Multi Tec
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The safety instructions contained in this manual whose non- 2.5 Safety Instructions for the Operator / User
observance might cause hazards to persons are specially
- Any hot or cold components that could pose a hazard must
marked with the general hazard sign, namely :
be equipped with a guard by the operator.
- Guards which are fitted to prevent accidental contact with
moving parts (e.g. coupling) must not be removed whilst the
machine is operating.
(safety sign in accordance with ISO 7000-0434).
- Leakages (e.g. at the shaft seal) of hazardous media handled
the electrical danger warning sign is (e.g. explosive, toxic, hot) must be contained so as to avoid
any danger to persons and the environment. Pertinent legal
provisions must be adhered to.
(safety sign in accordance with IEC 417-5036). - Electrical hazards must be eliminated. (In this respect refer
to the relevant safety regulations applicable to different
countries and/or the local energy supply companies.)
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5.1 Safety regulations / Special instructions Before placing the baseplate onto the foundation, make sure that
the concrete foundation is clean and smooth. The complete pump
Electrical equipment operated in hazardous locations must unit must be aligned horizontally with the help of a precision spirit
comply with the explosion protection regulations. This is level.
indicated on the motor rating plate. If the equipment is
installed in hazardous locations, the applicable local explosion Factory alignment of the unit on the baseplate must be re-aligned
protection regulations and the regulations of the test certificate after the unit has been mounted on the foundation and after
supplied with the equipment and issued by the responsible connecting the piping (precision alignment).
approval authorities must be observed and complied with. The Align the complete pump unit with the help of spirit level placed
test certificate must be kept close to the location of operation for on the shaft/discharge nozzle. The correct distance between the
easy access (e.g. foreman’s office). coupling halves as specified in the installation plan must be
Centrifugal pumps will only give trouble-free operation observed. Shims shall be fitted between the baseplate / foundation
when carefully installed and maintained. frame and the foundation itself; they shall always be inserted to
the left and right of the foundation bolts and in close proximity to
N.B.: The pump’s nameplate shown the type series, pump size, these bolts. For a bolt-to-bolt clearance of more than 800 mm,
version, product number, main operating data and the works additional shims must be inserted halfway between the adjoining
number (see also 4.2). holes. All shims must lie perfectly flush.
Please quote the type series / version in all queries, repeat orders
and particularly when ordering spare parts.
Tighten the foundation bolts evenly and firmly after the concrete
has set.
KSB will not accept any responsibility for the safe and reliable Close-coupled pumps
operation of the pump unit if these operating instructions are not It is essential to make sure that the pump is not warped in axial
complied with. or radial direction.
In case of damage or if you need further information, please If pump and motor are supplied separately, place the pump onto
contact KSB’s nearest customer service centre. the foundation without the motor, align with the help of a precision
spirit level (on the upper flange of the drive lantern), then fasten.
5.2 Foundation/Checks to be carried out prior to
installation Shims shall be fitted between the pump foot and the foundation
itself; they shall always be inserted to the left and right of the
All structural work required must have been prepared in foundation bolts and in close proximity to these bolts. All shims
accordance with the dimensions stated in the dimension table / must lie perfectly flush.
installation plan.
Tighten the foundation bolts evenly and firmly.
The concrete foundations shall have sufficient strength (min. BN
15) to ensure safe and functional installation in accordance with
Shim
DIN 1045 or equivalent standards.
Make sure that the concrete foundation has set firmly before
placing the unit on it. Its surface shall be truly horizontal and
even. Fig. 5.3-2
Fitting required shims
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5.3.1 Aligning the Pump / Drive For product temperatures of 1200C and higher, the
foot bolts to secure the pump on the baseplate are
Coupling guard to be tightened with torques according to the following table :
In compliance with the accident prevention
regulations the pump must not be operated without
Torque
a coupling guard / a guard on the drive lantern. If the customer MTC Thread Strength
specifically requests not to include a coupling guard / lantern drive non-drive
guard in our delivery, then the operator must supply one. 32 M 12 4.6 30 Nm 15 Nm
Baseplate-mounted units 50 M 12 4.6 30 Nm 15 Nm
After fastening the baseplate on the foundation, the 65 M 16 4.6 60 Nm 30 Nm
coupling must be thoroughly checked and the pump 100 M 20 4.6 120 Nm 60 Nm
unit be realigned (at the motor), if required. 125 M 20 4.6 120 Nm 60 Nm
Prior to checking the alignment/realignment, loosen the pump 150 M 30 4.6 450 Nm 200 Nm
feet and retighten without transmitting any stresses or strains.
