or lowered via the power
supply lines or other supply lines.
Connection of the mains power supply to the motor con-
trol unit shall be carried out by a qualified electrician acc.
to the circuit diagram as supplied by the motor manufac-
turer.
Care shall be taken to ensure that the supply lines are of
the correct dimension.
All hazards from the power supply shall be eliminated.
VDE–Regulations and regulations of the local Electricity
Board shall also be observed.
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3. Transport and Intermediate Storage The listed conservating media shall be considered as recommended
media. Other conservating media supplied by other manufacturers
3.1. Safety Measures
may also be used. Conservating media is applied to the internal sur-
faces of the pump by means of filling the pump with conservating me-
dia. During filling, the drive spindle shall be rotated slowly in the re-
verse direction.

Due to their weight, screw pumps above a certain size and all complete
units must be moved with lifting gear. During lifting and lowering, an ex-
act equilibrium shall exist. Cranes and hoists shall be correctly dimen-
sioned. Care shall be taken to ensure that the unit cannot topple over.
Shelves and racks used to store pump units and spare parts shall be
designed to accommodate the appropriate weights.
3.2. Transport Precautions
Care shall be taken to ensure that the pump units are not damaged dur-
ing transport. Lifting by means of connecting boxes, power supply
cables, etc. shall not be permitted. Furthermore, care shall be taken to
ensure that the unit cannot slide or fall during transport. The packaging
material shall not be damaged and all information as printed on the
package shall be strictly adhered to.
3.3. Unpacking
The pump unit shall be immediately inspected on receipt for possible
transport damage. Transport damage shall be immediately reported to
the appropriate authority. Before installing the pump unit, all packing
material shall be completely removed. All uncovered openings of the
pump unit, e.g. inspection hole in the coupling housing, shall be in-
spected for loose parts, e.g. nails, screws, splinters, metal clips etc.
Such articles shall be removed. End covers, blind plugs, etc. shall also
be removed.
3.4. Intermediate Storage
The screw pump units, as delivered, contain sufficient conservating
media acc. to the expected storage time as specified by the user. Dur-
ing longer stut–down periods, the pump units shall be protected from
corrosion via an internal/external conservation as described in
Par. 3.5.
3.5. Conservation
The lifetime limitation of the conservating media is dependent upon the
composition of the media. For this reason, conservating media shall
have a useful life expectation of at least 12 months. The media as listed
in the following table may be used for both internal and external con-
servation.
Conservation points: Conservating media:
All machined and non–painted TECTYL 506
surfaces e.g. shaft ends, or a compound
flange covers TECTYL 506 and
TECTYL 511–M (*)
Internal surface of the compound consisting of
pump housing, rotor package TECTYL 506 and
and end covers TECTYL 511–M (*)
–– (*) Supplier: VALVOLINE OEL GmbH & Co. ––
The preservative agent shall be spread by means of brushing or
spraying.
3.5.1. Life Durability of the Conservation
According to the information issued by the conservating media
manufacturers, the shalf life of TECTYL 506 is 4 to 5 years for indoor
storage and 12 to 24 months for outdoor storage; TECTYL 511–M
approx. 18 months for indoor storage. For compounds consisting of
50/50% TECTYL 506 and TECTYL 511 M, a shelf life of 2 1/2 to 4 years
for indoor storage and 12 months for outdoor storage when stored un-
der a protective roof.
Additional packing will increase the shelf life accordingly. The effective
substances contained in these conservating media offer an effective
corrosion protection even under high humidity conditions (sea air
and/or tropical humidity conditions).
They are also not effected by high temperatures.
3.5.2. Reconservation
When the pump units are to be stored for
Attention longer periods, the user shall ensure that the
corrosion protection is checked from time to
time and, if necessary, shall be renewed. No warranty will be accepted
for damage caused by incorrect or faulty conservation.
3.5.3. Conservating Media Removal
Before the screw pump units are put into operation, the conservating
media shall be removed. The internally applied conservating media
can normally be removed by flushing the unit with the media that is to
be transported providing that this does not contaminate it. An appropri-
ate solvent may also be used to remove the internal and external con-
servating media.
Appropriate solvents being: petroleum, kerosene, benzine, diesel
fuels, alcohol, industrial cleaning agents (alkalines), or any other wax
solvents.
The pump shall be immersed in the media to
Attention be transported at all times in order to prevent
the spindles seizing up. Should the plant
components, piping, tanks and other parts be covered with petrolifer-
ous conservating media, then the complete plant unit shall be cleaned
of all conservating media. This is necessary because petrolium lowers
the degassing capability of the media. This may cause rough pump
running together with an excessive noise level (aeration).
3.6. Environmental Protection
If the screw pump is to be put into storage, the inlet area and the outlet
side must always be covered with a suitably wrapping or packing. It
should be stored in a dry, dust–free place. We recommend that the in-
ner parts of the pump should be rotated at suitable intervals, such as
every four weeks, during storage in adverse climatic conditions. Parts
such as the spindle package and the bearings should change their
resting point each time. The conservating agent will only remain effec-
tive in the event of suitable storage and packing.

