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PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING, 

OPERATING OR SERVICING THE PUMP

Your Reference 

             Iron Pump Reference      

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Pump Type  :

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IRON PUMP

Instruction Manual 

REVISION: 4

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nstructions for Installation, Operation, Maintenance and Repair of 

Centrifugal pumps Type DHBS and DHBF -/160, 200, 250,315, 400 

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Technical Data

TECHNICAL DATA

Pump 

Flow, Q 

 

 

  :  

Head (Diff. pressure), H  :

Inlet pressure   

  :

Discharge pressure    : 

Suction lift   

 

  :

Power Duty Point, P    :

Power  max. 

 

  :

Media 

 

 

  :

Media temp. 

 

  :

Seal type   

 

  :

Impeller no. 

 

  :

Coupling type   

  :

Weight  

 

 

  :

Direction of rotation, Rot.:

Materials

Pump casing   

  :

Impeller 

 

 

  : 

Casing wear ring 

  : 

Shaft 

 

 

  :

Seal 

 

 

  :

 
Motor

Type 

 

 

  :

Output 

 

 

  :

RPM, n 

 

 

  :

Voltage 

 

 

  :

Weight  

 

 

  :

NB! 

 

 

  :

Type plate

Pump Type

Pump No.

Test pressure, Bar

Flow

Power

Duty Point

Year of manufacture

Direction of rotation

Head (Diff. pressure)

RPM

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Contents

1.  CoNTENTs

Chapter  Section                                                                               

 Page

1.  

Contents 

3

2.  

General 

5

2.1  

Introduction 

5

2.2  

Identification 

5

2.3   

Directions & Warning signs 

5

2.4  

Warning symbols 

5

2.5  

General safety 

5

3.  

Installation 

7

3.1  

Condition on delivery 

7

3.2  

Inspection on delivery 

7

3.3  

Storage instructions 

7

3.4  

Lifting instruction 

7

3.5  

Foundation 

8

3.6  

Environment conditions 

8

3.7  

Piping 

8

3.8  

Piping connections 

8

3.9 

Electrical installation 

8

3.10 

Recommended accessories 

8

4.  

Operation 

9

4.1 

Start-up procedures 

9

4.2  

Starting the pump 

9

4.3  

Stand-by  

9

4.4 

Pump vibrations 

9

4.5 

Lubrication 

9

4.6 

Frost protection 

9

5.  

Maintenance 

11

5.1  

Inspections 

10

5.2  

Assembly and Disassembly 

10

5.3 

Coupling 

12

5.4  

Fitting instructions for  Mechanical seals 

13

5.5  

Centrifugal pump wear ring Clearances 

14

6.  

Spare Parts 

15

6.1 

Repairs 

15

6.2 

Returning parts 

15

6.3 

Decommissioning 

15

6.4  

Table of Materials 

15

6.5  

Spare parts drawing for DHBF/DHBS 

16

1.  CoNTENTs

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Contents

1.  CoNTENTs

Chapter  Section                                                                                

Page

7.  

Data 

17

7.1  

Type DHBF/DHBS - Dimensional drawing 

17

7.2 

Troubleshooting 

18

8.  

Priming systems 

20

8.1 

Priming of centrifugal pumps 

20

8.2 

EA automatic ejector system 

21

8.3 

VATEC automatic aspirator  

22

8.4 

PA automatic priming system  

23

8.5 

Danfoss pressure controller for Priming systems 

24

8.6  

Wiring diagrams for Priming systems 

25

8.7 

Spare Parts drawing for P-pump with gear - 1450 RPM 

26

8.8 

Spare Parts drawing for P-pump – 1750 RPM 

27

9.  

Motor 

28

9.1 

General information 

28

9.2 

Inspection 

28

9.3 

Insulation resistance check 

28

9.4 

Handling 

28

9.5 

Installation 

28

9.6 

Repair and Maintenance 

30

9.7 

Spare Parts and Repair 

31

9.8 

Troubleshooting 

32

 

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General

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2.  GENErAL

2.1  

Introduction

This  instruction  manual  contains  relevant 

information  on  installing,  operating  and 

maintaining the pump. 

The  pump  is  configured  for  the  specific 

customer requirements. The specific pump type 

is described in the technical data section. 

The  personnel  in  charge  of  installing, 

operating and maintaining the pump must be 

properly qualified and trained to carry out the 

operations  described  in  this  manual.  IRON 

Pump recommends that you read this manual 

before you install and operate the pump as this 

will  minimize  any  risk  of  incorrect  handling. 

IRON Pump A/S cannot be held responsible 

for unauthorized use of the pump.

IRON Pump A/S does not provide any guarantee 

if working conditions are inappropriate. If the 

working conditions differ from those given in 

the technical data sheet, please contact IRON 

Pump before putting the pump into operation.

2.2  

Identification

Details of the pump identification (type, number 

and order No.) are on the front page. The Pump 

No. can also be found on the suction flange 

and on the Type plate on the pump.

2.3    Directions & Warning signs

Comply  with  all  instructions  located  on  the 

pump or motor, such as direction of rotation, 

arrows, instruction signs, directions or warning 

signs and remember to keep this information 

in readable condition. 

2.4  

Warning symbols

Important  machine  and  safety-related 

instructions in this manual are illustrated with 

symbols. It is essential that these instructions   

are followed to avoid accidents and damages 

to machines and/or personnel. 

 

 

 

STOP!

This symbol is for all safety instructions which 

must  be  followed  to  avoid  accidental  injuries 

and  hazards  to  life.  Observe  these  safety 

instructions  carefully  and  proceed  with  great 

care.    

 
 

ELECTRIC POWER!

This  symbol  signals  possible  danger  due 

to  presence  of  current  electric  power.  Only 

proceed if the operator is experienced with the 

pump and procedures.

 
 

CAUTION!

This symbol is used for instructions of particular 

importance  and  signals  a  risk  of  damage  to 

the pump or its components. Proceed only if 

the parts or the pump have been assembled 

according to the instructions.  

2.5  

General safety

The following safety instructions apply for both 

pumps  and  motors  supplied  by  IRON  Pump 

A/S. 

Observe:

The safety regulations

• 

Accident prevention regulations

• 

Country specific safety regulations

• 

Guide lines and acknowledged technical 

• 

rules cited in this operating manual. 

Non-compliance  with  safety  regulations  will 

result in danger to personnel and damage to 

the unit, e.g:

Danger to personnel through contact with 

• 

voltage exceeding 42V.

Failure  to  observe  prescribed  methods  of 

• 

transportation,  assembly,  maintenance 

and repair of pump or motor. 

 

When working on the 

unit, observe all valid 

accident  prevention regulations 

and  generally acknowledged 

technical rules!

