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Best Practices for Installation of

VX Rotary Lobe Pumps
Vogelsang Service Webinar | Storage
Storage
If you are not installing your new pump

right away, there are steps you must
take to ensure the pump remains in
working condition when it comes time
for startup.
Short Term Storage
1. Flush pump with clean water (or water glycol mix), empty and allow it to dry.
2. Lightly grease bare metal surfaces and shafts.
3. Store the pump assembly in horizontal position in a dry area.
4. Temperature must not go below 23°F and the relative humidity not less than 60%.
5. No direct exposure to sunlight or UV light.
6. No aggressive, corrosive substances (contaminated air, ozone, gases, solvents,
acids, alkalis, salts, radioactivity etc.) in the immediate vicinity.
7. No constant vibration or oscillation.
Long Term Storage
1. Flush pump with clean water (or water glycol mix), empty and allow it to dry.
2. Store the unit in a low humidity environment, allowing excess moisture to evaporate
3. Open the cover plate of pump and spray a long-term preservative (e.g. SHELL ENSIS)
on all bright pump internals and the inside of the cover plate.
4. Rotate the pump manually (at least two revolutions) to ensure complete and even
coating of the surfaces in contact every 30 days.
5. After rotation spray again all bright pump internals with the long-term preservative.
6. Close the pump cover plate.
7. Seal pump connectors carefully with metallic full face blind flanges and gaskets.
8. Spray the long-term preservative on all exposed metallic parts of the complete unit.
9. Fill the pump gear box nearly full with the proper gear oil. Consider thermal expansion.
10. Fill the drive gear box nearly full with the proper gear oil. Consider thermal expansion.
Recommissioning
1. Remove long-term rust preservative.

2. Drain the gear oil of the pump gear box to the rated oil level according to the
O&M manual.
3. Drain the gear oil of the drive gear box to the rated oil level according to the
O&M manual.
4. Check the seals and gaskets properly; if any changes regarding shape, color,
hardness or sealing effect are detected, they must be replaced.
Preparing for Installation
Follow all best practices for safety when working on
Vogelsang Equipment.
Vogelsang Service Webinar | Safety
Lockout & Tagout
Important:
1. Follow all Lockout & Tagout procedure before
any work is performed on the pump.
2. This sticker (or one similar on older models)
came with your pump. Make sure your pump is
ready to be serviced by performing steps 1-7.
3. Be sure to depressurize the pump before any
work is performed.
Over Pressurization
Risk of injury from bursting components and liquid

spraying out under high pressure.
• The maximum operating pressure must not be
exceeded at any time.
• Observe and implement the recommendations in
for installation in pipelines.
• Protect the pump assembly against excess
pressure. For example, the following safety
devices can be used:
• current limiter on the motor
• pressure relief valve
• cut-off with a pressure switch
• overload coupling
Run Dry
Even though our pumps are allowed to run dry from

time to time, a brand new pump may develop
friction during the break-in period. Friction could
lead to heat and should be avoided.
• Avoid pump dry running during startup. Prevent
the pump from running dry using, for example:
• temperature monitor
• level gauge
• flow rate gauge
Vogelsang Service Webinar | Offloading
Moving the Pump
Depending on the chosen configuration, assemblies

may be moved in a variety of ways.
• Always follow basic safety practices when
moving heavy equipment.
• All assemblies come with factory installed lifting
points and should not be removed or relocated.
Moving a Bare Shaft Q Pump
Simply lift a Q-Series pump by the

lifting ring located in the center.
Removing the Oil Bottle is a best
practice when moving the pump
but is not always necessary for
short moves.
Moving a Bare Shaft QD Pump
Larger QD-Series pumps will have

two lifting points. One is the same
as the Q-Series and the other will
be located on the outboard end of
the pump. The fitting at the
outboard end may be a ring or a
tab depending on pump model.
short moves.
Moving an Inline Assembly
Moving a complete assembly will

require a bridle to be composed of
four cables or chains connected to
the four slots located in the
channel base.
Do not use the lifting rings to move
a completed assembly. They are
only rated to move the individual
component they are attached to.
short moves.
Moving a Belt Drive Piggy Back Assembly
Moving a complete assembly will

require straps to be threaded
under the motor mounting plate.
Make sure your straps are rated
for the weight of the complete
assembly.
Do not use the lifting ring on top of
the motor! It is only rated to lift the
motor itself.
Installation
Vogelsang Service Webinar | Installation
Mounting Flanges
Most pumps come complete with a

set of flanges. The flanges will be
mounted to the skid to prevent
damage during shipping.
All hardware will be included such
as hex bolts, washers and flange
gaskets.
Simply insert the gasket between
the pump and flange. Then thread
each bolt in and secure.
All piping must be supported. The

flanges and pump are not designed to
support connected piping!
Vogelsang Service Webinar | Installation
Optional Grouting
Our customers sometimes prefer

to bolt inline assemblies to the pad
and then apply grout above the
flange to secure the pump and
prevent any vibration.
Our pumps are pulsation-free
which means grouting is not a
requirement but is an acceptable
installation method.
It is recommended that only the
flanges at the bottom of the base
be grouted. This will ensure
accessibility to underside of the
base for maintenance purposes.
Grout along edges
over flange
Vogelsang Service Webinar | Alignment
Coupling Alignment
Vogelsang offers two basic assemblies
for most applications. The belt drive
configuration must be aligned by
verifying that both sheaves are aligned
using a straight edge.
Inline assemblies use a three part
coupling device that must also be
aligned to avoid any vibration or
unnecessary wear.
Coupling Alignment for Inline Assemblies

The alignment of the
coupling must be
periodically checked. If
there is vibration during
operation, alignment is
sometimes the cause.
Alignment can be
verified by using a
straight edge or other
devices.
Surflex Coupling Alignment

Check parallel alignment by placing a Parallel Alignment
straight edge across the two flanges
and measuring the maximum offset at
various points around the periphery
without rotating the coupling.
Surflex Coupling Alignment

Check the angular alignment with a Angular Alignment
micrometer or caliper. Measure from
the outside of one flange to outside of
the other at intervals around the
periphery of the coupling. Don’t rotate
the coupling.
Surflex Coupling Alignment Tolerances

(Dimensions in inches)
Sleeve Maximum Types JE, JN, JES, JNS, E & N Type H & HS
Size RPM Parallel Angular Y Parallel Angular Y
3 9200 .010 .035 1.188 ... ... ...
4 7600 .010 .043 1.500 … ... ...
5 7600 .015 .056 1.938 ... ... ...
6 6000 .015 .070 2.375 .010 .016 2.375
7 5250 .020 .081 2.563 .012 .020 2.563
8 4500 .020 .094 2.938 .015 .025 2.938
9 3750 .025 .109 3.500 .017 .028 3.500
10 3600 .025 .128 4.063 .020 .032 4.063
11 3600 .032 .151 4.875 .022 .037 4.875
12 2800 .032 .175 4.688 .025 .042 5.688
13 2400 .040 .195 6.688 .030 .050 6.625
14 2200 .045 .242 7.750 .035 .060 7.750
16 1500 .062 .330 10.250 ... ... ...
Note: Values shown above apply if the actual torque
V-Belt Drive Alignment

Aligning the V-Belt or Piggy Back
configuration requires that the sheaves
are in line with each other.
Once the pump is mounted, the
orientation of the motor is controlled via
four mounting bolts as shown.
Using a straight edge, align the top
sheave to the bottom sheave by adding
or removing turns. Once the sheaves are
aligned, belt tension is added by
tightening each nut equally until the
proper belt tension is achieved.
Pressurizing the Pump
Vogelsang Service Webinar | Pressurized Oil Bottle
What is the Pressurized Oil Bottle?
Vogelsang applies positive pressure inside the buffer

chamber. The pressure is achieved via a semi-opaque bottle
where air is pumped inside the bottle creating pressure on
the oil inside the bottle and buffer chamber.
The reason for this is to:
• Maintain equilibrium at the seal face.
• Buffer pressure spikes/changes.
• Assure longer seal life span.
• Test seals after rebuild or maintenance.
What is the Pressurized Oil Bottle?
The oil bottle consists of:

1. Metal Cap with integrated Pressure Gauge
2. Threaded Ring to hold the cap to the bottle.
3. A Plastic Bottle with integrated threaded fitting on the
bottom for mounting to the pump.
Where is the Pressurized Oil Bottle Located?
The pressurized oil bottle must Gear Box Buffer

Wet End
be connected to the Buffer Chamber Chamber
Chamber
Port Port
Chamber Port.
Not the Gear Box
Chamber Port.
As shown on this VX Q Pump,
the Buffer Chamber port is the
closest to wet end of the
pump.
The pressurized oil bottle must Gear Box Buffer Buffer

be connected to the Buffer Chamber Chamber Chamber
Port Port Port
Chamber Port.
Not the Gear Box
Chamber Port.
As shown on this VX QD Pump,
the Buffer Chamber port is the
closest to wet end of the pump.
There is also a second Buffer
Chamber on the outboard side of
the wet end as well. This requires
a second pressurized oil bottle.
Wet End
Chamber
On piggy-back assemblies or
installations where the top of
the pump is obstructed, the
bottle is threaded to an
external mount and
connected to the pump via a
high pressure hose.
Section 4. Pressurizing the Pump

Adding pressure to the buffer chamber and QD Door
buffer for QD pump models.
1.Fill the Buffer Chamber completely using a factory
recommended oil.
2.Attached the Pressurized Oil bottle to the buffer
chamber or assemble the hose and bottle assembly
for piggy back installations.
3.Remove the Bottle Cap.
4.Fill the Pressurized Oil Bottle approximately ¼ full
with oil.
5.Replace the Cap and hand tighten.
Determining the Correct Pressure
The proper pressure to be set varies. The pressure in the

buffer chamber is determined by your normal suction and
discharge pressure.
A simple formula is used to determine the pressure. You
need to know your suction and discharge pressure.
To pump air into the bottle, simply attach the hand pump
to the nipple on the opposite side of the gauge.
Never pressurize the

Oil Bottle past 72psi.
Determining the Correct Pressure
Formula:
Suction Discharge Operating

Step Plus Equals
Pressure Pressure Pressure
a + =
Operating ½ Differential
Pressure Divided by Equals Pressure
b ÷ 2 =
½ Differential Gauge
Pressure Plus PSI Equals Pressure
c + 7psi =
Troubleshooting
1. If the oil level drops during operation or at idle, then it

is likely that the pressure in the buffer chamber is too
high. Add oil to ¼ full and reduce the pressure in
increments of 7psi until the level stabilizes.
2. If the oil level rises during operation or at idle, then it
is likely that the pressure in the buffer chamber is too
low. Increase the pressure in increments of 7psi until
the level stabilizes. Do not pressurize past 72 psi.
3. A rise or drop in oil level may also indicate a problem
with the mechanical seal.
4. Contamination of oil in the Bottle is indicative of a
mechanical seal failure.
Factory Recommended Oils
Acceptable Oils that match

Exxon Mobil Spartan EP220:
• Exxon Mobile Mobilgear 600 XP220
• Lubrication Engineers’1605
Duolec Vari-Purpose Gear Lubricant
• NAPA SAE 80W-90 GL5 Gear Oil
• Shell Spirax 80W-90 Gear Oil
• Chevron’s RPM Universal GL

SAE 80W-90 API GL-5 Gear Oil
Factory Data Card

DO NOT REMOVE THIS CARD FROM PUMP
Please have the Serial Number of this pump ready when you call for service.
Model: VX186-130H4Q Assembly Serial #: 11-05027

Each pump ships with a data card Vogelsang Work Order # : 5766, Sales Order #: 3961400
Customer PO #: 00404432-FonDuLac WWTP
Owner Information:
mounted to the pump. JF Ahern Co - Brian Horejs
c/o Fond Du Lac Biogas
Distributor Information:
J.F. Ahern Co.
855 Morris St.
Manufacturer Information:
Vogelsang
7966 State Route 44
700 Doty Street Fond Du Lac, WI 54936 Ravenna, OH 44266
This document shows the designed Fond Du Lac, WI 54935 (920) 921-9020 (330) 296-3820
operating conditions for that particular Pump Information
pump. Pump Model:

Equipment Tag #:
Construction:
VX186-130H4Q
HSWRP-75-01
316 Stainless Steel
Lobe Design: HiFlo®
Lobe Mat.: NBR
Lobe Tips: 4
Left Flange: 316 Stainless Steel, 90°
Bend
Right Flange: 316 Stainless Steel,
Housing Seg. Type: 316 Stainless Steel (SS) Mechanical Seal: Cartridge Single - Block Straight
On the reverse side it also shows where Ti Cast

Wear Plate Mat.: 316 Stainless
Steel
Ring SS316 TC/SiC
O-Ring Mat.: NBR
Lip Seal Mat.: NBR
Oil Bottle Type: Standard Pressurized
Oil Bottle
to set the pressure on the oil bottle. Motor & Drive Information
Drive Type: In-Line with TC Motor: Baldor Electric Company HP: 20.0
Gearbox + TC Motor Motor Part #: IDVSM2334T Voltage: 230/460
Base Plate Type: In-Line Motor Family: Inverter Duty RPM: 1800
Gearbox Ratio: 5.25 Motor Mounting: C-Face Footed Frequency: 60 Hz
Gearbox Ouput: 342.86rpm Standard Motor: STD Efficiency: 93.00%
Gear Box: NORD Gear Corp Frame Size: 256TC
Gear Box Frame: 250TC Enclosure: TEFC
Belt Guard Type: No Belt Guard Insulation Class: F
Coupling: TB Woods 9HS
Performance Information
This pump was configured to perform under the below operating conditions.
Fluid Type: Other Medium, not NPSH Required: 9.15', 3.97 psi Suction Pressure: 0.0 psi
on the list pH: 7.0 Discharge Pressure: 30.0 psi
Flow Rate Required: 400 US gpm Max. Temp.: 100°F Suction Lift: 0'
Solids Content: High Strength Waste Running Time: 24 hrs. per day Flooded Suction: 10'
Solids by Weight: 9%
See Reverse Side for Preventative Maintenance & Lubrication Equivalency Guide.
Startup
Direction of flow, Startup Checklist
Vogelsang Service Webinar | Direction of Flow
Motor Driven Pumps
Most pumps are configured with a single shaft electric motor as the drive unit for VX
Series Pumps.
The rotation of the shaft determines the direction of flow.
The wiring configuration and/or VFD setting will determine which way the shaft will spin.
Vogelsang Service Webinar | Direction of Flow
Direction of Flow
Rotary Lobe Pumps are all reversible by design. Most Vogelsang pumps can easily be
reversed on the fly. If your pump has standard or injection housings, the pump can run in
either direction. However, our injection II housing is asymmetrical and should be run in
the direction that the pump was configured for.
Standard Injection l Injection ll

Vogelsang Service Webinar | Wiring
Direction of Flow
The flow direction is initially determined by the way the motor is wired. Refer to the wiring
diagram on the motor for instructions on which way to wire the motor.
Vogelsang Service Webinar | Controls
Control Panels
Operating parameters are set by a certified

controls representative per the motor
specification.
All panels must be set to constant torque.
Vogelsang Service Webinar | Startup Checklist
Startup Checklist
Vogelsang requires a completed

checklist to be filled out and
submitted back to us. The warranty
on the product does not initiate until
we receive the startup form back.
This form confirms to us that the
product we installed properly. This
form can be downloaded at:
www.vogelsangusa.com/startup.pdf
Vogelsang Service Webinar | Identification
Pump Indentification
Each Vogelsang product has an affixed

tag that shows the model and serial
number.
• Always have the model and serial
number ready when making a
service call.
• This will ensure that
you get the right parts
in the proper material
for your pump.
Vogelsang Service Webinar | Operation & Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting Matrix
• Service Web Page
• Contact Service at
(330) 510-1557,
(330) 296-3820 x226 or
service@vogelsangusa.com.
• Download this presentation at:
www.vogelsangusa.com/pumpinstall.pdf
2012-12-19
*WBV.PU.002.EN*
WBV.PU.002.EN V5.0
Operating instructions
Rotary lobe pump
VX100Q, VX136Q..QD..QDM2, VX186Q..QD..QDM2, VX230Q..QD
2012-12-19 *WBV.PU.002.EN* WBV.PU.002.EN V5.0

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Rotary lobe pump Operating instructions
Original operating instructions
Issuer
Hugo Vogelsang Maschinenbau GmbH

Holthöge 10-14
49632 Essen/Oldb.
Phone: +49 54 34 83 0
Fax: +49 54 34 83 10
vogelsang-gmbh.com
info@vogelsang-gmbh.com
In the absence of express, written authorisation from the issuer, the reproduction or partial reproduction of
this document in any form is prohibited.
We reserve the right to make technical modifications to the diagrams and information presented in this
document in the event that such modifications become necessary for the enhancement of the machine.
© 2012 Hugo Vogelsang Maschinenbau GmbH
Registered trademarks of Vogelsang

Vogelsang, Vogelsang Logo, RotaCut, HiFlo, ACC, CFC, BioCrack, XTill and EnergyJet are registered
trademarks of Hugo Vogelsang Maschinenbau GmbH.
®
The registered trademarks are not always designated with a symbol in this document.
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Contents
1 User information ..................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Using the operating instructions .......................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Warning signs, danger symbols, information ...................................................................................... 5
1.3 Presentation convention ...................................................................................................................... 5
2 Intended purpose ................................................................................................................................... 6
3 Safety ....................................................................................................................................................... 6
3.1 General safety notes ........................................................................................................................... 6
3.2 Training of persons.............................................................................................................................. 9
3.3 Warning and safety notes on the pump ............................................................................................ 10
4 Direction Of Flow ..................................................................................................................................12
4.1 Drive units ......................................................................................................................................... 12
4.2 PTO drive .......................................................................................................................................... 12
4.3 Marathon pumps ............................................................................................................................... 13
4.4 Pump systems ................................................................................................................................... 14
4.5 InjectionSystem ................................................................................................................................. 14
5 Assembly ...............................................................................................................................................15
5.1 Transport ........................................................................................................................................... 15
5.2 Pump and motor on base .................................................................................................................. 18
5.3 Installation in pipe systems ............................................................................................................... 19
5.4 Pipes and connectors ........................................................................................................................ 20
5.4.1 Suction lines................................................................................................................................. 21
5.4.2 Discharge pipes ........................................................................................................................... 21
5.5 Notes on the control .......................................................................................................................... 22
5.6 Connection to the power supply ........................................................................................................ 23
5.6.1 Electric drive ................................................................................................................................ 23
5.6.2 Hydraulic drive ............................................................................................................................. 23
6 Start-up ..................................................................................................................................................24
6.1 Check list before start-up .................................................................................................................. 24
7 Maintenance ..........................................................................................................................................25
7.1 Buffer chamber .................................................................................................................................. 25
7.1.1 Buffer or quenching fluid - type .................................................................................................... 25
7.1.2 Buffer or quenching fluid - quantity .............................................................................................. 25
7.1.3 Buffer or quenching fluid - inspection and change ...................................................................... 26
7.2 Buffer chamber assemblies ............................................................................................................... 27
7.2.1 Pressurisable buffer fluid tank ..................................................................................................... 27
7.2.2 Depressurised quenching fluid tank ............................................................................................ 28
7.2.3 Pressure valve ............................................................................................................................. 29
7.2.4 Plug .............................................................................................................................................. 29
7.2.5 Dry buffer chamber ...................................................................................................................... 30
7.2.6 Circulation system on the cartridge mechanical seal .................................................................. 32
7.3 Draining and cleaning the buffer chamber ........................................................................................ 33
7.4 Gearbox ............................................................................................................................................. 34
7.4.1 Gear oil - grade ............................................................................................................................ 34
7.4.2 Gear oil - quantity ........................................................................................................................ 34
7.4.3 Gear oil - inspection and change ................................................................................................. 34
7.5 Greasing of sealing prechamber ....................................................................................................... 37
7.6 Oils and lubricants ............................................................................................................................. 38
8 Repair ....................................................................................................................................................41
8.1 Conversion and spare parts .............................................................................................................. 41
8.2 Before opening the Q or QD cover.................................................................................................... 42
8.3 Opening the Q cover ......................................................................................................................... 42
8.4 Closing the Q cover ........................................................................................................................... 42
8.5 Opening the QD cover ...................................................................................................................... 43
8.6 Closing the cover plate for QD/QD Marathon-pumps ....................................................................... 44
8.7 Rotary lobe change ........................................................................................................................... 45
8.7.1 Rotary lobe change - VX100Q, VX136Q, VX186Q, VX230Q series ........................................... 46
8.7.2 Rotary lobe change - VX136QD, VX186QD, VX230QD series ................................................... 48
8.7.3 Rotary lobe change - VX136QDM2, VX186QDM2 series ........................................................... 49
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8.8 Change of wear plates ...................................................................................................................... 50

