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SAFETY DATA 

 

Failure to disconnect and lockout 
electrical power or engine drive before 
attempting maintenance can cause 
severe personal injury or death 

 

Failure to disconnect and lockout 
electrical power before attempting 
maintenance can cause shock, burns or 
death 

 

Hazardous 

machinery can 

cause serious 

personal injury.

 

 

Hazardous voltage. 

Can shock, burn or 

cause death.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If pumping hazardous or toxic fluids, 
system must be flushed and 
decontaminated, inside and out, prior to 
performing service or maintenance 

 

Disconnecting fluid or pressure 
containment components during pump 
operation can cause serious personal 
injury, death or major property damage 

 

 

Hazardous or toxic 

fluids can cause 

serious injury. 

 

Hazardous pressure 

can cause personal 

injury or property 

damage

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operation without guards in place can 
cause serious personal injury, major 
property damage, or death. 

 

Failure to relieve system pressure prior 
to performing pump service or 
maintenance can cause personal injury 
or property damage. 

 

 

Do not operate 

without guard  

in place 

 

Hazardous pressure 

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, is attached to each pump.  It is 
recommended that the data from this tag be recorded and filed for future reference. If replacement parts are needed, or if 
information pertaining to the pump is required, this data must be furnished to a Blackmer representative.

 

TECHNICAL DATA 

Pump Size 

6, 8 

Maximum Pump Speed 

3600 RPM 

Flow Rate at Max. Pump speed 

6-8 GPM  (23-30 LPM) 

Maximum Operating Temperature 

240°F (116°C) 

Maximum Viscosity 

5, 000 SSU (1100 cP) 

Maximum Differential Pressure 

125 psi  (8.6 Bar) 

Maximum Working Pressure 

200 psi (13.8 Bar) 

Technical Data is for standard materials of construction.  
Consult Blackmer Material Specs for optional materials of 
construction 

 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

INITIAL PUMP START UP INFORMATION 

Model No.:  ______________________________________ 

Serial No.:   ______________________________________ 

ID No.:  _________________________________________ 

Date of Installation:   _______________________________ 

Inlet Gauge Reading:  ______________________________ 

Discharge Gauge Reading:  _________________________ 

Flow Rate: 

 ______________________________________ 

 

Summary of Contents for ProVane PV6B

Page 1: ...vice 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 man...

Page 2: ...in place Hazardous pressure 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 is...

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: ...ot 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 b...

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 An external bypass valve and or an internal relief valve MUST be installed in the system to protect the pump from excessive pressure Hazardous pressure can cause perso...

Page 7: ...ce 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 wi...

Page 8: ...ed 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...

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: ...ace 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 t...

Page 11: ...are installed carefully insert the driven end of rotor and shaft into the cylinder b Apply a small amount of Flowserve Pac Ease or equivalent water based lubricant on the shaft between the shaft end a...

Page 12: ...housing Table 2 Pump size Distance on OD of Drive Housing PV 6 8 3 4 19 05 mm 17 Tighten the bearing adjuster lock setscrews and torque per table 1 18 Install a new head O ring 72 on the dowel of the...

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 B00 Page 15 16 NOTES...

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