This will avoid that longitudinal increase of the pump by thermal
Coupling check and realignment must be effected
expansion will lead to warping and deformation.
even if pump and motor are supplied completely
assembled and aligned on a common baseplate. As the thermal expansion in height of pump and motor may differ,
this has to be considered when aligning the coupling of pump
units handling temperatures of 1000C and higher. To estimate
the increase in height, the following equation can serve as a guide
to calculate by how much the motor has to be elevated in
relationship to the pump :
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Never use the pump itself as an anchorage point Max. permissible pipeline forces
for the piping. The forces and moments transmitted (Material identification No. 10, 11, 12)
to the pump flanges by the piping system (torsion, thermal
Nom. nozzle diameter
expansion, ...) must not exceed the permissible forces and
moments. 32 50 65 80 100 125 150 200 250
The pipelines must be anchored in close proximity to the pump Vertical nozzle, at a right angle to the shaft (N)
and connected without transmitting any stresses or strains. Their Fx 245 510 640 700 1015 1470 1780 2700 -
weight must not act on the pump unit. Fy 410 635 800 970 1270 1850 2220 3490 -
In case welding must be done on the piping when Fz 265 415 520 625 830 1220 1465 2220 -
the pumps are already installed, the device used Horizontal nozzle, at a right angle to the shaft (N)
for electric welding may not be earthed on the pump or the
baseplate so that current flowing through the rolling element Fx 245 510 640 800 1015 1470 1780 2700 -
bearings is avoided, which could cause their premature Fy 265 415 520 625 830 1220 1465 2220 -
destruction (pitting effect). Fz 410 635 800 970 1270 1850 2220 3490 -
Thermal expansion of the pipelines must be compensated by Axial nozzle, parallel to the shaft (N)
appropriate measures so as not to impose any extra loads on
Fx - - 800 - 1270 1850 2220 3490 4760
the pump exceeding the permissible pipelines forces and
moments. Fy - - 520 - 830 1220 1465 2220 3180
Fz - - 640 - 1015 1470 1780 2700 3810
It may be necessary to provide expansion joints. An excessive,
impermissible increase in the pipeline forces may cause leaks Moments for all nozzles (Nm)
on the pump where the medium handled can escape into the Mx 260 330 460 680 950 1235 1640 2520 3580
atmosphere.
My 160 250 350 520 715 930 1260 1840 2710
Danger of life when hot media are handled ! Mz 190 170 240 340 490 660 840 1260 1740
2 5 3 1 4
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6.1 Commissioning
Before starting up the pump make sure that the
following requirements have been met :
- The quality of the concrete foundation is in compliance with
the applicable regulations.
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- The tolerances stipulated for mounting the unit on the Sizes 32 to 100
foundation, for shims and alignment have been met.
- The pipeline have been connected without warping the pump
nozzles.
- Electrical connection and relay setting correspond to the motor
rating and comply with the applicable regulations.
- The unit has been equipped with all hydraulic, electrical and
mechanical protection devices.
- The pump has been fully primed with the medium to be
handled.
- The unit’s direction of rotation corresponds to the rotation
arrows.
- All connections are tight.
For installation without foundation (e.g. on spring
elements) care has to be taken that all movements Fig. 6.1-1
of the pump unit can be compensated, e.g. by installation of
expansion joints in the discharge and suction lines. Sizes 125 and 150
Fully open all auxiliary connections provided and check the The seal chamber has to be vented when the pump
throughflow. is in cold condition before start-up. When venting
Open shut-off valve “C” in the vacuum balance line (if applicable), in hot condition, the steam will exit at the screwed plug during
close vacuum-tight shut-off valve “E” (see 5.4.1). the venting process and there is the risk of scalding ! Should it
not be possible to avoid the open of the seal chamber in hot
Dry running will lead to increased wear on the unit condition due to the situation in the plant, a pipe with valve (not
and possibly to damage on the pump ! included in KSB’s scope of supply) has to be installed at the
If the discharge line is equipped with an automatic check valve, venting hole, in order to lead the exiting steam during venting to
open the minimum flow valve and secure against inadvertent another place where there is no danger of scalding. It should be
closing. made certain that this valve cannot be opened during operation.
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In the event of abnormal noises, vibrations, For speed controlled pumps or fluctuating inlet pressure, no
temperature or leakage, switch off the unit packing should be used, if possible. Changing pressures make
immediately and re-start it only after the cause for the problem the setting of an even controlled leakage rate very difficult to
has been eliminated. achieve.