2.  GENErAL

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2.  GENErAL

2.5.1 

Electrical hazards

Do not carry out any installation or maintenance 

on the pump or motor while it is operating or 

before it has been disconnected. Pumps with 

motors  must  have  appropriate  connections. 

Amp ratings are given in the pump Technical 

data  sheet  and  the  power  supply  must  be 

adequate. 

2.5.2 

Temperature hazards

Before  any  maintenance  is  carried  out,  be 

sure to empty the pump of liquid. If the pump 

has been pumping hot liquid, the pump should 

be cooled to the surrounding temperature.

As a precaution, the hot parts of the machine 

should always be covered to avoid accidental 

contact.  

2.5.3 

Chemical hazards

The  pump  should  always  be  cleaned  before 

carrying out any maintenance or repairs. This 

will prevent chemical reactions if the pump has 

been pumping dangerous liquids. 

2.5.4 

Dry running

If  the  pump  is  not  supplied  with  a  priming 

device,  the  pump  must  never  be  put  into 

operation before it has been filled with liquid. 

If the pump is supplied with a priming device, 

dry  running  is  permissible  for  a  short  period 

while the pump is primed.  

2.5.5 

Noise level

Under  normal  conditions  the  pump  and  the 

motor will produce a noise level below 80 dB. 

The exact noise level depends on motor type, 

foundation and environment.

The operator must wear protective gear if the 

noise level becomes harmful.

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3.  INsTALLATIoN

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3.1  

Condition on delivery

IRON  Pump  products  are  tested  before 

delivery  to  ensure  perfect  running  condition. 

A  test  run  is  made  of  the  pump  using  water 

to check the performance data stated in the 

technical specifications.

3.2  

Inspection on delivery

Check your shipment immediately upon arrival. 

Make  sure  that  the  parts  and  accessories 

received  are  in  accordance  with  your  order. 

In the event of damage, defects or deficiency, 

immediately report the problem to the transport 

company and IRON Pump.  

The  packaging  must  be  examined  to  make 

sure that it is in good condition to guarantee 

protection in storage. 

The packaging may only be opened when:

It is seriously damaged.

• 

The  product  is  to  be  stored  longer  than 

• 

originally planned.

In all other cases the packaging may only be 

opened at assembly. When the packaging has 

been removed, the product must be examined 

for any deficiencies or defects.

3.3  

Storage instructions

The  standard  packaging  protects  the  pump 

against  corrosion  during  land  transport  and 

storage  in  dry  conditions  for  at  least  three 

months.

If the pump is not installed immediately after 

delivery, it must be protected against corrosion, 

vibrations, frost and kept in a dry place.

Leave flange covers in place to keep dirt and 

other foreign material out of the pump casing. 

Turn  the  pump  shaft  by  hand  at  regular 

intervals of one month, to prevent brinelling of 

the bearings and the seal faces, if fitted, from 

sticking.

3.3.1 

Preservation procedure

Flush the pump with pure hot water and let it 

air dry. Close the valves on both sides of the 

pump  and  flush  the  pump  with  “Mobil  Arma 

25”  or  similar  quality.  Flushing  can  be  done 

through the manometer connections.

3.3.2 

Restarting

When  starting/restarting  the  pumps  after 

storage, it is advisable to fill the pump with hot 

water through the manometer connections and 

to turn the pump shaft by hand before starting. 

Then follow  4.1 Start-up procedures.

3.4  

Lifting instruction

Straps  are  mounted  around  the  flanges. 

• 

(Lifting  chains  might  damage  the  surface 

of the pump, and are not recommended). 

A wooden bar is placed above the motor to 

guide the strap.

If the motor has lifting eyes at the top, these 

• 

can be used to guide the pump so it does 

not tip. Otherwise a strap fixes the motor. 

3.  INsTALLATIoN

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3.  INsTALLATIoN

3.5  

Foundation

The pump must be fixed to a rigid foundation 

which is substantial enough to absorb vibrations 

and to take up stress from the hydraulic strain 

and loads from the pipelines.

The  pump  should  be  installed  with  sufficient 

accessibility for inspection and maintenance. 

The  surface  of  the  foundation  where  the 

pump is installed must be level and horizontal. 

Damage  due  to  an  inadequate  or  faulty 

foundation is not covered by the guarantee.

3.6  

Environment conditions

Standard pumps are intended for installion in 

dry  rooms  free  from  aggressive  atmosphere 

in  temperatures  between  +  10  and  40 

o

C  

Installing  the  pump  in  other  conditions  (e.g. 

outdoors, in damp rooms etc.) is only allowed 

if this is stated in the technical data sheet.

3.7  

Piping

Suction and pressure lines must be connected 

to  the  flanges  of  the  pump,  free  from  strain, 

as any stresses are taken up at fixed points, 

and  suitable  compensators  should  therefore 

be  installed  in  the  pipe  system.  The  flanges 

between which the pump is installed must be 

absolutely parallel.

To keep pressure loss and flow resistance at 

a  minimum,  tight  bends  and  substantial  size 

reductions  in  the  piping  system  should  be 

avoided.

Loss of pressure in the suction line must be 

kept at a minimum in order to avoid cavitation 

in  the  pump.  Static  suction  height  +  loss  of 

pressure in the suction line + NPSH value for 

the pump + steam pressure must not exceed 

10 mWc at sea level. Long suction pipes that 

make air pockets possible should be avoided.

3.8  

Piping connections

Before  installing  the  pump,  the  entire  piping 

must  be  pressure  and  leakage  tested  and 

flushed  clean  before  it  is  connected  to  the 

suction  and  discharge  side  of  the  pump.  If 

the  pressure  test  takes  place  with  the  pump 

installed, the testing pressure must not exceed 

the  testing  pressure  of  the  pump,  which  is 

stamped into the pump, usually in the suction 

flange. The pump’s gaskets or flanges for the 

mechanical  shaft  seal  might  otherwise  be 

damaged. 

Check that all other connections to the pump 

are  in  working  order,  such  as  lubrication, 

priming,  heating,  cooling  media  outlet,  etc., 

and  that  the  various  measuring  equipment 

has been correctly connected. Take care that 

no parts obstruct easy access to the pump for 

inspection or replacement of important parts. 

3.9 

Electrical installation

Connect the cables according to local electrical 

regulations and standards, and by authorised 

skilled stuff. The pump should be connected 

to a motor starter.

Check that there is enough cable to allow the 

motor  to  be  removed  without  disconnecting 

the wires. A switch (emergency stop) must be 

installed close to the pump.

Kilowatt ratings are given in the pump Technical 

data sheet.

3.10  Recommended accessories

As  the  pump,  especially  the  mechanical 

shaft  sealing,  is  designed  to  run  with  clean 

water without sludge, a suitable filter must be 

installed in the suction line.

IRON Pump A/S can supply suitable filters.

