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BLACKMER POWER PUMPS 

960253

 

INSTRUCTIONS NO. 701-D00 

INSTALLATION OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 

MODELS: CRL8A 

Section 

Effective 

Replaces 

701 
Mar 2016 
Jan 2014 
 

 

 

 

PUMP DATA

 

 Technical 

Data 

....................................................... 

 

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

INSTALLATION

 

 Pre-Installation 

Cleaning 

........................................ 3 

 Location 

and 

Piping 

............................................... 

 Pump 

Mounting 

...................................................... 3 

 Coupling 

Alignment 

................................................ 4 

 Pump 

Rotation 

....................................................... 

 

To Change Pump Rotation .................................... 4 

 Check 

Valves 

......................................................... 

OPERATION

 

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Relief Valve Setting and Adjustment ..................... 6 

MAINTENANCE

 

 Torque 

Table 

......................................................... 

 Scheduled 

Maintenance 

........................................ 

 

      Strainers .......................................................... 7 

 

      Lubrication ....................................................... 7 

 Pump 

Disassembly 

................................................ 

 Seal/Bearing 

Replacement 

.................................... 

 

Complete Pump Disassembly .............................. 10 

 Pump 

Assembly 

................................................... 

11 

TROUBLE SHOOTING

 ................................................. 14 

 

Numbers in parentheses following individual parts 
indicate reference numbers on the Blackmer CRL8A 
Parts List 701-D01. 

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 Power 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 Blackmer Power 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 CRL8A

Page 1: ...his 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 proper...

Page 2: ...eight of the pump assemblies Failure to set the vehicle emergency brake and chock wheels before performing service can cause severe personal injury or property damage Heavy assemblies can cause person...

Page 3: ...e located at least 5 10 pipe diameters from the pump intake 4 Install an intake strainer 5 10 pipe diameters from the pump intake The strainer should have a net open area of at least four times the ar...

Page 4: ...COUNTERCLOCKWISE rotation NOTICE Confirm correct pump rotation by checking the pump rotation arrows respective to pump driver rotation TO CHANGE PUMP ROTATION To change pump rotation the pump must be...

Page 5: ...ng within expected parameters Record the gauge readings in the Initial Start Up Information section of this manual 4 Inspect piping fittings and associated system equipment for leaks noise vibration a...

Page 6: ...pressure relief valve can cause pump component failure personal injury and property damage Hazardous pressure can cause personal injury or property damage Relief valve cap is exposed to pumpage and w...

Page 7: ...CRL8 178 lbs ft 241 Nm 50 lbs ft 68 Nm 50 lbs ft 68 Nm SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE STRAINERS Strainers must be cleaned regularly to avoid pump starvation Schedule will depend upon the application and condi...

Page 8: ...a Bend up the engaged lockwasher tang and rotate the locknut counterclockwise to remove it from the shaft b Slide the lockwasher off the shaft Inspect the lockwasher for damage and replace as require...

Page 9: ...ubsequent product leakage 16 Install carbon rotating face 153F and O ring 153L over shaft sleeve 154A while aligning drive notches in carbon with drive pins in seal rotating assembly see figure 8 Figu...

Page 10: ...4C from the housing in the hub b If worn or damaged remove the grease seal 104A from the carrier 104B c To remove the mechanical seal stationary seat 153B remove the seal retaining screws and washers...

Page 11: ...e three push rods 77 into the rotor b Using a hoist lower the non driven end of the rotor and shaft into the open side of the pump casing being careful not to hit the disc with the shaft c Insert the...

Page 12: ...he bearing Place the grease seal carrier 104B with new O ring 104C into the hub 20C 19 Hand pack the ball bearing 24 with grease Refer to the Lubrication section for the recommended grease 20 Install...

Page 13: ...ang into the slot in the locknut The pump should continue to turn freely when rotated by hand 29 Inspect the grease seal 104 for wear or damage and replace as required Grease the outside diameter of t...

Page 14: ...Damaged or worn parts vanes discs liner or rotor 5 Excessive restriction in discharge line causing partial flow through the relief valve 6 Relief Valve worn set too low or not seating properly 7 Exte...

Page 15: ...ntering the pump 2 Relief valve not opening 3 Hydraulic hammer pressure spikes 4 Pump driver driveline drive shaft misalignment 5 Excessively worn vanes or vane slots SEAL LEAKAGE 1 O rings not compat...

Page 16: ...701 D00 page 16 16 1809 Century Avenue Grand Rapids Michigan 49503 1530 U S A Telephone 616 241 1611 Fax 616 241 3752...

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