Instruction Manual

NHS Series
Heavy duty sand/slurry submersible agitator pump

INDEX Page

1. BE SURE TO READ FOR YOUR SAFETY P2

2. STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS P9
3. STRUCTURE P11
4. PRIOR TO INSTALLATION P11
5. INSTALLATION P12
6. OPERATION P13
7. MOTOR PROTECTION SYSTEM P14
8. ELECTRICAL WIRING P15
9. MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION P16
10. TROUBLE SHOOTING TABLE P18
11. SERVICING P21

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① BE SURE TO READ FOR YOUR SAFETY

CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS FOR SAFE OPERATION

The cautions and warnings given in this I nstruction Manual should be f ully obser ved.
This is because they are given f or saf e operat ion of the Submersible Pump and
moreover f or your saf ety so that any risks of injury to a per son or damage to the
machine are precluded bef orehand.

DESCRIPTION OF CAUTION AND WARNING MARKS

In this Instruction Manual, the f ollowing caution and warning marks are used f or the
cautions and warnings to give the f ollowing meanings .

MARKING DESCRIPTION

This mark is used to call attent ion to the risk of the injury
DANGER
to a person or the damage to the pump .

This mark is used to indicate the r isk that may result in

WARNING the death or the serious injur y if the pump is used
incorrectly wit h the WARNING disregarded.
This mark is used to indicate the r isk that may result in
CAUTION the death or the serious injur y if the pump is used
incorrectly wit h the CAUTION disregarded .
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MARKING DESCRIPTION MARKING DESCRIPTION
This mark is used to call This mark is used to indicate
attention to the risk of an that disassembly is prohibited.
electric shock to a person.
This mark is used to indicate
This mark is used to indicate
that the subject action is
that grounding is compulsory.
compulsory.
This mark is used to indicate
This mark is used to indicate
that the subject action is
that unplugging is compulsory.
prohibited.

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PRECAUTIONS TO THE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
CAUTION

Do not operate the product under any other conditions

than those specif ied. Failur e to obser ve the
precaut ion can lead to an electr ic leak, electric shock,
a f ire, or a wat er leak etc.

PRECAUTIONS DURING TRANSPORT AND INSTALLATION

WARNING
W hen transporting the product, pay close attention to its
center of gravit y and weight. Use an appropriate lif ting
equipment to lif t the unit. Improper lif ting may result in
damage to the product, injur y, or the death.

Install the product pr oper ly in accordance with this

Instruction Manual.
Improper inst allat ion may result in an electric leak.

Electrical wir ing should be perf ormed in accordance

with all applicable regulations in your country. Provide
an earth leakage circuit breaker and a thermal
overload r elay dedicated and suitable f or the product
(available through a local e lectr ical supplier).
Imperf ect wiring or im proper protect ive equipment may lead to an
electric leak, a f ire, or an explosion in the worst case.
Provide a secur e grounding dedicated f or the
product. Never f ail to provide an earth leakage
circuit breaker and a thermal overload re lay in
a starter or control panel (available through a
local supplier). If an electric leak occurs due to
product f ailur e, it may cause an electric shock.

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PRECAUTIONS DURING TRANSPORT AND INSTALLATION
CAUTION
Be sure to connect a ground wire
proper ly. Do not connect the
ground wir e to a gas pipe,
lightening rod, or telephone ground
wire. Improper grounding could cause an electric shock.
Do not scratch, f old, twist, bundle, or make alter nations
in the cable or use it as a lif ting device. The cable
may be damaged, which may cause an electr ic leak, a
short-circuit, and an electric shock or a f ire.

Install the discharge pipe securely so that no water leak

occurs. Failure to do so may result in damage to the
nearby walls, f loors, and other equipment .

The pump is neither dust -proof nor explosion-proof . Do

not use it in a dust y environment at a place where t oxic,
corrosive or an explos ive gas is present. Use of the pump
in such a place could cause a f ire or an explosion.

Do not use the power cable if it is

damaged. Connect all the
conductors of the power cable
securely to the terminals. Failure
to obser ve this can lead to an
electric shock, a short -circuit, or
a f ire.

Provide a countermeasure against over f low, such as

installat ion of a stand -by pump. If it is not taken
proper ly, the overf low may damage the nearby walls,
f loors, and other equipment.

W hen transporting the pump, pay attention to the center of

gravit y and weight. Imbalanced of unsteady lif ting may
cause the unit to f all, which may lead to a bre akdown or
injur y.

