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BLACKMER POWER PUMPS 

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INSTRUCTIONS NO. 111-F00 

INSTALLATION OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 

ProVane

®

 Models:  PVS6A, 8A 

Section 

Effective 

Replaces 

111 
Dec 2007 
Oct 2007 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Patent Protected by U.S. Patents 7134855 & 7316551 B2 and Related Foreign Patents.

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Page

 General 

Safety Data................................................1-2 

PUMP DATA

 

 

Initial Pump Start Up Information................................2 

 Technical Data ...........................................................2 

INSTALLATION

 

 Pre-Installation Cleaning ............................................3 
 Location 

and 

Piping....................................................3 

 Mounting ....................................................................4 
 Coupling 

Alignment ....................................................4 

 Pump 

Rotation............................................................4 

 

To Reverse Pump Rotation ........................................4 

 Check 

Valves .............................................................4 

OPERATION

 

 Pre-Start 

Up 

Check List..............................................5 

 Start 

Up 

Procedures...................................................5 

 

Running the Pump in Reverse....................................5 

 Flushing 

the Pump .....................................................6 

 Optional 

Pump 

Relief Valve........................................6 

 

Optional Relief Valve Setting and Adjustment ............7 

 

MAINTENANCE 

Torque Table.................................................................8 
Lubrication.....................................................................8 
Strainers........................................................................8 
Vane Replacement........................................................8 
Pump Disassembly .......................................................9 
Parts Replacement........................................................9 
Pump Assembly ..........................................................10 

TROUBLE SHOOTING

......................................................13 

 

 

ONLY Pump models listed below are covered in this Manual

 

 

Cylinder Type Models 

Material 

Parts List 

PVS6A, PVS8A 

Stainless Steel 

111-F01 

Blackmer manuals and parts lists may be obtained from 
Blackmer's website (www.blackmer.com) or by contacting 
Blackmer Customer Service. 
 
Numbers in parentheses following individual parts indicate 
reference numbers on Blackmer Part Lists. 

 

 

SAFETY DATA 

 

This is a SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL. 

When you see this symbol on the product, or in the manual, 
look for one of the following signal words and be alert to the 

potential for personal injury, death or major property damage 

 

Warns of hazards that WILL cause serious personal injury, 

death or major property damage. 

 

Warns of hazards that CAN cause serious personal injury, 

death or major property damage. 

 

Warns of hazards that CAN cause personal injury 

or property damage. 

NOTICE: 

Indicates special instructions which are very 

important and must be followed. 

 

NOTICE: 

 

Blackmer Pumps

 MUST

 only be installed in systems, which 

have been designed by qualified engineering personnel.  The 
system 

MUST

 conform to all applicable local and national 

regulations and safety standards. 
 
This manual is intended to assist in the installation and 
operation of the Blackmer ProVane pumps, and 

MUST

 be 

kept with the pump. 
 
Pump service shall be performed by qualified technicians 

ONLY

.  Service shall conform to all applicable local and 

national regulations and safety standards. 
 
Thoroughly review this manual, all instructions and hazard 
warnings, 

BEFORE

 performing any work on the pump. 

 
Maintain 

ALL

 system and pump operation and hazard 

warning decals. 

 

Summary of Contents for 111-F01

Page 1: ...Service Numbers in parentheses following individual parts indicate reference numbers on Blackmer Part Lists SAFETY DATA This is a SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL When you see this symbol on the product or in the...

Page 2: ...ng pump service or maintenance can cause personal injury or property damage PUMP DATA PUMP IDENTIFICATION A pump Identification tag containing the pump serial number I D number and model designation i...

Page 3: ...nd installation of the piping system review the following suggestions 1 Locate the pump as near as possible to the source of supply to avoid excessive inlet pipe friction 2 The inlet line should be at...

Page 4: ...not available use a straight edge Turn both shafts by hand checking the reading through one complete revolution Maximum offset should be less than 005 127 mm 2 Angular alignment Insert a feeler gauge...

Page 5: ...alves are fully open and that the drain valves and other auxiliary valves are closed 4 Install inlet and discharge pressure gauges on the pump in the threaded connections provided These can be used to...

Page 6: ...tions OPTIONAL PUMP RELIEF VALVE Hazardous pressure can cause personal injury or property damage An external bypass valve and or an internal relief valve MUST be installed in the system to protect the...

Page 7: ...ace as required Reattach R V cap O ring and RV cap Refer to the individual Blackmer pump parts lists for various spring pressure ranges Unless specified otherwise pumps are supplied from the factory w...

Page 8: ...in this manual See the table on page 1 of this manual to determine what model you have Figure 6 Vane Replacement 1 Flush the pump per instructions in this manual Drain and relieve pressure from the p...

Page 9: ...pward and remove the 4 cap screws 21 Lift off the bearing housing and remove the cylinder O ring 71 7 The mechanical seal rotating assembly will come out with the shaft The stationary seat and station...

Page 10: ...e of bearing press the OD of the bearing into the bearing adjuster until fully seated 3 Cylinder O ring installation a Install a new O ring 71 over the dowel of the Bearing housing 57 4 Reassemble the...

Page 11: ...n the shaft end and the rotor c Install the seal spacer 82 over the shaft until it bottoms out on the large diameter of the shaft d Slide the seal rotating assembly 153B over the shaft with the rotati...

Page 12: ...housing Table 2 Pump size Distance on OD of Drive Housing PV S 6 8 3 4 19 05 mm 18 Tighten the bearing adjuster lock setscrews and torque per table 1 19 Install a new head O ring 72 on the dowel of th...

Page 13: ...the seal faces will prevent the faces from mating properly causing the rotor and shaft to bind or turn hard Use a tissue paper alcohol to clean the seal faces NOTE Apply a light oil or suitable lubric...

Page 14: ...use Air leaks in the suction line Restriction in the suction line Damaged or worn pump parts Too much lift for the vapor pressure of the fluid A dirty or clogged strainer Worn vanes Suction Valve Clos...

Page 15: ...111 F00 Page 15 16 NOTES...

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