Storage Guidelines; Long-Term Storage; Product Description; Pump Description - Xylem LOWARA e-MPA Manual De Instalación, Funcionamento Y Mantenimiento

Unit without motor
WARNING:
According to Machinery directive
2006/42/EC, a pump and motor that are
purchased separately and then coupled
together result in a new machine. The
person making the coupling is
responsible for all safety aspects of the
combined unit and for CE-marking.

2.3 Storage guidelines

Storage location
The product must be stored in a covered and dry
location free from heat, dirt, and vibrations.
NOTICE:

Protect the product against humidity, heat
sources, and mechanical damage.

Do not place heavy weights on the packed
product.

2.3.1 Long-term storage

If the unit is stored for more than 6 months, these
requirements apply:

Store in a covered and dry location.

Store the unit free from heat, dirt, and
vibrations.

Rotate the shaft by hand several times at
least every three months.
Refer to the drive unit and coupling
manufacturers for their long-term storage
procedures.
For questions about possible long-term storage
treatment services, please contact your local
sales and service representative.
Ambient temperature
The product must be stored at an ambient
temperature from -5°C to +40°C (23°F to 104°F).

3 Product Description

3.1 Pump description

The pump is a multistage centrifugal ring section
pump with suction impeller for low NPSH value.
The pump can be horizontal or vertical, close-
coupled to standard electric motors.
The pump can be used for handling:

Cold or warm water

Clean liquids

Clean or aggressive fluids which are not
chemically or mechanically aggressive
to the pump materials
The product can be supplied as a pump unit
(pump and electric motor) or only as a pump.
NOTICE:
If you have purchased a pump without motor,
make sure that the motor is suitable for coupling
to the pump.
Intended use
The pump is suitable for:

Water supply and water treatment

Cooling and hot water supply in industries
and building services

Irrigation and sprinkler systems

Heating systems

Fire-fighting applications

Snow making

Nanofiltration

Boiler feed.
Improper use
WARNING:
Improper use of the pump may create
dangerous conditions and cause
personal injury and damage to property.
An improper use of the product leads to the
loss of the warranty.
Examples of improper use:

Liquids not compatible with the pump
construction materials

Hazardous liquids, such as toxic, explosive,
flammable, or corrosive liquids

Potable liquids other than water, for
example wine or milk
Examples of improper installation:

Hazardous locations, such as explosive,
or corrosive atmospheres.

Location where the air temperature is
very high or there is poor ventilation.

Outdoor installations where there is no
protection against rain or freezing
temperatures.
DANGER:
Do not use this pump to handle
flammable or explosive liquids, or both.
NOTICE:

Do not use this pump to handle liquids
containing abrasive, solid, or fibrous
substances.

Do not use the pump for flow rates beyond
the specified flow rates on the data plate.
Special applications
Contact the local sales and service
representative in the following cases:

If the density or viscosity value of the
pumped liquid exceeds the value of water,
such as water with glycol; as it may require
a more powerful motor.

If the pumped liquid is chemically treated,
for example softened, deionized,
demineralized etc..

Any situation that is different from the ones
that is described and relate to the nature of
the liquid.
3.2 Pump denomination
See Figure 2 for an explanation of the
denomination code for the pump and one
example.
3.3 Nameplate
The nameplate is located on the bearing frame.
The nameplate lists key product specifications.
For more information, see
en - Original instructions
Figure 1.
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