Increased temperature of the rolling element bearings after Should these conditions occur, leakage of the gland
commissioning are caused by the running-in processes. The final packing may not be stopped during any operating
bearing temperature will be established only after some operating condition whatsoever. With increased inlet pressure and/or
time (depending on the conditions up to 48 hours). increased speed, the inevitably higher leakage of the gland
packing must not be reduced by subsequent re-tightening the
6.1.6 Shutdown gland bolts. The setting of the minimum leakage may only be
done at lowest speed and/or lowest inlet pressure.
Close the shut-off element in the discharge line.
Mechanical seal
If the discharge line is equipped with a non-return or check valve,
the shut-off valve may remain open, provided there is sufficient The mechanical seal assembly has been adjusted and installed
backpressure in the line. in the factory. It is maintenance-free. Check the seal for leakage
occasionally.
- Switch off the drive, making sure that the pump set runs
smoothly down to a standstill. During commissioning, increased leakage may occur for a short
period of time. If leakage remains high, immediately switch off
- In the case of prolonged shutdown, the shut-off valve in the the unit and investigate the leakage cause, e.g. contaminated
inlet line has to be closed. Also close any shut-off elements in medium handled or previous dry running due to inadequate
the auxiliary feed lines. venting of the pump.
- The shaft seal in pumps where the liquid is fed in under vacuum Cooled mechanical seal (seal code 64)
must also be fed with sealing liquid during standstill. If the pump is fitted with a cooled mechanical seal (seal code
- In the event of frost and/or prolonged shutdowns, the pump 64), vent the seal chamber as described in section 6.1.1.
must be drained or otherwise protected against freezing.
6.2 Operating Limits
If the pump has to remain operational during shutdown periods,
The hydraulic system is designed for pure or slightly contaminated
it must be started up regularly for at least 5 minutes (see also
liquids (solid matter content max. 20 ppm). Care needs to be
6.3) :
taken that the operating limits indicated in the order confirmation
- fire-fighting pumps at least once a month are complied with.
- drinking water pumps at least once in 48 hours
- standby pumps at least once a week 6.2.1 Temperature of the Medium Handled
(it is better to operate the pumps by alternating daily) Do not operate the pump at temperatures exceeding those
During these periodic check runs, also check the tightness and specified on the nameplate or the technical data sheet.
proper functioning of the auxiliary feed lines.
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In order to make sure that the pump is always ready for instant
start-up and to prevent the formation of deposits within the pump
and the pump intake area, start up the pump set regularly once a
month or once every 3 months for a short time (approx. 5 minutes)
during prolonged shutdown periods. Follow the instructions for
commissioning (see 6.1).
For pumps of materials variants 10, 20 and 21 (cast iron), longer
shutdown periods have to be avoided especially when pumping
aggressive water qualities (high oxygen content). In this case,
the pumps should be left filled and the functional run should be
made at least every two days instead of in intervals of 1 to 3
months (see also 6.1.5).
In the event of frost and/or prolonged shutdowns, the pump must
be drained and protected against freezing and corrosion. To drain
the pump, open drain plug 6B.
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Hinge down the reservoir of the constant-level oiler 638. Pour in 7.3.1 General Instructions
the oil through the hole until oil appears in the vertical portion of
the connection elbow (see Fig. 7.2-1). Then fill the reservoir of Drainage / Flushing
the constant-level oiler with oil and snap it back into operating If the pump was used for handling liquids posing health
position. After a short time check whether the oil level in the hazards, see to it that there is not risk to persons or
reservoir has dropped. the environment when draining the medium. All relevant
It is important to keep the reservoir two thirds full at all times. laws must be heeded. If required, wear safety clothing and a
protective mask.
Lubricant quantities
The flushing liquid used and any liquid residues in the pump must
Grease quantities be properly collected and disposed of without posing any risk to
A grease quantity of 5 to 20 grams is required per hearing, persons or the environment.
depending on the bearing size.
7.3.2 Preparations for Dismantling
Note : For several designs the rolling element bearings are
Make sure to switch off the pump unit before
lubricated for life. In these cases there is no lubricating nipple on
starting any dismantling activities. Secure the pump
the bearing bracket.
so as to make sure it cannot be switched on accidentally! The
Oil quantities shut-off elements in the suction head/lift line and the discharge
line must be closed and secured against inadvertent opening.
