INSTRUCTION MANUAL

FOR
MOTOR-DRIVEN TANK MOUNT

CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS

TOM

No. 4-2A
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR No. 4-2A
MOTOR-DRIVEN TANK MOUNT
Date:
CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS - TOM - April 8, 2000

Contents Page
Safety Instructions 2

1. Purpose 3

2. Scope of Application 3

3. Transport 3

4. Prevention of Vibration 3

5. Installation 4

6. Piping 5

7. Connection 5
8. Operation
8-1 Preparation before Operation
6
8-2 Operation
8-3 Stopping
9. Maintenance
9-1 Cautions during Operation 7
9-2 Cautions during Standstill
10. Inspection
10-1 Periodical Inspection
7
10-2 Overhaul
10-3 Assembly
11. Troubles and Remedies 9
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY
Before using this pump, read the INSTRUCTION MANUAL (S). Follow WARNING LABEL(S),
INSTRUCTION (S) and CAUTION PLATE (S) in order to use it correctly. It is also highly recommended
to ALWAYS KEEP the INSTRUCTION MANUAL (S) at the SAME PLACE for easy access.
TRANSPORTATION, INSTALLATION, PIPING, WIRING, OPERATION INSPECTION and MAINTENANCE
WORK must be done by ONLY a LICENSED and / or AUTHORIZED PERSON(S) who has enough knowledge
on health and safety rules and regulations as well as on his or her profession.
In any respect, we will NOT GUARANTEE any DEATH, INJURIES, DAMAGES AND LOSSES which are
result in modification without our written authorization or using and assembling unauthorized parts.
or imitation parts. Genuine parts must be used or assembled for replacement.
When DISPOSING a pump, any accessories, used parts and oil, they should be treated as a general
INDUSTRIAL WASTE.
WARNING LABEL(S) and SIGN in the instruction manual(S) are classified into WARNING, CAUTION and
NOTICE as described below.
WARNING : indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION : indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury
NOTICE : indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in damaging
or defecting a product. It will be only used for protecting the property, but not for
personal safety.
Footnote : ANSI Z 535

WARNING

TRANSPORTATION and INSTALLATION

＊ TRANSPORTATION work must be carried by only a LICENSED or AUTHORIZED PERSON(S) who
has enough knowledge on his or her profession : special attention and caution are required when fitting a
HANGING WIRE in relation to its weight and gravity center.
DROPPING or FALLING → DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY.
OPERATION and MANIPULATION
＊ NEVER ALLOW an UNAUTHORIZED PERSON to operate the pump. DO NOT TOUCH or contact to
ROTATING parts or portion(s).
ROTATING → ROLLED IN, BIT, PINCHED and SPILLED (contacted things)
CAUTION

OPERATION and MANIPULATION

＊ DO NOT TOUCH or contact to SEALING part or HOT parts while the pump is IN OPERATION.
HOT → BURNED and INJURED
INSPECTION and MAINTENANCE
＊ When OVERHAULING the pump, carefully handle the HEAVY weighted parts ; especially, fitting a
HANGING WIRE.
DROPPING or FALLING → INJURY.
＊ Before STARTING a MAINTENANCE work, clearly SING IN MAINTENANCE WORK and CUT
ELECTRIC SUPPLY.
ELECTRIC SHOCK → DEATH
UNINTENDED ROTATION → ROLLED IN, BIT and PINCHED.

NOTICE
OPERATION and MANIPULATION
＊ Without a specific purpose, do not manipulate the valves and cocks attached to or supplied for the pump.
WRONG MANIPULATION → DAMAGING or DEFECTING the pump.
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR No. 4-2A
MOTOR-DRIVEN TANK MOUNT
Date:
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1. Purpose
This manual has been prepared for the standard motor-driven tank mount centrifugal pumps used on
commercial vessels for the convenience of persons concerned with handling pumps who belong to
shipbuilders and shipowners.

2. Scope of Application
This manual is applicable to A.C. motor-driven centrifugal pumps in general such as lub oil pump.

3. Transport
In transport it is necessary to proceed as follows.

a. When lifting, pay attention to the weight of the units lifted and the method of using wires.
b. Be careful to avoid damage to accessories such as piping, valves, cocks, etc.

4. Prevention of Vibration
In order to minimize the vibration of pump and piping, pay sufficient attention to the reinforcement of
pump foundation and piping supports.
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5. Installation
In installation, pay attention as follows

a. Pump foundation must be as rigid and strong as practical.

b. Considering operation and overhaul, give as ample space as possible.
c. Installation face must be flat.
d. Set down the Pump into a tank from the tank upper part and fix it by tightening the bolts.
e. A Vibration stopper must be provided at the tank bottom in order to prevent a shaking due to
the ship’s rolling and pitching.
A flange for fastening the pump casing is placed at the top of the casing, so that stopper
should be at 3 or 4 points.