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4. Description of the Pump
4.1. General Description
Leistritz screw pumps of the L2NG series are self–priming, positive–
displacement pumps and are used to deliver oils or other lubricating
media. In the case of media with good lubricating properties, the pump
is suitable for a maximum delivery pressure of up to 16 bar, and for me-
dia with less good lubricating properties, for a maximum delivery pres-
sure of up to 10 bar.
4.2. Construction and Operation
In principle, two screw spindles are necessary as delivery units in the
L2NT screw pump. The double–threaded spindle (Pos. 150) rotates
hermetically sealed but without contact with a triple–threaded idler
spindle (Pos. 151) in the spindle holes drilled into the pump casing
(Pos. 001), which encloses the spindle set with little clearance.
Sealed areas are formed through the special shape, and their en-
closed volumes are moved continuously by rotation in an axial direc-
tion from the inlet chambers into the delivery area (casing centre) with-
out violent pressure or turbulence.
The driving and idler spindles are mounted in interchangeable bearing
bushes (Pos. 152) on both sides, and the spindles do not touch the
spindle bore as long as the maximum delivery pressure of 16 bar is ob-
served. Thus wear as a result of metallic contact between the casing
and the spindles is avoided. All four bearing points simultaneously
form choke points between the inlet and delivery spaces and thus are
always subject to the differential pressure of the pump media. This pro-
duces good lubrication of the rubbing surfaces and ensures adequate
removal of heat produced by the friction.
The axial displacement acting on the delivery spindles as a result of the
delivery pressure is equalized hydraulically. An equalization hole in the
pump casing allows pressure to be applied to the faces of the bearing
journals on the end side. Deep groove ball bearings (Pos. 170) or axial
bearings are used for axial location of the driving spindle (Pos. 150)
and are flushed by the pump media. The idler spindle (Pos. 151) is
fixed in an axial direction by end–side shaft collars (Pos. 158, 159) to
the driving spindle.
This method of construction and action ensure a low level of noise and
almost pulsation–free operation.
4.3. Construction of the Components
4.3.1. Pump Casing
The design of the pump casing (Pos. 001) depends on the conditions
for installation. The inlet area is surrounded on all sides by a coarse
strainer and must always be immersed in the pump media. The deliv-
ery area is open at the front to the driving spindle and passes on into the
immersion tube (Pos. 450). The equalizing lines for the hydraulic pres-
sure equalizing are cast into the pump casing (Pos. 001). The casing is
closed off by a drive–side pump cover (Pos. 045) and the end–side
cover (Pos. 030). The overall fastening of the pump to the immersion
tube (Pos. 450) is done with the drive–side fastening flange (delivery
side), arranged vertically.
The immersion tube can optionally be equipped with an attached pres-
sure relief valve with feedback via internal submerged lines into the
media tank.
The pressure relief valve only protects the pump against
overloading and is not be to be used as a pressure control
valve! See Para: 4.3.8 for the mode of action of and
instructions for pressure relief valves. Pay attention to
any openings that have not been closed off before start–up.
The direction of flow is marked with an arrow at the deliv-
ery connection. Always check the direction of flow before
start–up.
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4.3.2. Spindle Set
The driving spindle (Pos. 150), double–threaded and hardened, is
fixed in an axial direction by deep groove ball bearings (Pos. 170). The
idler spindle (Pos. 151), triple–threaded and hardened, is arranged
parallel to the driving spindle. During operation the shaft collars (Pos.
158, 159) provide axial fixing.
4.3.3. Shaft Sealing
 Shaft Sealing at the Pump
The driving spindle (Pos. 150) is connected to the connecting shaft
(Pos. 460) by a suitably sized choke liner. The choke effect (pressure
reduction) with respect to the delivery pressure takes effect in the
drive–side top section (Pos. 045) of the pump. The remaining media
passing through the choke section are passed on into the inlet section
of the pump in the inlet area.
 Shaft Sealing of Connecting Shaft

Sealing with a Choke Liner
A suitably–sized choke liner is used as standard for atmospheric seal-
ing of the connecting shaft (Pos. 460) on the motor side, which oper-
ates by itself or with roller bearings that provide axial and radial loca-
tion. The remaining media passing through the choke section and the
roller bearings are fed back via a submerged line into the media tank. A
shaft sealing ring mounted in the direction of the drive machine pre-
vents the coupling parts from being wetted by the pump media.

Seal W (shaft sealing rings)
Various arrangements of suitable shaft rings can also be used for at-
mospheric sealing of the connecting shaft (Pos. 460), with bearing
rings installed as required after the choke section or the roller bearings.
Operating temperature Shaft packing ring material
100°C Buna
>100°C to 160°C Viton
>160°C to <200°C Teflon
Other materials may be necessary for special applications or operat-
ing conditions. The remaining media passing through the choke sec-
tion and the roller bearings are fed back via a submerged line into the
media tank.
The space between the shaft sealing rings is packed with grease at the
factory for the life of the shaft sealing rings. This seal is virtually mainte-
nance–free.

Seal G (mechanical seal)
In special instances a non–loaded, maintenance–free mechanical
seal with a simple action (Pos. 062) is used for atmospheric sealing of
the connecting shaft (Pos. 460) on the motor side. The temperatures of
the pump media may not exceed 200°C for the standard configuration.
The materials and configuration (manufacturer) of the mechanical seal
will be matched according to the prevailing operating conditions and
the properties of the pump media.
The remaining media flowing through the choke section and the roller
bearings flush the floating surfaces of the seal and are fed back via a
submerged line into the media tank. This provides good lubrication of
the floating surfaces and adequate removal of heat generated by fric-
tion. When starting up the pump, check that the floating surfaces of the
seal do not run dry.
4.3.4. Case Sealing
Flat seals (Pos. 031), sealing rings (Pos. 005) and O–rings (Pos. 018),
the material is selected according to the operating conditions and the
pump media.
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4.3.5. Bearings 4.3.10. Drive and Shaft Coupling

 Bearings of the Pump
Axially through maintenance–free deep groove ball bearings
(Pos. 170) as per DIN 625 and axial bearings located within the choke
section on the driving spindle (Pos. 150) and in the drive–side cover
(Pos. 045). These bearings are flushed by the pump media. The differ-
ential pressure passes through two radial bearing bushes per spindle.
 Bearings of Connecting Shaft
A suitably–sized choke liner is used as standard, and operates by itself
or with roller bearings that provide axial and radial location. The pump
media pass through the bearings due to the differential pressure.
The pump is installed directly via a shaft coupling to electric motors of
various types or to other drive machines on a through–type base plate
with or without an oil sump or with a fixing flange.
Always pay attention to the correct rotational speed and
direction of rotation! The pumps can also be installed ver-
tically. For safety reasons, it is not permissible to install
the motor below the pump. The shaft coupling transfers
the torque positively as a three–part torsionally–elastic
dog clutch and equalizes the axial, radial and angular dis-
placements in the shafts connected. For an extra charge,
various configurations (by the manufacturer) and materi-
als are available.