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Operation

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4.  opErATIoN

4.1 

Start-up procedures

Ensure that the pump and motor are mounted 

according to instructions, all connections are 

correct and the necessary screens and guards 

are in order.

Check  the  direction  of  rotation  (marked 

• 

with an arrow). The motor must turn in the 

direction in which the arrow is pointing. If 

the direction is wrong, the connections to 

the terminals of the electric motor should 

be changed.

Check  that  the  pump  can  be  turned  by 

• 

hand.

Check that the motor has been lubricated 

• 

with grease.

Make sure that the piping is clean and free 

• 

from  foreign  objects.  Liquid  should  flow 

regularly into the pump.

Check that the pump and suction pipe are 

• 

filled  with  liquid.  Any  air  or  gas  must  be 

carefully released before start-up.

Check  the  pump  for  noise  and  vibrations 

• 

immediately  after  starting.  At  the  normal 

head  it  should  have  a  steady  motion 

without unusual noise and vibrations after 

one minute.

Check the priming device (if any).

• 

Check the seal housing for leakages.

• 

4.1.1 

Pumps with Priming device

Pumps  provided  with  a  mechanical  priming 

pump should be checked for supply/content of 

liquid before starting.

The valve on the discharge side of the pump 

must be closed during priming. 

The  operating  instructions  for  the  priming 

system  should  be  strictly  followed  (See 

Chapter 8). 

After  priming  the  pump,  open  the  valve  on 

the discharge side slowly and adjust it in such 

a  way  that  the  permissible  vacuum  is  not 

exceeded.

4.2  

Starting the pump

When the pump is ready, it is started with the 

discharge  valve  closed.  After  starting,  the 

discharge  valve  is  slowly  opened  until  the 

working point is reached. If the pump runs with 

closed valves for a period of the time, it should 

be  equipped  either  with  temperature  control 

equipment  or  recirculation.  Running  with  the 

valves closed for a long period can damage 

the pump. 

Check bearing temperature (max. 105

C)

Do not run pump with closed valve on 

discharge side for prolonged time.

4.3  

Stand-by 

If the pump is going to be on stand-by for a 

long  period,  it  must  be  started  or  rotated  at 

least  once  a  week  to  avoid  damage  to  the 

mechanical seals. 

4.4 

Pump vibrations

During  operation,  be  aware  that  significant 

vibrations have a major affect on the pump’s 

performance.  If  vibrations  are  significant  the 

pump should immediately be turned of to be 

able to locate possible errors. 

Never operate the pump without 

the coupling guard .

4.5 

Lubrication

The  pump  bearings  are  closed  and  not 

supposed to be greased.

The  motor  bearings  are  greased  according 

the motor instructions.

4.6 

Frost protection

If there are any risk of freezing of the liquid in 

the pump, removing the drain plug empties the 

pump casing.

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Operation

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5.1  

Inspections

Before any inspection and maintenance of the 

pump, the operator must ensure that the pump 

cannot  be  unintentionally  started.  The  pump 

must be stopped, and all electronic contacts 

must be disconnected.

The system must be de-pressurized and the 

pump must be emptied of liquid. If the pump 

has  been  pumping  hazardous  liquids,  the 

liquid must be collected, and the pump should 

be flushed with clean water or another suitable 

liquid. 

It is important to ensure that 

the pump does not contain 

dangerous amounts of 

corrosive, toxic or similar 

substances when maintenance 

is taking place. 

 

5.1.1 

Three-month inspection

Check suction and discharge pressure.

• 

Check for unusual noise, vibrations and  

• 

leakages.

Inspect  the  motor  as  per  the  instructions 

• 

from the manufacturer.

The  mechanical  seal  must  be  inspected 

• 

for leaks by normal pressure at the suction 

side. The seal must not leak either during 

stand-by or during operation .

Check  that  the  circulation  pipe  for  the 

• 

mechanical seal is not blocked

If any faults are found during inspection, they 

must  immediately  be  corrected,  since  any 

defects  can  be  of  major  importance  for  the 

functioning of the pump and its  life spare.

5.1.2 

Twelve-month inspection

Disassemby of the pump is required.

• 

Take  the  pump  apart  (See  5.2).  The 

• 

rotating parts are checked and repaired if 

necessary. 

Check the clearance between the impeller 

• 

and  casing  wear  ring.  Normal  clearance 

is  0,45-0,50  mm.  Maximum  clearance  is 

0,8-1,0  mm.  depending  on  the  Size  and 

Capacity (See 5.5).

5.1.3 

Lubrication

The  pump  bearings  are  greased  for  lifetime 

and do not need no further service.

5.2  

Assembly and Disassembly

Study the Spare Parts drawing for the 

actual pump before starting disassembly 

of the pump.

5.2.1 

Rotating unit

Table. Weight of rotating unit

Pump size 

(from-to)

Weight

kg

40-40/200-

125-125/250

22

50-50/25-

125-125/250

35

150-150/250-

200-200/250

40

80-80/315-

150-150/315

50

200-200/315-

250-250/3150

60

200-250/400-

300-300/400

94

 

554

230

906

161
433

321

360

210

412

Spare Parts list 

Item

Casing cover    

161

Shaft 

 

210

Impeller 

 

230

Radial ball bearing  321

Bearing cover  

360

Spare Parts list 

Item

O-Ring   

 

412

Mechanical seal 

433

Washer 

 

554

Impeller screw  

906

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Maintenance

5

5.  mAINTENANCE

5.2.2 

Disassembly DHBS/DHBF

Table for holes in the casing cover (Item 161)

 

Threaded hole

for  

Threaded hole

for puller bolt

Free hole

in cover

Mounting

hole in cover

Mounting

hole in cover

Dismantling of

cover from motor 

stool

Dismantling of

motor stool from

pump casing

Fixing of 

motor stool in

pump casing

Fixing of cover

in motor stool

Fixing of cover

in pump casing

A

B

C

D

E

2xM8

2xM8

2xM8

2xM8

12xM12

Max 5 NM

Max 5 NM

10 NM

10 NM

15 NM

Without removing motor:

The  rotating  unit  can  be  removed  without 

removing the motor:

Ensure that the pump has been drained of 

• 

liquid.

Remove circulation pipe (Item 710, Se 6.5)

• 

Remove  spacer  bush  (Item  860.6)  and 

• 

coupling  flexible  steel  disc  (Item  867)  ,  if 

any. 

Remove screws marked D+E. 

• 

Mount puller bolts in holes marked A and 

• 

lift the casing cover.

Lift the disconnected rotating unit and take 

• 

it out of the pump.

Gentle  disconnection  is  recommended  to 

• 

prevent  any  damage  to  the  mechanical 

seal.  (Use  a  cloth  or  the  like  during  of 

disasembly/assembly of the rotating unit).