8.9 Change of cartridge mechanical seal ................................................................................................ 51
8.9.1 Change of cartridge mechanical seal on the gearbox ................................................................. 51
8.9.2 Cartridge mechanical seal change on the QD cover ................................................................... 53
8.10 Adjusting of pump housing segments .......................................................................................... 54
8.11 Reducing the starting torque........................................................................................................ 55
9 Maintenance plan .................................................................................................................................57
10 Service plan ..........................................................................................................................................58
11 Trouble-shooting ..................................................................................................................................59
11.1 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................... 59
11.2 Help .............................................................................................................................................. 60
12 Specifications .......................................................................................................................................61
12.1 Material description for rotary lobes ............................................................................................ 61
12.2 VX100 – Technical data ............................................................................................................... 62
12.3 VX100 with flanged electric motor – Technical data.................................................................... 62
12.6 VX230 – Specifications ................................................................................................................ 64
13 Long-term storage ................................................................................................................................65
14 Putting out of operation and disposal................................................................................................66
15 Declaration of Installation ...................................................................................................................67
Table of figures
Fig. 1: Warning and safety stickers ................................................................................................................. 10
Fig. 2: Flow direction with motor drive ............................................................................................................. 12
Fig. 3: Flow direction with PTO drive ............................................................................................................... 12
Fig. 4: Flow direction with Marathon pumps .................................................................................................... 13
Fig. 5: Flow direction with pump units ............................................................................................................. 14
Fig. 6: Flow direction with InjectionSystem...................................................................................................... 14
Fig. 7: Transport aids - pump type Q ............................................................................................................... 15
Fig. 8: Transport aids - pump types QD and QDM2 ........................................................................................ 15
Fig. 9: Transport aids - pump with flange-mounted electric motor .................................................................. 16
Fig. 10: Transport aids - pump on base, type inline ........................................................................................ 16
Fig. 11: Transport aids - pump on base, type belt drive .................................................................................. 16
Fig. 12: Orientation procedure ......................................................................................................................... 18
Fig. 13: Installation versions ............................................................................................................................ 19
Fig. 14: Tightening sequence .......................................................................................................................... 20
Fig. 15: Long suction lines ............................................................................................................................... 21
Fig. 16: Buffer chamber monitoring ................................................................................................................. 27
Fig. 17: Pump with quenching fluid tank, without pressure valve .................................................................... 28
Fig. 18: Pump with pressure valve, without buffer fluid tank ........................................................................... 29
Fig. 19: Installation example - dry buffer chamber .......................................................................................... 31
Fig. 20: Flushing operation .............................................................................................................................. 32
Fig. 21: Gear oil change VX100 ...................................................................................................................... 35
Fig. 22: Gear oil change VX136, VX186, VX230 ............................................................................................. 36
Fig. 23: Opening/Closing the Q cover ............................................................................................................. 42
Fig. 24: Opening/Closing the QD cover ........................................................................................................... 43
Fig. 25: Cleaning before QD cover assembly .................................................................................................. 44
Fig. 26: Arrangement of HiFlo and HiFloplus .................................................................................................. 45
Fig. 27: Rotary lobe change, Q series ............................................................................................................. 46
Fig. 28: Position of pressure disc and spring washer ...................................................................................... 47
Fig. 29: Rotary lobe change, QD series .......................................................................................................... 48
Fig. 30: Rotary lobe change, QDM2 series ..................................................................................................... 49
Fig. 31: Installation position of the curved wear plates .................................................................................... 50
Fig. 32: Cartridge mechanical seal on the gearbox ......................................................................................... 52
Fig. 33: Cartridge mechanical seal on the QD cover ....................................................................................... 53
Fig. 34: Adjustment of pump housing segments ............................................................................................. 54
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1 User information
1.1 Using the operating instructions
These instructions contain all necessary information concerning the operating elements, handling, start-up
and maintenance and repair work, as well as all of the relevant technical data.
The operating instructions are a component of the machine.
Please therefore keep the instructions ready to hand to ensure easy access to the necessary information at
all times.
Read the operating instructions thoroughly. All of the points presented in these instructions must be
understood and observed by those persons responsible for the installation, operation, maintenance and
repair of the machine.
Vogelsang does not accept any liability for damage resulting from failure to comply with these maintenance
and operating instructions.
1.2 Warning signs, danger symbols, information

This warning warns you of possible hazards to the health and life of yourself and other people
resulting from the handling and operation of this machine.
This warning warns you of possible hazards through electric shock.
This note warns you of possible hazards for your machine.
This information provides you with additional advice and tips.
We use this symbol to indicate measures to be observe to prevent damage to the environment.
1.3 Presentation convention

Illustration Meaning
• Listing
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2 Intended purpose
The Vogelsang rotary lobe pump (hereinafter “pump”) is a self-priming positive displacement pump for
pumping aqueous to highly viscous fluids (hereinafter “medium”).
The medium can be chemically neutral, acidic or alkaline. It can be loaded with solid particles and/or gas.
The pump is designed for the medium to be pumped in accordance with customer specifications.
For a different medium or when the pump is not designed for a particular application, it has to be checked
whether the materials of the pump which come into contact with the medium are suitable. In some cases the
pump must be reconfigured.
Any other use is contrary to the intended purpose. Vogelsang is not liable for any damage resulting from
incorrect use.
The pump without connections or without drive is an incomplete machine. The pump installation instructions
are provided in the "Installation" chapter.
The declaration of installation is part of these operating instructions.
The pumps described in these operating instructions are not intended for use in potentially explosive
atmospheres.
3 Safety
3.1 General safety notes
Before assembly, commissioning, start-up, maintenance and repair of the pump, read the operating
instructions completely and carefully observe the warning and safety notes.
Danger of electric shock from pumps with an electrical drive

Only qualified electricians may connect the device to the power supply.
Danger of infection due to hydraulic oil under pressure escaping on pumps with
hydraulic drive
• The connection to the power supply must be done by qualified personnel.
• Leakages can occur due to seal faults.
• Wear protective goggles.
On injuries with hydraulic oil, seek out a doctor immediately!
Risk of injury from rotating parts

• Before performing any maintenance and repair work, switch off the drive and make sure that the drive
cannot be unintentionally switched on again.
• Pump may only be started up if the inlet and outlet pipes are connected so that access to the pumping
chamber is not possible.
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Risk of injury from bursting components and medium spraying out under high pressure
• The maximum operating pressure must not be exceeded  Chap. “Technical data" .
• Observe and implement the recommendations in the  Chap. “Installation in pipelines".
• Protect the pump assembly against excess pressure. For example, the following safety devices can
be used:
 a current limiter on the motor
 a pressure relief valve
 cut-off with a pressure switch
 an overload coupling
Skin and eye irritation caused by auxiliary materials, operating materials and medium
• Protective clothing (protective goggles, protective gloves) must be worn during all work involving
possible contact with auxiliary materials, operating materials and medium. In certain situations these
materials or the medium can enter the buffer chamber or gearbox.
• Before opening covers, connectors etc., the pump assembly must be depressurised to prevent the
medium from spraying out.
• To protect against fluids spraying out, carefully and slowly open the buffer chamber, the bearing cover
on the QD cover and the gearbox. Cover the valves or screws to be removed with a cloth or similar
item where appropriate.
Danger of burning or scalding

by auxiliary materials, operating materials and medium starting at 60°C
is present
• when there is direct contact with hot auxiliary materials, operating materials and hot medium.
• from spraying of hold auxiliary materials, operating materials and hot medium.
• when there is inadvertent contact with hot surfaces (pump housing, pipelines).
Therefore
• before maintenance and repair work, allow the pump to cool down, wear protective gloves and
protective goggles.
• avoid touching the pump and the pipelines during operation.
Danger of burning due to exposed hot surfaces when the pump is running dry
Avoid pump dry running. Prevent the pump from running dry using, for example
• a temperature monitor
• a level gauge
• a flow rate gauge
Automatic mode requires safety equipment

Rotary lobe pumps that are operated in automatic mode must be equipped with a temperature and pressure
monitoring unit (safety devices). These safety devices can be obtained from us as options.
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Check safety devices

Qualified personnel must connect and check safety devices on a regular basis for proper function, especially
after doing maintenance and repair work, before restarting.
Risk of injury when loading and transporting the pump or the pump unit
• Use the lifting eye bolts on the pumps only for lifting the pump without mounted parts (for example,
the motor).
• The unit may only be transported suspended or screwed to a Euro pallet.  Fig. “Transport aids”.
• During loading operations and when setting down the pump or the pump unit, it may be begin to swing
or fall. Risk of crushing! Therefore:
 The loading and transporting may only be carried out by specially trained persons.
 Standing under raised loads is prohibited. Direct persons out of the danger area.
Risk of injury from stumbling on slippery floor

• Keep work station clean and clean up any auxiliary materials, operating materials and medium residue
that may be present, especially before maintenance and repair work on the pump or the pump unit.
• Caution when temperatures are below freezing - keep workplace free of ice.
Closed pipe
Pumping must not take place against a closed pipe. The pump shaft seals or even the pump housing or the
pipe may be damaged or destroyed by the resulting high pressure. A pressure monitoring unit is optionally
available from us (setting at 10 % over the nominal pressure) .
Risk of frost
• If there is a risk of frost, drain the pump by running the pump in either direction, until all liquid is
drained out of the pump. Therefore you may use the drain cocks in the connectors.
• For complete emptying, remove the Q or QD cover,  Chap. “Opening the Q cover" or “Opening the
QD cover".
• Attention! Before start-up, refill with fluid.
High viscosity medium

When using the pump for a very viscous medium, the pump speed must be reduced according to the
material's viscosity, to prevent the suction flow from breaking off on the suction side (cavitation protection).
Pumps with a mechanical seal consisting of the material combination SiC-SiC:

To avoid adhesion of the mechanical seal faces this pump needs to be rotated (at least one revolution) every
two months when not in service.
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3.2 Training of persons

Only trained and instructed persons may work with and on the pumps. The operator must clearly define the
responsibilities of the persons for operating, servicing and maintaining equipment.
A person to be trained may only work with and on the pump under the supervision of an experienced person.
Persons with
Person specially trained 2)
Activity/persons 1) Instructed person specialised training
for the activity 3)
(qualified workshop)
Transport X -- X
Assembly, installation -- -- X
Start-up -- -- X
Operation X X X
Maintenance X X X
Repair -- -- X
Legend: X..allowed --..not permitted
1)
A person who can take over a specific tasks and is authorized to carry it out for a company that is
accordingly qualified.
2)
Whoever has been instructed, and if necessary trained, about the tasks assigned to them and possible
risks associated with incorrect behaviour and has been instructed about the required protective
equipment and protective measures is considered a trained person.
3)
Persons with specialised training are considered specialists. Based on your technical training and
knowledge of the relevant provisions, you can assess the tasks assigned to you and recognize
possible dangers.
Note:
A qualification equivalent to technical training may also have been attained by many years of activity in the
relevant field of work.
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3.3 Warning and safety notes on the pump

Warning and safety stickers on the machine provide important information for safe operation. Heeding the
stickers promotes the safety of persons who work with and on the pump.
The warning and safety stickers must not be removed and must be replaced immediately if damaged or lost.
Positioning of the warning and safety stickers
VX100Q VX136Q, VX186Q, VX230Q
VX136QD, VX186QD, VX230QD VX136QDM2, VX186QDM2

Fig. 1: Warning and safety stickers
The figures shown here are examples only and do not reflect the precise positioning of the stickers.
See also following key on fig. "Warning and safety stickers".
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Key Fig. "Warning and safety stickers"
Pos. Sticker Part no. Meaning

Before starting up the pump, read the operating
1 VAU.133
instructions!
2 VAU.138 Buffer fluid tank or quenching fluid tank
(Only used for pumps with a mechanical seal

consisting of the mating materials SiC-SiC)
Text – see sticker
3 VAU.115 Attention! In the case of new pumps that are not started up
immediately, the shaft needs to be rotated approximately every
two months (at least one revolution) to prevent the sealing
surfaces on the mechanical seal rings from adhering to one
another.
Lifting with cross-beam on the following series:

VX136-420QDM2,
4 VAU0050
VX186QD/VX86QDM2 as of chamber length 368,
VX230QD
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4 Direction Of Flow
The pump is suited for both flow directions.
Please observe the following machine and safety technology exceptions in which the flow direction is
predefined:
• Marathon pumps VX136QDM2, VX186QDM2  Chapter “Marathon pump".
• Installation in pipes with automatic check valves Chapter "Pump units".
• Injection A  Chapter "InjectionSystem".
4.1 Drive units

If you are using motor-driven pumps with one drive shaft, the direction of flow is selected by determining the
rotational direction of the drive motor, such as an electric motor or hydraulic motor.
Fig. 2: Flow direction with motor drive
4.2 PTO drive

If you are using tractor driven pumps with two drive shafts, connect either the upper or lower the cardan
shafts thus determining the direction of flow.
Fig. 3: Flow direction with PTO drive
Risk of noise and vibration due to incorrect connection and orientation of the cardan
shafts
Generation of noise and vibrations can cause impairment of communication and discomfort. Therefore
please read the operating instructions of the cardan shaft manufacturer and follow the instructions. Observe
permissible flex angle and minimum profile overlapping of the cardan shafts.
Risk of crushing due to seized couplings of the cardan shafts

• In order to prevent the coupling from seizing, make sure assembly is clean and make sure that the
PTO shaft is in flawless condition.
• Wear protective gloves.
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Danger from rotating shaft end

In order to prevent the hands or the work clothing from getting caught on the rotating shaft end (without
cardan shaft), the pump may only be operated with a suitable PTO shaft guard. Please contact us .
Operating torque limitation for PTO drive

In order to prevent overloading the pump drive shaft, the operating torque must be limited:
With cardan shafts with a Operating torque limited to

profile
1 3/8", 6-part 1.600 Nm
1 3/4", 6-part 3.200 Nm
1 3/4", 20-part 3.200 Nm
No overpressure protection via operating torque limitation

This operating torque limitation is not a safety device to prevent pump overpressure. (see 'Theoretical
operating torque’ in the  chapter “Technical data".
4.3 Marathon pumps

The marathon pump (VX136QDM2, VX186QDM2) is a 2-stage pump with defined suction side and
discharge side. Therefore, the direction of flow is not variable.
A Suction side 1st stage

B Discharge side 2nd stage
Fig. 4: Flow direction with Marathon pumps
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4.4 Pump systems

The pressure and suction sides are rigidly defined by the rotation of the pumps. When there are suction
difficulties, it is possible to draw in through the discharge side. A reversal of the pumping direction is not
possible if the pipelines are protected by automatic check valves/return valves.
Risk of injury from bursting components and medium spraying out under high pressure
A connection with sight glass has to be installed on the suction side. If the sight glass is on the pressure
side (when pumping backwards), the pressure may not exceed 2 bars (29 psi).
A Sight glass
Fig. 5: Flow direction with pump units
4.5 InjectionSystem
Injection S
The direction of transport is variable.
Injection A
The constructive filling optimisation is located only on the suction side. Therefore, the direction of flow is set
in advance. A brief reverse operation is possible.
Injection S Injection A
Fig. 6: Flow direction with InjectionSystem
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5 Assembly
5.1 Transport
VX230Q
VX100Q, VX136Q, VX186Q Dismount buffer fluid tank prior to transport and then
screw back in again.
Fig. 7: Transport aids - pump type Q
VX136QD VX136QDM2 size 420

VX136QDM2 up to size 280 VX186QD,VX186QDM2, VX230QD
Fig. 8: Transport aids - pump types QD and QDM2
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VX100Q
Fig. 9: Transport aids - pump with flange-mounted electric motor
Fig. 10: Transport aids - pump on base, type inline
Fig. 11: Transport aids - pump on base, type belt drive
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Risk of injury when loading and transporting the pump or the pump unit
• Use the lifting eye bolts on the pumps only for lifting the pump without mounted parts (for example,
the motor).
• The unit may only be transported suspended or screwed to a Euro pallet.  Fig. “Transport aids”.
• During loading operations and when setting down the pump or the pump unit, it may be begin to swing
or fall. Risk of crushing! Therefore:
 The loading and transporting may only be carried out by specially trained persons.
 Standing under raised loads is prohibited. Direct persons out of the danger area.
Suspended transport
If the pump is transported in suspension, use the fitted suspension points for hoisting gear,
 Fig. "Transport aids" (indicated with arrows).
Lifting eye bolts

Note load capacity and lifting capacity of the lifting eye bolts  Table "Lifting eye bolts"
Quantity of lifting eye

bolts Thread max. permissible weight
1 M8 140 kg
1 M12 340 kg
2 M12 240 kg per lifting eye bolt (with an angle of attack of up to max 45°)
1 M16 700 kg
Table of lifting eye bolts
Lifting with a cross-beam

Attention! With these series, use a cross-beam for lifting  Fig. "Transport aids":
VX136-420QDM2
VX186QD/VX86QDM2 as of chamber length 368
VX230QD
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5.2 Pump and motor on base
Noise and vibration hazard
Wear
Noise, vibrations and oscillations can cause impairment of communication and discomfort.
To avoid wear, vibration and generation of noise:
• the base for the pump and motor must not be tensioned during installation.
• the orientation of the coupling must be checked and, if necessary, corrected before start-up, 
Fig. "Orientation procedure".
Retighten all motor and pump mounting screws on the base after 20 operating hours.
Fig. 12: Orientation procedure
“Technical Information TINF.PU.020.xx, accompanying sheet for belt drives"
For pumps with belt drive check the belt tension acc. to the accompanying sheet:
• At start up
• before and after longer out-of-service periods
• After the first 10 operating hours
• every 2000 operating hours, once per year minimum
 Chap. “Maintenance plan"
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5.3 Installation in pipe systems

• The pump can be installed upright, horizontal, vertical or suspended  Fig. "Installation variants".
 With a horizontal installation, the inlet should be on the bottom and the outlet on the top.
 In the case of a vertical installation, please request our “Technical Information

TINF.PU.019.xx", in which the filling and emptying of the gearbox and the buffer chamber are
described.
 If the pump is to be suspended, please contact us .
• When installing the pump, ensure that there is easy access for maintenance work. If the hexagon
head screw plugs for draining the gear oil and buffer or quenching fluid are not easy to reach, drain
hoses may be used (part nos. PBT.013 and/or PBT.014).
• Ensure that the pump is tension-free upon installation and also during operating.
upright horizontal
vertical suspended
Fig. 13: Installation versions
A Fix the buffer fluid tank in place pointing upwards and above the buffer chamber
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5.4 Pipes and connectors

• Only use the pipe diameters, wall thicknesses and materials recommended by us or by our
representatives. The sealing material must be compatible with the medium.
• Position the pressure and suction connections pointing upwards. This will ensure that the fluid remains
in the pump after it is switched off.
• Keep the pipeline as free as possible from foreign matter (stones, wood residues, etc.) in order to
prevent wear on rotary lobe and housing.
Danger of breakage! Note on installation of connections

Flange connections can exert excessive forces on the unit. Risk of breakage. The connectors must therefore
be mounted free of stress, i.e. the connectors must be mounted exactly one in front of the other before they
are bolted together.
Note the tightening sequence when mounting the connectors.
Fig. 14: Tightening sequence
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5.4.1 Suction lines

To protect from high pressure losses and cavitation, heed the advice for laying the
suction lines
• The maximum suction height is 8 m. This is the maximum distance between the lowest and highest
points of the suction pipe. Observe NPSH.
• Suction lines whose diameter is too small may restrict the suction capability of the pump. Caution
cavitation hazard!
 If the diameter of the suction pipe is too small, the maximum suction height will be reduced by
the loss of pressure due to pipe friction. Contact us for a calculation .
• Suction lines over 30 m must be laid with a slope of at least 2 x pipe diameter in the direction of flow,
ensuring that the pipeline can never run dry  Fig. “Long suction lines".
Fig. 15: Long suction lines
5.4.2 Discharge pipes
Risk of injury from bursting parts and medium spraying out under high pressure
• Follow recommendations for pipes. Only use high-pressure pipes on the discharge side:
 up to nominal diameter DN 150 - PN 16 (bar) pipes
 from nominal diameter 200 - PN 10 (bar) pipes, except when the permissible operating
pressure of the pump unit is ≥ 10 bar
If you are uncertain about anything, please contact us .
• During periods of inactivity and periods of hot weather, fermentation may occur in closed pipelines.
The resulting gas can result in a large pressure increase that can damage the pump or pump unit and
cause injury. Therefore, ensure that no medium is left in the pump.
• A connection with sight glass has to be installed on the suction side. If the sight glass is on the
discharge side (during reverse pumping), the pressure may not exceed 2 bar  Fig. “Flow direction
with pump units".
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5.5 Notes on the control
Controls
We recommend our control system, which is specially designed for use with the pump in order to provide
optimum service life for the pump . All connections necessary for connecting the pump to a control system
are available.
If a new control is made by a switching system manufacturer, the new manufacturer must make the network
connections in AC4.
Please contact us with regards to the correct programming of the control system .
Variable frequency drive operation

In general, rotary lobe pumps can be designed for variable frequency drive operation.
Advantages:
• Adaptation to operating conditions (viscosity, delivery rate, NPSH a )
• Wear compensation
• Speed-proportional delivery rate (see characteristic line)
• Increasing acceleration and deceleration times
 Reduces pressure peaks
 reduces the danger that pipeline vibrations occur
A variable-frequency drive with a static characteristic line is to be used.