4.3.6. Direction of Rotation 4.4. DImensioning and Geometry

The standard direction of rotation is clockwise, as seen at
the end of the drive shaft. Direction of rotation arrows as
information plates are available for all the pumps. A spe-
cial direction of rotation, anti–clockwise as seen at the end
of the drive shaft, is possible if the operator especially requires it. This
must be requested at the time of ordering the pump!
4.4.1. Overall and Individual Dimensions Sheets
Overall and individual dimensions sheets for the various sizes and
configurations are attached to this document as an appendix. If special
dimensions sheets are to be produced for the operators, these must be
requested.

4.3.7. Direction of Flow 4.4.2. Overall and Individual Installation Drawings

The standard direction of flow is from the media tank and Overall and individual installation drawings for the various sizes and
through the pump into the submerged tube. The direction configurations are attached to this document as an appendix. If special
of flow is marked with an arrow at the delivery connection, installation drawings are to be produced for the operators, these must
and the direction of flow must be checked before startup be requested.
(see the installation instructions).
4.4.3. Sectional Drawings and Documents
4.3.8. Pressure Relief Valve Sectional drawings, complementary sectional drawings and detailed
As described in Para: 4.3.1 above, the pump can optionally be documentation of the various sizes and designs of the pumps are in-
equipped with an externally–mounted pressure relief valve. cluded in the appendix.
The valve cone (Pos. 219) lifts from the valve seat (Pos. 217) if the set If special sectional drawings are required for the operator, these shall
values are exceeded and the pump media flows back into the media be separately requested.
tank. The opening pressure is set by the tension in the valve spring All above mentioned drawings and documents are available in various
(Pos. 235) with the setting screw (Pos. 222) as set as the factory or by foreign languages on request.
the operator, as required. Turning the setting screw to the left raises the
opening pressure. Above size 040 it is possible to fit the pressure relief 4.5. Design Versions
valve with a manual regulator. Turning the handwheel (Pos. 227) al-
4.5.1. Type Code
lows a portion of the pump media to be fed back into the medium tank
without changing the setting of the valve spring. The combination of all possible pump sizes and designs can be found
Always ensure that the valve cone (Pos. 219) is free to in the type code in the appendix.
move on its shaft when operating the pump with a pres-
sure relief valve. Do not lock down the valve seat com- 4.5.2. Standard Materials
pletely by fully tightening up the setting screw (Pos. 222) Pump casing 0.6025 or 0.7040
and thus also completely compressing the valve spring Casing, drive side 0.6025 or 0.7040
(Pos. 235), as this could lead to damage to the pump. Casing, end side 0.6025 or 0.7040
Submerged tube Welded St
Valve casing 0.6025 or 0.7040
Driving spindle 1.7139 hardened
4.3.9. Connections Idler spindle 1.7139 hardened
Bearing bushes 0.6025 or 2.1090.01
The delivery connection is fitted with either a DIN or an ANSI flange
Connecting shaft St
connection marked with an arrow to indicate the direction of flow. For
Valve inserts St
an extra charge, suitable welding mating neck flanges as per DIN or
Flat seals CENTELLEN WS 3820
ANSI can be supplied.
The maximum permissible forces and moments are to be
taken into account according to the model quoted in the 4.6. Applications
pump dimensions sheets or the installation drawings.
4.6.1. Main Areas of Application
They may never be exceeded. Any connections that are
not required for emptying, air purging, heating, etc., should be suitably General industrial technology, oil burner, energy, marine and off–shore
blanked off before startup. technology, machine and heavy machine construction, tank farms,
chemical and petrochemical and related downstream processing in-
dustries;

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4.6.2. Temperature and Pressure Limits Selection shall be carried out acc. to the prevailing media flow speeds.
The media flow speed within the pressure line shall not exceed 3 m/s.
When laying the pressure lines, care shall be taken to ensure that
media flow is not restricted by sharp bends, corner valves, non–return
flaps or non–return valves. Unavoidable internal diameter changes of
the flow lines shall be carried out with gradual blending reducers.
Maximum pumping overpressure16 bar Sudden directional changes shall be avoided. Pressure line shall be
Maximum viscosity up to 200,000 mm2/s perfectly sealed and shall be mounted so that air pockets are avoided.
Maximum media temperature 200°C For this reason the pressure lines shall be lain in a rising manner. The
A certain degree of delivery pressure may be required according to the adjusting spindles of gate valves shall be positioned either horizontally
operating conditions. or vertically pointing downwards to allow venting to be carried out at the
highest point. In addition to this, flange gaskets shall not be allowed to
4.6.3. Performance Data and Speeds protrude into the I.D. of the lines. It is recommended that gate valves,
non–return flaps or non–return valves should be fitted. The gate valves
4.6.3.1. Performance Tables should only be used to isolate the lines when the pump unit is not being
Performance tables for each pump size and power increase tables operated and should be fully open during operation.
acc. to various speeds and viscosities shall be requested as required. All vacuum and pressure lines, valves and flaps shall be cleaned
before mounting. Welding slag and globules, and possible mounting
4.6.3.2. Power Consumption Diagrams leftover components, e.g. nuts and bolts etc. shall be removed. (Suc-
Power consumption tables for each pump size and power increase tion and pressure lines shall be flushed). For damages to the pump unit
tables acc. to various speeds and viscosities shall be requested as re- caused by solid particles in the flow media no warranty will be
quired. accepted.
The geometry of the media tank shall be formed in a manner to allow air
4.6.4. Operative Range bubbles and froth, which have formed in the media, to precipitate and
therefore be prevented from being sucked into the pump again.
4.6.4.1. Space Requirements for Operation and Maintenance
The place of installation must be selected such that trouble–free op- The media tank shall be dimensioned and mounted in a
eration and easy maintenance of the unit are possible. All safety regu- manner that will prevent the maximum permissible flow
lations should likewise be heeded. and media temperatures from being exceeded. For this,
special measures when mounted shall be observed.
4.6.4.2. Environmental Conditions Due to the close tolerances between the spindle and housing bore, the
Prevailing environmental conditions that can have a neg- useful life of a spindle pump is mainly determined by the degree of
ative effect on the operation of the pump unit, e.g. high purity of the flow media.
temperatures, adjacent components, spray water, etc. We therefore recommend an additional covering in the form of a coarse
shall be avoided. All environmental and mounting condi- strainer for the pump with the following mesh size:
tions shall be made known when ordering the pump unit. Additional en-
vironmental and mounting conditions, e.g. insulation, vibration damp- Mesh size viscosity of the media to be
ing elements etc. shall be made known when ordering the pump unit. 0.3 – 0.5 mm >150 mm2/s
0.1 – 0.3 mm 37 – 150 mm2/s
4.6.4.3. Mounting and Tank Flange 0.06 – 0.1 mm <37 mm2/s