Pump size Oil quantity in cm3
The pump must have cooled down to ambient temperature. The
32 250 pump casing must be drained and its pressure must be released
50 400 and the casing must be drained.
65 400
Noxious, explosive, hot or other hazardous media shall be drained
100 500
without posing any risk to persons or the environment. We
125 500 strongly recommend to flush the pump after drainage.
150 650
Flushing and cleaning the pump is an absolute necessity before
Motor sending the pump to the workshop. In addition, all pumps must
be supplied with a cleaning certificate.
Motors without lubricating nipple : The rolling element bearings
have been lubricated in the supplier’s factory for an operating After a prolonged operating period, some components may be
period of 15000 h or 2 years under normal operating conditions. hard to pull off. We recommend to use a brand name de-rusting
agent or a suitable pull-off device.
Motors with lubricating nipple : The rolling element bearings must
be re-lubricated at the intervals indicated on the motor nameplate Under no circumstances use force.
(approx. 500 h). Dismantling must always be carried out in accordance with the
sectional drawings at the end of these operating instructions (See
7.2.3 Shaft Seal section 9 - general drawings).
Mechanical seal : Heavy components must be sufficiently supported during
The mechanical seal is maintenance-free. dismantling. The components shall be marked with their sequence
of dismantling, to make sure that they will be reassembled in the
Gland packing : correct sequence.
The nuts of the gland cover must only be tightened slightly. The Thoroughly clean all dismantled components and inspect their
gland cover must be at right angles to the shaft. After the pump condition. Careful examination may help to find the cause for
has been primed and prior to start-up, make sure the gland packing pump failure, if any, if in doubt, replace the components. Always
is set to allow a larger amount of leakage. After approximately 1 replace parts which are subject to wear (gaskets, O-rings, casing
operating hour, tighten the nuts at the gland cover gradually until wear rings, rolling element bearings).
leakage has been reduced to individual drops (approx. 7 l/h).
7.3.3 Dismantling the Bearings
7.2.4 Coupling
The sections below describe partial dismantling (bearings, seals,
When the flexible coupling elements show signs of wear after a etc.) and complete dismantling of the pump unit.
certain operating period, they must be replaced in due time and
the alignment motor/pump has to be checked.
7.3 Dismantling
If you need additional information or instructions, please contact
KSB’s customer service !
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[Link] Dismantling the Non-Drive-End Bearings N.B.: The anti-torsion pin 561.1 remains in position.
Plain bearing
The plain bearing is removed without dismantling the hydraulic
system of the pump.
Axial suction nozzle :
Fig. 7.3-3
Fig. 7.3-4
Oil lubrication
Multitec 32 - 125 Multitec 150
Fig. 7.3-2
- Undo bolts 901.3 and remove cover 160.1 with O-ring 412.3
and bearing cartridge 381 with O-rings 412.2.
- Remove circlip 932.1 (shaft in C45) or screw 901.2 and disc
550.7 (for shafts in 1.4021/1.4462)
- Take out bearing sleeve 529 Fig. 7.3-5
- Remove disc 550.6
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[Link] Dismantling the Drive-End Rolling Element N. B.: In the version V, Vx, E, Ex, F, Fx of sizes 32, 50, 65 the
Bearings pump does not have a fixed bearing as this function is being
taken over by the motor bearings. In the version Multitec V100,
N.B. : The ceramic plain bearing installed at the non-drive end V125 and V150 the fixed bearing is located in the support lantern
need not be dismantled in order to remove the drive-end rolling 342. Dismantling and installation are the same as for the horizontal
element bearings. If the pump is oil lubricated, the oil must be versions.
drained before dismantling.
- After loosening the grub screw in the coupling hub pull out
coupling half with key 940.3.
- Remove joint ring (V-ring) 411.7 (only for grease-lubricated
version).
- Undo bolt 901.1 (for grease-lubricated version)
- Loosen bolts 901.8 and pull out together with washer 550.10
and O-ring 412.12 (for oil-lubricated version).
- Remove bearing cover 360.1 or 360.2, depending on the pump
version.
- Remove sleeve 5220.4 with ring 500.1 (tolerance ring) and
O-ring 412.11 (only for oil-lubricated version).
The rotating unit is adjusted axially by means of spacers 551.1.
When reassembling the pump after partial dismantling (bearing
or seal modification), the same spacer discs 551.1 must be
mounted on the side of the bearing to reproduce the original rotor
adjustment (see also Section 7.4.4).