See 6.5

 

E

A

A

B

B

C

C

D

D

E

E

E

E

E

E

E

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5.  mAINTENANCE

Maintenance

5

With removing motor:

Remove screws marked C + E

• 

Remove the circulation pipe (pos. 710)

• 

Mount the puller bolts in the holes marked 

• 

B

Lift  the  disconnected  parts  and  remove 

• 

them.

 

Note:

On  mounting  the  screws  are  tightened  by 

hand,  then  cross-tightened  by  moments  as 

stated, in order to balance the cover:

Holes

крепёжных моментов

Bolt size

Nm

C

2-M8

10

D

2-M8

10

E

12-M12

15

OBS! Number of E-holes depends on    

pump size.

5.2.3 

Assembly DHBS/DHBF

In order to prevent seizures in future repairs, 

all  joints  and  bolt  threads  should  be  treated 

with  an  appropriate  compound  (e.g.  “Never 

Seez”) before assembly.

Before reassembling, clean the inside of  

• 

the pump casing and paint with appropriate 

coating.

Assemble the pump in opposite order of 

• 

the disassembly (See 5.2.2)

Casing cover (Item 161), with the seat ring 

• 

of the mechanical shaft seal (Item 433), 

must be fitted gently on the shaft

The O-ring (Item 412) must be fitted to the 

• 

cover.

The rotating unit of the shaft seal ( Item 

• 

433) is carefully placed on the shaft (Item 

210).

The casing wear ring (Item 502) and the 

• 

impeller must be fitted and tightened by 

screws.

Check the clearance between the impeller 

• 

and casing wear ring.  (See 5.5).

Before any up-start, the shaft must be 

• 

turned by hand in order to check for any 

blockages. 

When the pump is assembled and all 

• 

bolts and nuts are in place, they can be 

tightened.

5.3 

Coupling

Never operate the pump without 

the coupling guard .

Please NOTE!  

Way of mounting the bolts!

(Only DHBF)

861.1

867
860.6

5.3.1 

Mounting of coupling 

 

with flexible steel disk (DHBF)

Clean the shaft ends, and check for burrs.

• 

Heating of the coupling half (Item 861.1) to 

• 

approx. 80

o

C facilitates the mounting of it  

on the shaft.

Mount the coupling half (Item 861.1) in line 

• 

with the motor shaft.

Lock the coupling half by the pivot screws.

• 

Mount  coupling  flexible  steel  disk  (Item 

• 

867),  spacer  bush  (Item  860.6)  and 

coupling half (Item 861.1) , clamp the parts 

and tighten the screws.

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Maintenance

5

5.3.2 

Mounting of coupling 

 

without flexible steel disk (DHBS)

The  coupling  part  on  the  motor  shaft 

• 

must  NOT  be  axially  fixed,  considering 

the  thermal  expansion  it  must  be  axially 

movable. 

Clean the motor shaft ends, and check for 

• 

burrs.

Lubricate  the  motor  shaft  end  by  “Never 

• 

Seez”,  fitting  paste  or  like  and  push  the 

coupling half (Item 861.1)  up on the shaft 

end.

Mount  spacer  bush  (item  860.6)  and 

• 

Coupling  half  (Item  861.1),  clamp  the 

parts.

5.4  

Fitting instructions for   

 

  

Mechanical seals

A  mechanical  seal  is  a  very  high-precision 

product and should be treated with the utmost 

care before and during fitting. Do not unpack 

until ready for use. The rotating wear ring and 

the seat have been lapped to a high degree of 

accuracy. 

Fitting instructions:

Remove the protective packaging from the 

• 

seal, check for damage, and wipe clean.

Make  sure  that  the  pump  is  ready  and 

• 

switched off.

The  shaft  should  be  clean  and  free  of 

• 

burrs, and the machined place where the 

seat  fits  must  be  cleaned  very  carefully. 

Edges should be rounded so that they are 

not sharp or penetrating.

Check that the shaft diameter corresponds 

• 

with  the  dimension  of  the  seal  within  a 

tolerance of 0.05 mm.

The  bore  in  the  casing  cover  (Item  161) 

• 

and  the  seat  must  be  lubricated.  Use 

only liquid soap, soapy water or glycerine 

with  ethylene-propylene  elastomer.  The 

elastomer  must  also  be  lubricated  on 

the  inside  where  it  slides  on  the  shaft. 

Lubricants containing silicone must never 

be used.

Press  the  seat  into  position  with  your 

• 

fingers.  If  the  space  is  tight,  use  a  bush 

when pressing the seat into position. Take 

care not to damage the surface of the seat. 

For  example,  use  a  piece  of  plastic  for 

protection between the bush and the seat. 

After pressing the seat into position, make 

sure  that  it  is  fully  in  place  by  measuring 

the depth with a depth calliper.

Place carefully and by hands the rotating 

• 

part on the shaft.

Mount the impeller on the shaft.

• 

The  compressed  length  after  fitting  must 

• 

correspond  to  the  working  length  of  the 

size of seal in question given in the table of 

measurements.

Be aware of changes that can occur when 

• 

bearing arrangements and gaskets etc. are 

replaced.

Before the pump is started it must be filled 

• 

with liquid and the air allowed to escape. 

Air  should  be  bled  frequently  during  the 

period after starting.

When fitting shaft seals, the 

instructions should be read 

carefully, especially when the 

media is dangerous (poisonous, 

hot, flammable etc.)

25(ø10-ø25)

41(ø42-ø60)

33.5(ø30-40)

IRON pump STANDARD

07.47.06E

33.5(ø30-40)

41(ø42-ø60)

25(ø10-ø25)

IRON/BURGMANN

07.47.06E

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5.  mAINTENANCE

Maintenance

5

THE CLEARANCES STATED ARE AVERAGE VALUES,
AND MUST IN EACH SINGLE CASE BE COMPARED
WITH THE NEEDS FOR THE NECESSARY OPERATION DATA.

WEAR RING DIAMETER

0,1

0,2

0,3

0,4

0,5

0,6

0,7

0,8

0,9

1,0

100

200

300

400

CLEAR

ANCE (mm)

WEAR RING DIAMETER (mm)

22531E1

CLEAR

ANCE

5.5 

Centrifugal pump wear ring Clearances

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6.  spArE pArTs

Spare Parts

6

6.  spArE pArTs

6.1 

Repairs

When ordering Spare Parts or requesting our 

assistance, please advise the following:

Pump type 

• 

Serial number (i.e. P.no. DHB ####, from 

• 

Type plate, it is also stamped in the suction 

flange)

IRON  Pump  A/S  order  number  (5  or  7 

• 

digits.)

Item No. and description of part (See Spare 

• 

Parts drawing).

To  establish  the  correct  ‘diagnosis’,  a  brief 

description of the breakdown is also required. 