The pump housing shall be mounted to the immersion tube via the
Check the overall direction of flow in the connection of the piping to the
mounting flange. The immersion tube unit shall be mounted onto the
pump when connecting the piping. (Note the arrows on the delivery
respective tank via the tank flange. All the holes provided in the mount-
flange.) A connection is available near the pump for a pressure gauge.
ing flanges shall be used for mounting.
Mounting shall be carried out in a manner to prevent the
4.6.4.5. Supply Connections
submerged unit from moving, being displaced or being
subjected to stresses. If the unit is to be mounted onto a All further supply connections shall be correctly dimensioned and con-
tank plate, care shall to taken to ensure that tank surface nected to the pump unit in an appropriate manner. Material selection
and side walls are suffisiently strong to support the weight. All mount- and dimensioning is the sole responsibility of the user. No mechanical
ing platforms and foundations shall provide a perfect statically stable stresses shall be applied to the pump unit by these supply connec-
mounting. No vibration from other machines or components shall be tions.
allowed to effect the unit. Such machines shall be fitted with vibration
isolators.
All components (connecting shaft, coupling and motor)
shall be aligned as described in Chapter 5. For damage
caused by faulty stability, no warranty can be accepted.

4.6.4.4. Pressure Lines

The Deep Well Pump Unit shall not be used to support the
pressure lines. The maximum forces and torques as
stated in the mounting drawings shall not be exceeded.
This is also applicable for thermal stresses, see Para. 8.3.
The nominal internal diameter of the pressure lines shall be at least as
large as that of the pressure flange of the submerged tube.

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5. Mounting and Installation
5.1. Tools Required
For the complete assembly and dismantling work, only standard tools
are required:
– Allen key wrenches angled according to DIN 911
– Offset double–ended ring spanners according to DIN 838
ISO 3318
– Double open ended spanners according to DIN 3110
– Machinists hammer according to DIN 1041
– Rubber mallet
– Screwdriver according to DIN 5.264/A
– Insulated screwdriver (for electricians)
– Universal 2 or 3 arm gear puller
– Retaining ring pliers according to DIN 5254
– Retaining ring pliers according to DIN 5256
– Mounting bushes for roller bearings
5.2. Initial Installation of the Pump
The shaft ends of the pump and driving motor shall be cor-
rectly aligned in order that eccentricity, coaxial and longi-
tudinal running faults shall not cause premature wear of
the coupling elements and subsequent damage to the
pump. When connecting the pump to the motor,care shall be taken to
ensure that the maximum axial displacement (spacing of the shaft
ends), the maximum radial displacement (out of centre of the shaft
1. Fit the dial gauge to the drive shaft and
check concentricity of both hubs by turn-
ing, if necessary realign.
Lifting the Deep Well Unit
with pump and motor
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ends) and the maximum angular displacement of the shaft ends as
stated by the coupling manufacturer are not exceeded.
When special couplings are to be fitted, the mounting instructions of
the manufacturer shall be adhered to. In addition, no axial forces shall
be transfered to the driving shaft of the pump via the coupling.
Careful alignment of the shafts will increase the working
life cycle of the coupling. The part of the coupling to be
mounted on the pump shaft shall not be subjected to
force, i.e. striking with a hammer etc.
Pump mounting elements, resp. other equipment for mounting the
pump shall be carefully inspected, for possible manufacturing faults,
before use. The values for radial run–out (Table 1,N) and concentricity
and axial run–out (Table 2,N) shall not be exceeded when fitting the in-
termediate pedestal.
Coupling manufacturers instructions shall be
adhered to. Care shall be taken to ensure
that all rotating parts are covered to prevent
accidental contact. No responsibility can be
accepted for damage caused by incorrect mounting, resp. misalign-
ment of the moving components.
5.3. Initial Installation of the Pump Unit
The pump unit shall be inspected on site for possible transport dam-
age. If the unit is to be assembled on site, this shall be carried out acc.
to Para. 5.2. After correctly aligning, the complete unit shall be cor-
rectly mounted. For base and foundation information, see Para. 4.6.
2. Fit the dial gauge to the flange of one
hub and check the symmetry of both
hubs by turning, if necessary realign.
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6. Starting Up – Shutting Down
6.1. Technical Documentation
Before starting up, check all technical de-
Attention mands and documentation. In particular,
check the pump unit for the following:
– Serial No.
– Type and Size
– Direction of rotation and mode of operation
6.2. Pipeline Schematic Drawing and Measuring Points
The complete pipeline arrangement within the bundle of pipelines, the
correct connections and dimensions of measuring and controlling de-
vices shall be checked.
Damages that occur due to incorrect arrangement, resp.
dimensioning of measuring and controlling devices are
not covered under warranty.
6.3. Preparation for Starting Up
Before starting up for the first time, the following jobs
shall be carried out:
– Clean the connection lines, Para. 4.6.4.4.
– Check the mounting screws, Para. 4.6.4.3.
– Check the mains power supply to the motor
– Check the direction of rotation of the driving motor, the
direction of rotation must correspond to the direction of
rotation arrow on the pump. By an incorrect direction of
rotation, the pump will produce no suction, this will
cause the pump to be damaged.
– Remove the blind stoppers on the delivery side Para. 3.3.
– Connect the piping 4.3.9. and 4.6.4.4.
– Visual check of the pump unit, acc. to Para. 6.1.
– Open the shut–off valves.
– The pump must be immersed in the pump media, check the level in
the media tank, and ensure without fail that the pump does not run
dry.
– All regulating and monitoring devices shall be checked for correct
functioning after being adjusted, (e.g. Emergency–Off Switch,
Pressure gauges, etc.).
– To protect operators, all guards and devices shall conform to the
appropriate safety regulations.
6.4. Starting Up
Check the direction of rotation and the speed of rotation
before startup.
Watch the pressure and vacuum gauges, and compare
them against the ordering and operating details. Monitor
the temperature and viscosity of the pump media.
The delivery line is to be purged of air at the highest point until pump
media comes out of the air bleed valve or the air bleed screw. Then the
air bleed units are to be closed firmly.
After the pump has been switched On, the complete flow pressure,
media flow, viscosity, temperature, speed and current consumption
shall be compared with the order, resp. the operating data. Care shall
be taken to ensure that the drive motor is not overloaded due to trans-
porting a flow media with a higher specific gravity or higher viscosity
than that of the media for which the pump was designed originally and
also that the suction head is not higher than that of the capacity of the
pump. In this case, cavitation will take place. The level of the media in
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the tank shall be checked from time to time. Media level for submerged
units shall not fall below the level of the suction input stub.
6.5. Shutting Down
Before shutting down the pump unit, no preparation is necessary.If the
motor is switched Off during operation, the pump will stop almost im-
mediately, (for pump and motor quite safe). We recommend that a
non–return valve should be fitted between the cut–off valve and shutoff
device. During longer shut down periods, all shutoff devices shall be
closed. When changing fluid concentrations and the possibility of crys-
tallizing, congealing etc. prevails, then the pump shall be drained and
flushed out with an appropriate solvent. Suitable measures must be
taken by the customer.
6.6. Restarting
After only a short shut down period, the motor may be restarted without
any prior preparation. After longer shut down periods, resp. refitting the
pump unit, restarting shall be carried out as described under Para. 6.3.
6.7. Standstill
6.7.1. Standstill Periods of up to 3 Months
If the pump unit is to be put into operation, resp. restarted within roughly
3 months, no special conservation is necessary.
6.7.2. Standstill Periods From 3 to 6 Months
Before the initial startup (after being put away), the deliv-
ery outlet must be provided with a blind stopper. If shutting
down, the delivery sliders behind the pump should be
closed. In such a case the pump remains full of the pump
media. If the pump media contain corrosive components that would at-
tack the materials of the pump, the procedure given in Para: 6.7.3 must
be carried out.
6.7.3. Standstill For Periods Longer Than 6 Months
Close pump pressure and suction ports as stated in Para.
6.7.2 and fill with an appropriate conserving media. In or-
der to prevent pressure marks appearing on the surface
of the bearings due to vibration or shocks, the drive shaft
of the pump shall be manually rotated at regular intervals, e.g. once a
month. The position of other moving parts, i.e. idler spindles and bear-
ing, will then also be changed.
6.8. Operation Monitoring
Monitoring of Leistritz screw pumps can be kept to a mini-
mum by correct mounting and operation. At regular inter-
vals, the operating pressure, media flow, excess current
consumption of the electric motor, couplings, seals and
gaskets, filter soiling and shall be observed. Any unusual pump noises
shall be investigated. The useful life cycle of the pump depends upon
the degree of purity of the flow media.A visual check of the pump unit
shall be carried out at least once per month. The pump shall operate
smoothly without undue vibration. The pump shall not be allowed to
run dry! Check shaft seals. Leakages occur especially during run–in
periods.