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 If a hose is used f or the discharge line, take a measure to
prevent the hose f rom shacking. If the hose shakes, you
may get wet or injur ed.

PRECAUTIONS DURING TEST OPERATION AND OPERATION

WARNING

Never operate the pump if somebody is present in

the pump sump. If an electric leak occurs, i t can
cause an electric shock.

W hen changing the power connection is

needed to correct the direction of the
rotation, be sure to turn off the power supply
(earth leakage circuit breaker, etc.), and
perform the work after making sure that the
impeller has stopped completely. Failure
to do so may lead to an electric shock, a
short-circuit, or injury.
Never start the pump while it is sus pended as the
unit may jerk, and you may get injured.

W hen inspecting the pump, be sure to turn off

the power supply (earth leakage circuit
breaker, etc.), so that the pump does not start
accidentally. Failure to do so may lead to
the serious accident that may cause a serious
injury.

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 CAUTION
Do not operate the product under any other
voltages than those specified on the
nameplate. Voltage variation limit is within
± 10% from rated voltage. W hen it is
operated by a generator, it is strongly
suggested not to use the same generator to
operate other equipment. Failure to observe this caution may
cause malfunction and a breakdown of the product, which may lead
to an electric leak or electric shock.

Do not use the product in other type of liquid than

water. Use of the pump in oil, salt water or organic
solvents will damage it, which may lead to an
electric leak and electric shock.

Do not run the product in absence of liquid (dry

running) or operate it with a valve (sluice or gate
valve) closed as doing so will damage the product,
which may lead to an electric leak or electric shock.

Do not use the product for hot or warm liquid of 40 ℃

or above as doing so will damage the product, which
may lead to an electric leak or electric shock.

Do not allow foreign objects (metal objects such as

pins or wires) to enter the suction inlet of the pump.
Failure to observe this caution could cause
malfunction or abnormal operation of the pump,
which may lead to an electric leak or electric shock.
W hen the product is not to be used for an
extended period of time, be sure to turn off the
power supply (earth leakage breaker, etc.).
Deterioration of the insulation may lead to an
electric leak, electric shock or a fire.

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 WARNING
The power supply must be turned off completely
before staring maintenance or inspection. Do not
work with wet hands. Failure to observe those
cautions may lead to an electric shock or injury.

In case that any abnormality (excessive vibration,

unusual noise or odor) is found during the operation,
turn the power off immediately and consult with a
nearby Sakuragawa dealer, or Sakura gawa
representative. Continuing to operate the product
under abnormal condition may result in an electric shock, a fire or
water leak.
Do not disassemble or repair any other parts than
those designated in the Operation Manual. If
repairs are necessary in any other than
designated parts, consult with a nearby
Sakuragawa dealer or Sakuragawa
representative. Improper repairs can result in
an electric leak, electric shock, a fire, or water leak.

CAUTION
After reassembly of the pump,
always conduct an operational test
before resuming a use of the
product. Improper assembly can
result in an electric leak, electric
shock, a fire, or water leak.

PRECAUTION TO POW ER OUTAGE

WARNING
In case of the power outage, turn off the power
supply. W ithout doing so, the product will resume
its operation when the power is restored, which
can present danger of serious personal injury to
people in the vicinity.

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 CAUTION

Never use the product for potable water. It may

present danger to human health.

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 ② STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

Discharge Total Head Motor Maximum

Capacity Height Weight
Model Diameter m m 3
Output Diameter
m /min. mm kg
mm (50Hz) (60Hz) kW mm