Spares are normally available from stock.

If you do the repairs yourself, you are requested 

to follow the instructions regarding assembly 

and  disassembly  or  to  contact  our  service 

department. 

6.2  

Returning parts

Before  returning  parts  to  IRON  Pump  A/S, 

please note that all liquids must be removed 

and parts should be cleaned and neutralized. 

The  sender  is  liable  for  damage  suffered  by 

the pump or other goods caused by leaking of 

liquid during transport.

6.3 

Decommissioning

Do  not  dump  old  or  used  parts.  Metal  parts 

should be recycled as scrap or sent back to 

IRON Pump. 

When decommissioning the pump, it should be 

neutralized and cleaned, and any hazardous 

liquids,should  be  removed  and  sent  to  a 

recycling facility.

None  of  the  materials  in  the  pump  can  be 

considered hazardous, but we urge you to act 

with care and to take the steps needed when 

decommissioning the pump or its parts.  

6.4  

Table of Materials

Table  of  materials  with  the  total  content 

calculated as percentage by weight. 

DHBS/F

Description

Material

%

Pump casing

See Technical data

38

Casing cover

See Technical data

7

Shaft

AISI 329

4

Impeller 

See Technical data

5,5

Casing wear 

ring

See Technical data

0.6

Mechanical 

seal

Carbon/ceramics

0.3

O-Ring

Viton

0.1

Foot

Cast iron

9

Motor stool

Cast iron

21

Coupling

Cast iron

2.5

Accessories

Steel

1

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Spare Parts

6

6.5  

Spare parts drawing for DHBS / DHBF

Spare Parts list 

 

Item. No. 

Pump casing    

 

101

Casing cover   

 

161

Foot 

 

 

182

Shaft 

 

 

210

Impeller 

 

 

230

Radial ball bearing   

321

Motor stool   

 

341

Motor stool, flange   

341.1

Spare Parts list 

 

Item No.

Bearing cover  

 

360

O-Ring for pump casing   412

Mechanical seal 

 

433

Casing wear ring   

502

Loose collar   

 

505

Washer 

 

 

554

Pipe 

 

 

710

Threaded pipe union 

731.1 

Spare Parts list 

 

Item No.

Threaded pipe union 

731.2

Spacer bush   

 

860.6

Coupling half, incl. spacer  861.1

Coupling flex. steel disc  867*

Impeller screw  

 

906

Plug for pressure gauge  910

Drain plug 

 

 

912

Circlip 

 

 

932

*) Only DHBF

906

28824E

502

101

230

910

412

505

861.1

341

341.1

On type DHBS 

Item 861.1

must NOT be 

axially fixed

360

731.2

731.1

710

161

(Only DHBF)

932

321

210

867

860.6

182

554

912

433

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7.  DATA

Data

7

7.1  

Type DHBS / DHBF - Dimensional drawing

7.  DATA

Dimensions in mm

PUMP

SIZE

FLANGES

PN10, DIN 2501 

A

B

E

F

M

øS

T

PUMP

WEIGHT

KG

NV

k

D

ød

40-40/200

40

110

150

4-ø18

125

180

370

280

330

20

18

75

50-50/200

50

125

165

4-ø18

 

200

80

65-65/200

65

145

185

4-ø18

87

80-80/200

80

160

200

8-ø18

140

225

91

100-100/200

100

180

220

8-ø18

175

250

380

380

440

24

25

111

125-125/200

125

210

250

8-ø18

205

280

121

50-50/250

50

125

165

4-ø18

145

225

135

65-65/250

65

145

185

4-ø18

126

80-80/250

80

160

200

8-ø18

160

250

131

100-100/250

100

180

220

8-ø18

180

280

134

125-125/250

125

210

250

8-ø18

210

460

460

520

181

150-150/250

150

240

285

8-ø22

235

355

228

200-200/250

200

295

340

8-ø22

280

450

232

80-80/315

80

160

200

8-ø18

175

280

207

100-100/315

100

180

220

8-ø18

180

315

217

125-125/315

125

210

250

8-ø18

200

224

150-150/315

150

240

285

8-ø22

220

355

232

200-200/315

200

295

340

8-ø22

315

450

284

250-250/315

250

350

395

12-ø22

335

500

495

369

200-200/400

200

295

340

8-ø22

280

750

408

250-250/400

250

350

395

12-ø22

335

560

451

300-300/400

300

400

460

12-ø22

400

630/560

560

630

26

30

721

The illustrated pump is with standard flange DIN  2501, PN10.
For the remaining dimensions, see dimensioned drawing of the pump.

 

1/4” PT

1/4” PT

4 - øS

øM

øF

B

B

E

A

BC=K

DN

ød

T

28650

D

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7.  DATA

Data

7

7.2 

Troubleshooting

The diagram below describes the most common faults which can occur during operation of the 

pumpunit. Should additional information be required, please contact IRON Pump A/S.

Problem

Possible cause

Pump and motor cannot be actuated:

Impeller or shaft blocked.
Motor fault.

Motor running but no pumping effect:

Motor rotation is not transmitted through coupling.
Discharge valve closed.
Non-return valve or other valves are closed.
Suction line closed.
Air in pump casing.
Suction line leaking.
Shaft seal leaking.
Bottom valve defective.
Suction lift too high.
Priming pump defective.

Insufficient capacity:

Wrong direction of rotation.
Number of revolutions too low.
Counter-pressure too high.
Suction line or impeller partly clogged.
Air in pump casing.
Air in pumping media.
Suction lift too high (inlet pressure too low).
Cavitation.
Suction line leaking.
Shaft seal leaking.
Pump worn out.

Pump pressure too high:

Number of revolutions too high.
Impeller oversized.
Specific gravity of pumping media too high.
Viscosity of pumping media too low.
Inlet pressure too high.
Manometer defective.

Capacity too large:

Number of revolutions too high.
Impeller diameter too big.
Counter-pressure too low.

Discharge head too low:

Number of revolutions too low.
Impeller diameter too small.
Specific gravity of pumping media too low.
Viscosity of pumping media to high.
Manometer defective.

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7.  DATA

Data

7

Problem

Possible cause

Power consumption too large:

Motor too small.
Motor fault.
Capacity too large.
Counter-pressure too low.
Electricity supply incorrect. 

Pump output decreases or stops:

Suction line leaking.
Shaft seal leaking.
Increasing suction lift.
Filter clogged.
Cavitation.

Irregular running:

Bearings defective.
Motor fault.

Increasing noise level:

Cavitation beginning.
Air in pumping media.
Capacity too large.
Base bolts loosened.
Influences from pipe connections or base.

Leaks:

Cracks in pump casing.
Faulty assembly of pump.
Pipe connections leaking.