- Undo nut 920.2 with lockwasher 931 or nut with locknut 920.6,
depending on the pump version. To undo the nut, hold onto
shaft with key 940.3.
- Pull off shaft protecting sleeve 520.1 with rolling element
bearing 320.1 (The shaft is centered in the sleeve without
locking device.)
- Remove spacers 551.1, see text above.
Fig. 7.3-6
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[Link] Replacing the Shaft Protecting Sleeve 7.3.5 Removing the Mechanical Seal
- Remove the bearing as described in sections [Link] and - Remove the bearings as described in sections [Link] and
[Link]. [Link].
- Remove packing rings as described in section [Link]. - For grease lubricated version pull V-ring 411.6 off spacer
- Grease-Lubricated version pull V-ring 411.6 off spacer sleeve sleeve 525.1
525.1. - Remove O-ring 412.10.
- Remove O-ring 412.10. - Pull off spaces sleeve 525.1.
- Take off spacer sleeve 525.1. - Remove any auxiliary pipe work (circulation, etc.), depending
- Remove bearing housing 350.1 on the pump version.
- Remove the seal housing 441.1 together with gland cover - Loosen nuts 920.3 at the mechanical seal cover until the spring
452. is relaxed.
- Remove key 940. - Remove bearing housing 350.1.
- Take off sleeve 524 with a pull-off device. Use the groove in - Take off mechanical seal cover 471.1 with the seat ring and
the sleeve to do so. gasket 400.1, remove spring loaded ring (not in case of
bellows seal).
- Remove O-ring 412.4.
- Remove key 940.2.
N. B.: If the sleeve 524 proves difficult to remove, the balance
- Pull off sleeve 523.1 with the rotating assembly of the
drum can be used for leverage.
mechanical seal. (Two holes are supplied in the sleeve for
- Remove balance drum 59-4, disc 550.3 and sleeve 524 with engaging a pull-off device.)
a pull-off device engaged in the threaded holes on the drum. - Take off shaft seal housing 441.1
This is not possible on pumps without balance drum. - Remove O-ring 412.4.
Fig. 7.3-9
Fig. 7.3-7
Fig. 7.3-8
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[Link] Removing an Air-Cooled Mechanical Seal The removal of the mechanical seal is done as described above.
(Seal code 64)
[Link] Removing a Double-Acting Mechanical 7.3.7 Recommended Spare Parts Stock for 2
Seal Years’ Continuous Operation
Mechanical seals in tandem, face-to-face and back-to-back We recommend to replace different wear parts
arrangement are fitted as per customer specifications. There is (such as rolling element bearings, sealing elements,
a wide variety of variants, types and brands. Please refer to the circlips etc.) whenever the entire hydraulic system is dismantled
general drawing and the documentation supplied with the pump (See spare parts list below).
for orientation.
Part No. Description Number of pumpr
(including stand-by pumps)
7.3.6 Dismantling the Hydraulic Elements
2 3 4 5 6+7 8+9 10 and
- Remove the bearings as described in sections [Link] and more
[Link] and the shaft seals as described in sections 7.3.4 and For shaft seal codes 65 and 66 (gland packing)
7.3.5. 210 Shaft with small parts 1 1 2 2 2 3 30 %
230 Impeller (set = S) 1 1 1 2 2 3 30 %
It possible, place the hydraulic system in vertical position and 231 Suction impeller 1 1 1 2 2 3 30 %
start dismantling it from the discharge end. 320.1 Fixed bearing (set) 1 1 2 2 3 4 50 %
320.2 Radial bearing 1 1 2 2 3 4 50 %
- Loosen the four tie bolts 905.
381 Bearing cartridge 1 1 2 2 3 4 50 %
- Remove discharge casing 107 and then the hydraulic system. 411 V-ring (set) 4 8 8 8 9 12 150 %
412 O-ring (set = S) 4 8 8 8 9 12 150 %
N.B.: The pump version A/B/C/D in material variants 22/23/30 461 Gland packing (set) 4 6 8 8 9 12 150 %
have an intermediate bearing in the middle stage as of the number 502 1) Casing wear ring (set) 2 2 2 3 3 4 50 %
of stages listed in the table (see Fig. 7.3-12). 520 Sleeve 1 1 2 2 3 4 50 %
524 Shaft protecting sleeve 2 2 2 3 3 4 50 %
Pump size 32 50 65 100 125 150 525 Spacer sleeve 2 2 2 3 3 4 50 %
529 Bearing sleeve 1 1 2 2 3 4 50 %
No. of Stages 8 7 6 6 5 6 540 Bush 1 1 1 2 2 3 30 %
550.1 2) Disc 2 2 2 3 3 4 50 %
59-4 Balance drum 1 1 1 2 2 3 30 %
For shaft seal codes 61, 62, 63 and 64 (with mechanical seal)
433 Complete mechanical seal 2 3 4 5 6 7 90 %
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7.4 Reassembly
The pump shall be reassembled in accordance with
the rules of sound engineering practice :
- Under no Circumstances use force.