The starting torque / nominal torque ratio must be > 1.3.
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5.6 Connection to the power supply

Connection to the energy supply may only be established following installation in the pipe.
5.6.1 Electric drive
Danger of electric shock from pumps with an electrical drive

Only qualified electricians may connect the device to the power supply.
Connecting the geared motor (electric motor with gearbox)

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Before connecting
 check that the power supply is correct for the motor.
 Be sure to follow the cable layout diagram on the inside of the motor terminal box cover.
 note that the PTC temperature sensor of the geared motor must be connected to the terminals
provided on the pump control, to a PTC actuation unit or to a variable-frequency drive with a PTC
input (each available as an option).
 install a repair switch near to the machine (recommendation).
Before start-up or long-term storage

 the seal in the bleed screw must be removed in order to prevent excessive pressure build-up in the
gearbox and thus leaks (see the accompanying documentation "Operating instructions – geared
motor”).
5.6.2 Hydraulic drive

Danger of infection due to hydraulic oil under pressure escaping on pumps with
hydraulic drive
• The connection to the power supply must be done by qualified personnel.
• Leakages can occur due to seal faults.
• Wear protective goggles.
On injuries with hydraulic oil, seek out a doctor immediately!
Hydraulic motors and hydraulic hose lines

• Before connecting hydraulic hoses, read and follow the manufacturer’s specifications for hydraulic
motors.
• Observe the permissible hydraulic pressure and the permissible delivery rate.
• Replace hydraulic hose lines that show signs of damage or ageing. Only use genuine Vogelsang
hydraulic hose lines of the manufacturer.
• The date of manufacture of the hydraulic hose line is displayed on the pressing component of the
connector. The period of usage for the hydraulic hose line should not exceed 6 years (although 5
years is recommended), including a possible storage period of no more than 2 years.
Installation of hydraulic motor

• When two hydraulic motors are installed, they are operated parallel and the torques of both motors are
added.
Control unit
In the event of high pump speeds, never set the control unit to "lock position" suddenly so as to avoid
pressure peaks. If possible also switch from "Operation" to "Floating position".
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6 Start-up
Personnel for start-up and operation

We recommend starting up the machine in the presence of persons who are responsible for further operation
of the machine.
6.1 Check list before start-up

 Are the inlet and outlet lines connected?
 Is the coupling, if present, correctly aligned?
 Are the cardan shafts, if present, correctly aligned?
 Is the belt tension OK?
 Are the optional buffer chamber assemblies correctly installed? Are they correctly adjusted?
Is the buffer chamber pressure OK?
 Are the oil grade and oil level in the gearbox of the pump OK?
 Is the type of buffer or quenching fluid OK? Is the fluid level in the buffer chamber OK?
 If equipped with a grease nipple, has the sealing prechamber been greased?
 Have all safety devices been installed and their proper functioning ensured?
 Is the motor connected correctly to the power supply (see documents provided by the motor
manufacturer)?
 Star or delta connection, voltage, frequency (see name plate and inside of terminal box)?
 Motor protection ensured, e.g., by a circuit breaker?
 A short switching time should be set for star-delta starting (if present).
 A short start ramp should be set for the soft starter, if present.
 Is the variable frequency drive/soft starter, if present, designed and configured correctly?
 Units should be suitable for heavy starting
 Is the motor hydraulically correctly connected?
 Are safety devices or maintenance switches easy to reach?
 Is the flow direction OK? Check the pump's direction of rotation.
 Is the pipe system sealed and free of leakage?
 Is free flow within the pipe system ensured?
Positive displacement pumps may never pump medium into a sealed pipe.
 Are the drain cocks closed, and is the pump filled with fluid?
 Put the pump into operation and check inlet and outlet pressure, speed and capacity.
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7 Maintenance

Protective clothing (protective goggles, protective gloves) must be worn during all work involving possible
contact with auxiliary materials, operating materials and medium. In certain situations these materials or the
medium can enter the buffer chamber or gearbox.
7.1 Buffer chamber

7.1.1 Buffer or quenching fluid - type
For optimum functioning of the mechanical seal, we recommend for standard pumps the oils listed in 
Chapter “Oils and lubricants".
Please check your order confirmation to see whether the buffer chamber of your pump is filled with a buffer
or quenching fluid differing from this chapter. In that case use only the oil specified on your order
confirmation.
Health hazard from contamination

Attention! In order to avoid contamination of the pump medium on pumps with a dry buffer chamber as a
sealing system, no fluid may be added into the buffer chamber.
O-rings from the EPDM material

In order to prevent damage to the seal, no oils for the buffer chamber other than silicone oil may be used
with O-ring pumps made of EPDM.
7.1.2 Buffer or quenching fluid - quantity

Series Litres [l] per buffer
chamber
VX100 0.3*
VX136 1.5*
VX136VVA 1.2*
VX186 2.4*
VX186VVA 2*
VX230 5*
Buffer or quenching fluid table
*Reference value, depends on the buffer chamber assembly
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7.1.3 Buffer or quenching fluid - inspection and change

Buffer fluid or quenching fluid
• Check:
 After the first 20 operating hours
 Every 200 operating hours
Electronic buffer chamber monitoring is possible. Ask us .
• replace:
 Every 2000 operating hours
 When there is severe contamination
When there is intense leakage, replace the cartridge mechanical seal  Chap. “Changing cartridge
mechanical seal"
 Chap. “Maintenance plan"
Buffer/Quenching fluid
A slight contamination of buffer/quenching fluid as well as a slight rise or fall of buffer/quenching fluid level is
determined by the hydrodynamic lubrication-film of mechanical seal and temperature fluctuations.
Environmentally friendly disposal

Treat buffer fluid or quenching fluid, for example, oils and hydraulic fluids, like hazardous waste and dispose
of them properly.
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7.2 Buffer chamber assemblies

7.2.1 Pressurisable buffer fluid tank
The pressurisable buffer fluid tank (hereinafter “tank”) with manual air pump ensures a constant and defined
buffer chamber pressure (buffer chamber pressure = tank pressure).
The tank is for safely monitoring the buffer chamber.
Installing the tank

1. Remove the plug from the buffer chamber and fill it to
the maximum level.
2. Screw the tank directly into the cast body of the buffer
chamber. Fill the tank about one quarter full.
3. With a manual air pump or via a compressed air supply
outlet, set the desired tank pressure.
Tank pressure
The tank pressure should be about 0.5 bar higher than the
average pressure in the pump.
Tank pressure = 0.5 bar + (pressure on the suction side + Buffer fluid tank with pressure gauge, filling
pressure on the discharge side) / 2 valve and manual air pump
Example
One pump primes with 0.4 bar suction and presses with 2.0
bar overpressure.
Pressure on the suction side: – 0.4 bar, pressure on the
discharge side: 2.0 bar
( 0,4bar  2bar )
Tank pressure = 0.5 bar + = 1.3 bar
2
In this example, the tank pressure is 1.3 bar.
Independently of this, the tank pressure with a single

mechanical seal must be max. 5 bar and max. 10 bar with a
double mechanical seal.
Rotary lobe change

Before changing the rotary lobes, depressurise the tank
pressure and prime it again after changing.
Open buffer fluid tank
Trouble indication
Trouble at the sealing system after the running-in period may
be displayed:
• as a result of severe contamination of the buffer fluid in
the tank
• as a result of buffer fluid escaping (tank is empty)
• as a result of increasing buffer fluid (tank is full)
Topping up buffer fluid

1. Drain the pressure from the buffer chamber via the air
valve.
2. Loosen the upper screw connection of the upper
housing (hold the union nut tight so that the lower screw
connection does not come loose).
3. Top up the buffer fluid in the tank
4. Readjust pressure Filling/draining buffer chamber
B draining, 6 hexagon head screw plug
Fig. 16: Buffer chamber monitoring
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7.2.2 Depressurised quenching fluid tank

The quenching fluid tank must always be a quarter full with quenching fluid to allow for thermal expansion.
The level of quenching fluid in the tank can vary because of operational conditional heating of the pump.
Unscrew the upper housing of the quenching fluid tank to top up the tank (hold the union nut tight so that the
lower screw connection does not come loose).
6 Hexagon head screw plug

(installation tightening torque: 60 Nm)
7 Quenching fluid tank
A Filling
B Emptying
Fig. 17: Pump with quenching fluid tank, without pressure valve
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7.2.3 Pressure valve

 Fig. “Pump with pressure valve, without buffer fluid tank”
Dismount pressure valve for inspection of buffer fluid and for topping up small quantities in the buffer
chamber.
• To protect against fluids spraying out, carefully and slowly open the buffer chamber. Cover the valves
or screws to be removed with a cloth or similar item where appropriate.
Air pocket
Only enough buffer fluid should be added that a pocket of air remains, see C  Fig. "Pump with pressure
valve, without buffer fluid tank". The pocket of air prevents buffer chamber medium from escaping from the
pressure valve due to thermal expansion.
5 Pressure valve
C Air buffer
D Oil level
Fig. 18: Pump with pressure valve, without buffer fluid tank
7.2.4 Plug
(for special designs only, for example submersible pumps)
Dismount the upper plug (instead of pressure valve) to top up small quantities in the buffer chamber. Buffer
fluid level  Fig. "Pump with pressure valve, without buffer fluid tank".
• To protect against fluids spraying out, carefully and slowly open the buffer chamber. Cover the valves
or screws to be removed with a cloth or similar item where appropriate.
Air pocket
Only enough buffer fluid should be added that a pocket of air remains, see C  Fig. "Pump with pressure
valve, without buffer fluid tank". The pocket of air prevents buffer chamber medium from building up an
acceptably high pressure via thermal expansion.
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7.2.5 Dry buffer chamber

This sealing system is only used if buffer chamber fluid must not get into the pump medium.
It is used for pumps that pump pure, non-abrasive media, e.g. water.
Health hazard from contamination

Attention! In order to avoid contamination of the pump medium on pumps with a dry buffer chamber as a
sealing system, no fluid may be added into the buffer chamber.
Gearbox oil grade for dry buffer chambers

Medical white oil (part no. BSS.010) can be used as gear oil in these pumps  Chapter "Oils and
lubricants".
Attention! BSS.010 oil is not permitted for high performance applications and continuous operation over a
maximum of 50% of the permitted pump pressure. Please contact us .
Avoid dry running

To protect against seal damage, dry running of the pump must be avoided on pumps with a dry buffer
chamber. Before start-up, remove the plug from the vent screw (5)  Fig. "Installation example - dry buffer
chamber" and completely fill the pump chamber with fluid.
Combination of mechanical seal rings in this sealing system

Type of construction: Block ring
Mating materials: AISI 304/AISI 316 Ti tungsten carbide coated/coal
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Assembly
 Fig. "Installation example - dry buffer chamber"
Connect the buffer chamber tank (3) with connecting pipe (4) at the bottom of the buffer chamber. The buffer
chamber tank must be installed below the buffer chamber in order to collect leakage. The fluid level in the
buffer chamber tank should come up no further than the bottom edge of the buffer chamber.
1 Wing nut
2 Union nut
3 Buffer chamber tank
4 Connecting pipe
5 Vent screw
Fig. 19: Installation example - dry buffer chamber
Monitoring the buffer chambers

If the buffer chamber tank (3) is filled with leakage (e.g. pump medium or condensed water), loosen the wing
nuts (1) unscrew the tank cover (union nut (2)) and empty the tank. If the tank is filled more than 1/2 within a
month, please contact our service department .
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7.2.6 Circulation system on the cartridge mechanical seal

With a circulation system on the cartridge mechanical seal, the buffer chamber is located only in the cartridge
mechanical seal housing. Only the cartridge mechanical seal is flushed. The surrounding hollow space is not
a part of the buffer chamber with this circulation system. The flushing liquid (oil, water, glycerine…) must be
matched with the pump medium.
Technical prerequisites for the circulation system

• Flushing connectors on the pump  Fig. “Flushing operation".
• Cartridge mechanical seal with the “Double mechanical seal" arrangement. The material selection of
the cartridge mechanical seal depends on the flushing medium.
Flushing pressure and volumetric flow setting  Fig. “Flushing operation - connection example for
flushing pressure and volumetric flow setting".
• The flushing pressure can be set and monitored with a pressure gauge.
 The pressure setting is done as indicated in the  Chapter “Pump with pressurised buffer fluid
tank" below heading “Tank pressure". If there is increased danger that medium will get between
the sliding surfaces, the pressure should be increased accordingly.
• The volumetric flow of the flushing fluid depends on the application and the degree of contamination.
The higher the volumetric flow, the better the rinsing effect.
Connection example for flushing

parallel pressure and volumetric flow
adjustment
Connection example for flushing

in series pressure and volumetric flow
adjustment
Fig. 20: Flushing operation
2 = Flushing connector
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We recommend the flushing operation as specified in  Fig. “Flushing operation - parallel":

• Every cartridge mechanical seal is flushed with clean flushing fluid.
• A possible defect of the single cartridge mechanical seal is detected.
Alternatively, the flushing operation can be done as indicated in  Fig. “Flushing operation - in series":
• Flushing fluid is supplied only via the lower flushing inlet and reaches the upper flushing outlet via the
two cartridge mechanical seals.
Note with this alternative flushing operation:
 A possible defect cannot be assigned to the single cartridge mechanical seal.
 Possible impurities of the cartridge mechanical seal rinsed for the first time can get into the
subsequent mechanical seal.
7.3 Draining and cleaning the buffer chamber

• If the cartridge mechanical seal is defective, empty and clean the buffer chamber.
• Before changing a cartridge mechanical seal, drain the buffer chamber and clean it if it is
contaminated severely  Chapter “Changing cartridge mechanical seal"
Chapter "Maintenance plan"
Procedure:
1. In case of buffer chamber assemblies with a pressurised buffer fluid tank or pressure valve,
depressurise the buffer chamber before draining or cleaning.
2. Remove buffer chamber assemblies  Chapter “Buffer chamber assemblies".
3. Loosen the hexagon head screw plug (6)  Fig. "Pump with quenching fluid tank, without pressure
valve" and drain the buffer or quenching fluid out of the buffer chamber.
4. If there is heavy soiling, clean the buffer chamber.
5. Screw the lower hexagon head screw plug (M16 / M22) back in (tightening torque: 60 Nm) and install
the various buffer chamber assemblies in reverse order.
If the bottom hexagon head screw plug is not accessible due to the installation position, a lateral drain
pipe can be installed at the side on request .
Vertical pump installation
Our “Technical Information TINF.PU.019.xx” contains information about the filling and emptying of the
gearbox and the buffer chamber when the pump is installed vertically.
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7.4 Gearbox
7.4.1 Gear oil - grade
We recommend the oils listed in  Chapter "Oils and lubricants".
7.4.2 Gear oil - quantity

Series Litres [l]
VX100 0.65*
VX100 with flange-mounted electric motor** 1.3
VX136 2
VX186 4
VX230 7
* With vertical installation of the series VX100, the gear oil quantity is 1 litre instead of 0.65 litres.
** With vertical installation of the series VX100 with flange-mounted electric motor, please request
our Technical information TINF.PU.019.xx".
7.4.3 Gear oil - inspection and change
• To protect against fluids spraying out, carefully and slowly open the gearbox. Cover the valves or
screws to be removed with a cloth or similar item where appropriate.
 Fig. “Gear oil change"
Inspect the gear oil and top up small quantities up to the seal indicator pipe (C) (only top up when the
gearbox is at a standstill):
• every 500 operating hours, however at least every 3 months
Change gear oil:

• after the first 20 operating hours.
• every 2000 operating hours
Changing the buffer or quenching fluid has to be carried out after gear oil change  Chapter “Buffer
chamber assembly".

Treat gearbox oils like hazardous wastes and dispose of properly.
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VX100: Upright installation Horizontal installation
VX100 with flange-mounted electric motor: Upright installation
Fig. 21: Gear oil change VX100
1 Hexagon head screw plug A fill

2 magnetic hexagon head screw plug B drain
B* alternatively empty via B1
C check
• The hexagon head screw plug 1 must always be on top of the pump, the magnetic hexagon head
screw plug 2 on the bottom of the pump.
• Tightening torque for assembling the hexagon head screw plug  60 Nm
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VX136/VX186: Upright installation Horizontal installation
VX230: Upright installation
Fig. 22: Gear oil change VX136, VX186, VX230
1 Hexagon head screw plug A fill

2 magnetic hexagon head screw plug B drain
3 Grease nipple (at gearbox side) B* alternatively empty via B1
4 Grease nipple (at the VX186QD cover) C check
• The hexagon head screw plug 1 must always be on top of the pump, the magnetic hexagon head
screw plug 2 on the bottom of the pump.
• Tightening torque for mounting the hexagon head screw plugs  60 Nm
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7.5 Greasing of sealing prechamber

(on VX136, VX186 and VX230 series)
Grease nipples are primarily used for long-fibred media. They can be retrofitted upon request .
The sealing prechamber can be greased through the grease nipples (if applicable)  Fig. "Changing
gearbox oil".
Lubrication prevents the fibrous matter from hardening and adversely affecting the function of the
mechanical seal.
Lubrication
• A regular lubrication  lubrication interval prevents the lubrication channel from clogging.
• To ensure effective distribution of the lubricant, always lubricate while the machine is running and not
when it is stationary.
Lubricant - type
We recommend the lubricating grease listed in  Chapter "Oils and lubricants" .
Lubricating grease - quantity

Grease nipple at gearbox side
• Series VX136, VX186: 5 shots per nipple with a lube gun
• Series VX230: 8 shots per nipple with a lube gun
Grease nipple on the QD cover: 6 shots per nipple with a lube gun
Lubrication interval
 Fig. “Gear oil change"
Lubricate the 4 grease nipples on the gearbox side and the 2 grease nipples on the QD cover:
• at start-up
• before and after a longer period of removing from service (2-3 weeks)
 Chapter "Maintenance plan"
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7.6 Oils and lubricants

1 Standard Vogelsang oil for pump gearboxes and buffer chamber
Part number BSS.006
Description EP (Extreme Pressure) gear oil
Trade name (Fuchs) Titan Gear MP 90
Characteristics Test acc. to
SAE class 90 (85W-90) DIN 51512 or SAE J306c
Kinematic viscosity DIN 51562
at 40°C 198 mm²/s
at 100°C 17.3 mm²/s
Flash point 215°C DIN ISO 2592
Pour point -18°C DIN ISO 3016
Water hazard class Slightly hazardous to
waters
2 Alternative oils for pump gearboxes and buffer chamber

Part number BSS0021*
Description Fully synthetic industrial gear oil based on poly-alpha-
olefins
Trade name (Fuchs) Renolin Unisyn CLP
ISO VG 220 DIN 51519
Kinematic viscosity DIN EN ISO 3104
at 40°C 220 mm²/s
at 100°C 26.7 mm²/s
waters
* when using BSS0021 oil for the pump gearbox, the maintenance interval
for inspection and gear oil change may be doubled  Chapter "Maintenance plan“.
Part number BSS.010**

Description Medical white oil: water-white, non-fluorescent,
tasteless and odourless mixture of hydrocarbons
Trade name (Fuchs) White oil W 530 (PH.EUR.)
at 20°C 238 mm²/s
at 40°C 68 mm²/s
at 100°C 8.4 mm²/s
Ambient temperature -20°C…+40°C
waters
** BSS.010 oil is not permitted for high performance applications and continuous operation
over a maximum of 50% of the permitted pump pressure. Please contact us.
Sealing system with mechanical seal ring made of Duronit

If a mechanical seal ring made of Duronit is used in the sealing system, the damage loading step for the
buffer chamber oil must be  12 .
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3 Alternative oils for the buffer chamber

Part number BSS.014
Description Mineral oil based hydraulic and lubricating oil
Trade name (Fuchs) Renolin B 15

ISO VG 46 DIN 51519
Viscosity index 105 DIN ISO 2909
at 40°C 46 mm²/s
at 100°C 6.9 mm²/s
waters
Part number BSS.016

Description Biodegradable, environmentally friendly, multigrade
hydraulic oil based on rape seed oil (as per ISO 15308,
type HETG)
Trade name (Fuchs) Hydraulic oil 40 N

ISO VG 46 DIN 51519
Kinematic viscosity DIN 51562-1
at 40°C 42 mm²/s
at 100°C 9.6 mm²/s
waters
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4 Oils for the buffer chamber with electronic buffer chamber monitoring
Part number BSS.021
Description Fully synthetic EP industrial gear oil on the basis of
selected polyglycols (PAG)
Trade name (Fuchs) Renolin PG 100

ISO VG 100 DIN 51519
at 40°C 100 mm²/s
at 100°C 19.6 mm²/s
Part number BSS.017

Description Fully synthetic EP industrial gear oil on the basis of
selected polyglycols (PAG)
Trade name (Fuchs) Renolin PG 46

ISO VG 46 DIN 51519
at 40°C 46 mm²/s

waters
5 Lubricant for pump grease nipples

Part number BSS.008
Description Lithium soap grease having a mineral oil base
Trade name (Fuchs) Renolit GP 2

Identification K2K-30 DIN 51502
ISO-L-X-CCEA 2 ISO 6743-9
Intrinsic viscosity DIN 51562-1
at 40°C 110 mm²/s
at 100°C 9.5 mm²/s
Dropping point > 180°C IP 396
Service temperature -30 to +120°C DIN 51825
waters
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8 Repair

