BLACKMER LDF1A, Installation, Operation And Maintenance Instructions

BLACKMER POWER PUMPS 

960403

INSTRUCTIONS NO. 501-F00_apr05 

INSTALLATION OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Section 

Effective 

Replaces 

501 
April 2005 
Sept 2003 

DISCONTINUED

 MODELS: LDF1A, LDF1PA

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........................................................7
Pump Assembly ............................................................8

TROUBLE SHOOTING

......................................................10

NOTE

: Numbers in parentheses following individual parts 

indicate reference numbers on Blackmer Parts List No.  501-
F01. 

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.