Bearing temperature too high:

Defective pump alignment.
Influences from pipeline.
Coupling half is not in line with the motor shaft.
Shaft bent.
Foreign bodies or impurities in bearings.

Pump wears out quickly:

Wrong pump in relation to liquid.
Cavitation.
Shaft bent.
Defective alignment.
Influences through pipe line.

Strong vibrations:

Impurities in pump.
Worn or loose bearings. 
Operating the pump at a critical speed.
Unbalanced motor or rotating components.
Loose hold-down bolts or loose or damaged parts.

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8.  prImING sYsTEm

Priming System

8

8.1 

Priming of centrifugal pumps

IRON Pump A/S provides three different types 

of priming systems for centrifugal pumps. 

8.1.1 

EA  automatic ejector system

Automatic  ejector-driven  priming  system 

designed  for  centrifugal  pumps,  where  dry 

running is admissible for a short period of the 

time and compressed air is available.

The  ejector  can  be  supplied  in  sizes  1/2”  or 

3/4”  with  different  capacities.  The  pressure 

controller can be set to fit the pump pressure.  

8.1.2 

VATEC automatic aspirator 

Automatic  aspirator  designed  for  centrifugal 

pumps  where  dry  running  is  admissible  for 

short periods of the time and compressed air 

is available.

The  ejector  can  be  supplied  with  different 

capacities and different pressure switches for 

different pump pressures. 

8.1.3 

PA automatic priming pump 

Automatic  priming  system  driven  by  a 

mechanical  vacuum  pump.  The  system  is 

designed  for  centrifugal  pumps  where  dry 

running is admissible for a short period of the 

time.

The  pressure  controller  can  be  set  to  fit  the 

pump pressure. 

8.1.4 

Mounting of Priming devices

Priming  devices  must  always  be  connected 

to the highest point on the suction side of the 

pump/suction  line,  and  there  must  be  no  air 

pockets in the suction line.

The  valve  on  the  pressure  side  of  the  pump 

must  always  be  closed  during  priming,  or  a 

spring-loaded  counter  valve  which  opens  as 

soon  as  60-70%  of  the  working  pressure  is 

reached must be installed.

The capacity of the priming pump must match 

the volume of the pump and the suction pipe 

which  has  to  be  primed,  so  that  priming  will 

take no longer than 3 minutes.

8.  prImING sYsTEms

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8.  prImING sYsTEm

Priming System

8.2 

EA automatic ejector system

Automatic  ejector  system  designed  for 

centrifugal  pumps,  where  dry  running  is 

admissible for short periods of the time. 

EAinst11

8.2.1 

Function

When the centrifugal pump is turned on, power 

is  also  connected  to  the  automatic  ejector 

system,  and  the  ejector  starts  evacuating  air 

from the suction line and the centrifugal pump 

through non-return valve (Item 4) and solenoid 

valve (Item 1A). 

On  the  discharge  pipe  of  the  main  pump,  a 

spring-loaded counter valve must be mounted 

which opens as soon as 60-70% of the working 

pressure is reached. As soon as the centrifugal 

pump  has  built  up  the  necessary  discharge 

pressure,  the  ejector  system  is  switched  off 

via the pressure switch. Should the discharge 

pressure  fall  again  during  pump  operation 

through  gas  accumulation,  the  automatic 

ejector system restarts for re-evacuation.

8.2.2   Design
Pressure-controlled  priming  system  with  a 

compressed  air  ejector  acting  as  a  vacuum 

generator.

Components:

Solenoid valve   

 

Item 1

Solenoid valve   

 

Item 1A

Pressure switch  

 

Item 2

Air ejector 1/2” PT or 3/4” PT 

Item 3

Non-return valve    

Item 4

Filter  

 

 

 

Item 5

8.2.3   Installation
The automatic ejector system must be fitted

above the highest point to be evacuated (eg.

the pump casing).

The  ejector  is  supplied  with  compressed  air 

at  5-7  bar  by  solenoid  valve  (Item  1).  The 

compressed  air  passes  through  the  ejector 

whose suction side is connected to the suction 

side of the pump through solenoid valve (Item 

1A)  and  non-return  valve  (Item  4).  The  non-

return valve prevents the compressed air from 

being led into the pipe system in the event of an 

obstruction of the ejector outlet. The solenoid 

valves are electrically connected so that both 

valves  are  open  at  the  current-carrying  coil 

and closed at the current-less coil.

lmpulse to the solenoid valve is controlled by 

the pressure switch, which is connected to the 

discharge side of the pump.

The pressure switch must be set to switch off 

at 50-70% of the lowest working pressure. The 

neutral zone must be set to at least 10% of the 

working pressure (See 8.5).

Important note: outlet of air and water from 

• 

ejector  must  always  have  free  access  to 

bilge.

Length of pipe - if any - to be very short.

• 

Check  that  the  filter  (Item  5)  is  always 

• 

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8.3 

VATEC automatic aspirator 

Automatic  aspirator  designed  for  centrifugal 

pumps  where  dry  running  is  admissible  for 

short period of the time.

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8.3.1 

Function

When  the  centrifugal  pump  is  turned  on,  

the  automatic  aspirator  will  be  activated.  As 

soon as the centrifugal pump has built up the 

necessary discharge pressure, the aspirator is 

switched  off  via  the  pressure  switch.  Should 

the discharge pressure fall again during pump 

operation  through  gas  accumulation,  the 

automatic aspirator restarts for re-evacuation. 

8.3.2   Design
Pressure-controlled  automatic  aspirator  with 

a compressed air ejector acting as a vacuum 

generator.  With  its  polyethylene  nozzle 

system, the unit is resistant to a high degree to 

aggressive fluids (e.g. seawater). 

Components:

Compressed air ejector 

with integrated shut-off valve 

Item 1

Compressed air solenoid valve 

Item 2

Pressure switch 

 

Item 3

Terminal box   

 

Item 4

8.3.3   Installation
Connections: 

Casing air vent  

Item A - G 3/4” PT

Exhaust   

 

Item B - R 1 1/4” PT

Pressure switch 

Item C - G 3/8” PT

Cable 

 

 

Item E - 9 - 13 mm

Compressed air 

Item P - G 1/2” (AELD 

35-55) /G 1”(AELD 65)

The  automatic  aspirator  is  to  be  fitted  above 

the  highest  point  to  be  evacuated  (e.g.  the 

pump casing).

The highest point to be evacuated is connected 

to connection A by means of an ascending air 

vent pipe. 

Exhaust  nozzle  B  must  not  be  shut  off. 

Compressed  air  is  to  be  connected  to 

connection P via manual or controlled shut-off 

valve. 

The  maximum  installation  height  above  the 

lowest  suction  side  fluid  level  is  6.5  m  after 

deducting  the  dynamic  losses  of  the  suction 

system.