-A 627 946 230

-AC 627 946 275

NHS-415A 100 17 17 1.5 11
-J 660 986 265

-JC 660 986 310

764 1,053 430

-C 764 1,053 535

NHS-630H 150 18 18 3.2 22
-A 764 1,053 435

-AC 764 1,053 540

-A 842 1,331 590

-AC 842 1,331 680

NHS-630A 150 15 15 3.2 22
-J 845 1,331 620

-JC 845 1,331 710

-A 931 1,602 740

NH S S e ri e s

-AC 931 1,602 855

NHS-650A 150 25 25 3.2 37
-J 931 1,552 785

-JC 931 1,552 930

-A 1,052 1,602 785

-AC 1,052 1,602 945

NHS-850A 200 19 19 6 37
-J 1,052 1,552 815

-JC 1,052 1,552 975

-J 931 1,725 870

NHS-675 150 31 31 3.2 55
-JC 931 1,725 985

-J 1,052 1,725 915

NHS-875 200 25 25 6 55
-JC 1,052 1,725 1,075

-J 1,192 1,930 2,200

NHS-8100 200 31 31 6 75
-JC 1,192 1,930 2,360

-J 1,241 2,020 2,700

NHS-10100 250 15 15 12 75
-JC 1,241 2,020 2,000

-J 1,241 1,965 3,500

NHS-10150 250 22 22 12 110
-JC 1,241 1,978 3,700

※ 50 H z/ 6 0H z

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Applicat ions
 Dewatering on const ruction site
 Sand dredging
 Collection of sand, pebbles, and gravels in water
 Removal of mill scales
 Excavation dewater ing on marine and river construct ion sites
 Removal of sediments in water
 Drainage of water with solids

Medium
 Spring water, muddy water, wat er with sand, pebbles and gravels, and mill scales

Limit ations
 Concentration of solid by volume: 5 % or below
 Temperature: 0 to 40 ℃

WARNING

This pump is not explosion -proof . Do not use this product at a place where
f lammable liquid or gas is present.

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③ STRUCTURE

(1). This pump is a submersible pump of the vertical shaf t type wit h a submersible
motor direct ly connected to the motor shaf t. The pump has an excellent
watertight structure, and is designed f or an easy disassembling, inspect ion
and maintenance.
(2). The agitator is f ixed at the end of the pump shaf t. Sand/solid in water is
smoothly transf erred as the agitator eff ectively stirs sand in water.
(3). Mechanical seal is used as a shaf t sealing of the pump.
(4). The pump is durable enough f or continuous running, and makes little
vibrat ion and noise.

④ PRIOR TO INSTALLATION

(1). Af ter unpacking, check the nameplat e on the product to conf irm that the
model, voltage, f requency, motor output, discharge diamet er, total head,
capacit y correspond to the model ordered.
(2). Inspect the product t o see if there is pr oduct damage during shipping.
Inspect the power cable thoroughly f or the damage, and all the bolts and nuts
to see if they are tightened proper ly.
(3). Check that all the accessor ies are delivered with t he pump. Please contact
the nearby Sakuragawa dealer or Sakuragawa representative if any damage
to and discrepancy of the deliver ed product and accessor ies are f ound.

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⑤ INSTALLATION

WARNING

Ref er to “1 BE SURE TO READ FO R YOUR SAFETY” and perf orm the installation
saf ely in or der to prevent serious accidents.

(1). Make sure that there is no hindrance to installat ion work of the pump, lif ting
up and lower ing down, and loading and unloading the pump, at a place of
installat ion.
(2). W hen installing the pump, suspend or hang the pump so that the pump does
not sink int o sand and clay, and the inner part of the pump and pipe is not
f illed with sand.
(3). Use a discharge pipe of the s ame size as that of the pump. A use of a
smaller-sized discharge pipe would increase a pipe f riction loss, and f low
rate would decrease as the result, and a larger -sized discharge pipe would
cause the pipe clogging as sedimentat ion of sand in the pipe is likely to
occur.
(4). Avoid the end of the discharge pipe to be placed under water. W ith the end
of the discharge pipe under water, backf low occurs due to siphon phenomena.
Use a check valve in the case that this could not be avoided.
(5). Have some extra length of the power cable. The extra length of the power
cable, however, shall be as m inimum as possible, and take some procedure
that the power cable is not loosen by using hook or others.

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⑥ OPERATION

(1). Turn the power supply ON/OFF one time or two t imes to conf ir m if there is no
abnormalit y in start ing.
(2). Check the direction of rotation of the pump. Correct direction of rotation is
clock wise viewed f rom the top of the
pump, and the reaction of the pump upon
starting is to counter -clock wise.

W hen the pump rotates in

an opposite direct ion, turn
the power supply off and
change the connect ion of
any of two cor es to the
power supply.

(3). W hen a hose is used as discharge pipe of the pump and the hose turns or
bends largely, rearr ange the posit ion of the turned or bended parts of the
hose as straight as possible.
(4). Check the discharge volume and conf irm if a certain volume is discharged.
(5). Check that the pump runs without vibrat ion, noise, and other problems.
(6). Check the water level. Do not operate the pump in absence of water (dr y
running) f or a long time. Otherwise, Auto Cut, a motor pr otector, would
work to protect the m otor. Repeating this cycle would shorten the lif e of the
pump – ref er to “7 MOTOR PROTECTION SYSTEM”.
(7). For automat ic ope rat ion, conf irm if the pump starts and stops automatically,
and meanwhile, the f requency of the pump operat ion. The f requency of the
pump oper ation per hour is 5 times as m aximum .