• Protective clothing (protective goggles, protective gloves) must be worn during all work involving
possible contact with auxiliary materials, operating materials and medium. In certain situations these
materials or the medium can enter the buffer chamber or gearbox.
• Before opening covers, connectors etc., the pump assembly must be depressurised to prevent the
medium from spraying out.
• To protect against fluids spraying out, carefully and slowly open the buffer chamber, the bearing cover
on the QD cover and the gearbox. Cover the valves or screws to be removed with a cloth or similar
item where appropriate.
Tools
Tools for removing and installing the rotary lobes and the cartridge mechanical seal are available in the
corresponding spare parts lists for rotary lobe pumps.
“Spare parts list ETL.PU.xxx.xx"
8.1 Conversion and spare parts

Modifications or changes to the pump are only permissible after consultation with Vogelsang. Only accessory
parts approved by Vogelsang or original spare parts can be used. The use of other parts invalidates the
guarantee for any resulting damage.
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8.2 Before opening the Q or QD cover

Before opening the Q and QD cover:
• Depressurise the pump assembly.
• Shut off the connected pipes.
• Empty the pipe as much as possible using drain cocks.
Attention! The remaining liquid flows out of the pump when the cover is opened.
8.3 Opening the Q cover

 Fig. "Opening/Closing the Q cover"
1. Depressurise buffer chamber (if rotary lobes are to be dismounted).
2. Loosen hexagon nuts (1) (or hexagon head screws (1) on VX230 series) on the Q cover (5).
3. Remove Q cover and remove the O-ring (6).
8.4 Closing the Q cover

 Fig. "Opening/Closing the Q cover"
1. Thoroughly clean the contact surfaces before installing the Q cover (5).
2. Pull the O-ring (6) onto the Q cover.
3. Set the Q cover in place.
4. Screw four hexagon nuts (1) onto the threaded rod and tighten, or on VX230 series attach the Q cover
with 8 hexagon head screws (1).
Attention! When doing so, ensure that you do not tilt the Q cover, evenly tighten by hand!
Ensure correct seating of the O-ring.
Fig. 23: Opening/Closing the Q cover
1 Hexagon nut / Hexagon head screw

5 Q cover
6 O-ring
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8.5 Opening the QD cover

 Fig. "Opening/Closing the QD cover"
1. Depressurise buffer chambers.
2. Loosen hexagon nuts (1) of the twelve hexagon head screws or threaded rods on the QD cover (5).
3. Remove the hexagon head screw plugs (2) carefully, as medium could spurt out due to pressure in the
housing. Cover the screws to be dismounted with a cloth or similar item where appropriate.
4. Loosen anti-fatigue bolts (3).
5. Using the screws or threaded rods (for the QDM2 series, use the screws that are appropriate) the QD
cover can be pressed off via the threads (4) until the QD cover is sitting loose. Use M12 hexagon head
screws on VX230 series.
Attention! Do not tilt the cover, but press it evenly "by hand"!
6. Remove O-Ring (6).
VX186QD VX136QD
VX230QD
Fig. 24: Opening/Closing the QD cover
1 Hexagon nut 4 Thread - see A

2 Hexagon head screw plug 5 QD cover
3 Anti-fatigue bolt 6 O-ring
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8.6 Closing the cover plate for QD/QD Marathon-pumps

 Fig. "Opening/Closing the QD cover"
1. Before assembly of the QD cover (5) thoroughly clean the components and also oil them if necessary
 Fig. "Cleaning before the QD cover assembly".
2. Pull O-ring (6) onto the QD cover.
3. Set QD cover in place.
4. Screw in loosely but do not tighten the two anti-fatigue bolts (3).
5. Tighten hexagon nuts (1) of the twelve hexagon head screws or threaded rods (note tightening
torques). Attention! Do not tilt the cover while doing this, but press it evenly "by hand"! Watch
for correct seating of the O-ring.
Tightening torques
VX136 series: M10 (10.9)  70 Nm
M10 (A4 70)  40 Nm
VX186 series: M12 (12.9)  140 Nm
M12 (A4 70 - stainless steel)  60 Nm
VX230 series: M16 (8.8)  200 Nm
6. Tighten anti-fatigue screws (3)  Chapter "Tightening torques of the hexagon socket head screws or
anti-fatigue bolts for installation of the pressure disc".
7. Install the hexagon head screw plugs (2).
8. Pressurise the buffer chamber.
A clean thoroughly and oil

B clean thoroughly
Fig. 25: Cleaning before QD cover assembly
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8.7 Rotary lobe change

HiFlo arrangement
HiFloplus arrangement
Marathon arrangement (VX136QDM2, VX186QDM2)
Fig. 26: Arrangement of HiFlo and HiFloplus

(L = left rotary lobe, R = right rotary lobe)
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HiFloplus
HiFloplus-rotary lobes, in contrast to HiFlo rotary lobes, have a second groove. The groove, which in the
“arrangement HiFloplus" is not to be used, is marked in red.
8.7.1 Rotary lobe change - VX100Q, VX136Q, VX186Q, VX230Q series

 Fig. “Rotary lobe change, Q series"
1. Open Q cover (5)  Chapter "Opening the Q cover".
2. Remove plug (7) and anti-fatigue bolts (VX136Q, VX186Q) or hexagon socket head cap screws
(VX100Q) (8) in the rotary lobes (11). Pull off the pressure disc (9) using a suitable screw (anti-fatigue
bolt, hexagon socket head cap screw) or with the threaded rod of the rotary lobe puller and remove
the spring washers (10).
 With the VVA series with rubberized rotary lobes (not with solid material lobes), the rotary lobe
core is protected by an additional sealing ring in which the pressure disc and spring washers
are located. Dismount this sealing ring and reinstall it after the rotary lobe change.
3. Pull the rotary lobes from the shafts using a rotary lobe puller (see spare parts list). With the VX230Q
series the rotary lobes can be pulled off the shafts using a commercially available universal puller with
a span width of 200 mm and a span depth of 150 mm.
 Pull HiFlo- and HiFloplus-rotary lobes off the upper and lower shaft in pairs.
4. Install the new rotary lobes in reverse sequence  Fig. "HiFlo and HiFloplus arrangement".
 Before installing the new rotary lobes, thoroughly clean the contact surfaces of rotary lobes and
seal components!
5. With the VX136Q series install two spring washers per shaft, with the VX100Q, VX186Q and VX230Q
series, install one spring washer per shaft  Fig. "Position of pressure disc and spring washers".
 Make sure that the spring washers are the correct way round in the pressure disc.
 Carefully press the pressure disc and spring washers into the rotary lobe groove. Spring
washers must not fall into the extracting groove.
 Use the anti-fatigue bolt or hexagon socket head screw to tighten spring washers and pressure
disc  Chapter “Tightening torques of the hexagon socket head cap screws for mounting the
pressure disc".
 Install plug (7).
6. Close Q cover  Chapter "Closing the Q cover".
7. Apply pressure to buffer chamber  Chapter "Buffer chamber".
Material FPM for rotary lobes

The material 'FPM' for rotary lobes is usable only up to max. 6 bar. Please note the maximum operating
pressure  Chap. “Technical data".
Fig. 27: Rotary lobe change, Q series
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8.7.1.1 Position of pressure disk and spring washer

VX136Q series
Correct position: Attention! Incorrect assembly:
VX100Q, VX186Q and VX230Q series
Correct position: Attention! Incorrect assembly:
Fig. 28: Position of pressure disc and spring washer
1 Pressure disc
2 Spring washer (1 piece for VX100Q, VX186Q and VX230Q and 2 pieces for VX136Q)
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8.7.2 Rotary lobe change - VX136QD, VX186QD, VX230QD series

 Fig. “Rotary lobe change, Q series"
1. Open QD cover (5)  chap. "Opening the QD cover".
2. Pull the rotary lobes (11) from the shafts using a rotary lobe puller (see spare parts list).
 Assemble HiFlo- and HiFloplus-Rotary lobes in pairs, i.e. simultaneously to the upper and the
lower shaft.
3. Install the new rotary lobes in reverse sequence Fig. "HiFlo and HiFloplus arrangement".
4. Close QD cover  chap. "Closing the QD cover".
5. Apply pressure to buffer chamber  chap. "Buffer chamber".
Fig. 29: Rotary lobe change, QD series
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8.7.3 Rotary lobe change - VX136QDM2, VX186QDM2 series

 Fig. "Rotary lobe change, QDM2 series"
Rotary lobe change of the 2nd stage (B) in  Fig. "Rotary lobe change QDM2 series"
The rotary lobe change of the 2nd stage is done as described in  Chapter “Rotary lobe change -
VX136QD, VX186QD series".
Rotary lobe change of the 1st stage (A) in  Fig. "Rotary lobe change QDM2 series"
1. Dismount the fitting keys (12) from the shafts.
2. Unscrew two hexagon socket head cap screws (13) of the wear plate (14) and remove the wear plate.
3. Loosen the four hexagon socket head cap screws (15) right and left and the two hexagon socket head
cap screws (16) above and below and take off the fixing plate (17).
4. With the VX186QDM2 series, remove the top/bottom angle rings (18) and the sealing plate (19).
5. Take off the shims (20) and the O-rings (21).
6. Remove spacer washer (22) incl. O-ring (23).
7. Pull off the O-ring (24).
8. Take off the fixing plate (25) incl. screwed on wear plate (26).
9. Pull the rotary lobes (11) from the shafts using a rotary lobe puller (see spare parts list).
 Pull HiFlo- and HiFloplus-rotary lobes off the upper and lower shaft in pairs.
10. Install the new HiFlo or HiFloplus-rotary lobes in reverse sequence  Fig. "Arrangement of HiFlo- and
HiFloplus".
11. Assemble in the reverse order. Attention! Install the wear plates as in  Chapter "Wear plate
replacement" (Observe installation position and tightening torques).
12. Close QD cover  Chapter "Closing the QD cover".
13. Apply pressure to buffer chamber  Chapter "Buffer chamber".
Fig. 30: Rotary lobe change, QDM2 series

(A = 1st stage, B = 2nd stage)
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8.7.3.1 Tightening torques of the hex socket head screw or strain screw for mounting the pressure
disk
VVA
VVA = All steel and cast parts of the machine coming in contact with the medium are made of stainless steel.
Series Hexagon socket head Tightening torque

cap screw
VX100Q M10, 10.9 45 Nm
VX100QVVA M10, A4 42 Nm
Anti-fatigue bolt
M16, 10.9 Tighten anti-fatigue bolt with 200 Nm, then undo before
steel tightening with 140 Nm.
VX136/VX186
M16, A4 Tighten anti-fatigue bolt with 160 Nm, then undo before
Stainless steel tightening with 140 Nm.
M20, 8.8
VX230 300 Nm
steel
Stainless steel bolts/nuts

Before installing stainless steel bolts and nuts:
Clean the threads and contact surfaces. Apply Anti-Seize Paste (Part-No. BKL.014/BAS.001) evenly and in
sufficient quantity to the screw head/nut contact surface and the thread using a brush or putty knife etc. to
avoid seizing of stainless steel.
8.8 Change of wear plates
Wear plate installation position

• The wear plates of the VX100, VX136 and VX186 series have a defined curvature. To prevent
premature wear by the rotary lobes, the correct installation position of the wear plate must be
observed during installation  Fig. “Installation position of the curved wear plates".
• The wear plates of the VX230 series have no curvature and can be orientated in any direction.
Tightening torques
• Wear plate screws of VX100 series: 20 Nm
• Wear plate screws of the VX136, VX186 and VX230 series: 40 Nm
(1) Wear plate on the gearbox (2) Wear plate on the cover
(3) Hexagon head screw with microencapsulation
Fig. 31: Installation position of the curved wear plates
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8.9 Change of cartridge mechanical seal
Material Duronit for seal rings

Mechanical seals made of 'Duronit' can only be used up to an operating pressure of 10 bar. Please note the
maximum operating pressure  Chap. “Technical data".
8.9.1 Change of cartridge mechanical seal on the gearbox

 Fig. “Cartridge mechanical seal on the gearbox"
1. Depressurize the buffer chamber (with QD pumps, both buffer chambers).
2. Empty and clean the buffer chamber on the gearbox.
3. Remove any flushing connections and circulation system  chap. "Circulation system on the cartridge
mechanical seal” and  Fig. “Flushing operation".
4. Drain gearbox oil.
5. Work steps  chap. "Perform “Rotary lobe change and wear plate change”.
6. Remove hex socket set screws (a) of the cartridge mechanical seal (Fig. a)).
7. Put on cartridge installation tool (D) and screw the hexagonal socket screws (b) into the borings of the
cartridge mechanical seal (fig. b)).
8. Smoothly pull out cartridge mechanical seal using the three hex head screws (c) of the installation tool
(Fig. b)).
9. Change O-ring (30) in the bearing seal housing (fig. c)).
10. Carefully remove the burrs on the keyways and clean the cartridge sealing ring seat in the housing
before installing the new cartridge sealing ring.
11. Push new cartridge mechanical seal onto the shaft. Carefully oil the outer O-rings on the seal carrier
(Pos. 34 in fig. b)) before installation. Attention! Do not use oil for EPDM O-rings!
12. If a circulation system is present, the bore holes in the cartridge mechanical seal must be aligned with
the flushing connections in the bearing seal housing.
13. To install the new cartridge mechanical seal, place the installation tool on the cartridge mechanical
ring without screws.
14. Push rotary lobe without key on the shaft.
15. Insert the pressure disk and the strain screw.
16. Tighten the rotary lobe until the cartridge mechanical seal is flush with the pump housing.
17. Reinstall any removed flushing connections.
18. Remove rotary lobe again.
19. Push O-ring and support ring onto the shaft.
20. Before installing the new rotary lobes, clean contact surfaces of rotary lobes and sealing components
very carefully.
21. Install rotary lobes, wear plates and Q cover or QD cover.
22. Top up buffer fluid.
23. Readjust pressure in the buffer chamber (for QD pumps in both buffer chambers).
24. Fill up the gearbox oil.
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a) b)
a Hexagon socket set screw

b Hexagon socket head cap screw
c Hexagon head screw
30 O-ring (bearing seal housing)
34 O-ring (seal carrier)
D Installation tool
Complete kit part no.

VX100 WKZ0455
VX136 WKZ0456
VX186 WKZ0457
VX230 WKZ0462
c)
Fig. 32: Cartridge mechanical seal on the gearbox
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8.9.2 Cartridge mechanical seal change on the QD cover

1. Depressurize both buffer chambers.
2. Emptying and cleaning the buffer chamber at the QD cover.
3. Remove any flushing connections and circulation system  chap. "Circulation system on the cartridge
mechanical seal” and  Fig. “Flushing operation".
4. Perform the work steps according to  chap. "Opening the QD cover” starting at point 2.
 Fig. “Cartridge mechanical seal on gearbox a) and b)"
5. Put on cartridge installation tool (D) and screw the hexagonal socket screws (b) into the borings of the
cartridge.
6. Remove retaining ring, O-ring carrier and O-rings
7. Pull off cartridge evenly by the means of the three hex head screws (c) for the cartridge installation
tool.
 Fig. "Cartridge mechanical seal on the QD cover"
8. Place washer (2) on the hex head screw (3 and push it through the bearing cover.
9. Change O-ring in the bearing seal housing.
10. Clean the cartridge seat in the housing.
11. Insert the new cartridge.
12. If a circulation system is present, the bore holes in the cartridge mechanical seal must be aligned with
the flushing connections in the QD cover.
13. Put on tool G with the large boring facing the cartridge.
14. Insert tool F in tool G.
15. Slowly tighten the cartridge by tightening hex head screw (3).
16. Remove tools F and G.
17. Reinstall any removed flushing connections.
18. Fit O-ring carrier, O-rings and retaining ring.
19. Remove the hex head screw (3).
20. Close QD cover as per  chap. “Closing the QD-cover".
21. Top up buffer fluid.
22. Readjust pressure in the buffer chambers.
1 Hexagon nut
2 Washer
3 Hexagon head screw
F Tool WKZ0119 (VX100, VX136, VX186)
Tool NUS0067 (VX230)
G Tool WKZ0171 (VX136)

Tool WKZ0098 (VX186)
Tool PBA0035 (VX230)
Complete kit part no.

VX136 WKZ0172
VX186 PBA0009
VX230 PBA0040
Fig. 33: Cartridge mechanical seal on the QD cover
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8.10 Adjusting of pump housing segments

Should the pump housing segments be worn, they can be readjusted as follows.
1. Remove Q or QD cover  Chapter "Opening the Q cover" or “Opening the QD cover".
2. Loosen the connector and screws at the pump housing segments.
3. Adjust the top and bottom spring pins in the pump housing segments  Fig. “Adjustment of pump
housing segments".
4. Before installation of the pump housing segments, apply flange sealant, set an asbestos-free gasket in
place and coat this with flange sealant as well. The asbestos-free gaskets do not apply to the VX230
series, here you only need to apply flange sealant.
5. Screw all screws back on at the pump and the connectors.
6. Install Q or QD cover  Chapter “Closing the Q cover" or “Closing the QD cover".
Fig. 34: Adjustment of pump housing segments

1 Position of the spring pin
A Original
VX100 VX136 VX186 VX230
B 1. adjustment 0.5 mm 0.7 mm 0.9 mm 1.5 mm
C 2. adjustment 1.0 mm 1.4 mm 1.8 mm --
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8.11 Reducing the starting torque

With the VX100Q, VX136Q and VX186Q series, the starting torque can be reduced by installation of thin
wear plates (except for …QVVA series) or by the installation of shims between rotary lobes and wear plates.
Increasing the gaps between rotary lobes and wear plates however reduces the volumetric efficiency.
Increasing the gap by installing thinner wear plates

(VVA series excluded)
Gap increase ( + 1 mm)

VX136Q
At gearbox side: Wear plate PFL.B009.T1 (4 mm) replaces wear plate PFL.B009 (5 mm)
Cover side: Wear plate PFL.B002.T1 (3 mm) replaces wear plate PFL.B002 (4 mm)
VX186Q
At gearbox side: Wear plate PFL.A017.T1 (5 mm) replaces wear plate PFL.A017 (6 mm)
Cover side: Wear plate PFL.A002.T1 (4 mm) replaces wear plate PFL.A002 (5 mm)
Gap increase ( + 0.3 mm)

VX136Q
At gearbox side: Wear plate PFL.B009.T2 (4.7 mm) replaces wear plate PFL.B009 (5 mm)
Cover side: Wear plate PFL.B002.T2 (3.7 mm) replaces wear plate PFL.B002 (4 mm)
VX186Q
At gearbox side: Wear plate PFL.A017.T2 (5.7 mm) replaces wear plate PFL.A017 (6 mm)
Cover side: Wear plate PFL.A002.T2 (4.7 mm) replaces wear plate PFL.A002 (5 mm)
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Gap increase by installing shims

Increasing the gap on the Q cover (each with a new shim)
 Table “Increasing the gap using shims"
• Put one new shim on each of the four distance nuts of the Q cover.
Increasing the gap on the gearbox (each with a new shim)

• VX136Q, VX186Q: Slide a new shim in front of the 1st rotary lobe on the shaft.
VX100Q: Replace the shims.
• In addition put one shim on each of the four distance nuts of the Q cover to adjust the gap
accordingly.
Increasing the gap on the Q cover and/or on the gearbox (with multiple shims)
• Procedure as in  Chapter “Increasing the gap on the Q cover" and/or  Chapter “Increasing the
gap on the gearbox".
• Attention! If more than two shims are placed on each distance nut of the Q cover, you have to mount
a thicker O-ring under the Q cover to attain continued reliable sealing.
VX100Q: O-ring part no. DOR.092
Increasing the gap on the gearbox Increasing the gap on the Q cover
Shim Increasing the gap Shim Increasing the gap
Series Part no. (dimensions) [mm] Part no. (dimensions) [mm]
VX100Q NUS.056 (45x55x0.5)  + 0.2 NUS.063 (8x14x0.2)  + 0.2

replaces
NUS.033 (45x55x0.3)
VX136Q NUS.061 (60x75x 0.2)  + 0.2 NUS.062 (10x16x0.2)  + 0.2
VX186Q NUS.048 (85x105x0.3)  + 0.3 NUS.049 (12x25x0.3)  + 0.3
Table: Increasing the gap using shims
In case of wear on rotary lobes and plates, the gaps can be reduced accordingly again.
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9 Maintenance plan
Every 2000 operating hours, at least once a year

Before and after longer periods of non-use
Every 500 operating hours, at least every 3
When there is severe contamination

After the first 20 operating hours
After the first 10 operating hours
Every 200 operating hours

Start-up*
months
Lubricate grease nipple X X
Check belt tension for pumps with belt

X X X X
drive acc. to accompanying sheet
Tighten the screws for the base X
Checking buffer fluid tank or

X X
quenching fluid tank
Changing buffer fluid or quenching
X X
fluid
Change gearbox oil X X
Check gearbox oil X
*  chap. "Checklist before start-up"
Pumps with a mechanical seal consisting of the material combination SiC-SiC:

To avoid adhesion of the mechanical seal faces this pump needs to be rotated (at least one revolution) every
two months when not in service.
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10 Service plan
Warranty is valid only when service intervals acc. to  Chap. "Service instructions" have been followed and
performed.
Serial number (nameplate):

Checking buffer fluid tank or quenching fluid tank
Changing buffer fluid or quenching fluid