The  pressure  range  is  to  be  chosen  by  its 

shut-off point, which must be under the lowest 

working pressure of the pump. A later change 

to  another  pressure  range  takes  place  by 

changing the pressure switch module.

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PA automatic priming system 

Automatic  ejector  system  designed  for 

centrifugal  pumps,  where  dry  running  is 

admissible for a short period of the time. 

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8.4.1   Function
When  the  centrifugal  pump  is  turned  on, 

power  is  also  connected  to  the  automatic 

priming  system  and  the  priming  pump  starts 

evacuating  air  from  the  suction  line  and  the 

centrifugal  pump  through  non-return  valve 

(Item  6)  and  solenoid  valve  (Item  5).  On  the 

discharge  pipe  of  the  main  pump,  a  spring-

loaded counter-valve which opens as soon as 

60-70%  of  the  working  pressure  is  reached 

must be installed.

As soon as the centrifugal pump has built up 

the necessary discharge pressure, the priming 

pump is switched off via the pressure switch. 

Should the discharge pressure fall again during 

pump operation through gas accumulation, the 

priming pump restarts for re-evacuation.

8.4.2   Design
Pressure-controlled  priming  system  with  a 

priming pump acting as a vacuum generator.

Components:

Vacuum pump   

 

Item 1

Gearbox (for 50Hz systems)  

Item 2

Motor  

 

 

 

Item 3

Pressure switch  

 

Item 4

Solenoid valve   

 

Item 5

Non-return valve 

 

Item 6

Filter  

 

 

 

Item 7

Outlet to bilge    

 

Item 8

Water tank  

 

  

Item 9

The  power  output  of  the  motor  is  1.5  kW  at 

1450 RPM and 1.25 kW at 1750 RPM.

8.4.3 

Installation 

The  priming  pump  is  to  be  fitted  above  the 

highest point to be evacuated (e.g. the pump 

casing).

The  impulse  to  the  priming  pump  and  the 

solenoid  valve  is  controlled  by  the  pressure 

switch,  which  is  connected  to  the  discharge 

side of the pump.

The pressure switch must be set to switch off 

at 50-70% of the lowest working pressure. The 

neutral zone must be set to at least 10% of the 

working pressure. (See  8.5).

Important note: 

Outlet (Item 8) of air and water from priming 

• 

pump  must  always  have  free  access  to 

bilge.

Length of pipe - if any - to be very short.

• 

Check  that  the  Filter  (Item  7)  always  is 

• 

clean.

Before starting:

Check that the water tank (Item 9) in the

priming pump is filled with water.

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Data

Pressure  controller  type  RT  200,  max.  test 

pressure 25 Bar.

Instructions

The pressure controller is set by rotating the 

knob  (Item  5), at the  same  time  reading  the 

main scale (Item 9). (See Fig. 1).

The differential is set by rotating the differential 

adjusting nut (Item 19) to the value indicated 

by the use of the monogram (See Fig. 5). The 

maximum operating pressure in thus the sum 

of the setting pressure and the differential. 

Example

To control a priming device for a pump with a 

working pressure of 4 Bar.: 

Minimum pressure (50%):

0.5 x 4 Bar = 2 Bar. 

Differential:

0.1 x 4 Bar = 0.4 Bar.

Connect  the  priming  device  to  terminals 

• 

1-2 of the pressure controller.

Set  the  pressure  controller  for  2  Bar  by 

• 

rotating the knob (Item 5).

Set the differential adjusting nut (Item 19) 

• 

(See Fig.3) which is found by reading the 

monogram (See Fig. 5). 

8.5 

Danfoss pressure controller for Priming systems

Bаr

RT 200

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0.6

0.8

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6

7

8

9

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Мin. -40   С

Маx. 100    С

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Bаr

RT 200

0.25

0.4

0.6

0.8

1.0

1.2

Мin.

Маx.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Fig. 5

Маx. 70    С

Мin. -40   С

Маx. 100    С

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Fig. 4

Bаr

RT 200

0.25

0.4

0.6

0.8

1.0

1.2

Мin.

Маx.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Fig. 5

Маx. 70    С

Мin. -40   С

Маx. 100    С

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8.6  

Wiring diagrams for Priming  

  

systems

The  customer  is  responsible  for  the  wiring 

being done according to valid regulations.

Care  should  be  taken  to  ensure,  before 

connecting  the  coil  to  the  mains,  that  the 

voltage  and  the  frequency  of  the  coil  are  in 

conformity with those of the mains; 10% over- 

or  under  voltage  is  permissible  in  case  of 

normal frequency.

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Spare Parts list 

 

Item No. 

Pump casing    

 

101.1

Suction casing 

 

106

Wear plate 

 

 

135

Shaft for pump 

 

211

Impeller 

 

 

231

Ball bearing   

 

321

Bearing cover  

 

360.2

Bearing cover  

 

360.3

Bearing cover  

 

360.4

Gasket 

 

 

400.3

Joint ring  

 

 

411

Shaft seal ring  

 

420.3

Spare Parts list 

 

Item No. 

Shaft seal ring  

 

420.4

Shaft seal ring  

 

420.5

Bearing bush   

 

545

Tank 

 

 

591

Grease nipple  

 

636

Oil level sight glass   

639

Toohted coupling   

845

Gear casing   

 

871.1

Cover for gear casing 

871.2

Gear wheel drive   

872.1

Gear wheel   

 

872.2

Shaft drive 

 

 

877

8.7 

Spare Parts drawing for P-pump with gear - 1450 RPM

P-PUMP, 1450 RPM - with gear

FROM SUCT. SIDE PUMP

OVERFLOW

Control oil level
once a month
Mobilgear 600 xp 68

Lubricate once a month with grease

17730

845

420.5

360.3

321

872.1

321

360.4

420.4

636

106

101.1

231

135

591

411

420.3

420.4

400.3

545

360.2

871.1

639

321

872.2

871.2

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211

877

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Spare Parts list 

 

 

Item No. 

Casing 

 

 

 

101.1

Suction casing 

 

 

106

Wear plate 

 

 

 

135

Shaft for pump 

 

 

211

Impeller - suction stage   

231

Motor stool   

 

 

341

Bearing cover  

 

 

360

Gasket 

 

 

 

400.3

Spare Parts list 

 

 

Item No. 

Joint ring for plug   

 

411 

Shaft seal ring  

 

 

420.3

Shaft seal ring  

 

 

420.4

Bearing bush   

 

 

545

Tank 

 

 

 

591

Grease nipple  

 

 

636

Coupling motor side  

 

861.1

Coupling pump  side 

 

861.2

8.8 

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420.4

411 400.3

E

420.3

545

360.2 211

341

Lubricate once a month with grease

Mobilith SHC100 - 5 gram

P-PUMP, 1750 RPM

101.1

591

135

231

636

106

15544

861.2 861.1

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9.1 

General information

The  following  instructions  refer  to  all  motors 

delivered  by  IRON  Pump  A/S.  Read  these 

instructions  before  you  transport,  install, 

operate, maintain or repair motors. 