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⑦ MOTOR PROTECTION SYSTEM

One or more of the following motor protections are used f or the pump. The type
of the mot or protection us ed f or the pump diff ers depending on the model. Please
see the Circuit Diagram that f ollows this ite m. To protect the motor, a specialized
relay, a rely set f or Water Inf iltration Det ector or W D. , and a No-f use breaker or a
Magnetic Switch are necessar y f or a Miniatur e Thermal Protector, or MTP and
Water Inf iltration Detector or W D., to f unction, or the pump would be tur ned
ON/OFF by automat ic cut -off .

(1). Auto-Cut (AC)

Auto-Cut (AC) is a m otor prote ctor with an automatic recover y f unction which is
installed at the neut ral point of the stator coil of the star -connect ed motor.
W hen the AC is overheated due to the electr ical or mechanical cause, the
contact opens and t he operat ion of the pump stops to prevent the burnout of
the motor. As time passes and the temperature of the motor is cooled down,
the AC recovers and the pump starts running.
(2). Miniature Thermal Pr otector ( MTP)
Three (3) MTPs in total are connected in ser ies to each phase of the
delta-connected mot or. W hen the stator coil of the motor is over heated due to
electrical or mechanical cause, the cont act opens and the operat ion of the
pump stops to prevent the burnout of the motor.
(3). Water Inf iltration Detector (W D)
W D is installed on t he upper part of the shaf t sealing. Water intrusion f rom
the shaf t sealing is t o be detect ed by W D.

If the pump exhibits abnormal conditions due to the protect ion system or mechanical
case, please r ef er to “10 TROUBLESHOO TING”, and then inspect the pump. Make
sure to remove all the causes of abnormal condit ions bef ore resuming the operation
of the pump.

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⑧ ELECTRICAL W IRING

※ C olor of the wire (core) used her e is Japanese standar d. Please check the
standard color in your countr y.

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 ⑨ MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION

CAUTION

Make sure that the power supply is disconnected when conducting maint enance and
inspect ion.

(1). Daily Inspect ion

Set the inspection period and conduct the inspection of the pump as f requently
as possible.
To keep the inspect ion record is highly recommended as this leads to a long -term
use of the pump.
1. Make sure that the value of the insulat ion resistance is 1Mohm or above.
The value is not considerably lower than that of last inspection.
2. Measure the value of an ammeter (below rated current ), and a volt -mater
(+-15% of rated volt age) .
3. Make sure that there is no water and lubr icant oil leak.
4. Make sure that there is no abnormal condition – noise and vibration.
5. Check the discharge volume.
6. For automat ic operat ion, check the condit ion of the f loat level switch.
(2). Periodic Inspection
Conduct the per iodic inspection once a m onth.
Measure the insulation r esistance bet ween each core of phase and a
ground/earth with a megger of 500V to check that the value of the insulation
resistance is 1MO hm or higher.
[IF THE INSULATION RESI STANCE IS LOW ER THAN 1MOHM, DO NOT USE
THE PUMP.] In this case, a repair of the pump is required.
The procedur e of measuring the insulation resistance is as shown below:
(A). Check that each phase of the power cable has continuit y.
For dir ect-on- line...Red, while, and black
For Star-delta...Red- blue, white- yellow, and black -brown
(B). Check that there is continuit y bet ween t he core of ground/earth of the
power cable in green and the pump body.
(C). Check that the value of the insulation resistance is 1MOhm or higher
bet ween each core of the phase and ground/earth in green.
(D). W hen the pump is equipped with the W D, check that the value of the
insulation resistance is 1MOhm or higher bet ween the core of the W D in

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 white and ground/earth in green of the p ower cable.

(3). Shaf t Seal Part

The shaf t seal or mechanical seal is f or a long -term use. Its usage period,
however, var ies depending on conditions, and f or a clear water pumping, it
lasts appr oximat ely f or 5,000 to 6, 000 hours of oper ation. To use the shaf t
seal as long a period as po ssible, check the condit ion of lubricant oil
periodically, and replenish turbine oil to rated amount. The amount of the
lubr icant oil is about 80% of the oil chamber of the pump. Excessive amount
of the lubr icant oil in the oil chamber may lead to expans ion of the lubricant oil.
Please note that there is turbine oil f or high temperature applicat ion and f or a
use in cold region.
(4). Storage
1. If the pump remains under water, operate the pump on a regular basis, at
least once or t wice a month, f or 5 to 10 minutes .
2. W hen the pump is not in use, wash the inside and outside of the pump with
f resh wat er. Dry the pump well and then keep the pump in storage f ree
f rom moisture.
3. For automatic operat ion, clear any f oreign matters around and on the f loat
switch so that the m ovement of the f loat level switch is not hindered.