TOM-125～250 TOM-300～400, TOM-200E～450E

Ａ 1mm Ａ′

Ａ １mm Ａ′

ＶＩＷ Ａ－Ａ‘
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6. Piping
a. Flanges connecting to the suction and discharge nozzles should be placed correctly in order
to avoid disturbance of pump alignment when flange bolts are unduly tightened.
b. Precautions must be taken so that expansion and contraction due to temperature and weight
of piping and valves may not abnormally affect the pump.
c. Interior of the piping must be as clean as possible.

7. Connection
On completing installation, the alignment must be checked and care must be taken so that no
misalignment will occur after connecting with piping. Since alignment is duly carried out in the factory,
unreasonable readjustment should be avoided.
Even though misalignment occurs, readjustment must be made carefully by loosening both of the bolts on
the suction and discharge flanges and the foundation.

7-1 Case where alignment is checked with pump and motor coupled
a. For measurement on the shaft coupling periphery, a dial indicator is fixed, as shown in Fig.1
(a) , on the motor end coupling periphery, and the pump end coupling is given one complete
turning, and in this case the half value of reading is taken as the measurement value, which
must comply with the value in Table 1.

b. For comparing the distance between the faces at four points using a thickness gauge, as
shown in Fig.1 (b) , the shaft is given one complete revolution by hand, and the difference
between maximum and minimum readings is taken as the value of measurement, which must
comply with the value in Table 1.
(a)

Pump end Motor end

(b)

Fig.1 Check with dial indicator and thickness gauge

Table.1 Permissible amount of misalignment

No. of motor frame Coupling periphery (mm) Coupling and face (mm)
M280M (ML5-280M)
0.05 and less 0.10 and less
and less
More than M 315S
0.07 and lese 0.16 and lese
(ML5-315S)
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c. Smooth movement should be ensured by rotating by hand.

d. Coupling periphery and end faces should be protected against rust or damage.
e. On completing the adjustment of alignment, dowel pins are inserted.

7-2 Case where alignment is checked by disconnecting pump from motor.

a. After removing coupling bolts, as shown in Fig .1 or Fig.2 check alignment by measuring
parallel and angular misalignment at 4 points, 90°apart, on the coupling periphery.

Fig.2 Check with straight edge and thickness gauge

b. Check alignment according to Table.1.

c. Ensure the rotating direction of the motor.
d. Fit the bolts to the coupling.
e. For others, follow the procedures shown in 7.1 c, d.

Note : A thickness gauge should be adopted for alignment only at the times of repair, intermediate inspection and
periodical inspection. It is preferable to use a dial indicator for checkup after initial installation or piping
arrangement.

8. Operation
Operation after installation or reassembly must be carried out in the following order.

8-1 Preparation before Operation

a. Close completely that on the discharge side.
b. Turn the pump shaft by hand to see whether it turns smoothly.

8-2 Operation
a. Start the motor, but at first repeat “ON” and “OFF” operations once or twice and enter into
operation on confirming that there is no abnormal condition.
b. When pump revolutions and pressure have risen, open gradually the valve on the discharge
side until the pressure drops down to the specified pressure.

8-3 Stopping
a. Close the valve on the discharge side.
b. Stop the motor.
c. When the pump stops suddenly during operation, switch off first of all and then close the
valve on the discharge side.
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9. Maintenance
In order to maintain an efficient operation over a long period, the utmost care must
be taken.

9-1 Cautions during Operation

a. Be careful to operate as near the design point as practical.
b. Check the vibration and noise. If abnormal condition is surveyed, stop the pump immediately.
Particularly, for the pump provided with a mechanical seal, protect against vibration in view
of the service life of the mechanical seal.
c. Pay attention to bearing temperature rise. If the bearing housing can be felt by hand safely,
there is no fear, otherwise, measure the temperature with a thermometer. Keep the
permissible bearing temperature at “ambient temperature plus 40℃” or “liquid temperature
plus 20℃”.
d. Never operate for more than 10 minutes with the valve closed on the discharge side,
otherwise a temperature rise of the liquid in the casing will cause seizure.
e. In the case of a pump with automatic starting and stopping device such as hydrophore system,
check the pressure at the start and stop of pump as well as the interval of operation, and if the
interval is too short, regulate the air amount, water level, etc.

9-2 Cautions during Standstill

a. Keep the valves closed on the discharge side.

10. Inspection

10-1 Periodical Inspection

Excepting the case of abnormal conditions, it is desirable to carry out inspection periodically in the
following way, but since it varies according to the method of mounting, place of installation, liquid
handled, etc. It is preferable that the operator should make a final plan of inspection in
accordance with conditions.

Period
Item Action to be taken Every 12 Every 4
Every 3
months or years or
months
8,000 hrs. 20,000 hrs.
Pour oil ○
Ball bearing Check up inner and outer races as well
Balls for exfoliation, and if its trace is ○
Found, renew it.
Check up sliding surfaces for conditions
Submerged of contact and flaw. Measure inside
○
line bearing diameter and take necessary steps
according to manufacturer’s standard.