Seal G (mechanical seal)
A leakage of roughly one or two drops of fluid every hour
can be regarded as normal for an undamaged seal.
– The mechanical seal shall not be run dry!
If standby pumps are installed, these must be put into operation occa-
sionally so as to ensure that they are fully operational when needed. In
addition, the spindles shall be manually rotated at regular intervals acc.
to Para. 6.7.3.
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6.9. Drive Shaft Bearing
The bearings for the spindles consist of deep groove ball
bearings ar axial ball bearings that are flushed by the
pump media. The bearings are designed for a working life
of 20,000 hours under the operating conditions quoted in
Para: 4.6.2. Rough use, failure to observe the lubrication and oil
change intervals, high temperatures and the like can significantly re-
duce their working life. This also applies to the bearings of the connect-
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7. Service/Maintenance
7.1. General Information
Service work normally includes checking the pump components for
wear and damage.
Leistritz screw pumps of Type L2NT require little or no service provid-
ing that the respective operating data are not exceeded and that the
flow media does not contain abrasive particles. The degree of purity
and lubricating factor of the flow media are largely responsible for de-
termining the useful life cycle of the pump. If however a higher operat-
ing degree of safety is required, then we recommend that the mainte-
nance and inspection intervals should be followed as described in
Para. 7.2.
7.2. Service and Inspection
– After 500 hours operation the pump shall be inspected.
Extraneous noises emerging from the pump unit shall
be investigated.
– After about two years, the pump should be dismantled and all inter-
nal parts inspected for possible damage and wear. Investigate with
special care to see if the contact paths of the roller bearings, the
rubbing surfaces of the shaft, the wear in the individual packings,
the bearing locators for the spindles and the bearing bushes are in
proper condition. Also examine the faces of the running surfaces
of the shaft collars for any wear. Worn parts must always be re-
placed.
– Minor striations on the running surfaces of the spindles and i the
area of the shaft seals can be smoothed off with a suitable polish-
ing tool, but such striations point to the pump media being contami-
nated.
– The lower regions of the pump housing, e.g. suction side housing
shall be checked for sludge deposits. If present this shall be re-
moved.
7.3. Dismantling and Reassembly
7.3.1. General Precaution
With careful monitoring of the pump, operating interruptions that would
make a dismantling necessary, are extremely rare. If however faults
occur, the cause of these should be located, if possible, before the
pump is dismantled. The Trouble Shooting Table in Para. 8.1. lists pos-
sible causes. During dismantling and assembly work, all components
shall be treated with the utmost care. Shocks and impacts shall be
avoided. All components shall be carefully cleaned, serviced and, if
necessary replaced with the appropriate spare parts. After reas-
sembly, it shall be possible to rotate the driving shaft freely. If this is not
the case, premature damage may be caused to the bearings and shaft
seals. For all work, the respective sectional drawings shall be
observed.
7.3.2. After Sales Service Technicians/Dangers
LEISTRITZ–Service Technicians for mounting and repairs can be
made available to the user upon request.
If repair work is to be carried out by the user or by
LEISTRITZ service personnel, the pump must be at atmo-
spheric pressure, completely drained and cleaned. This is
especially applicable for pumps that are returned to the
factory for repair. In order to protect our service personnel and also for
environmental reasons, pumps filled with flow media will not be
accepted for repair. Should they be accepted for repair, the user must
bear the costs involved for an environmentally appropriate waste dis-
posal.
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For pumps handling dangerous media and/or
Attention environ–mental endangering products, if
repair work has to carried out either on site or
the pump has to be returned to the factory, the user must
inform personnel on site and also the factory personnel of
this. In this case, a proof of flow media in the form of a DIN
Safety Data Sheet shall be supplied.
– Toxic, cancer inducing, fruit and vegetable damaging
and gene changing materials or materials that can
endanger the health of persons
– Corrosive materials
– Irritating materials, explosion endangering materials,
flame exhilerating and highly and lightly flammable
materials.
The user is solely responsible for mounting on site warn-
ing signs, which naturally shall be observed at all times.
On site service personnel and/or Leistritz service person-
nel, who are required to carry ourservice work, shall be
informed of all dangerous materials they may encounter.
7.3.3. Dismantling and Assembly Information
The most important dismantling and assembly steps are
described in the following paragraph. These steps shall
be carefully followed. For damages caused due to unau-
thorized and/or incorrect dismantling and/or assembly, no
warranty can be accepted.
7.3.4. Mounting Tools
List of the necessary mounting tools, see Para. 5.1.
7.4. Dismantling the Pump
– Disconnect the mains power supply. This shall be car-
ried out by a qualified electrician. It shall not be possible
to operate the motor or other driver.
– Check the cutoff units in the delivery line, this must be
closed.
– Allow the pump to cool to the ambient temperature.
– Undo the delivery connector flange.
– Undo the fastening screws, the pump / motor can be
lifted from the relevant fastening unit.
– Draw out the half of the coupling on the pump side on
the coupling shaft (Pos. 460) with the help of an extrac-
tor tool. Remove the feather key (Pos. 463) from the
pump shaft stub.
– Dismantle the shaft seal as per the cross–section
drawing.
– Dismantle the seal casing, carefully pull off the roller bearings and
the rotating part of the mechanical seal from the connecting shaft,
having undone beforehand the fastening pieces and the turning
locks, according to the type of unit.