Fig. 7.3-12 - Due to their weight, some pump components must be
supported during reassembly.
540.3 Intermediate bearing-bush
- Before reassembly, the locating surfaces of the individual
520.3 Intermediate bearing-sleeve
components must be coated with a mounting aid in compliance
171.5 Intermediate bearing-diffuser
with hygienic health and safety regulations.
230.2 Intermediate bearing-impeller
- The properties of new pump components must not be altered
without prior consultation with our technical departments.
- The parts must be clean and free from shavings or dust.
- Reassembly is effected in reverse order to dismantling.
- The tightening torques indicated must be complied with. Avoid
the use of mounting aids as far as possible. Should amounting
aid be required after all, use a commercially available contact
adhesive, e.g. Pattex, HYLOMAR or Epple 33, after prior
consultation with our technical departments. The adhesive
must only be applied at selected points and in thin layers. Do
not use cyano-acrylate adhesives (quick-setting adhesives).
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7.4.1 Tightening Torques - Tie Bolts 905 chamber individually, using the gland cover.
Material codes 10, 11, 12 (casing : cast iron) For gland packings with lantern ring (for use in vacuum operation),
the lantern ring is mounted instead of the next to last packing
Pump size Tightening torque (Nm) ring (the last packing ring is located in the seal chamber on the
Multitec 32 85 pump size).
Multitec 50 140 The gland cover must be tightened by hand at first. Use a feeler
Multitec 65 250 gauge to check the level position of the gland cover. It must be
easy to rotate the rotor by hand.
Multitec 100 395
Multitec 125 600 Leakage is normal during pump commissioning. After approx. 5
minutes’ operating period, the amount of leakage can be reduced
Multitec 150 700
by steadily tightening the nuts of the gland cover by 1/6 of a turn.
Material codes 20, 21, 22, 23, 30 Keep an eye on the amount of leakage and the water temperature.
(casing : steel or stainless steel) It takes several hours of pump operation for the gland to be
adjusted completely. There must be a high leakage rate during
Pump size Operating pressure Tightening torque the running-in period.
(bar) (Nm)
Repeat this procedure every five minutes until a minimum value
Multitec 32 150 is reached.
Multitec 50 240
Dimensions in mm Pump size
Multitec 65 All 430
32 - 50 - 65 100 125 150
Multitec 100 680
Packing cross-
Multitec 125 1370 10 o 12.5 o 16 o
section
< 40 1500
Multitec 150 Length of packing
> 40 2000 ~ 181 ~ 223 ~ 243 ~ 306
cord
7.4.2 Reassembly of Hydraulic System Number of packing
5 6
rings
Pump reassembly starts at the suction side and proceeds
towards the discharge side. It is advisable to place the pump in Gland housing
vertical position for reassembly. The sequence of reassembly
does not pose special problems and should be done according
to detailed sectional drawings showing the list if individual parts.
The components shall be re-installed in the same place as before
dismantling.
A clearance of 0.7 to 1.2 mm shall be set between the last impeller
230.1 or 230.3 and the balance drum 59-4 (or spacer sleeve
525.4).
- Tighten the nuts of the tie bolts 905 gently, with the pump in
vertical position.
- Place the pump in horizontal position upon its feet on the
assembly table.
- Tighten the nuts of tie bolts 905 in two steps (first step : 50%
of nominal torque, second step : nominal torque) in the Pump size di da I
sequence [Link].
32 - 50 - 65 45 65 50
100 56 80 60
125 66 90 72
150 78 110 96
Fig. 7.4-1 Fig. 7.4-2 Gland chamber dimensions
Individual seal components such as O-rings made of EPDM must [Link] Leakage at the Mechanical Seal
never come into contact with oil or grease.
- Check axial alignment of the seal.
The mechanical seal shall be re-assembled in the reverse - Check gasket 400.01.
sequence of dismantling.