Oil seal Check up conditions of mating faces. ○

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Period
Item Action to be taken Every 12 Every 4
Every 3
months or years or
months
8,000 hrs. 20,000 hrs.
Check up conditions of contact, flaw in
Shaft ○
sliding faces, and bend of shaft.
Check up surface flaw and condition of
“O” ring ○
deterioration. Renew it if deformed.
Check up conditions of wear and
Impeller ○
corrosion of all parts.
Shaft coupling
Check up condition of wear and renew
bolts and rubber ○
them if abnormal points are found.
rings

Note : 1: The hours quoted refer to the operating hours.

10-2 Overhaul
When overhauling the pump, attention must be paid as follows.

a. Understand the construction well by referring to the assembly drawing and make no mistake
in the order of overhaul.
b. When separating fit and flange faces, use jack bolts and wooden hammers, and never apply
force with chisels or drivers.
c. When removing the rotating element, take care to avoid flaw on sliding faces and machined
surfaces.
d. When removing rotating parts from the shaft, draw off each one carefully after removing the
locking device.
e. Handle the longsized-parts such as shaft carefully so that it may not bend.
f. Handle the parts carefully, by arranging them on sheets of paper or cloth in good order.
g. At overhauling, put suitable match marks as many as possible to avoid mistakes when
reassembling.

10-3 Assembly
Carry out assembly, by reversing the order of disassembly and paying attention as follows.

a. Remove dust and stain from each part by washing it thoroughly with kerosene.
Repair it if flaw is found.
b. Fit the locking device perfectly in each rotating part if necessary.
c. When fitting the parts with match marks, be sure no follow them.
d. Check up alignment as mentioned in Page. 7.
e. Turn the shaft by hand to see whether it turns smoothly.
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11．Troubles and Remedies

Should troubles occur, their causes must be traced and necessary remedies must
be carried out. The following, for instance, can be conceivable as troubles.

Troubles Causes Remedies

・Motor is in trouble. ・Repair motor.

・Pump seizes. ・Repair pump.
Pump does ・No power source. ・Check up electric system.
not start. ・Wiring is broken, or relay, etc. ・Repair
are in trouble.
・Lack in voltage. ・Check up electric system
・Valves are not open. ・Open valves.
Pump starts, ・Valves will not open. ・Repair valves.
but does not ・Pump is sucking air. ・Check up suction system.
discharge oil. ・Impeller is clogged. ・Clean impeller.
・Motor rotating direction is wrong. ・Change wiring.
・Pump is sucking air. ・Check up suction system.
・Pump speed are too low. ・Correct electric source.
Pump starts, ・Discharge pressure is too high. ・Check up discharge piping.
but specified ・Suction pipe or strainer is clogged. ・Clean suction pipe or strainer.
discharge ・Impeller is clogged. ・Clean impeller.
pressure is ・Casing wearing ring is worn. ・Renew casing wearing ring.
not reached. ・Cavitation exists. ・Throttle discharge valve.
・Gauges are wrong. ・Replace gauges by new ones.
・Impeller is worn. ・Replace impeller by new one.
Pump starts and
discharges water,
but soon ceases ・Pump is sucking air. ・Check up suction system.
to discharge
oil.
・Abnormal metal contact exists in ・Remove contact.
the rotating parts.
Pump starts, ・Connection is wrong. ・Check up alignment.
but ・Pump shaft is bent. ・Renew shaft.
motor gets
・Pump casing is deformed. ・Check up foundation and piping.
overloaded.
・Pump discharges too much. ・Throttle discharge valve.
・Pump bearing are wrong. ・Renew pump bearings.
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Troubles Causes Remedies

・Connection is wrong. ・Check up alignment.

・Bearings are wrong. ・Renew bearings.
・Shaft is bent. ・Renew shaft.
Pump starts, ・Thrust has increased. ・Check up whether excessive wear
but bearings exists or impeller balance holes
get over- are clogged, and reassemble if
heated. necessary.
・Impeller balance is wrong. ・Repair or renew impeller.
・Bearing assembly is wrong. ・Readjust bearings.
・Impeller balance is wrong. ・Repair or renew impeller.
・Connecting is wrong. ・Check up alignment.
・Shaft is bent. ・Renew shaft.
Pump starts, ・Installation is wrong. ・Correct installation condition.
but
・Foundation is weak. ・Reinforce foundation.
vibration
takes place. ・Other vibration is transmitted. ・Reinforce piping.
・Cavitation exists. ・Throttle valve on discharge side.
・Bearing are worn. ・Renew ball bearing or submerged
bearing.
In case troubles cannot be remedied in spite of the above countermeasures, the causes
may be in the design conditions of the pump, so it is preferable to consult the shipyard
or manufacturer.