– Carefully press the clamping floating ring, the static part of the me-
chanical seals with the seal collar or O–ring, out of the seal casing
(only applies if a mechanical seal is used).
– Press the shaft sealing rings and any spacer or bearing rings out of
the seal casing, note carefully their arrangement and installation
sequence (only when sealed by shaft sealing rings)
– Undo the bolts / nuts of the fastening for the submerged tube for
the pump and remove / lift out the submerged tube (Pos. 450) with
the connecting shaft (Pos. 460).
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– Pull the connecting shaft out of the submerged tube without tilting
it.
– Remove the feather key (Pos. 180), dismantle the O–ring
(Pos. 170).
– Undo the fastening pieces (Pos. 032), end–side of the cover
(Pos. 030), remove the strainer (Pos. 017) and flat seal (Pos. 031).
– Undo the bolts (Pos. 047, 048), pull out the drive–side cover
(Pos. 045) from the pump casing (Pos. 001) with pulling–off
screws, take care with the spindle set and the ball bearings or axial
bearings when doing this, remove the flat seal (Pos. 031).
– Remove the locking ring (Pos. 173) and the supporting disk
(Pos. 172).
– Carefully push the driving spindle (Pos. 150) through the inside of
the ball bearings (Pos. 170) or axial bearings out of the ball bearing
seat in the direction of the end side.
– Once the ball bearings or axial bearings have been removed from
the spindle seat, the complete spindle package (Pos. 150, 151)
can be drawn out from the back of the pump housing.
– Separate the idler spindle (Pos. 151) and the driving spindle
(Pos. 150).
– Remove the drive–side bearing bushes (Pos. 152) from the pump
casing (Pos. 001).
– Carefully draw the deep groove ball bearings (Pos. 170) out of the
drive–side cover (Pos. 045) with an extractor tool.
– Undo the locking ring (Pos. 164).
– Remove the feather key (Pos. 165).
– Pull off the shaft collar (Pos. 159, and if applicable, Pos. 158), from
the spindles with an extractor tool.
– Push the end–side bearing bushes (Pos. 152) from the spindles.
 Dismantling Externally–Mounted Valve (Pressure Relief
Valve)
– Undo the valve casing (Pos. 200), bolts (Pos. 027) and seal (Pos.
026) from the submerged tube.
– Turn the adjusting screw (Pos. 222) to the right until the valve
spring (Pos. 235) is detensioned. Note the number of turns made.
Remove the two screws facing each other (Pos. 211) and replace
them with longer cylindrical bolts inserted up to the end of the
thread, then undo them by equal amounts and remove any remain-
ing screws or bolts. Warning: the compression spring will unten-
sion itself.
– Once the compression spring (Pos. 235) has been fully unten-
sioned, draw out the complete cover (Pos. 209) with the adjusting
screw (Pos. 222) and spring plate (Pos. 220) from the valve cas-
ing.
– Remove the compression spring (Pos. 235) and the flat seal
(Pos. 210).
– Undo the locking ring (Pos. 223) and push the adjusting screw
(Pos. 222) out of the cover (Pos. 209). Unscrew the drain plug
(Pos. 215) and seal (Pos. 216) from the valve seat. (*** Only if con-
figured without a hand wheel.)
– Undo the screws (Pos. 214) and pull the valve seat cover (Pos.
217), complete with the valve cover (Pos. 219), out of the valve
casing, undo the seal (Pos. 213).
– Dismantle the hand wheel (Pos. 227) and adjusting spindle (Pos.
225) and unscrew it out of the valve seat cover (Pos. 217). (***
Only if configured with a hand wheel.)
7.5. Installation of Pump
The pump shall only be reassembled after all component
parts have been inspected and found to be fully operative.
No fault or damaged component parts shall be reas-
sembled. We recommend that heavily soiled component
parts shall be cleaned before reassembling.
– Lubricate the bearing bushes (Pos. 152) and pushes them onto
the spindles, then insert the feather key (Pos. 165).
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– Position the flat seal (Pos. 012) on the heating plate (Pos. 011) and
attach it with the screws (Pos. 021). (* Only if configured with a
heating plate.)
– Align the shaft collar(s) (Pos. 152 and if applicable, Pos. 158) and
lock them in place with the locking ring(s) (Pos. 164).
– Push the driving spindle (Pos. 150) and idler spindle (Pos. 151)
with the lubricated bearing bushes from the end side into the
spindle holes in the pump casing (Pos. 001), the latter holes must
have been oiled beforehand.
– Install the drive–side bearing bushes (Pos. 152) with lubricated
running surfaces into the pump casing.
– Check the deep groove ball bearings (Pos. 170) or the axial bear-
ings for any damage, out of roundness, for free running, etc., then
warm them up to approx 80°C and push them or press them onto
the driving spindle (Pos. 150) by using a sleeve or ring bush. Never
apply hammer blows to deep groove ball bearings or axial bear-
ings, as this would damage either the ball race or the ball bearings,
and the entire spindle package is to be supported at one end while
this is being done.
– Install the supporting disk (Pos. 172) and locking ring (Pos. 173).
– Position the flat sealing ring (Pos. 031) on the drive side of the
pump casing (Pos. 001).
– The equalization holes in the pump casing and the drive–side
cover must never be covered up.
– Carefully push the drive–side cover (Pos. 045) over the end of the
shaft of the drive spindle.
– Bolt up tightly the pump casing (Pos. 001) with the bolts (Pos. 047).
The bolts must be tightened up equally.
– Position the flat seal (Pos. 031) at the end side on the pump casing
(Pos. 001).
– The equalization holes in the pump casing and the end–side cover
must never be covered up.
– Bolt up tightly the end–side cover (Pos. 030) and the strainer bas-
ket (Pos. 017) with the fasteners (Pos. 032).
– Insert the feather keys (Pos. 180), position the O–ring (Pos. 170).
– Once the pump has been reassembled, the drive spindle must be
turned by hand (in the case of the larger pumps, with the help of an
extension such as a screw clamp or similar).
– Guide the connecting shaft with the choke sleeve into the bearing
bush, without jamming it.
– Thread the submerged tube (Pos. 450) with the connecting shaft
(Pos. 460) over the drive shaft of the pump, do up tight the bolts /
nuts of the submerged tube fastening to the pump.