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⑩ TROUBLE SHOOTING TABLE

PROBLEM FEASIBLE CAUSE STEPS TO TAKE

Power f ailure Supply power
Cable disconnection Replace the cable
Def ective connection Do the connection f lawlessly
Motor coil disconnection Repair the motor/motor coil
No buzzing and
Trace the causes, and take
f ailure in running Auto Cut or MTP operation
appropr iate st eps
Auto Cut or MTP f ailure Replace Auto Cut or MT P
Fuse disconnection Replace the f use
W D operation Repair the W D (sensor)
Phase loss or s ingle phase
condition due to t he f ailure Do the connection f lawlessly
in connect ion
Phase loss or single phase
condition due to t he f ailure Adjust the contacts
in switch connection
Phase loss or s ingle phase
condition due to t he f ailure
Replace the cable
in one of the cores of the
cable
Phase loss or s ingle phase
condition due to the broken Replace the f use
Buzzing But
f use
f ailure in running
Phase loss or s ingle phase
condition due to t he f ailure
Do the connection f lawlessly
in connect io n of the lead
wire
Disconnect ion of the one of
Repair the motor/motor coil
the motor coil phase s
Locking due to t he bear ing
Replace the bearing
def ect
Auto Cut def ect Replace the Aut o Cut
Overhaul the pump and the clean
Impeller lock
the impeller
Volt age drop Adjust the power supply

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 Insuff icient capacit y of the Change the generator to a
generator larger-sized generat or
Capacitor def ect –
Sing le-phase capacit or start Replace the capacitor
type only
Centr if ugal switch def ect –
Replace the switch
Sing le-phase motor only
Wrong power voltag e – Use Connect the pump to the power
of the 400V pump wit h 200V supply of the correct power
power voltage
Wrong power voltag e – Use Connect the pump to the power
of the 400V pump wit h 200V supply of the correct power
power voltage
Insuff icient capacit y of the Change the generator to a
generator larger-sized generat or
Unstable power supply or
Adjust the power supply
voltage
Auto Cut def ect Replace the Aut o Cut
Operation stop Motor coil def ect Repair the motor/motor coil
immediately af ter 50Hz pumps operated at
Check the power/f requency
starting 60Hz
Pumping liquid of high
Consult the manuf acturer
viscosit y
Pumping liquid of high
Consult the manuf acturer
specif ic gravit y
Pumping liquid of high
Consult the manuf acturer
temperature
Wrong direction of the Change the t wo (2) phases of the
rotation of the pump/motor three (3) phases
Replace the pum p with an
High static/actual head
appropr iate pump
Replace the pum p with an
Large head loss
Insuff icient f low appropr iate pump
rate or f ailure in Wrong direction of the Change the t wo (2) phases of the
pumping rotation of the pump/motor three (3) phases
Check the hose and remove the
Clog in the discharge hose
cause of the clog
Abrasion of impeller or Replace worn parts with new ones
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 casing
60Hz pumps operated at
Replace the pump parts
50Hz
Study the installat ion condition of
Air lock
the pump
Trace the cause of phase loss or
Phase loss or single phase
single phase operation, and
operat ion
rectif y it.
Strainer clogging Clean the strainer
Wear on one -side of the
Replace the impeller
impeller
Wrong direction of the Change the t wo (2) phases of the
High or excessive
rotation of the pump/motor three (3) phases
vibrat ion
Bear ing def ect Replace the bearing
Study the installat ion condition of
Air suction dur ing operation
the pipe line
Electric shock on
Check the condition of the pump
touching the Insulation drop
and overhaul it
pump
Abnormal noise in
Study the design or arrangement
starting and Water hammer
of the pipe line
stopping

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⑪ SERVICING

Please contact the nearby Sakuragawa dealer or Sakuragawa representat ive f or any
inquir ies.

The contents of this Manual are subjected to change without notice

Be sure to read t his Oper ation Manual

Warning f or your
bef ore using the pr oduct, and to use the
saf ety
product correctly and saf ely.

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 For safety operation, please be sure to read through our instruction manual before using the pumps.

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