Tighten the screws for the base
Lubricate grease nipple
Checking belt tension
Overall delivery rate

Change gearbox oil
Check gearbox oil
operating hours
Other:
Date Name Signature
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11 Trouble-shooting
11.1 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Help  Chapter "Help"

• No pump delivery A, B, D, G, J, R
• Pump stops after start J, K, M, R, S, V
• Intake flow breaks away after start D, E, G, S, V
• Irregular pump delivery D, E, G, J
• Pump performance too low D, G, J, R, S, T, U
• Pump blocked C, F, J, K, M, R, U, V
• Power consumption too high C, M, R, S, V
• Drive belt slips F, H, M, R, S
• Leakage at the pump C, R, U
• Pressure and level variations in the buffer chamber O, U, V
• Extreme pressure and level changes in the buffer P
chamber
• With dry buffer chamber: Q
buffer chamber tank more than half full
• Pump too hot A, C, M, N, R, S, U
• Motor too hot C, K, L, M, R, S, V
• Noises & vibrations C, D, E, F, G, I, J, K, M, N, R, S
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11.2 Help
Observe notes and
Possible cause Possible measure
safety notes  Chapter
A Pump is not priming Fill the pump with fluid.
B Incorrect direction of rotation Change the pump's direction of rotation. "Flow direction"
Pipe causing pump housing Check the orientation of the pipe to the pump.
C "Installation in pipe lines"
warping If necessary provide a compensator or fix the pipe.
Leakage in the suction pipe Check the suction-side pipe system for leakage.
D Vent the suction pipe and pump chamber, fill with
Gas formation
fluid.
Check the free flow of the pipe system on the
E Suction pipe clogged
suction side.
F Foreign matter in medium Clean pump unit. Install strainer in the suction pipe.
Increase the suction pipe diameter, shorten the
NPSHa too low (medium suction pipe length, simplify suction pipe assembly,
G "Installation in pipe lines"
evaporates during feeding) reduce the suction height, reduce the speed, adjust
the medium temperature.
Tighten in accordance with manufacturer's
H Belt tension too low
specifications.
Coupling not correctly Check the orientation and align according to "Installation of pump and
I aligned manufacturer's specifications if necessary. motor on base"
Tighten in accordance with manufacturer's
J Belt drive slips
specifications.
Faulty electrical connector Check electrical equipment. "Connection to the power
K supply"
Error in the hydraulic system Check the hydraulics.
Motor speed too low during
"Variable frequency drive
L variable frequency drive Install external fan, increase motor speed.
operation"
operation
Stiff running caused by Check the medium resistance of the lobe "Material description for
swollen lobe elastomer elastomer. rotary lobes"
M Stiff running caused by Clean pump chamber, increase the gaps 
"Repair", "Connection to
accumulation of solid matter Chapter "Reduction of the starting torque", adjust
the power supply"
in the gaps the drive.
Oil level in the gearbox is not
N  Chapter "Gearbox" "Maintenance"
okay
Operation-related
O fluctuations in buffer  Chapter "Buffer chamber" "Maintenance"
chamber
Mechanical seal damage
Change the mechanical seal,  Chapter
Faulty repair of the "Repair"
P "Cartridge mechanical seal change"
mechanical seal
Buffer fluid tank leaking Check buffer fluid tank for leaks. "Maintenance"
Q Seal leaking  Chapter "Dry buffer chamber" "Maintenance"
R Operating pressure too high Reduce the operating pressure. "Specifications"
Medium viscosity above the
S Reduce speed. Increase medium temperature. "Designated use"
nominal value
Medium viscosity below the Increase speed, decrease medium temperature,
"Repair"
nominal value replace wear parts.
T
Reduce gaps  Chapter “Reduction of the
Gap too large "Maintenance"
starting torque" in reversed procedure
Medium temperature above
U Reduce medium temperature. "Designated use",
the nominal value
"Material description for
Medium temperature below Increase medium temperature (after consulting
V rotary lobes"
the nominal value Vogelsang)
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12 Specifications
12.1 Material description for rotary lobes
Marking Material Elastomer-based resistant Pump medium Characteristics

on the rotary up to
lobe
Sewage sludge,
Nitrile butadiene petrol,
NBR NBR 80°C * oil-resistant
rubber oil, grease, diesel oil,
spindle oil
Nitrile butadiene Oil, butter, linseed
NBR NBR, white 80°C * food grade
rubber and olive oil, lard
Styrene butadiene
SBR SBR 60°C Liquid manure wear-resistant
rubber
Ethylene not oil and grease-
EPDM-SL Water, liquid manure,
propylene resistant,
SL (EPDM sewage 80°C * sewage sludge,
diene M-class water-resistant,
line) biogas substrate
rubber steam-resistant
Drinking water
Ethylene approved **,
EPDM-AL
propylene not oil or grease-
AL (EPDM-Aqua- 80°C * Drinking water
diene M-class resistant,
Line)
rubber water-resistant,
steam-resistant
Ethylene
propylene Water, mash, slightly
EPDM EPDM, white 80°C * food grade
diene M-class acidic products
rubber
PU Polyurethane
PU 50°C abrasive medium wear-resistant
(Werobust) vulcanised
Polyurethane
PUR PUR 80°C abrasive medium highly wear-resistant
cast
Chloro-sulfonyl wear-resistant,
CSM Petrol, oil, acids,
CSM polyethylene 80°C * acid-resistant and
(Hypalon) alkali solutions
rubber alkali-resistant
Fluorocarbon Solvents, salt water, acid-resistant and
FPM FPM 80°C *
gum oil, petrol, acids alkali-resistant
high temperatures,
Steel lobes 150°C pure medium
1.4571 high chemical
(solid material) 200°C* Chemistry
resistance
Steel lobes 150°C pure medium high temperatures,
C45 nitrided
(solid material) 200°C* petrochemical chemical resistance
* consult Vogelsang in the event of the combination of "high pressure and high temperatures"
** drinking water approvals: KTW, DVGW-Arbeitsblatt, W 270, WRAS, BELAQUA
Please consult us 
 if you require combinations with high pressure and high temperatures, see * in table
 with solid material lobes with media containing foreign matter
 if you should discover discrepancies or if precise media data has not been provided
Material FPM for rotary lobes

The material 'FPM' for rotary lobes is usable only up to max. 6 bar. Please note the maximum operating
pressure  Chap. “Technical data".
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12.2 VX100 – Technical data

Pump size of series Theoretical capacity* Max. operating Theoretical operating torque with
-1
VX100Q nmax = 1000 min pressure** max. operating pressure and
water
(valid for NBR elastomers)
3 ALU***
[l] [l/min] [m /h] [bar] [Nm]
[bar]
45 0.29 290 18 10 7 65
64 0.42 420 25 9 5 80
90 0.59 590 35 7 3 90
128 0.84 840 50 4 2 85
12.3 VX100 with flanged electric motor – Technical data

Pump Motor
AEM0269 AEM0270
Nominal power 2.2 [kW] Nominal power 4 [kW]
-1 -1
Speed 1420 min Speed 1440 min
Gear ratio [i] Gear ratio [i]
1.913 2.19 2.526 1.913 2.19 2.526
-1
VX100.. Speed [min ] 742 648 562 753 658 570
Displacement 0.29 [l]

45Q max. operating pressure [bar] 2.0 3.0 4.0 6.7 8.5 9.7
Theoretical capacity* [m³/h] 12.9 11.3 9.8 13.1 11.4 9.9

64Q max. operating pressure [bar] 1.1 1.8 2.4 4.3 5.6 6.8
Theoretical capacity* [m³/h] 18.7 16.3 14.2 19.0 16.6 14.4

90Q max. operating pressure [bar] -- -- -- 2.8 3.6 4.5
Theoretical capacity* [m³/h] -- -- -- 26.7 23.3 20.2

128Q max. operating pressure [bar] -- -- -- 1.7 2.3 2.9
Theoretical capacity* [m³/h] -- -- -- 38.0 33.2 28.7
Free passage
For series VX100 the maximum free passage is Ø 20 mm.
* All data refer to theoretical capacity. The actual capacity is lower; it depends on the various operating
conditions.
** Valid only for short operation times. For continuous operation, please contact our Service department
.
The service life of the rotary lobes is reduced by high temperatures, especially in combination with
high pressure.
*** For pumps with aluminium gearbox housing, operating pressure is reduced.
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Pump size of series: Theoretical Max. operating pressure** Theoretical operating torque with
capacity* max. operating pressure and
water
-1 VX..QD VX..Q VX..QD VX..QD VX..Q VX...QD
VX136QD nmax = 800 min Marathon Marathon
VX136
Marathon 3
[l] [m /h] [bar] [bar] [bar] [Nm] [Nm] [Nm]
140 12 280
70 1.27 60 10 16 240 400
(70/ 70) 5 135
210 12 415
105 1.90 90 10 16 355 580
(105/105) 5 200
280 12 550
140 2.53 120 8 14 390 675
(140/140) 5 260
420 10 695
210 3.80 180 5 12 395 860
(210/210) 5 380
8 755
280 - 5.06 240 - - - -
5 500
6 865
420 - 7.59 360 - - - -
- -
Free passage

Pump size of series: Theoretical Max. operating pressure** Theoretical operating torque with
capacity* max. operating pressure and
water
-1
nmax = 600 min VX..QD VX..Q VX...QD VX..QD VX..Q VX..QD
VX186QD Marathon Marathon
VX186
Marathon 3
[l] [m /h] [bar] [bar] [bar] [Nm] [Nm] [Nm]
184
92 3.56 125 - 10 16 - 675 1100
( 92/ 92)
260
130 5.03 180 12 10 16 1100 940 1510
(130/130)
368
184 7.12 250 12 8 14 1540 1090 1850
(184/184)
520
260 10.06 360 10 5 12 1835 1035 2205
(260/260)
368 - 14.24 510 8 3 - 2100 970 -
390 - 15.09 540 7 3 - 1975 1020 -
520 - 20.12 720 6 - - 2250 - -
736 - 28.48 1000 3 - - 1680 - -
Free passage
conditions.
.
high pressure.
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12.6 VX230 – Specifications

Pump size of theoretical max. operating theoretical operating torque with max.
series: capacity* pressure** operating pressure and water
-1
nmax = 540 [min ] VX..QD VX..Q VX..QD VX..Q
VX230 3
[l] [m /h] [bar] [bar] [Nm] [Nm]
226 13.45 435 12 8 2900 2000

320 19.04 615 10 5 3470 1960
640 38.08 1230 6 - 4260 -
Free passage
For the VX230 series the maximum free passage is Ø 75 mm.
conditions.
.
high pressure.
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13 Long-term storage
Complete pumps, cartridge mechanical seals, individual O-rings and seal components
If not stored and handled properly, the physical characteristics of products made of rubber may change.
Possible consequences include excessive hardening, softening, lasting deformation, peeling, cracking or
other surface damage.
Long-term storage is possible under the following conditions (longer than 6 months to a maximum of 5
years):
• The storage area should be dry (relative humididty under 65%) and the temperature
should be between 5 °C and 30 °C.
• The pump chamber can be sealed with a preservative that is suitable for the lobe and sealing material.
• The products should be protected against light, especially direct sunlight and strong artificial light with
a high proportion of ultraviolet.
From a storage period of over 5 years and before start-up we recommend:

• checking and renewing (if necessary) all wetted gaskets and rotary lobes
• changing the gear oil and the buffer or quenching fluid
For pumps with a mechanical seal that has mating materials SiC-SiC, the shaft must be turned (at least one
revolution) every two months so that the sealing surfaces of the mechanical seal rings do not stick together.
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14 Putting out of operation and disposal

1. Disconnect pump from the power supply or the PTO drive.
 With electric or hydraulic drive: Observe notes and safety notes  Chapter "Connection to the
power supply".
 For PTO drive: Observe notes and safety notes  Chapter “PTO drive".
2. Disconnect pump from the pipe: Observe notes and safety notes  Chapter "Installation in pipes".
Risk of injury by crushing or falling down

Pipes under flexural strain can spring back under spring energy. In order to prevent risk of injury due to
crushing or falling, carefully loosen screws. Wear protective clothing.
3. Empty auxiliary materials and supplies and residual medium.

 Empty pump gearbox: Observe notes and safety notes  Chapter "Checking and replacing the
gear oil".
 Emptying the buffer chamber: Observe notes and safety notes  Chapter "Emptying and
cleaning the buffer chamber".
 Empty any residual medium: Observe notes and safety notes  Chapter “Before opening the Q
or QD cover".

Treat auxiliary materials and supplies, such as oils, hydraulic fluids and dangerous media, like hazardous
waste and dispose of properly.
4. Hand over pump for scrap: Observe notes and safety notes  Chapter "Transport".
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15 Declaration of Installation
Declaration of installation
for an incomplete machine
according to Machinery Directive 2006/42/EG; annex II B
Manufacturer: Hugo Vogelsang

Maschinenbau GmbH
Holthöge 10-14
D-49632 Essen/Oldb.
We declare that this delivery concerns the following machine which is not complete. The machine must
not be put into service until the machinery into which this incomplete machine is incorporated is in
conformity with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
Product: Rotary lobe pump

Type of machine: HiFlo®
Serial number:
Year of construction:
The following basic health and safety requirements according to Annex I of the Machinery Directive
(2006/42/EC) are applied and observed:
1.1.3; 1.1.5; 1.5.4; 1.5.13; 1.6.1; 1.7.1.1; 1.7.3; 1.7.4
Applied harmonised standards:

EN 349:1993+A1:2008
EN 1037:1995+A1:2008
EN ISO 12100:2010
EN ISO 13857:2008
Applied national standards and technical specifications:

DIN 4844-1:2012-06
DIN 4844-2:2001+A1:2004
DIN ISO 3864-1:2012-06
EN 809:2012-10
EN 12162:2010-05
EN 62079:2001-11
The technical documents according to annex VII B have been prepared and can be obtained if necessary.
The person authorized to compile the technical documentation is:

Ms Ilona Ballmann; Hugo Vogelsang Maschinenbau GmbH; Holthöge 10-14; D-49632 Essen/Oldb.
The manufacturer is obliged to electronically forward the relevant technical documentation for the partly
completed machine to national authorities upon justified request.
49632 Essen, 2012-10-15
Harald Vogelsang (Managing Director)
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Hugo Vogelsang Maschinenbau GmbH
Holthöge 10-14
49632 Essen/Oldb.
Phone: +49 (0) 54 34 83 0

Fax: +49 (0) 54 34 83 10
vogelsang-gmbh.com
info@vogelsang-gmbh.com
USA Spanien Schweden

Vogelsang USA Ltd. Vogelsang S.L. Vogelsang Sverige AB
vogelsangusa.com vogelsang.es vogelsang.se
Großbritannien Australien Malaysia

Vogelsang Ltd. Vogelsang Pty. Ltd. Vogelsang Malaysia
vogelsang.co.uk vogelsang.com.au vogelsang.info
Frankreich Indien Finnland

Vogelsang France S.A.R.L. Vogelsang India Private Limited Vogelsang Oy
vogelsang.fr vogelsangindia.com vogelsang.fi
Italien Tschechische Republik Irland

Vogelsang Italy Srl Vogelsang CZ s.r.o. Vogelsang Irland
vogelsang-srl.it vogelsang-czech.cz vogelsang.ie
Polen Dänemark Deutschland - Niederlassung Ost

Vogelsang Poland Sp. z o.o. Vogelsang A/S Vogelsang Lutherstadt Eisleben
vogelsang.pl vogelsang-as.dk vogelsang-gmbh.com
Rumänien Brasilien
Vogelsang Romania SRL Vogelsang Brasil Ltda.
vogelsang.ro vogelsang.com.br
China Mexico
Vogelsang Mechanical Vogelsang De México
Engineering (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. S.de R.L. de CV
vogelsang.com.cn vogelsang.mx
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Service Manual
Service Manual Pump Models:
Series Q Pumps
Preventative Maintenance
Inspection & Routine Adjustment
After Exposure to strong

out-of-service periods
Every 2000 operating

Once Every 30 days
Every 200 operating
Every 500 operating

Before & After long
10 operating hours
20 operating hours
hours or 3 months
after initial startup

Stocked Pumps:
contamination
Initial Startup
hours
hours
New Pump w/Mechanical
Seal combination of metals:
SiC-Si/TC. One Rotation
X
when not in service
Remove plastic plug from

breather on V100 QHD X
Pumps.
Check belt tension for

belt drive pumps according
to specification for all X X
pumps configured with
V-Belt Drives
Tighten all mounting bolts X
Check buffer chamber oil

level
X X
Change buffer chamber oil X X
Change Gear Oil X X
Check Gear Oil Level X

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Man Hours Required for Preventative & Routine Maintenance
All Q Series Pumps – Time in Hours

Title Electrician Mechanic Operator Laborer
Lobe Change 1.0 2.0
Seal Change 1.0 2.5
Wear Plate Change 1.0 1.5
Housing Adjustment 1.0 2.5
Complete Wet-End Rebuild
1.0 4.0
(all of the above tasks)
Check Oils .25
Change Oils .75
Number of Personnel Required for Preventative & Routine Maintenance

All Q Series Pumps – Time in Man Hours
Check Oils .25
Change Oils .75
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Frequency of Preventative & Routine Maintenance


Once Every 30 days
Every 200 operating
Every 500 operating

Before & After long
10 operating hours
20 operating hours
hours or 3 months

Stocked Pumps:
contamination
Initial Startup
hours
hours
X
when not in service

level
X X
Change Gear Oil X X

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Level 1 Service Manual for all VX Q Series Pumps
Prior to starting any repair, make sure you understand the safety instructions provided with any piece
of rotating equipment. There is a specific section in this manual that deals with safety concerns related
to the Vogelsang Pump. Make sure you read and understand this section completely prior to starting
any repair. If you have questions, please contact: 800.984.9400
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Section 1: General Information for Operation & Maintenance
General Instructions
Description of the Vogelsang Positive Displacement Rotary Lobe Pump and how
it functions
The Vogelsang positive displacement rotary lobe pump employs right and left set lobes, top
and bottom, rotating in opposite directions, driven by an external power source, to move fluid
from the suction side of the pump to the discharge side.
During operation the lobes mesh together, forming cavities between the rotors and the casing.
The lobes mesh tightly together in the center of the pump and have a very small clearance at
the radial housing. As the lobes continue to turn, the fluid and objects are moved along the
outer perimeter of the pump. As the pump completes a full cycle, the fluid is pumped through
to the discharge side of the pump. The direction of flow is determined by the rotation of the
lobes. Vogelsang positive displacement rotary lobe pumps can operate in both forward and
reverse directions of flow.
If you are in doubt about the functionality of your Vogelsang product, please ask us. Any other
use is contrary to the intended purpose. The manufacturer is not liable for damages or wear
caused by incorrect use.
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Identification
Each Vogelsang pump is tagged with an identification label on the gearbox end of the pump.
This tag shows the full model designation, serial number, year of manufacture and maximum
operating conditions, if applicable. Refer to the illustrations below.
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Normal Operation Information
Pre-startup Normal Emergency

Startup Shutdown
checks Operation Shutdown
Properly install and pressurize buffer chamber
using the pressurized oil bottle. Follow X X X
instructions outlined in this document.
For direct drive assemblies: Confirm the pump
and drive unit are properly coupled and aligned. X X X
Coupler guard must be in place.
For belt drive assemblies: Confirm sheaves are
aligned and belt is properly tensioned. Belt X X X
guard must be in place.
Confirm that ALL base plate mounting points are
fastened and properly tightened. X X X
Confirm that there are no obstructions in the

pipelines. X X X
Pressure relief system, valves, etc, must be in

good working order and set to the appropriate X X X
relief pressure.
Under no circumstances should the pump or
its flanges, be used to support external loads. X X X
All piping must be supported.
Pump should be filled with liquid before initial
startup and any restart. X X
Liquid should be drained from the wet-end of

the pump, to insure it does not freeze, or X
set-up in the wet-end.
Insure the surrounding piping matches or
exceeds the port size of the pump, to reduce X X X
the chance of cavitation.
Confirm the NPSHA in the system is suitable
for the NPSHA of the pump, to ensure smooth X X X
operation of the pump, without cavitation
Insure suction and discharge gauges are
properly installed, and working. X X X
Insure all PM has been completed on the pump

and drive system. X X
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Pre-startup Normal Emergency

Startup Shutdown
checks Operation Shutdown
Rotate the pump one complete turn each
month, to insure proper lubrication of mechanical seals. X X X X
Clean wet-end of unit to insure a smooth

re-start. X X X
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Sequence of Operations
1 Open all suction and discharge valves
2 Assure completion of all startup checks in table above
3 Assure compliance with any electrical checklist for this application
4 Engage pump
5 Assure normal operation parameters
6 Upon shutdown, observe shutdown advisories in chart above

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Installation, Maintenance, Calibration & Repair
Installation
Vogelsang does not install equipment supplied as this is the responsibility of the contractor. See
section 2.A.1 for installation advice. However, when designing your system, keep in mind the below
guidelines.
When designing the pumping system:

DO - Confirm with the supplier the Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH) requirements for the pump, as
this is crucial for ensuring the smooth operation and preventing cavitation.
DO - Avoid suction lifts and manifold/common suction lines for two pumps running in parallel, as this
may cause vibration or cavitation.
DO - Protect the pump against blockage from incompressible solid objects e.g. nuts, bolts etc. Also
protect the pump from accidental operation against a closed valve by using one or all of the
following methods: relief valves, pressure switch, current monitoring device.
DO - Fit suction and discharge pressure gauges to monitor pressures for diagnostic purposes.
Depending on your requirements, the pump and drive (if supplied) may arrive mounted on a
baseplate. Our standard baseplates have pre-drilled mounting holes to accept base retaining
bolts. All mounting holes are required for best results against vibration and noise.
To provide a permanent, rigid support for securing the pump unit, a foundation is required. This
will also absorb vibration, and reduce strain on the pumping unit.
DO - Set appropriate pressure to the pump’s buffer chamber using the pressurized oil bottle that has
been installed on your pump.
DO - Check alignments. Pump may become misaligned during shipping. For direct drive assemblies,
make sure pump and motor are aligned and the coupling is making a straight connection. The
coupling guard must be in place at all times during operation. For piggy-back belt driven
assemblies, confirm that the sheaves are properly aligned and the belt is tensioned correctly.
The belt guard must be in place at all times during operation.
DO - Make sure that all equipment and piping are properly supported. The pump assembly and
flanges are only designed to support their own weight.
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Equipment Alignment – Base plate

The base frame of motor driven units must not be out of alignment or under stress by the
mounting bolts to prevent noise and wear of coupling. After mounting, the alignment of
coupling must be checked and corrected prior to operation.
Retighten all motor and pump mounting screws on the frame after 20 initial operating hours.
For pumps with belt drive check the belt tension as described earlier:
• After the first 10 operating hours
• Then every 2000 operating hours
Use the eye bolts on the pumps only for lifting the pump without any additional
mounting parts such as the motor.
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Trade Levels for installation
Consult with General Contractor as Vogelsang does not install equipment.
Special Rigging
Pump/Motor assemblies may exceed 3090 lbs. and so require some lifting device with chain
and hooks to engage lifting eyes on pump and motor. Assemblies should never be lifted by
pump alone, or by motor alone.
Special Test Equipment
No special test equipment is required for the installation of the pump assembly.
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Safety
Identify all safety and tag-out procedures
Before setting into operation read and observe the contents of the operating
instructions and the safety advisories.
Warning and information stickers provide important information for safe operation. They may
not be removed. Observation of these stickers provides for your safety.
Before start up of operations you should familiarise yourself with all facilities and operating
options. Pump may only be set in operation if the suction and pressure pipes are connected so
that access to the pumping chamber is not possible. Before pump is set in operation, ensure
that access to the rotating parts (the drive shaft) is not possible.
The drive shaft must be completely covered by a coupling guard.
Before setting into operation, ensure that the discharge pipe is not completely closed off.
Otherwise the pump shaft seals or even the pump housing or the pipelines may be damaged
or destroyed by the resulting high pressure.
Before starting maintenance and repair work, turn off the drive and ensure that the pump
cannot be switched on by mistake.
Use the eye bolts on the pumps only for lifting the pump without mounted parts
(for example motor)!
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Lubrication
Lubrication Points & Lubrication Reservoirs
There is a buffer chamber on the VX Q pump that is filled with oil and pressurized using a
pressurized oil bottle.
The gearbox is filled halfway with oil to lubricate the drive gears.
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2.C.3 Changing the Oil
Change the Gear Oil:

• For the first time after a period of 20 operating hours.
• Every 2000 operating hours.
Change the Buffer Chamber Oil:
• If Gear Oil has been changed.
• Every 2000 operating hours, however not more than 3 months between fill ups.
• See section 2.F.1 for information on using the pressurized oil bottle
Lubricant: Vogelsang Standard Oil

Mineral Oil Titan Gear MP90, SAE 90, Combustion point: 215°C, Art-No. BSS.006
See the table of alternative oils on the following page.
1: Pressurized Oil Bottle A: Fill
2: Hex Head Screw Plug B: Empty
3: Magnetic Hex Head Screw Plug C: Check
D: Pressurize
1 – A, C, D
2–A
3–B
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Lubrication Chart
Lubrication Chart – VX Q Series Pumps
Lubrication
Location Supplier Product
Specification
Fuchs RENOLIN EP 220

Valvoline HP Gear Oil 80W-90
MP90
Quaker State FCIGL-5 MT-1 80W-90
Gearbox Mineral Oil
BP Oil BP HYPO-U 80W-90
SAE 90-GC-5
Titan Gear MP90 Gearplus
Pennzoil 80W-90 GL-5
Fuchs RENOLIN EP 220

Valvoline HP Gear Oil 80W-90
MP90
Buffer Quaker State FCIGL-5 MT-1 80W-90
Mineral Oil
Chamber BP Oil BP HYPO-U 80W-90
SAE 90-GC-5
Titan Gear MP90 Gearplus
Pennzoil 80W-90 GL-5
Lubrication Quantity Chart – VX Q Series Pumps
Location Model Quantity
Buffer Chamber VX 136 Q Series 1.5 quarts / 1.5 liter
Gearbox VX 136 Q Series 2.1 quarts / 2 liter
Buffer Chamber VX 186 Q Series 2.5 quarts / 2.4 liter
Gearbox VX 186 Q Series 1 gallon / 4 liter

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Operational Startup & Testing

Shown below is the standard we use to test each pump before it leaves the factory.
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Operational Startup & Testing (continued)

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Data from Startup & Testing Procedures
Actual certified field service reports will be inserted here, when conducted, and upon the final
printing of this manual.
Test method, equipment, and procedure
Pump start-up is dependent on actual application. On start-up flow rates, pressures and
speeds should be noted on the Start-Up checklist for comparison with design specifications.
Differences should be noted.
Flow meters, pressure gauges and similar instruments may be used or installed in the system
for observation of application conditions. Any request for technical assistance from Vogelsang
will require this data.
Certified Factory tests will be conducted on all products per the specification, and approved by
the engineer, prior to shipment.
Field tests will be conducted by the contractor per the specification. Vogelsang will witness
these tests.
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Preventative Maintenance
Inspection & Routine Adjustment


Once Every 30 days
Every 200 operating
Every 500 operating

Before & After long
10 operating hours
20 operating hours
hours or 3 months

Stocked Pumps:
contamination
Initial Startup
hours
hours
X
when not in service
Remove plastic plug from

breather on V100 QHD X
Pumps.
Check belt tension for

belt drive pumps according
to specification for all X X
pumps configured with
V-Belt Drives

level
X X
Change Gear Oil X X

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Man Hours Required for Preventative & Routine Maintenance
All Q Series Pumps – Time in Hours

Lobe Change 1.0 2.0
Seal Change 1.0 2.5
Wear Plate Change 1.0 1.5
Housing Adjustment 1.0 2.5
Complete Wet-End Rebuild
1.0 4.0
(all of the above tasks)
Check Oils .25
Change Oils .75
Number of Personnel Required for Preventative & Routine Maintenance

All Q Series Pumps – Time in Man Hours
Check Oils .25
Change Oils .75
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Frequency of Preventative & Routine Maintenance


Once Every 30 days
Every 200 operating
Every 500 operating

Before & After long
10 operating hours
20 operating hours
hours or 3 months

Stocked Pumps:
contamination
Initial Startup
hours
hours
X
when not in service

level
X X
Change Gear Oil X X

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Corrective Maintenance
Details for equipment disassembly & assembly
Overhaul Manual for VX Q Series Pumps
Prior to starting any repair, make sure you understand the safety instructions provided with any
piece of rotating equipment. There is a specific section in this manual that deals with safety
concerns related to the Vogelsang Pump. Make sure you read and understand this section
completely prior to starting any repair. If you have questions, please contact: 800.984.9400
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Depressurize Buffer Chamber
IMPORTANT:
Your pump is equipped with a pressurized oil canister. When you are working on the
mechanical seals you must depressurize the buffer chamber before you remove the
seals.
Whenever the mechanical seals are removed from the pump, a pressure test is highly
recommended after re-installation of the mechanical seals and wet-end parts. This test
will confirm that installation has been successful and no o-rings have been cut or
pinched in the process. The pressurized oil bottle itself is ideal for this pressure test.
Pressure Testing:
1. Test for proper seal installation: Install a
pressurized oil bottle at the empty buffer
chamber port at the top of the pump. With the
provided hand pump or other air source,
pressurize the bottle (no oil in chamber) to
approximately 21 psi (1.5 bar) and observe the
gauge. Pressure should hold steady for at least
15 minutes. Then depressurize the bottle,
remove it, re-fill the buffer chamber and re-
install the pressurized oil bottle. A specific
pressure is to be set on the oil bottle which is
specific to your pump’s operating pressure.
Review the following page for instructions on
determining and setting the pressure for your
pump’s buffer chamber.
2. If the buffer chamber does not hold pressure it
will be necessary to disassemble and recheck
all o-rings for damage, and the lobe core
surfaces for proper preparation. Check also that
Use the included Hand Pump to
the seal cartridge is seated fully into the pump
body and the cartridge outer body is flush with
add pressure inside the empty
pump body. blocking chamber.
3. Re-install pump outer door (front pump cover) 21psi equals about 1.5 bar on
to complete assembly. your pressure gauge.
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Repressurizing Pump after completed maintenance

The pressurized buffer chamber canister (oil bottle) provides a constant pressure against the
mechanical seal helping to prevent infiltration of material from a higher pressure in the
pumping chamber. The semi-opaque container also allows easy monitoring of the oil level.
1. Fill the buffer chamber completely using the same oil as that used in the gearbox, ie.
80W90 hypoid gear oil.
2. If a non-pressurized oil bottle has been previously installed, remove and discard the bottle
and the check valve installed under the bottle. Install the pressurized oil bottle, screwing it
directly to the buffer chamber. On belt drive units, a hose kit is necessary to mount the
bottle in a remote location.
3. Fill the pressurized oil bottle about 1/4 full with buffer chamber oil (see above). Using the
supplied hand pump, pressurize the buffer chamber using the formula: 1/2 of normal
pump operating pressure plus 7 psi. For example, if your pump normally has a pressure
head on the suction side of 2 psi and a discharge pressure of 30 psi, the operating
pressure is 32 psi. Pressurize the oil bottle to (1/2 x 32) + 7 = 23 psi.
It’s as easy as a b c. Just fill in the blanks:
Suction Discharge Operating

Step Plus Equals
Pressure Pressure Pressure
a + =
Operating ½ Differential
Pressure Equals Pressure
Divided by
b ÷ 2 =
½ Differential Gauge
Pressure Plus PSI Equals Pressure
c + 7psi =
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Drain Pump Oil Reservoirs

NOTE: Your pump is supplied
Fig. 1
with a pressurized oil bottle.
Release pressure and unscrew
oil bottle from the pump.
To begin service to the pump

wet-end drain oil from the buffer
chamber by loosening and
removing the bottom drain plug.
Remove the pressurized oil bottle
from the top of the chamber at
the same time. Place it in a safe
Buffer Chamber Drain place for reuse.
Place a drain pan under the
Gear Box Drain pump to catch the quenching oil.
Remove the buffer chamber drain
bolt (Fig. 1) located on the
bottom of the pump. This part will
be reused.
Inspect the oil for foreign bodies or other evidence of contamination, as this may indicate mechanical
seal failure.
Remove the top bolt on the gear case of the pump, and save for re-use. Place an oil collection pan
under the pump, and loosen and remove the bottom drain plug from the gear case of the pump.
Inspect the oil for foreign bodies and other contaminants. This may be an indicator of the lip seal
performance, or gear/bearing damage.
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Remove Rotary Lobes
Note: Take care to insure the

pump oil chambers have been
drained prior to removing lobes.
Remove the 4 door retention nuts
and washers, and place in a safe
place for re-use (Fig. 2).
Using an open-end wrench,
carefully free the door from its
groove in the housing, remove,
and set aside.
The pump end plate, sometimes
referred to as the door, can be
heavy. Use care removing it
from the fluid end of the pump.
The pump end plate will also
consist of the outer wear plate
Fig. 2 and may retain the sealing
o-ring. Remove as a unit. Inspect
the wear plate and replace if
Fig. 3 necessary (Fig. 3).
Note: Some wear is expected on
the outer wear plate. Excessive
wear means pump flow is no
longer satisfactory. Hardened
plates are coated on just one
side, thus turning the plate over
only temporarily improves pump
performance.
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Some pumps are equipped with

plastic caps to protect the lobe
retention bolts (strain screws).
If your pump is equipped with
these plastic covers, simply pry
them loose with a flathead
screwdriver, and discard (Fig. 4).
Note: The caps are not required
for proper pump operation.
Insert the strain bolt socket
provided with the optional lobe
puller. With the lobes blocked so
they will not rotate, loosen the
lobe retention bolts. They will be
very tight, so take care not to
strip them. The bolt will loosen
from the shaft, then seem to turn
Fig. 4 freely in the hole (Fig. 5).
Note: It is very easy to strip the

Fig. 5 strain bolt heads. Take care to
use correct tools for this
operation.
Special Tool Required
Strain Bolt Wrench:

Part # WIN.002
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Once you feel the bolt begin to

move in the hole freely, pull the
bolt toward you, until it stops,
then continue to unscrew it
through the locking (Fig. 7).
When several threads have been
engaged, use the strain screw to
pull the washer assembly out of
the lobe end.
Carefully screw the lobe retention
bolt into the locking disk, insuring
that the threads are securely set
into the disk only.
With the bolt secured in the
locking disk, firmly grasp the bolt,
and in a back and forth motion,
Fig. 7 wiggle the disk free. Save the
disk for re-use. Remove and
retain washers if loose for re-use.
Fig. 8 Note: the washers are generally
fixed to the locking disk. Note
also the o-ring on the outer edge
of the locking disk, and the one
on the inner edge of the locking
disk. These should be replaced
at each lobe change, but can be
re-used if not severely
compressed.
In the event that the disk is too
tight to pull out by hand, using the
center bolt of the lobe puller tool
in place of the strain screw, and
turn the bolt down into the disk
assembly (the thread is the same
as the strain screw). The bolt will
bottom out on the shaft and then
push the disk assembly up out of
the lobe end (Fig. 8).
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Using the lobe puller, loosen the

arm bolts, and place the end of
the arms into the groove provided
in the lobe. Tighten the arm bolts
on the lobe puller. Tighten the
extraction bolt on the lobe puller
to pull the lobes from the pump.
Repeat as necessary (in the
event of “stacked” lobes),
removing lobes from both shafts
(Fig. 9).
Note: Lobes must be pulled
together in pairs. Using two sets
of pullers is recommended as it
will save you a significant amount
of time.
Fig. 9
Lobe Pullers: We recommend ordering two sets.

VX136 Short Lobe Puller: Part #PBA.B001.TK for models 70, 105
VX136 Long Lobe Puller: Part #PBA.B001.TL for models 140, 210
VX186 Short Lobe Puller: Part #PBA.A001.TK for models 92, 130,184, 260
VX186 Medium Lobe Puller: Part #PBA.A001.TL for models 184, 260
VX186 Long Lobe Puller: Part #PBA.A001.T1 for models 368, 390
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Removing Cartridge Mechanical Seals
Before continuing with

Surface is free cartridge seal replacement:
of gouges or
elastomer Important! Once you’ve
fragments.
removed the lobes, you must
evaluate the condition of the lobe
core that will contact the Block
Ring. Lobe condition is critical
to prevent premature seal failure
(Fig. 10 & 11).
Lobes provided before the
development of the Block Ring
Fig. 10 seal may have partial coating on
the inner core which mates with
the seal. These lobes may show
Fig. 11 small bits or pieces of the coating
in a jagged appearance around
the surface which is not
acceptable when using Block
Ring seals.
Surface has
even elastomer New lobes have a smooth, clean,
coating with no machined appearance and show
gouges. no jagged bits of coating. If
lobes are being reused with the
Block Ring seal, attention must
be given to the condition of the
lobe core, assuring that it has not
been damaged.
Unacceptable: Jagged
pieces of coating on inner
core can lead to seal
failure (Fig. 12).
Fig. 12
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With the aid of a hammer and

Fig. 13
chisel, carefully tap the keys
(Fig 13) from their keyway, and
remove from the pump.
Remove any burrs from the shaft
with the aid of a file or emery
cloth. Take care not to injure
yourself on the sharp edges of
the keyway.
Carefully reach into the pump,
and remove the wave washers
(Fig 67) from the shaft. If
replacing the cartridge or block
ring mechanical seal assembly,
these parts will be included and
should be replaced. If changing
just the lobes they may be re-
used, but replacement is
recommended.
Note: Washers (Fig 14) go on
Fig. 14 top and bottom shaft. Re-install
them in the same location from
which they were removed.
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Fig. 15 Using a dental pick, o’ring puller

or similar sharp instrument,
remove and discard the o-ring
(Fig 15 & 16) located around the
pump shaft.
Note: Never re-use this o-ring.
Fig. 16
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Fig. 17
Loosen and remove the two bolts
(Fig 17) holding the rear wear
plate. Inspect the bolts for wear.
If in good condition, retain for
re-use. If damaged, discard and
replace during re-assembly.
Remove wear plate. Inspect for
wear. If in good condition, re-
use. If damaged, replace. As with
the outer wear plate, some wear
is expected. Excessive wear is
determined by loss of flow
performance. When pump flow is
unsatisfactory the plate must be
replaced. This plate can never be
turned over for re-use.
Note: The back wear plate has a
slight convex bend to it (Fig 18).
The plate is installed one-way
only, with the ends of the plate
Fig. 18 pushing the center up slightly.
The retaining screws bring the
plate flush to the pump body and
provide tension to the assembly.
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Fig. 19
Remove the o-ring (Fig 19) at the
top of the mechanical seal
cartridge assembly. Discard the
o-ring and replace. This o-ring is
provided with the mechanical
seal assembly if the cartridge is
being replaced.
Cartridge and block-ring seal
assemblies are supplied with 2
small set screws on opposite
sides of the outer carrier of the
assembly. Remove these small
screws using a 2.5mm allen
wrench (Fig 20).
These set screws are installed to
help keep material out of the
threaded holes in the carrier used
by the cartridge removal tool
(Part # PBA.A014.N1: VX186Q
PBA.B020.N1: VX 136Q).
Fig. 20

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Place the cartridge removal tool

Fig. 21
ring over the shaft of one
cartridge assembly at a time.
Install two retaining screws to
attach the ring to the outer edge
of the carrier on the seal
assembly, and thread three
jacking screws into the removal
tool ring (Fig 21). As the jacking
screws are tightened into the ring
and against the pump housing,
the ring will pull the cartridge
assembly out of the seal bore.
Pull entire seal assembly up off
the lobe shaft. Repeat the
procedure for the other
mechanical seal assembly. Use
an even, slow pressure with the
jacking bolts to avoid bending the
assembly tool ring. Turn each
screw one or two turns at a time,
Fig. 22 and rotate around the ring
increasing pressure with the
jacking screws (Fig 22).
Note: If re-using a mechanical
seal assembly, the o-ring around
the outer circumference of the
assembly must be replaced.
These o-rings are part of the seal
assembly kit when ordered new.
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Fig. 23
Remove the o-ring (Fig 23) from
the case. This is the same size
o-ring as the one on the outer
circumference of the seal
assembly.
Caution: The large o-rings used
with the mechanical seal
assembly are all the same size.
However, the o-ring located
directly behind the wear plate
may be of different material
depending on the elastomers
used in the pump. All elastomers
are standard as NBR, but
optional elastomers may be
provided, if specified, to combat
reaction to specific chemicals
being pumped.
Note: This completes the
mechanical seal removal
procedure. The entire wet-end is
now disassembled. If you need to
work on the pump’s gearbox end,
skip to that section at this point.
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Installing Block Ring Mechanical Seals
Each Block Ring

Mechanical Seal Kit
Includes:
Block Ring Mechanical
Seal, 4 o-rings, & flat
washer. Do not
reuse your old parts.
Note: If you are
upgrading to our new
Block Ring mechanical
seal, you may have
our old style non-
pressurized oil bottle.
All Block Ring seals
require a pressurized
oil bottle. The
pressure setting will
depend on your
particular application.
Follow the instructions
in the Oil Bottle
Do not use Instructions
Non-pressurized demonstrated earlier
glass oil bottle in this manual.
with Block Ring
Mechanical
Seals.
Pressurized plastic
oil bottle includes
hand pump
(included in kit)
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Before continuing with

Surface is free cartridge seal replacement:
of gouges or
elastomer Important! Once you’ve
fragments. removed the lobes, you must
evaluate the condition of the
lobe core that will contact the
Block Ring. Lobe condition is
critical to prevent premature
seal failure. (Fig. 24 & 25)
Lobes provided before the
development of the Block Ring
seal may have partial coating on
Fig. 24
the inner core which mates with
the seal. These lobes may show
small bits or pieces of the
Fig. 25 coating in a jagged appearance
around the surface which is not
acceptable when using Block
Ring seals.
Surface has New lobes have a smooth,
even elastomer clean, machined appearance
coating with no and show no jagged bits of
gouges. coating. If lobes are being
reused with the Block Ring seal,
attention must be given to the
condition of the lobe core,
assuring that it has not been
damaged.
Unacceptable: Jagged
pieces of coating on inner
core can lead to seal failure
(Fig.26).
Fig. 26
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Installing Block Rings