- Remove seal cover 471.1 (471.2 for bellows seal) and check
When mounting the seat ring, the shaft sleeve may be wetted position of seat ring in the cover.
with clean medium handled to reduce the friction forces. - Check the O-ring on shaft sleeve 523.1.
The seat ring and the spring-loaded ring shall always be mounted - Check O-ring 412.4.
by hand resp. fingers, making sure that pressure is applied
evenly, without tipping. 7.4.4 Bearings
Horizontal baseplate - mounted pumps Plain bearings
On pump versions C and D, the rotational direction In installation types A, B, E, Ex, F, Fx, V, Vx are re-installed in
has to be observed for mechanical seals fitted with reverse order to dismantling.
uni-directional springs.
Rolling element bearings
The rolling element bearings are generally mounted on a bearing
sleeve and tightened with the shaft nut 920.2 / 920.6 / 920.7.
They are re-installed in reverse order to dismantling.
Check the concentricity and face run-out of ring 500.1 with a dial
gauge for variants with oil lubrication.
Fig. 7.4-3
Sealing elements
Sealing elements made of EPDM must never come into contact
with oil or grease.
Defective O-rings (which have sustained mechanical damage
such as cuts, cracks and deformation as well as changes in
properties from deposits or embrittlement) must be replaced. New
gaskets shall be used whenever the pump is re-assembled.
If possible, sealing elements shall be mounted without the use of
mounting aids like grease or adhesives, unless authorised
mounting aids are used.
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The shaft nuts must be tightened according to the values indicated in the table “Tightening Torques of Shaft Nuts”.
Tightening of the Shaft Nuts of the Multitec
Shaft nuts without lockwasher
Does not apply to drive side of MTC 32/50/65 with self-locking shaft nut.
Nut with counter-nut - drive end (and non-drive end for versions C and D)
M1 1.) Tighten first nut with torque M1, then loose again
M2 2.) Tighten first nut with torque M2
M3 3.) Tighten second nut with torque M3, at the same time block first nut
Self-locking nut - old design MTC E/F/V 32/50/65 (drive side) No torques specified.
No torques given
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If there is not suitable torque wrench available for the Rolling element bearings
tightening of the shaft nuts, proceed as follows with respect to Grease lubricated bearings
each design :
Self-locking nut on drive end or non-drive end
(versions C and D)
• Tighten fast the shaft nut firmly
• Loosen the shaft nut again
• Apply adhesive to thread (e.g. LOCTITE)
• Moderately tighten the shaft nut
Nut with lockwasher on drive end
(or non-drive end versions C and D)
• Tighten the shaft nut firmly
• Loosen the shaft nut again
• Moderately tighten the shaft nut
• Bend over lockwasher
Nut with counter-nut on drive end or non-drive end
(versions C and D)
• Tighten fast first shaft nut firmly
• Loosen first shaft nut again
• Moderately tighten first shaft nut
Fig. 7.4-4
• Block first shaft nut using suitable tool and tighten counter-
nut firmly against first shaft nut Pump size Drive end 320.1 Non-drive end 320.2
Nut with counter-nut no non-drive end 32 6309 ZZ C3-HT 6309 ZZ C3-HT
(all versions except C and D)
50 2 x 7309 BUA 6309 ZZ C3-HT
• Moderately tighten first shaft nut
65 2 x 7309 BUA 6309 ZZ C3-HT
• Block first shaft nut using suitable tool and tighten counter-
nut closely against first shaft nut 100 2 x 7312 BUA 6312 C3
125 2 x 7312 BUA 6312 C3
Fixed bearings
The fixed bearing is the coupling-side bearing on the coupling 150 2 x 7315 BUA 6315 C3
end. Deep groove ball bearings are installed in size 32. The other
sizes are equipped with angular contact ball bearings mounted Oil-lubricated bearings
in X arrangement (see sectional drawing). The spacer discs 551.1
serve to position the rotor in axial direction.
Axial adjustment of the rotor in not required.
The correct axial position of the rotor is achieved by putting in
the bearing housing 350.1 spacer discs 551.1 to a total thickness
of 1.6 mm (1 x 1 mm + 3 x 0.2 mm) on the side of the bearing (or
angular contact ball bearings).
On previous versions, the axial alignment of the
rotor is set by putting on both sides of the bearing
(or the angular contact ball bearing) spacer discs 551.1 to a total
thickness of 1.6 mm.