Installation of seal W (shaft sealing rings)
– Push the shaft sealing rings and any spacer or bearing rings into
the seal casing, refer to the cross–section drawing and any notes
for arrangement, installation sequence, etc.

Installation of seal G (mechanical seal)
– When installing the mechanical seal, pay great attention to cleanli-
ness, and in particular, avoid any damage to the rubbing surfaces
and the elastomers.
– Position the clamping floating ring, the static part of the mechanical
seal, in the seal casing. Ensure that the pressure is distributed
equally when doing this. Furthermore, only use water or alcohol to
reduce the friction of the O–ring. Pay attention to the position of the
groove in the clamping floating ring and the position of the close–
tolerance grooved pin.
– The seat diameter of the connecting shaft must not show any dam-
age at all in the area of the mechanical seal.
– In order to reduce the amount of friction when installing the me-
chanical seal (Pos. 062), the driving spindle (Pos. 150) should be
thinly smeared with oil or silicon grease in the area of the rotating
seal elements. Since O–rings made of EP rubber must never
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come into contact with mineral oil or grease, we recommend the
use of silicon grease. Attach the positioning pin (threaded pin).
– Position the seal casing, bolt it up tightly to the submerged tube
and the flat seal.
– Warm up the pump side of the coupling half to around
110°C and push it over the end of the connecting shaft
(Pos. 460), never apply hammer blows to the coupling
half, as otherwise this would damage the deep groove
ball bearings and the shaft seal.
 Installation of externally–mounted valve (pressure relief
valve)
– Screw in the regulator spindle (Pos. 225) with the O–ring (Pos.
226) into the valve seat cover (Pos. 217), install the hand wheel
(Pos. 227) on the regulator spindle (Pos. 225). (*** Only if config-
ured with a hand wheel.)
– Screw in the drain plug (Pos. 215) with the seal (Pos. 216) and the
valve seat cover (Pos. 217). (*** Only if configured without a hand
wheel.)
– Insert the valve cone (Pos. 219) with the shaft into the valve seat
cover (Pos. 217).
– Push the valve seat cover (Pos. 217), complete with the valve
cone (Pos. 219) and flat seal (Pos. 213) into the valve casing
(Pos. 200) and do it up tightly with the screws (Pos. 214).
– Push the valve spring (Pos. 235) with the fore–part onto the pres-
sure spring guide of the valve cone (Pos. 219).
– Insert the O–ring (Pos. 224) into the groove of the adjusting screw
(Pos. 222).
– Screw the spring collar (Pos. 220) into the adjusting screw (Pos.
222) up to the join, lubricate the shaft of the adjusting screw and
turn it while pushing it into the drilled hole in the valve cover
(Pos. 209).
– Lock the adjusting screw (Pos. 222) with the locking ring
(Pos. 223) to prevent any axial displacement.
– Install the valve cover (Pos. 209) with the adjusting screw
(Pos. 222) and the flat seal (Pos. 210) on the valve casing
(Pos. 200).
– Next, to fasten it, use two longer panhead screws placed opposite
each other and with a equal number of turns up to the stop.
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Exact setting of the opening pressure:
– Adjust Valve Spring (Pos.035) via Adjusting Screw (Pos.022) to
max.
– Start pump, with damping flap A open.
– Adjust flap A so that the pressure gauge C indicates the required
relief valve opening value. Allow the reading of the flow meter B to
stabilize
– Relieve valve spring by unscrewing the Adjusting Screw
(Pos.222) until the indicated value of flow meter B sinks, the valve
opening point has now been reached.
– Close damping flap A, the pressure with which the total flow quan-
tity now flows over the relief valve is now indicated on the pressure
gauge.
– Open throttle slide, adjustment finished
Proceed as described under Para. 6.4!
7.6. Spare Parts
In general, we recommend that the user should keep a complete set of
spare parts for the pump unit on stores. It is also possible to select a set
of appropriate spares acc. to our spare parts list for the individual user.
In order to do this, the following information shall be supplied when or-
dering.
– Pump type
– Pump size
– Leistritz serial Number
– Designation, sectional drawing number and Pos. No.
– Orderer/User
– Name of responsible person
– Address and Telephone Number
An interchangeability can only be guarantied
Attention when exact information is supplied.
For information regarding preservation and intermediate storage of
spare parts, resp. replacement units, see Para. 3.4. and 3.5.
C
B A
Delivery line

