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BLACKMER POWER PUMPS 

960400

 

INSTRUCTIONS. 501-A00_1103 

INSTALLATION OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

DISCONTINUED

 

MODELS

: LGF1D, LGB1D, LGF1PD, LGB1PD,

 

Section 

Effective 

Replaces 

501 
Mar 2011 
Aug 2010 

LGF1C, LGB1C, LGF1PC, LGB1PC 

 

 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Page

 

PUMP DATA

 

 Technical 

Data ...................................................... 2 

 

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

INSTALLATION

 

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

and 

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

 

Pump Relief Valve and Bypass valve .................... 3 

 Check 

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

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

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

 Pump 

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

OPERATION

 

 

Pre-Start Up Check List ......................................... 5 

 

Start Up Procedures .............................................. 5 

 

Relief Valve Setting and Adjustment ..................... 5 

MAINTENANCE 

Strainers ...................................................................  6 
Lubrication ................................................................ 6 
Vane Replacement ................................................... 7 
Pump Disassembly .................................................. 7 
Parts Replacement ................................................... 8 
Pump Assembly ....................................................... 8 

TROUBLE SHOOTING

 ................................................. 11 

 

Numbers in parentheses following individual parts indicate 
reference numbers on Blackmer Parts List No. 501-A01. 

Blackmer pump manuals and parts lists may be obtained from 
Blackmer's website (www.blackmer.com) or by contacting 
Blackmer Customer Service. 

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 liquefied gas 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 liquefied gas pumps, 
and MUST be kept with the pump. 

Blackmer liquefied gas 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 Blackmer liquefied gas pumps. 

Maintain ALL system and Blackmer liquefied gas 
pump operation and hazard warning decals. 

 

 
 

Summary of Contents for LGB1C

Page 1: ...roduct 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 in...

Page 2: ...or property damage or death Hazardous or toxic fluids can cause serious injury Do not operate without guard in place PUMP DATA PUMP IDENTIFICATION A pump Identification tag containing the pump serial...

Page 3: ...0 6m from the pump and have a net open area of at least four times the area of the intake piping Strainers must be cleaned regularly to avoid pump starvation 4 The intake and discharge piping system m...

Page 4: ...s Both angular and parallel coupling alignment MUST be maintained between the pump gear motor etc in accordance with manufacturer s instructions See Figure 5 1 Parallel alignment The use of a laser al...

Page 5: ...ons 4 Check for leakage from the piping and equipment 5 Check for excessive noise vibration or overheating of the pump reducer and motor 6 If possible check the flow rate 7 With the manual valve in th...

Page 6: ...e or maintenance NOTICE Maintenance shall be performed by qualified technicians only Follow the appropriate procedures and warnings as presented in this manual Hazardous or toxic fluids can cause seri...

Page 7: ...ocknut 24A and lockwasher 24B from the shaft end protruding through the head 20 a Bend up the engaged lockwasher tang and rotate the locknut counterclockwise to remove it from the shaft b Slide the lo...

Page 8: ...12 with the bearing cover on the head 13 Apply a light coating of quality O ring lubricant to the shaft end to be inserted into the cylinder 14 Insert the shaft into the cylinder 12 Carefully slide th...

Page 9: ...ollowed by a locknut 24A with the tapered end inward Ensure the inner tang A of the lockwasher is located in the slot in the shaft threads bending it slightly if necessary 39 Tighten both locknuts 24B...

Page 10: ...the relief valve adjusting screw 2 with locknut 3 into the valve cover 4 until it makes contact with the spring guide 7 9 After the relief valve has been adjusted tighten the Locknut 3 NOTICE The reli...

Page 11: ...ended periods with a closed discharge line 3 Pump not securely mounted 4 Misalignment of pump or motor base mounted pumps 5 Bearings worn or damaged 6 Vibration from improperly anchored piping 7 Bent...

Page 12: ...r com for complete information on all Blackmer products 1809 Century Avenue Grand Rapids Michigan 49503 1530 U S A Telephone 616 241 1611 Fax 616 241 3752 E mail blackmer blackmer com Internet Address...

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