Seals:
Replace the o-ring inside the
blocking chamber casing.
Install a new o-ring around
O-ring the outer body of the new
mechanical seal cartridge,
liberally coating the o-ring
and the inside race of the
seal assembly with buffer
chamber oil (Fig 27), and
slide the cartridge seal and
seal removal tool (no bolts)
onto shaft and push into the
pump body as far as
possible by hand (Fig 28).
Fig. 27 Fig. 28
Lubricate the shaft and slide
in the lobe (without key in
keyway) against the removal
tool (Fig 29). Use the
existing pressure disks and
strain screw and draw the
lobe against the pump body,
thereby seating the
mechanical seal (Fig 30).
Remove the screw,
pressure disks, lobe and
removal tool.
Repeat this procedure on
the other shaft.
Fig. 29 Fig. 30
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Liberally coat seal outer o-ring

with buffer chamber oil, and set
o-ring in place. Do not attempt to
seat the o-ring between the seal
body and the pump body. This
will occur upon final assembly
and tightening of the wear plates
(Fig 31).
Coat the smaller o-ring with oil,
and slide over shaft and against
the seal inner race. Take care
that the o-ring is not cut by the
sharp edges of the keyway, do
not attempt to seat the o-ring
(Fig 32).
Install the flat washer over the
shaft and against the o-ring
Fig. 31
(Fig. 33).
Fig. 32
Fig. 33
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Place wear plate (Fig 34)

into the pump, insuring
that the chromed or
ceramic side is facing
both you and the wet-end
of the pump.
Install the two screws
(Fig 35) that hold the
wear plate in place, and
tighten securely.
Rotary Lobes are now
ready to be installed.
Fig. 34
Fig. 35
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Rotary Lobe Installation

Install a key or keys (Fig
36) into the shaft keyway.
Take care to insure it is
flush with the front end of
the shaft.
With the aid of a brush,
lubricate the shaft, key,
and insides of the lobes
with oil. Install the lobes
(Fig 37) taking care that
the inside lip is facing you.
Pumps equipped with only
two lobes should have a
right lobe on the top,
and left lobe on the
bottom shaft.
For pumps with multiple

Fig. 36
sets of lobes mounted on
each shaft, start with a
right lobe on the top shaft
Fig. 37 and a left lobe on the
bottom shaft. Install the
next set using a left lobe
on the top shaft and the
right lobe on the bottom.
Alternate this way until all
lobes are installed. The
sides of the lobes should
form a “V” shape.
Inside Lip
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Remove and replace the o-rings

on the pressure disk (Fig. 38).
With the aid of a brush, lube the
inside of the lobes, and the
inside and outside o-ring of the
pressure disk with hydraulic oil.
Then carefully drive into place
with a rubber or plastic mallet
(Fig. 39).
Fig. 38
Fig. 39
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Note: Strain Screws CANNOT be

re-used. Install only new Strain
Screws.
Lubricate the thread of the strain
screw with oil, and install by hand
only until it cannot be tightened
any further by hand. Repeat on
other shaft (fig. 40).
Fit lobe socket to torque wrench,
and torque each of the strain
screws to the following:
Torque Required
VX136 Series = 147 f/lbs.
VX186 Series = 147 f/lbs.
Then loosen each strain screw
Fig. 40 and re-torque each to 100 f/lbs
(Fig. 41).
Fig. 41
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Front Cover Installation

Replace the o-ring, and inspect
Fig. 42
the wear plate for signs of wear.
If wear is present, replace the
wear plate. Place the cover on
the pump, insure it is seated into
it’s groove, and securely tighten
the four locking nuts (Fig. 42).
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Adding Lubricants
Double-check that all drain plugs
are installed in the bottom of the
pump.
Remove the side bolt from the
pumps gear box. From the top, fill
the gearbox with oil until begins
to run out of the side hole, which
translates to filling the gearbox up
about halfway. Replace the side
drain plug and tighten (Fig 43).
Fill the blocking chamber
completely to the top with oil
(Fig 44).
Note: Refer back to the

instructions regarding the use of
Fig. 43 the Pressurized Oil Bottle. The
appropriate pressure must be set
to your particular pump to help
ensure maximum mechanical
Fig. 44 seal liftetime.
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Disassembly of Gearbox
To service the gear end of the
pump remove 10 M10x40 metric
cap screws around the perimeter
of the gear case. Use an 8mm
allen wrench extended socket if
available. Inspect the split lock
washers and replace if
necessary. The bolts may be re-
used (Fig 45).
Note: If the shafts will be
removed, it is necessary to
remove the lobes and
mechanical seal assemblies first.
To service the bearings or gears,
the shafts must be removed.
With the aid of a hammer and
chisel, carefully tap the key from
Fig. 45 its keyway, and remove from the
pump (Fig. 46).
Fig. 46 Remove any burrs from the shaft
with the aid of a file or emery
cloth. Take care not to injure
yourself on the sharp keyway
edges.
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Use a blunt drift in the recesses

provided between the gear case
(Fig. 47) and the pump body.
Never hammer against the feet
of the pump. The gear case
uses four dowels to position and
hold the case to the body. It may
require several blows against the
drift at various points around to
loosen the case.
Once the cover has been
loosened, the use of a chisel or
similar tool can aid in further
removing the case from the 4
dowels used to hold it in place.
Use care to loosen the case
evenly around the pump body
Fig. 47 (Fig. 48).
Fig. 48
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Fig. 49
Once loosened, the case can be
lifted off the shafts and put aside.
Two bearings reside in the case,
as well as the lip seal for the
outboard shaft end and the cap
seal for the inboard shaft
opening. These will be serviced
later, if necessary (Fig. 49).
Assembly tool for floating bearing PBA.A013

Assembly tool for bearing ring PBA.A012
Assembly tool for seal PBA.A007
Seal support puller PBA.A017
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Remove the case sealing o-ring

(Fig. 50). Vogelsang
recommends replacing this seal
whenever the case is removed,
but if it is undamaged and does
not indicate excessive
compression it may be re-used.
Drive the two shafts from the
wet-end of pump through the
gear end of pump. Use
appropriate drift and heavy
hammer as shaft is a tight fit
through the double roller bearing
(Fig. 51).
Note: Provide soft landing for the
shafts as they leave the pump
body, or use a helper to hold
Fig. 50
shafts as they are driven out of
the pump.
Fig. 51
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Pump body with shafts removed

(Fig. 52).
Use a hammer and chisel to
bend the locking washers away
from the retainer bolts (Fig. 53).
The bolts may be re-used.
Fig. 52
Fig. 53
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Use a 17mm wrench to remove

the bolts around the bearing
retainers (Fig. 54). Discard the
locking washers and replace with
new.
Drive the roller bearings from the
pump body (Fig. 55). Note use of
special tool to avoid damaging
the bearing if it is to be re-used.
(See tool list on previous page).
Fig. 54
Fig. 55
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The bearing assembly should

emerge from the pump body
bore intact (Fig. 56).
Thoroughly clean the area with a
fast-drying solvent. We typically
use a good quality brake
cleaning product to remove all
traces of old oil and grease
(Fig. 57).
Fig. 56
Fig. 57
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Reassembly of Gearbox
Apply liberal coats of oil to all
parts during re-assembly of pump
(Fig. 58).
Drive bearing assembly fully into
the pump body using an
appropriate tool to avoid damage
to bearing (Fig. 59).
Fig. 58
Fig. 59
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The bearing housing should be

flush with the pump housing
when fully seated (Fig. 60).
Install bearing retainers using
new locking washers (Fig. 61).
Bolts may be re-used if
undamaged.
Fig. 60
Fig. 61
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Use a hammer and chisel, or

similar tool, to bend one edge of
the locking washer up against the
retainer bolt head (Fig. 62).
Inspect assembly to assure that
no locking washer edge extends
over the o-ring seat on the
corners, as this may impede the
re-assembly of the gear case.
If it is necessary to replace the
shaft or gear it will be necessary
to build an entire new shaft
assembly. Carefully inspect the
parts list for correct parts for the
shaft being rebuilt.
First install the key for the gear
Fig. 62 (Fig. 63).
Fig. 63
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Align the shaft key with the gear

keyway and drive the shaft
through the gear until the key
aligns with the face of the gear
(Fig. 64).
The shaft must be driven through
the gear so that the keyways are
aligned with the “X” or “XX” facing
upwards. Final position of gear is
created when spacers and
bearing race have been installed
(Fig. 65). Arrow points to either
the “X” or “XX” depending on
which shaft you’re working on.
Fig. 64
Fig. 65
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Install spacer on the gearbox end

of the shaft, up against the gear
face. Then drive the bearing race
for the bearing over the shaft and
past the cut groove in the shaft
(Fig. 66)
Install the circlip into the groove to
hold the bearing race in place
(Fig. 67).
Install the bearing side spacer. If
the drive shaft is being assembled,
note that a race must be installed
above the circlip to accommodate
the lip seal installed later.
Fig. 66
Fig. 67
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When driving the shafts back into

the pump, take care to properly
orient each shaft top to bottom
(Fig. 68). Generally speaking,
most Vogelsang pumps are top
shaft driven, which puts the idle
shaft at the bottom, closest to the
feet of the pump. Be sure to
verify the position of the shafts
when re-assembling the pump.
Drive shaft into pump until spacer
is bottomed against the double
roller bearing race and the gear
face (Fig. 69).
Flip the shaft over and press the
gear so that the spacers are fitted
tightly.
Fig. 68
Fig. 69
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When installing the second shaft,

proper timing of the gears must
be maintained by aligning the
single tooth marked with an X on
one gear between the two teeth
marked with an X on the second
gear (Fig 70). Failure to properly
align the gear teeth will render
the pump inoperable.
Second shaft installed with gear
teeth properly aligned for correct
timing (Fig 71).
Note: Gears are always sold in
sets as one part number.
Fig. 70
Fig. 71
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To prepare the gear box for re-

assembly, remove the retainer
clip (Fig. 72) on the lip seal for
the outboard shaft.
This clip fits snugly in the
machined groove just above the
lip seal (Fig. 73).
Fig. 72
Fig. 73
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Pry the lip seal out of the bore in

the gear box. Discard the seal; it
will be replaced in a later step
(Fig. 74).
If the case bearing must be
replaced, it will have to be
removed with a blunt drift against
the bearing housing. The bearing
race must be replaced on the
outboard shaft (Fig. 75). See
previous instructions regarding
the rebuild of the shafts.
Fig. 74
Fig. 75
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The bearing is removed through

the inside of the gearbox case.
Note the broken roller cage
(Fig.76). This is typical when
attempting to remove the bearing,
therefore remove this bearing
only when it will be replaced with
a new part.
Remove the retaining clip from
the packing disk only if you are
replacing the bearing, or if the
packing disk is leaking oil. This
part does not require routine
service (Fig. 77).
Fig. 76
Fig. 77
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If the packing disk is to be

removed drive it out through the
outside of the gearbox case using
a suitable tool to avoid bending
the disk (Fig. 78).
Replace the o-ring before re-
installing the packing disk.
Assure proper seating of the
o-ring in the packing disk groove
before inserting back into case
(Fig. 79).
Fig. 78
Fig. 79
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Seat the packing disk fully into

the bore until it bottoms against
the casing. Use a suitable tool to
avoid damaging the packing disk.
Re-install the retaining clip
(Fig. 80).
Place new lip seal in the
appropriate bore and seat fully
against the gearbox casing.
Re-install retaining clip (Fig. 81).
The gearbox housing is now
ready for reassembly.
Fig. 80
Fig. 81
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Apply a thin coating of lithium

grease around the seat for the
o-ring and set the o-ring in place.
The grease will keep the o-ring in
place during assembly. Be sure
the o-ring is seated all the way
around the pump body (Fig. 82).
Carefully replace the gear
housing to the pump (Fig. 83). To
properly seat the gear housing,
place an allen bolt on opposite
sides diagonally. Alternate
tightening until the gear housing
is seated and snug. Install the
remaining bolts.
Fig. 82
Fig. 83
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Re-install the drain plug on the

gearbox taking care to also re-
install the copper washer
(Fig. 83).
Note: Proceed to next section
regarding the proper method to
add lubricants.
Fig. 83
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Adding Lubricants
Double-check that all drain plugs
are installed in the bottom of the
pump.
Remove the side bolt from the
pumps gear box. From the top, fill
the gearbox with oil until its
begins to run out of the side hole.
Replace the side drain plug and
tighten (Fig. 84).
Fill the blocking chamber
completely to the top with oil
(Fig. 85).
Note: Refer back to the
instructions regarding the use of
the Pressurized Oil Bottle. The
appropriate pressure must be set
Fig. 84 to your particular pump to help
ensure maximum mechanical
seal liftetime.
Fig. 85
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2.F.2 Normal Clearances
Because rotary lobes pumps begin to wear on start-up, there is no “normal” clearance between
lobe and housing segment or wear plate. When new these clearances are less than 1mm. As
the lobes and wear plates wear these clearances increase. As far as the pump itself is
concerned this clearance does not matter.
2.F.3 Acceptable Limits for Wearing Parts
Rotary lobe pumps, by design, begin to show wear almost immediately upon start-up. The rate
of wear on lobes and wet-end parts is dependent upon pump speed and the abrasion quality of
material being pumped. Consequently, no “normal” wear characteristics can be identified.
Generally, pump lobes are “worn out” when the output flow no longer meets acceptable
expectations. At this point lobes are replaced, or housing segments are adjusted to regain
acceptable flow rates.
2.F.4 Critical Torque Specs
Only the lobe strain screw has a critical torque specification. All other fasteners, bolts and nuts
are to be tightened to generally accepted standards.
Torque specification for lobe strain screws:
Tighten initially to 147 ft.lbs. (wet with oil torque)
Loosen to less than 100 ft. lbs.
Re-tighten to 100 ft lbs.
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2.F.5 Troubleshooting
Excessive Power Draw

Pump Stalls at Startup
Pump Element Water

Irregular Discharge
Noise & Vibration

Pump Overheats
Motor Overheats
Below Capacity
No Discharge
Lost Prime
Seizure
Causes Solution
Incorrect direction of
X Reverse Motor
rotation
Expel gas from supply

line and pumping
X Pump not primed
chamber to introduce
liquid.
Increase supply line

diameter. Increase
Insufficient NPSH
X X X X X suction head. Simplify
available
piping and/or reduce
length. Reduce pump
speed. Decrease liquid
temperature. Check
effect of increased
Product vaporizing in
X X X X supply line.
viscosity on available
and permitted power
inputs.
X X X X X Air entering supply line. Remake pipe work

line and pumping
X X X X Gas Supply
liquid.
False product level.

Insufficient head above Lower outlet position.
X X X X X supply vessel outlet Increase submergence
of supply line.
Foot valve strainer

X X X Service Fittings.
obstructed or blocked.
Liquid viscosity above Decrease pump speed.

X X X X X X X rated figure. Increase liquid temp.
Liquid viscosity below Increase pump speed.

X rated figure. Decrease liquid temp.
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Pump Element Water

Irregular Discharge
Noise & Vibration

Pump Overheats
Motor Overheats
Below Capacity
No Discharge
Lost Prime
Seizure
Causes Solution
Liquid temp. above rated Cool the liquid prior to

X X X X figure. pumping
Liquid temp. below rated Heat the liquid prior to

X X X figure. pumping
Unexpected solids in Clean the system. Add

X X X product. strainer to supply line.
Delivery pressure above Check for obstruction.

X X X X X X X X X X rated figure. Simplify supply line.
Check that fluid flows

Seal flushing inadequate freely into seal. Increase
flow rate.
Pump speed above

X X X X Decrease pump speed.
rated figure.
Pump speed below rated

Increase pump speed.
figure.
Align pipes. Add flexible

Rotor case strained by
X X X X X X X pipes or expansion
pipe work.
fittings.
Tighten belt to specified

X X X X Belt Drive Slipping
tension.
Flexible coupling
X Adjust flange alignment.
misaligned.
Insecure pump drive Add lock washers and

X X X X X X mountings retighten.
Shaft bearing wear or Call Vogelsang or

X X X X X X X failure. distributor for advice.
Worn unsynchronized Call Vogelsang or

X X X X X timing gears distributor for advice.
Gear case oil level Refer to oil level

X X X X X X X incorrect. instructions.
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Pump Element Water
Excessive Seal Wear

Irregular Discharge
Noise & Vibration

Pump Overheats
Motor Overheats
Below Capacity
No Discharge
Lost Prime
Seizure
Causes Solution
Metal to metal contact of Check rated and duty

X X pumping element. pressures.
X X Worn pumping element. Install new components
Adjust pressure setting.

Examine & clean seating
X X Relief valve leakage
surfaces. Install new
components.
Check water sealing

X X Relief valve chatter surfaces & guides. Install
new components.
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Warranties
4.A.1 Warranty Information

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Field Testing Records
5.A.1 Documents for Testing at Initial Startup

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5.A.1 Documents for Testing at Initial Startup (continued)

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5.A.1 Documents for Testing at Initial Startup (continued)

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2.F.5 Troubleshooting

Pump Element Water

Irregular Discharge
Noise & Vibration

Pump Overheats
Motor Overheats
Below Capacity
No Discharge
Lost Prime
Seizure
Causes Solution
Incorrect direction of
X Reverse Motor
rotation

line and pumping
X Pump not primed
liquid.
Increase supply line

diameter. Increase
Insufficient NPSH
X X X X X suction head. Simplify
available
piping and/or reduce
length. Reduce pump
speed. Decrease liquid
temperature. Check
effect of increased
Product vaporizing in
X X X X supply line.
viscosity on available
and permitted power
inputs.
X X X X X Air entering supply line. Remake pipe work

line and pumping
X X X X Gas Supply
liquid.
False product level.

Insufficient head above Lower outlet position.
X X X X X supply vessel outlet Increase submergence
of supply line.
Foot valve strainer

X X X Service Fittings.
obstructed or blocked.
Liquid viscosity above Decrease pump speed.

X X X X X X X rated figure. Increase liquid temp.
Liquid viscosity below Increase pump speed.

X rated figure. Decrease liquid temp.
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Pump Element Water

Irregular Discharge
Noise & Vibration

Pump Overheats
Motor Overheats
Below Capacity
No Discharge
Lost Prime
Seizure
Causes Solution
Liquid temp. above rated Cool the liquid prior to

X X X X figure. pumping
Liquid temp. below rated Heat the liquid prior to

X X X figure. pumping
Unexpected solids in Clean the system. Add

X X X product. strainer to supply line.
Delivery pressure above Check for obstruction.

X X X X X X X X X X rated figure. Simplify supply line.
Check that fluid flows

Seal flushing inadequate freely into seal. Increase
flow rate.
Pump speed above

X X X X Decrease pump speed.
rated figure.
Pump speed below rated

Increase pump speed.
figure.
Align pipes. Add flexible

Rotor case strained by
X X X X X X X pipes or expansion
pipe work.
fittings.
Tighten belt to specified

X X X X Belt Drive Slipping
tension.
Flexible coupling
X Adjust flange alignment.
misaligned.
Insecure pump drive Add lock washers and

X X X X X X mountings retighten.
Shaft bearing wear or Call Vogelsang or

X X X X X X X failure. distributor for advice.
Worn unsynchronized Call Vogelsang or

X X X X X timing gears distributor for advice.
Gear case oil level Refer to oil level

X X X X X X X incorrect. instructions.
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Pump Element Water
Excessive Seal Wear

Irregular Discharge
Noise & Vibration

Pump Overheats
Motor Overheats
Below Capacity
No Discharge
Lost Prime
Seizure
Causes Solution
Metal to metal contact of Check rated and duty

X X pumping element. pressures.
X X Worn pumping element. Install new components
Adjust pressure setting.