– Insert the screws (Pos. 211) into the remaining fixing holes, finally,
remove the longer installation screws and insert the remaining
screws (Pos. 211).
– Install the spacer plate (Pos. 203). (** Only if configured for back–
flow to the tank.)
– Install the valve casing (Pos. 200) and flat seal (Pos. 026) on the
222 200 235
pump casing (Pos. 001).
After the pump has been completely reassembled, it should be con-
nected to the driving unit and mounted according to Para. 5.2. Subse-
quently, suction and pressure pipelines shall be fitted.
When being put into operation again acc. to Para. 6., the pressure
relief valve, when fitted, shall be adjusted to the required value.

⇒ Setting of pressure relief valve (opening pressure)

Exact setting of the opening pressure can only be done with measure-
ment of the flow throughput and operating pressure. If that is not pos-
sible on site, it must be done at the factory by the manufacturer.
If the number of turns to untension the pressure relief valve had been
noted during disassembly, the opening pressure can be set to approxi-
mately the same as before by applying the same number of left–hand
turns of the adjusting screw (Pos. 222). This does not apply if the valve Return feed to tank Delivery side
spring has been replaced!

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8. Faults, Reasons and Elimination When faults are to be rectified, the pump must be pres-
sureless and drained.
8.1. Table of faults with definition of reasons and the elimi-
nation
The table shown below serves to illustrate possible faults of the pump
unit. Should faults occur during operation that are not included in the
table, we recommend that you contact the factory or one of our sales
representatives.

Operating faults of the Screw Spindle Pump

Delivery pressure and flow capacty too low
No suction or discharge pressure

Pump produces unusual noises

Media leaks from the pump
Fluctuating media flow

Pump has seized up

Pump is overloaded

Pump unit vibrates

Reasons for faults and their elimination

Compare direction of rotation arrow on pump with direction of rotation of motor. If necessary reverse
motor.
Check the level of the media tank, fill up with media, check valve setting
Vacuumetric inlet suction too high, arrange pump lower
Improve volume flow, increase the cross–section of the feed line in the media tank
Reduce flow turbulence, fill up to make good volume losses in the overall unit

System and pump are empty. Fill tank with media.

Drive speed too low. Check motor for speed and power output. Compare motor speed, supply voltage
and frequency to designating plate.
Discharge pressure too high. Check operating data of pump, media viscosity. Compare operating
data. Heat media if necessary.
Viscosity too low. Compare operating data, increase drive speed as required. Select a pump with
steeper spindle pitch or next larger size of motor. Increase media viscosity by changing media tem-
perature.

During operation the media tank was not filled with media.

Air bubbles in suction and discharge system. Vent pump at highest point. Select a larger media tank
with better deaerating characteristics. Submerge return line under the media level in the tank.
Mechanical seal damaged by dirt in the pump media. Mechanical ring seal surfaces worn or abraded.
Mechanical ring seal overheated and defective as a result of running dry. Completely replace mechan-
ical seal.
Shafts or spindles have seized in the housing borings. If the surfaces are only slightly damaged these
can be honed or lapped. Check operating data and do no exceed.
Internal parts of pump worn, fit spare parts, fill with media or change filter insert, monitor operating
characteristics and do not exceed.
Pump and coupling are not correctly aligned and mounted. Realign the unit. Check manufacturers
data for the coupling.
Pressure and vacuum lines are under tension. Refit lines in atension free manner. If necessary fit
compensators into the lines. Support and secure pressure and vacuum lines.
Flange bolts not tightened up equally, tighten them up equally without stressing the unit

Ball bearing defective, dismantle and replace.

Coupling components defective. Dismantle unit and replace.

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8.2. Screw Torque Requirements 8.3. Permissible Pipeline Forces and Torques
Respective torque requirements acc. to VDI 2230, Sheet 1 (medium The permissible pipeline forces and torques that may be applied to the
friction class Factor 0.14) for shoulder studs with standard metric pressure and suction ports as stated in the individual and collective in-
threads acc. to DIN 13, Part 13 and head dimensions of hexagon head formation sheets, shall under no circumsrances be exceeded.
screws acc. to DIN 931 resp. fillister socket head screws acc. to
DIN_912. If these values are exceeded, damage to the pump unit
may occur. Possible thermal stresses shall be compen-
Thread size Tensile Strength Tightening Torque
sated for by the appropriate means, e.g. flexible pipeline
Class in Nm
couplings.
M6 8.8 10,4
M8 8.8 25
M10 8.8 51
M12 8.8 87
M16 8.8 215
M20 8.8 430
M24 8.8 740
M30 8.8 1500
(M33) 8.8 2000
(M36) 8.8 2600

8.4. Amendments to this Technical Documentation.

Rev.–No. Chapter Page Modification / Amendment Date Name Checked

First Issued Prepared by Checked by Approval by

Date 5. December 1994 ................ ................ .............
Department KSP ................ .............

9. For Drawings and Documents, see Appendix

10.

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 Allowable displacements
appendix to all pump instructions

da

R
A

speed n= up to max 1500 rpm speed n= up to max 3600 rpm

Ø coupling
R max A max R max A max
up to da =
30 0,06 0,06 0,04 0,04

40 0,07 0,07 0,05 0,05

50 0,08 0,08 0,05 0,05

65 0,09 0,09 0,06 0,06

80 0,10 0,10 0,07 0,07

100 0,12 0,12 0,08 0,08

120 0,14 0,14 0,09 0,09

140 0,16 0,16 0,10 0,10

160 0,17 0,17 0,11 0,11

180 0,19 0,19 0,12 0,12

200 0,21 0,21 0,13 0,13

225 0,23 0,23 0,15 0,15

250 0,25 0,25 0,16 0,16

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