BLACKMER ProVane PV6B, Installation, Operation And Maintenance Instructions

BLACKMER POWER PUMPS 

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INSTRUCTIONS NO. 111-B00 

INSTALLATION OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 

ProVane

®

 Models:  PV6B, 8B 

Section 

Effective 

Replaces 

111 
Feb 2013 
Dec 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 

PV6B, PV8B 

Ductile Iron  

111-B01 

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.