Examine & clean seating
X X Relief valve leakage
surfaces. Install new
components.
Check water sealing

X X Relief valve chatter surfaces & guides. Install
new components.
Specification Sheet (1/2)
PROCESS CONDITIONS
Customer Number 131703 Abrasion None
Customer Name Cloacina, LLC Abrasiveness (1-10) not Provided
Project 40 GPM - UF Membrane Pumps Suction Condition 0.0 ft. flooded
Quote Number 8441202 Requested Capacity 40 gpm
Quote Position Number 1 Discharge Pressure 22.0 psi
Number of Pumps 1 Discharge Head 51 ft
Pumping Temperature 100 °F Inlet Pressure 0.0 psi
Viscosity not Provided Differential Pressure 22.0 psi
Density not Provided Actual Capacity 23.8 gpm
Specific Gravity not Provided Motor HP Reserve % 10%
Liquid PH 7 Rated Power 1.5 BHP
Chloride Content not Provided Pump Speed 434 RPM
% Solids not Provided Rated Volumetric Efficiency % 69.50%
Solid Size Starting Torque 248 in.lbs.
NPSH-Available 31.14 ft. Running Torque 212 in.lbs.
NPSH-Required 6.56 ft. Tag Number 1 Not Specified
Medium Permeate
POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT PUMP INFORMATION
Pump Part Number PPK0003087 Mechanical Seal Type Cartridge
Pump Model VX100-45Q Mechanical Seal Single/Double Single Mechanical Seal
Material of Construction Grey Cast Iron Seal Carrier Material Mild Steel
Cover Type Material Block Ring 1 304 Stainless Steel (1.4301)
Housing Segment Material 0.6025 (Grey Cast Iron) Material Block Ring 2 None
Housing Segment Coating None Material Mechanical Seal 1 Duronit
Housing Segment Form Straight Material Mechanical Seal 2 None
Direction of Flow Bi-Directional Thrust Washer Material Mild Steel
Rotary Lobe Material NBR Strain Bolt Material Galvanized
Rotary Lobe Coating Pump Shaft Top Motor Shaft Long
Rotary Lobe Form HiFlo® Pump Shaft Bottom Motor Shaft Short
Rotary Lobe # of Wings 6 Pump Length 14.7 inch
O-Ring Material NBR Pump Width 6.6 inch
Lip Seal Material HNBR Pump Weight 51 lbs
Wear Plate Material High Wear Resistant Special Steel Pump Shaft Diameter 45 mm
Wear Plate Coating Galvanized Pump Shaft Diameter (Flange) 28 mm
Oil Bottle Standard Pressurized Oil Bottle Pump Shaft Length 2.4 inch
Buffer Chamber Fluid Titan Gear MP90 Gear Oil Maximum Shaft Deflection 0.0005 inch
TESTING INFORMATION
Performance Test - Level A Yes
PERFORMANCE DATA
Pump 20 Hz 40 Hz 60 Hz
Pump Speed 639 217 434 651 RPM
Flow Rate (new) 40 6.7 23.8 40.9 gpm
Flow Rate (used) 1.3 -33 -15.4 2.2 gpm
Starting Torque 248 248 248 248 in.lbs.
Running Torque 217 209 212 217 in.lbs.
Starting Power 2.5 0.7 1.3 2 BHP
Running Power 2.2 0.7 1.5 2.2 BHP
Efficiency (Volume) 79.2 39.2 69.5 79.6 %
Efficiency (Total) 23.4 12 21 23.5 %
Dynamic Pressure Reduction 1.17 0.13 0.54 1.21 psi
NPSH-r 6.82 6.56 6.56 6.92 ft
Specification Sheet (2/2)
GEARED MOTOR INFORMATION
Manufacturer NORD Gear Corp. Insulation Class F
Vendor Part Number SK372.1-100LP/4 TW-651 AGMA Class III
Voltage 230/460 KVA Code J
Frequency 60 Hz VFD Turndown 10:01 Ratio
Phase 3 Duty Continuous
HP 3 HP Thermistors No
Efficiency % 90.0 Thermostats Yes
Motor Speed 1800 RPM Weight 55 lbs
RPM (Output) 651 RPM 230V Full Load Amps 7.7 A
Output Torque 291 in.lbs. 460V Full Load Amps 3.8 A
Gear Ratio 2.62 575V Full Load Amps 3.1 A
Frame Size 100L Speed at 9 Hz
Enclosure IP 55, TEFC Speed at 90 Hz
Gearbox Service Factor 2.70 Temp Rise Class B
Motor Service Factor 1.15
COUPLING INFORMATION
Coupling Manufacturer TB Woods Coupling Flange Drive 6S1
Coupling Sleeve 6HS Coupling Flange Pump 6S28MM
FLANGE CONFIGURATION
Flange Size 2.5 inch Right Flange Type Mild Steel Galvanized, Straight
Left Flange Part Number GPA.370 Right Flange Material Hot Dipped Galvanized Steel
Left Flange Type Mild Steel Galvanized, Straight Marathon Flange Part Number N/A
Left Flange Material Hot Dipped Galvanized Steel Marathon Flange Material N/A
Right Flange Part Number GPA.370 Marathon Flange Configuration N/A
Raised-Face Flange Data Inches
Work Space minimum: Recommended Anchor Bolts: Norm ANSI (ASA) B 16.5 "
W = 20.63 inch required, 32.44 inch recommended Bolt Size: 5/8" Thread UNC / Length min.2.25" DN 2.5 "
D 7"
k 5.5 "
d 0.75 "
Hole number 4 "
inches Vogelsang Data

L 37.25 Customer Cloacina, LLC
H 15.83 Quote ID 8441202
L1 1.89 Sales Order No
L2 4.80 Position No 1
L3 26.38 Connector left L Connector right R
L4 0.00 aL 10.87 aR 10.87 Pump Type VX100-45Q
L5 0.00 bL 5.28 bR 5.28 Motor SK372.1-100LP/4-651
h 9.21 cL 0.00 cR 0.00 Drive Type In-Line Geared Motor
u 16.54 dL 3.94 dR 3.94 Guard Type Coupling Guard, Galvanized
v 14.57 Straight Straight Base Plate US.GBO.028.TV1.0025
x 1.97 Total Weight 249 lbs
y 7.48 dimensions shown in inches Vogelsang USA
y2 0.00 dimensional changes reserved 7966 SR 44, Ravenna, OH 44266
y3 0.00 general tolerances acc to ANSI Std. www.vogelsangusa.com
z 0.71 created with CAPSlogik Date 2/15/2017 © copyright
Project: 40 GPM - UF Membrane
Flowrate / Speed at Constant Pressure
Quote No.: 8441202
VX100-45Q
NPSH-R: 6.82 ft.
60 3.00
50 2.50
40.9
40 2.00
Flowrate in GPM
Power in HP
30 1.50
23.8
20 1.00
10 6.7 0.50
0 0.00
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800
Medium:
Theorethical Flowrate New Pump
Speed in RPM Permeate
Pump with Gap Operating Points
22 PSI Differential Pressure
Water Curve Operating Power Viscosity not Provided
LIMITED WARRANTY
For the benefit of the original purchaser only. Vogelsang warrants all products of its manufacture to be free from
defects in workmanship and materials, for a period of two years from the date of shipment,
provided the purchaser gives prompt notice of any such defect to Vogelsang, and upon request, furnishes any
defective parts or product to Vogelsang for its inspection, freight pre -paid, at its facility in Ravenna, Ohio. Provided
such notice is received, and authorization is given by Vogelsang in writing, to commence work on its behalf,
Vogelsang, at its option, will either repair or replace, without charge, F.O.B. original shipping point, any parts of
products to have been found defective at shipment or during the warranty period, or credit to the account of
purchaser the price paid for such product. No reimbursement shall be allowed for any expense incurred for repairs
or alterations made by others without prior written authorization from Vogelsang.
The warranty does not cover any product failures arising from abnormal use,normal wear, improper or other than approved
applications or installations, neglect or accident. Our products are not designed nor intended for use with every
known substance. Vogelsang does not warrant against chemical incompatibility. It also does not cover normal wear
parts, such as mechanical seals, lobes, wear plates, or housing segments.
The foregoing expressed limited warranty and remedy are exclusive of all other warranties and remedies, including,
but not limited to, all implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for particular purpose, and all other remedies
and damages for breach of such warranties are specifically excluded.
The warranties of Vogelsang do not cover and Vogelsang makes NO Warranty with respect to:
A. Materials of construction offered by Vogelsang are recommended based of prev ious Vogelsang
experience. Verifications and acceptance of the materials of construction recommended are the sole
responsibility of the buyer;
B. Failures not reported to Vogelsang within the warranty period specified above;
C. Failures or damage due to misapplication, abuse, improper installation;
D. Failures due to operation above the rated capacities or in an otherwise improper manner;
E. Products which have been in any way tampered with or altered by anyone other than an authorized
representative of Vogelsang
F. Products damaged in shipment or storage or otherwise without fault of Vogelsang;
G. Loss associated with pumping medium
H. Labor and/or material expense incurred by buyer which relates in any manner to any alleged defective
products, unless the Buyer incurs such expenses under expressed written authorization, from Vogelsang,
PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF WORK.
I. Unless a freight carrier is noted on the buyer ’s purchase order, Vogelsang will send all shipments at its own
discretion, using fully insured commercial carriers.
Any equipment manufactured by others, included in the sale is sold only with such warranties as may be provided
by the original manufacturer.
This information supersedes all previously published information.

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payment for purchases hereunder shall constitute an hereunder is enjoined as a result of such a suit. Vogelsang USA,
acceptance of these terms and conditions. The terms and LLC., at its option and at no expense to Buyer, shall obtain for
conditions set forth herein shall be deemed incorporated (as Buyer the right of use or sale for said product(s) or shall substitute
though set forth in full) into any agreement of sale entered into an equivalent product reasonably acceptable to Buyer and extend
between Vogelsang USA, LLC. and Buyer unless otherwise this indemnity thereto, or shall accept the return of product(s) and
modified in writing. Vogelsang USA, LLC. quotations are not reimburse Buyer the purchase price thereof, less a charge for
firm unless expressly indicated, with a specific period of time reasonable wear and tear. This indemnity does not extend to any
during which the quotation will remain firm on the face thereof. suit based upon any infringement or alleged infringement of any
Vogelsang USA, LLC, reserves the right, without any increase patent or copyright by the combination of any products furnished
in price, to modify the design and specifications of equipment by Vogelsang USA, LLC, and other elements, nor does it extend
designed by Vogelsang USA, LLC., provided that the to any products of Buyer's design or formula. The foregoing states
modification does not adversely affect the original performance the entire liability of Vogelsang USA, LLC. for patent or copyright
specifications as specified by Vogelsang USA, LLC. or as infringement.
requested by the Buyer. Buyer shall not assign any interest in PAYMENT: For domestic shipments, Vogelsang USA, LLC's
the contents of this quotation without the prior written consent standard terms of sale are net thirty days of invoice date, subject
of Vogelsang USA, LLC. All orders are subject to prior credit to the approval of Vogelsang USA, LLC. For export shipments,
approval. Stenographic, typographic and clerical errors are the standard payment terms are irrevocable Letter of Credit (in
subject to correction. All headings contained in these terms and accordance with Vogelsang USA, LLC. Letter of Credit
conditions are for reference purposes only and shall not in any Guidelines) or Cash in Advance (as described below), unless
way affect the meaning or interpretation of these terms and Vogelsang USA, LLC. has, prior to its acceptance of Buyer's
conditions. purchase order, approved in writing other credit arrangements. All
SHIPPING & HANDLING: Unless otherwise specified by Buyer payments, whether by Letter of Credit or Cash in Advance, shall
and agreed to by Vogelsang USA, LLC, in writing, shipping and be made in U.S. Dollars (US$) by electronic funds transfer. All
handling charges (e.g. Air, Parcel Post, Common Carrier) will orders on terms of Cash in Advance requires a 25% payment
be included on the applicable invoice as a separately priced upon placement of the order and the balance shall be paid prior to
item to be paid by the Buyer. Freight charges are subject to shipment. Exceptions to the payment terms included herein shall
frequent change and in consideration of Vogelsang USA, LLC's be subject to the prior consideration and written approval of
agreement to hold to the charges stated, Buyer agrees to pay Vogelsang USA, LLC. The Buyer shall make payments in full to
such amount without regard to the actual charges Vogelsang USA, LLC, at the address stated on the Vogelsang
applicable at the time of shipment. It is understood that USA, LLC. invoice or as otherwise specified in writing by
Vogelsang USA, LLC. will not provide the Buyer with any Vogelsang USA, LLC. Overdue payments are subject to a
copies of carrier freight bills. All packaging and packing shall service charge of 1.5% per month or the maximum legal rate.
be in accordance with good commercial practice. Special whichever is lower. To the extent permitted by applicable law,
export packaging, packing or crating, as required, will be Buyer agrees to pay any and all costs and disbursements,
quoted separately. including reasonable attorney's fees, incurred by Vogelsang USA,
LLC. in legal proceedings to collect overdue invoices or enforce
DELIVERY & TITLE: Unless otherwise specified, all deliveries indebtedness. Buyer agrees that any and all costs or
and risk of loss shall be determined in accordance with Ex disbursements may be added to the total invoice amount already
Works as per lncoterms 1990. Shipping or delivery dates are due at time of placement with an attorney or collection agency.
best estimates only and subject to change based on Vogelsang
USA, LLC. commitments at the time Buyer's purchase order is TAXES: Except for the amount, if any, of tax stated in a
received and accepted. Vogelsang USA, LLC. reserves the Vogelsang USA, LLC. proposal, the prices set forth in a
right to make deliveries in installments, and contracts shall be Vogelsang USA, LLC. proposal are exclusive of any amount for
federal, state, local, excise, sales, use, property, retailers
Vogelsang USA, LLC 330.296.3820
Terms & Conditions PO Box 751

7966 State Route 44
Ravenna, OH 44266
800.984.9400
sales@vogelsangusa.com
www.vogelsangusa.com
occupation, in-country, import, VAT or similar taxes or duties. document shall not be governed by the United Nations
Such prices are also exclusive of all government permit fees, Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods.
license fees, customs fees and similar fees levied upon delivery Buyer hereby irrevocably consents to the exclusive personal
of the Vogelsang USA, LLC Corp. products and services. The jurisdiction of the state and/or federal courts located in the State
Buyer shall be liable for all such taxes, duties and fees, of Ohio and of the federal courts located in the Northern District of
regardless of whether or not the same are separately stated by Ohio, and waives any other venue to which Buyer might be
Vogelsang USA, LLC.. and the Buyer shall pay the amount entitled by domicile or otherwise. This document is prepared and
thereof to Vogelsang USA, LLC. or, in lieu thereof, the Buyer executed in the English language only and any translation of this
shall provide Comtech EF Data Corp. with a properly executed document into any other language shall have no effect on
tax exemption certificate acceptable to the taxing authorities effectiveness of or the interpretation of this document.
prior to delivery of Vogelsang USA, LLC. product. If Vogelsang
USA, LLC. is required to pay or bear the burden of any LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: VOGELSANG USA, LLC'S TOTAL
excluded tax then the Buyer shall reimburse to Vogelsang LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE NET PRICE OF THE
USA, LLC. the full amount of any such tax payment no later PRODUCTS SOLD HEREUNDER, EXCLUDING ANY CHARGES
than ten (10) days after receipt of an invoice. STATED SEPARATELY FROM THE PRODUCT PRICE ON THE
INVOICE. BUYER'S SOLE REMEDY FOR LIABILITY OF ANY
TERMINATION, CHANGES & DELAYS: Vogelsang USA, LLC. KIND, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE. WlTH RESPECT TO THE
shall not be liable for any delay or failure to perform due to any EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND DOCUMENTATION
cause beyond its control, including, but not limited to, acts of FURNISHED HEREUNDER IS TO REQUEST VOGELSANG
God, civil disturbances, default of any supplier, delays in USA, LLC., AT VOGELSANG USA, LLC'S OPTION. TO REFUND
Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") any other THE PURCHASE PRICE, EXCEPT THAT IN THE CASE OF A
government or regulatory body frequency authorization or BREACH OF PRODUCT WARRANTY, THE BUYER'S SOLE
license grant, government intervention, inability to obtain REMEDY IS TO RETURN THE PRODUCT TO VOGELSANG
necessary labor, material or facilities, interruptions of USA, LLC. FOR REPAIR IN ACCORDANCE WlTH SECTION 4
transportation, strikes, or war. The delivery schedule shall be OF THESE STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE.
considered extended by a period of time reasonably necessary NO ACTION SHALL BE BROUGHT FOR ANY BREACH OF
to perform after such event(s). Notwithstanding the preceding THIS CONTRACT MORE THAN ONE YEAR AFTER THE
sentence, in the event Vogelsang USA, LLC. is unable to ACCRUAL OF SUCH CAUSE OF ACTION, EXCEPT FOR
wholly or partially perform due to any cause beyond its control, MONEY DUE UPON AN OPEN ACCOUNT. IN NO EVENT
Vogelsang USA, LLC may terminate any contract without SHALL VOGELSANG USA, LLC. BE LIABLE FOR INCREASED
liability to Buyer. Buyer may cancel any order due to the default COSTS, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF GOODWILL, OR ANY
of Vogelsang USA, LLC. upon thirty (30) day's prior written INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR ANY
notice and failure to cure by Vogelsang USA, LLC. Otherwise REASON.
orders may be terminated, changed or delayed by Buyer only
with the specific approval of Vogelsang USA, LLC. and shall be WAIVER: The failure of Vogelsang USA, LLC. to insist, in any one
subject to termination, change or delay charges which shall or more instances, upon the performance of any of the terms,
include compensation for specific expenses and costs related covenants or conditions herein or to exercise any right hereunder,
to commitments already made in connection with the order and shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of the future
a reasonable allowance for the cost of overhead, general and performance of any such term, covenant or condition, or the
administrative expenses and profit in accordance with future exercise of such right, but the obligation of the Buyer with
Vogelsang USA, LLC's standard accounting practices. A respect to such future performance shall continue in full force and
minimum of a 15% cancellation fee will be applicable to any effect.
order canceled after fifteen (15) days. Change orders may also US GOVERNMENT ORDERS: The provision of Executive Order
necessitate a change in the delivery schedule. In the event No. 11246 of September 24, 1965, as amended, regarding equal
Buyer causes a delay in contract completion or delivery, employment opportunity, and the rules and regulations issued
Vogelsang USA, LLC. shall have the right to submit invoices at pursuant thereto, are incorporated herein by reference. Any other
sales value for progress to date, and Buyer shall pay the US Government procurement regulations which are required to be
invoiced amount and all necessary storage charges and other included shall be specifically and separately agreed to in writing
costs incurred due to such delay. prior to incorporation into the final agreement of sale.
GOVERNMENT OR IN-COUNTRY LICENSING: The Buyer is COMPLETE AGREEMENT: Buyer acknowledges that Buyer has
solely responsible for obtaining any licenses or other read and understands these Standard Terms and Conditions of
authorizations required by the FCC, Federal Aviation Sale as stated, and agrees to be bound by them and that these
Administration or any other government regulatory bodies, and are the complete and exclusive statement of the agreement
for complying with their rules and with the rules and regulations between the parties and supersede all proposals, oral or written,
of any other U.S. or foreign regulatory agency, whether federal, and all other communications between the parties relating to the
state, local or otherwise. Neither Vogelsang USA, LLC., nor subject matter. No modification hereof shall be binding upon
any of its employees, will be an agent or representative of the either party unless such modification is in writing signed by duly
Buyer in such matters or otherwise. Vogelsang USA, LLC. may authorized representatives of the parties. If any part of the terms
assist in the preparation of the license application by the Buyer; and conditions included herein is deemed contrary to, prohibited
however, Vogelsang USA, LLC's warranty shall not be modified by or invalid under applicable laws or regulations, such provision
to the detriment of Vogelsang USA, LLC., and Comtech EF shall be deemed omitted to the extent so contrary, prohibited or
Data Corp. shall have no liability to Buyer or any third parties invalid, but the remainder shall not be invalidated and shall be
arising out of or relating to Vogelsang USA, LLC, rendering given effect as far as possible.
technical advice, facilities or service in connection with such
assistance.
CONTROLLING LAW: This document shall be governed by
the internal laws of Ohio, as applied to contracts entered into
and performed within Ohio, by residents of Ohio, except for its
conflict of law rules. The parties hereby agree that this

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WELCOME TO VOGELSANG FACTORY TRAINING

Best Practices for Installation of

If you are not installing your new pump

Short Term Storage

Long Term Storage

1. Remove long-term rust preservative.

Lockout & Tagout

Risk of injury from bursting components and liquid

Even though our pumps are allowed to run dry from

Moving the Pump

Depending on the chosen configuration, assemblies

Moving a Bare Shaft Q Pump

Simply lift a Q-Series pump by the

Moving a Bare Shaft QD Pump

Larger QD-Series pumps will have

Moving an Inline Assembly

Moving a complete assembly will

Moving a Belt Drive Piggy Back Assembly

Moving a complete assembly will

Most pumps come complete with a

All piping must be supported. The

Our customers sometimes prefer

Coupling Alignment for Inline Assemblies

Surflex Coupling Alignment

Surflex Coupling Alignment

Surflex Coupling Alignment Tolerances

V-Belt Drive Alignment

What is the Pressurized Oil Bottle?

Vogelsang applies positive pressure inside the buffer

What is the Pressurized Oil Bottle?

The oil bottle consists of:

Where is the Pressurized Oil Bottle Located?

The pressurized oil bottle must Gear Box Buffer

Where is the Pressurized Oil Bottle Located?

The pressurized oil bottle must Gear Box Buffer Buffer

Where is the Pressurized Oil Bottle Located?

Section 4. Pressurizing the Pump

Determining the Correct Pressure

The proper pressure to be set varies. The pressure in the

Never pressurize the

Determining the Correct Pressure

Suction Discharge Operating

1. If the oil level drops during operation or at idle, then it

Factory Recommended Oils

Acceptable Oils that match

• NAPA SAE 80W-90 GL5 Gear Oil

• Shell Spirax 80W-90 Gear Oil

• Chevron’s RPM Universal GL

Factory Data Card

Model: VX186-130H4Q Assembly Serial #: 11-05027

operating conditions for that particular Pump Information

pump. Pump Model:

On the reverse side it also shows where Ti Cast

Motor Driven Pumps

Standard Injection l Injection ll

Operating parameters are set by a certified

Vogelsang requires a completed

Each Vogelsang product has an affixed

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Original operating instructions

Hugo Vogelsang Maschinenbau GmbH

© 2012 Hugo Vogelsang Maschinenbau GmbH

Registered trademarks of Vogelsang

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