Q-Pumps QTS 203, Operation And Maintenance Manual

Page 1: ...Operation and Maintenance Manual of Positive Displacement Pump QT S S e r i e s T w i n S c r e w P u m p www qpumps com QTS M04 support qpumps com Affiliated 02 11...

Page 2: ...ure 13 Data Sheet 8 Pump General Assembly 10 Pump Arrangements Assemblies 10 QTS Rotors and Clearances 11 Using Variable Frequency Drives 11 Tools and Spare Parts 14 Oil and Oil Change 14 Bill of Mate...

Page 3: ...used by normal wear include but are not limited to standard rotors wear casing mechanical seals gears and bearings wear Accidents operating errors or improper maintenance are not covered by the warran...

Page 4: ...receive the equipment in poor condition or it is lost during transport file a claim with the carrier immediately The transport service provider is responsible for collecting the goods Q Pumps ensure t...

Page 5: ...ploying security practices such as signs guards approach alarms etc TEMPERATURE The main risk is associated with direct contact of hot or cold sources Operate the pump only in accordance with its spec...

Page 6: ...hen special and others motors are used not supplied by Q Pumps Temperature The QTS Series are designed to work in a normal temperature range between 40 C 40 F and 100 C 212 F Be careful when touching...

Page 7: ...the manufacturer recommendations to use the slings or straps In the case of lifting assemblies motor gear motor coupled to the pump always try to lift them up simultaneously Be sure to place the pump...

Page 8: ...s as well as a CIP pump reducing cost in additional equipment and timing Suction and discharge enlarged option available Totally drainable Even when running at high speed there is no rotor rotor body...

Page 9: ...rial 17 4 PH Temperature 30 C Screw hardening Yes Viscosity 500 cPs Housing hardening Yes Particle size 0 5 in Rotation Front CW bhp 4 9 hp Sealing Single mechanical seal Nominal power 7 5 hp Sealing...

Page 10: ...nnection typically inlet 9 10 6 7 5 4 1 4 Pump casing 5 Back cover with port connection usually outlet 6 Gear case 7 Pump base plate NEMA IEC 9 Drive shaft 10 Gear case cover Pump Arrangements Assembl...

Page 11: ...of variable frequency drives is useful for performing variable applications including the CIP process using the same pump By changing the speed of the motor the pump can increase or decrease the flow...

Page 12: ...ith excess noise and vibrations To check and align the pump to its drive first remove the coupling guard COUPLING GUARD Proceed to verify the angular alignment by measuring the space between the coupl...

Page 13: ...pumped In order to prevent cavitation check the valves in the suction side are fully open The valves on the discharge side are fully open to prevent overpressure inside the pump Security measures are...

Page 14: ...tighten lock nut gear case 2 Hook for O rings removal You may require these tools 1 Set of ball end hexagonal L keys in standard sizes 3 16 1 4 5 16 and 3 8 2 Steel thicknesses gages in sizes of 0 001...

Page 15: ...Front seal 47 O ring 12 Mechanical seal 30 Flat washer 48 Pressure release valve 13 Button head set screw 31 Hexagon bolt 49 Rear seal 14 Stud 32 Eye bolt 50 Oil sight glass 15 Bearing spacer 33 Hexag...

Page 16: ...QTS M04 1 4 2 12A J 2X 3 6 8 9 15 2X 17 2X 10 41 42 18 46 6X 7 11 2X 5 14 4X 43 2X 21 4X 22 4X 26 2X 23 2X 24 2X 25 4X 27 2X 28 2X 29 2X 31 4X 30 4X 32 52 4X 33 4X 35 36 4X 37 2X 38 6X 39 12X 40 12X 1...

Page 17: ...s 21 and flat washers 22 use a wrench or a six points female socket Remove the front cover 1 2 Take off carefully the front cover gasket 27 you may use the O rings hook 3 Remove the pump housing 4 car...

Page 18: ...23 and the rotor nut socket set screws 24 Sometimes the socket set screws may remain installed on the shafts to remove them use a hexagonal key 7 Take off the gasket 27 placed on the back cover Somet...

Page 19: ...housing 12J is replaced by the seal housing 12L which is already included on the double mechanical seal kit 4 The mechanical seal should be installed using your hands only No special tools are require...