The tightening of the cover bolts 901.1 (or 901.8 for oil-lubricated
bearings) must be done in diagonally opposite sequence taking
into consideration the tightening torques as follows :
MTC 32/50/65 30 Nm
MTC 100/125/150 40 Nm
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7.5.2 Repairs
Clearance between impeller 231 and suction casing :
Pump size 32 to 65 for material codes 10, 11, 12 :
Fig. 7.4-6 Re-working the suction casing and mounting a spacer casing
wear ring as per ZN 1905 and re-working the impeller.
[Link] Temperature of the Rolling Element For other pump sizes and material codes :
Bearings
Replacing the casing wear ring 521.1 by a spare ring as per ZN
The temperature of the rolling element bearings, 1095 and re-working the impeller.
which run at 3000 1/min and more, can be 900C.
Clearance between impeller 230 and disc 550.1 resp. casing
Manual temperature checks are not sufficient !
wear ring 502.2 :
- The bearings only reach their normal operating temperature
after some hours of operation. (Size 32 to 100) :
- When a new pump is started up, the bearing temperature may Various repair methods are possible :
exceed 950C. After 2 or 3 operating hours, it will sink slowly
a) Replacing the impellers 230 and discs 550.1 with new parts.
and level out to a constant value after approximately one week.
Quick repair method, no-rework of parts required.
- A temperature rise may occur after service activities
comprising replacement of bearings or dismantling of b) Re-working the impellers at the impeller eye by deposit
hydraulic system. welding and subsequently machining to the original diameter.
This repair method is used for impellers made of stainless
Should the temperature exceed 1000C during pump start-up, steel.
switch off the pump and perform the following checks :
c) Re-working the impellers 230, re-assembly of stage casings
- Check whether the unit is correctly aligned. or diffusers (depending on the pump version) and replacing
- Remove the bearings, check grease quantity. the discs made of deep-drawn sheet metal by solid discs.
An excessive grease quantity will cause excessive This repair method does not require KSB spare parts.
temperature.
- Check the bearing type and arrangement (see [Link]).
- Restart the pump. Ensure tight press fit between outer races
and cover (fixed bearing).
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N.B.: The advantage of the deep-drawn discs is their hardness Clearance gaps between impeller 230 and diffuser :
at the sealing gap due the forming procedure during production.
a) Re-working the impellers at the sealing gaps of the hubs.
Deep-drawn parts are much harder than machined parts, which
Re-working the diffusers and installing a casing wear ring to
places the deep-drawn components at a considerable advantage
ZN 140.
in the event of the impeller coming into rubbing contact during
pump operation. This feature is of particular importance for pumps b) Should hub thickness be insufficient after re-working, replace
with stainless steel impellers. the impeller or install a spacer sleeve (see drawing below).
The spacer sleeve must be driven by the impeller key.
Should repair method c) be applied, the clearance gaps have to
Attention should be given that the carrying key length in the
be increase by approx. 0.1 mm as against the original clearance
impeller is at least 2/3 of the total (carrying) key length.
gaps.
Fig. 7.5-1
Fig. 7.5-3
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8. Trouble-Shooting
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9. General Drawing
Sizes 32 to 100
Radial suction nozzle
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Version B
Version C
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Adjusting Dimensions for Coupling Alignment, Pump sizes 32 to 65, Pump Versions E, Ex, F, Fx, V, Vx
Adjusting discs
Ø Motor flange MULTITEC Shaft end Adjusting length Ø Motor flange MULTITEC Shaft end Adjusting length
motor + 0.25 motor + 0.25
Ø lg -0.25 Ø lg -0.25
F165 32-50 24 50 80 F165 32-50 24 50 90
F215 32-50-65 28 60 90 F215 32-50-65 28 60 100
F265 32-50-65 38 80 110 F265 32-50-65 38 80 120
F300 32-50-65 42/48 110 140 F300 32-50-65 42/48 110 150
F350 65 48/55 110 140 F350 65 48/55 110 150
F350 32-50 48/55 110 143 F350 32-50 48/55 110 153
F400 32-50-65 55 110 143 F400 32-50-65 55 110 153
F400/500 32-50-65 60 140 173 F400/500 32-50-65 60 140 183
F500/600 65 65 140 173 F500/600 65 65 140 183
F600 65 80 170 203 F600 65 80 170 213
The motors of version Ex, Fx and Vx are special motors with reinforced bearing which cannot be replaced by standard
motors !
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1. Pumps Paint : Pump body, Base frame Sludge to be disposed through authorised re processor
2. Motor Paint : Motor body, Rotor Sludge to be disposed through authorised re-processor
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NOTES