Page 20: ...er components This is normal 4 On the back cover 5 pull out the static face 12G and the O ring 12H Avoid any harsh contact on the sealing faces 5 To remove the seal housing 12J it is necessary to remo...

Page 21: ...ce the seal housing 12J into the back cover It has a drag pin in the front for the static face 12G 4 Tighten the button head screws 13 to secure the seal housing in the back cover 13 12J 13 12J 5 Plac...

Page 22: ...he inside drills on the collar 11 Lubricate the inside diameter of the O ring 12E and place it on the inside groove of the holder and make sure it is fixed 12 Take the rotating face 12F and insert it...

Page 23: ...n pulling the static face 12G might come together 2 To inspect the O rings inside remove the rotating face pulling gently out the rotary holder inside are the springs 12C and the O ring 12D be careful...

Page 24: ...e back cover Take caution when removing the housing to avoid any harsh contact 9 Take away the O ring 12K on the housing using the O ring hook 10 To remove the static face of the secondary mechanical...

Page 25: ...st not pass through the inner diameter of the drive ring Slide the ring on the shafts until the end and tight the set screws 4 Insert the O ring 12R into the groove on the rotating face of the seconda...

Page 26: ...hould be no contact between metal and the static face of the secondary mechanical seal 14 The static face of the primary mechanical seal 12G has a notch to prevent rotation Place O ring 12H on this el...

Page 27: ...e the dowel pins to center the part with the gear case WARNING All four dowel pins must always be placed before running the pump Not doing so will cause severe damage to the pump 17 Fix the back cover...

Page 28: ...e mechanical seal failure to do so properly can cause damage to the mechanical seals the rotors and can even alter the integrity of the pump Place the O ring 12A into the holder front groove This comp...

Page 29: ...mesh them so the front faces match are leveled Turn the drive shaft 9 and the rotors so the dots correspond 4 Slide the rotors together onto the shafts Some alignment might be needed By effect of the...

Page 30: ...ace the dowel pins 25 inside the holes on the back cover WARNING Dowel pins must always be placed before running the pump Not doing so will cause severe damage to the pump 11 Insert the casing 4 caref...

Page 31: ...35 from the drive shaft 9 6 10 35 51 6 10 35 Rotor Synchronization 9 10 47 33 9 10 47 33 3 Loosen the hexagonal bolts 33 and pull back the gear case cover Inside are the gears that drive the pump The...

Page 32: ...ace both rotary holder subassemblies 12A F on the shafts In this step it is not necessary to assemble the complete seals it is just a preliminary assembly to keep position It is recommended to remove...

Page 33: ...ed and insert the tapered driven ring 20 back on the shaft This step is only for alignment tightening is not required Use a flat screwdriver if needed to open the ring 13 On the front of the pump equa...

Page 34: ...rk the rotors with their corresponding marks on the shaft using indelible ink or by making a notch View original rotors spline as example 17 Remove the rotors and rotary holder subassemblies 18 Assemb...

Page 35: ...id indentations 6 The dowel pins surface finish is rectified If they are damaged replace them to prevent assembly problems 7 Synchronization or rotor assembly is incorrect if rubbing marks are shown b...

Page 36: ...n Remember that your equipment was selected for a particular application and any other use without prior consent may result in damages that can avoid the pump warranty 17 When assembling the rotors th...

Page 37: ...d motor manual In some circumstances fluid running through pump can generate static electricity use of a grounding strap mitigates this risk High Temperature Pump alone will not tend to run at potenti...

Page 38: ...ize Viscosity is higher than expected Heat product or change system parameters Mechanical componets in contact Check pump assembly Verify that all dowell pins are in place Noise due to cavitation Net...

Page 39: ...safety and quality Be careful to determinate the right guidelines for each type of fluid Chemical compatibility between the cleaning detergents and the pump wet elements construction of SS 316L shoul...

Page 40: ...anhydrous The detergent solution may vary depending on the properties of the fluid being pumped 3 Intermediate rinse with cold water Intermediate rinse with clean water at ambient temperature for a pe...

Page 41: ...capable to supply the CIP fluid running at high speed please provide system information for selecting the right values of rpm for CIP supply Normally when ordered the QTS Pumps are selected for both...

Page 42: ...serves to prevent a nut from loosening by superimposing another nut Thus it is possible to use as a fastening device This technique is useful to remove and tighten the studs from the gearbox To loose...

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