Should  additional  data  be  required,  consult 

the  manufacturer  or  an  authorized  service 

workshop immediately.

IRON Pump A/S cannot be held responsible 

for unauthorized use of the motor.

9.2 

Inspection

If any damage is observed on delivery, please 

notify  type  of  damage  immediately  to  the 

transport  company.  It  is  important  that  the 

motor is not put into operation if any damage 

has been discovered. 

Check that all data on the rating plate, especially 

voltage and winding connection (star or delta), 

are  consistent  with  the  order  specifications 

and pump provided by IRON Pump.  

Some  motors  are  protected  against  bearing 

damage during transport by means of a locking 

device which must be removed before putting 

the  motor  into  operation.  When  the  device 

has been removed, turn the shaft by hand to 

ensure free rotation.

9.3 

Insulation resistance check

Insulation resistance of motors can be lowered 

considerably  by  moisture.  Consequently 

insulation  resistance  must  be  checked  after 

receipt  and  inspection  or  after  extended 

storage.  Insulation  resistance  of  the  winding 

must  be  measured  to  earth  and  between 

phases at 25

o

C.  The measured value should 

normally exceed the reference value. 

Windings should be discharged  

 immediately after measurement  

 to avoid risk of electric shock!

The  insulation  resistance  of  new  winding 

is  above  10  MΩ.  Insulation  resistance  is 

temperature  dependent,  i.e.  if  the  ambient 

temperature is increased/decreased by 20

o

C, 

the resistance is halved/doubled respectively.

 

If the resistance at room temperature is below 

the  reference  value,  the  windings  must  be 

oven dried at 90

o

C for 12-16 hours followed by 

105

o

C for 6-8 hours. 

9.4 

Handling

9.4.1 

Storage

Motors  should  always  be  stored  in  dry 

conditions,  free  from  vibrations  and  dust. 

Always  remember  to  store  the  unit  in  the 

transportation packaging. 

Unprotected machined surfaces such as shaft 

ends and flanges should always be protected 

with  an  anti-corrosive  coating  before  being 

placed in storage. 

In  order  to  prevent  grease  migration,  it  is 

recommended that the motor shaft be rotated 

periodically  by  hand.  If  the  unit  is  stored  for 

more  than  one  year,  the  bearings  should  be 

checked  for  corrosion  before  the  motor  is 

installed and put into operation. 

9.4.2 

Transportation

If  the  motor  is  fitted  with  cylindrical  roller 

bearings, the rotor must be fixed by use of a 

suitable  transportation  locking  device  before 

any transportation is carried out. 

9.4.3 

Lifting

Only  suspend  motors  from  the  lifting  eyes 

provided. Do not attach any additional load to 

the motor as the lifting eyes are only intended 

for lifting the weight of the motor. 

9.5 

Installation

The motors are suitable for indoor installation. 

The  motors  may  be  operated  at  heights  of 

1000  meters  above  sea  level  at  ambient 

temperatures of – 20

o

C to + 40

o

C. Exceptions 

are specified on the rating plate.

9.5.1 

Ventilation

Normal  ambient  temperatures  should  not 

exceed 40°C (Marine standard +45 or +50°C) 

if  standard  performance  is  to  be  achieved. 

Check  that  the  motor  has  sufficient  airflow. 

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Ensure that no nearby equipment, surfaces or 

direct sunshine radiate additional heat to the 

motor.

9.5.2 

Drain Holes

Make sure open drain holes face downwards. 

Extremely dusty environments all require drain 

holes to be closed. 

Incorrect setup may cause damage to bearings 

and shaft extensions.

9.5.3 

Connecting the motor

Normal motor design has the terminal box on 

top with cable entry possible from both sides.

Some motors are available with top-mounted 

terminal  boxes  rotatable  4  x  90°,  and  some 

with side-mounted terminal boxes.

Unused cable entries must be closed.

As well as main winding and earthing terminals, 

the terminal box can also contain connections 

for  thermistors,  standstill  heating  elements, 

switches, or PT 100 resistance elements.

Voltage may be connected at    

 standstill inside the terminal 

box  for heating elements or 

direct winding heating!

Connection  diagrams  for  auxiliary  elements 

are found inside the terminal box cover or in 

additional labels on the motor frame.

 

The capacitor in single-phase   

motors can retain a charge that  

 appears across the motor  

 

 terminals even when the motor  

 has reached standstill.

Choose cable cross-sections in accordance 

with the rated current. Unused cable entries 

must be closed by compression glands.

The  motor  must  be  out  of  operation, 

disconnected  and  secured  against  starting. 

This  also  applies  to  auxiliary  circuits  (e.g. 

heaters). Make sure that there is no voltage.

The  supply  cables  must  be  connected 

with  special  care  to  ensure  permanent  and 

reliable contact. Use suitable terminals for the 

connection  cables.  Supply  cables  must  be 

relieved of stress so that no cantilever loads 

are exerted on the terminals.

Cable  entries  which  are  not  used  and  the 

terminal box itself must be sealed against dust 

and  water.  In  order  to  maintain  the  degree 

of protection, always ensure that the original 

gaskets are used and that the terminal box is 

clean and dry when closing.

9.5.4 

Direction of rotation

The  motors  are  normally  suitable  for  both 

directions of rotation. Exceptions are indicated 

on the rating plate by an arrow. For the desired 

direction  of  rotation,  the  stator  winding  is 

connected as follows:

Connection of L1, 

L2, L3 to:

Direction of 

rotation when 

viewing drive end:

U1, V1, W1

Clockwise

W1, V1, U1

Counterclockwise

Mode of starting 

and winding

Measures to 

changing of 

rotation direction

Direct-on-line starting and 

pole-changing motors with 

separate windings

Reverse connections at 

motor or switchboard.

Star/delta starting and 

pole-changing motors with 

Dahlander winding

Exchange two supply cable 

conductors at the incoming 

supply to the contactor 

combination

Test
To  check  the  direction  of  rotation,  quickly 

switch the properly connected but uncoupled 

motor On/Off.

9.5.5 

Y/Δ starting

In order to avoid excessive transient currents 

and  torques  before  changing  from  Y  to  Δ, 

wait  until  the  starting  current  of  the  Y  stage 

has died down or change when rated speed is 

reached.  Centrifugal  pumps  are  normaly  not 

suited for star/delta starting.

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9.6 

Repair and Maintenance

Before  carrying  out  any  work  on  the  motor, 

disconnect it and secure it against restarting.

In  motors  with  greasing  device,  regrease 

bearings with the motor running.

9.6.1 

General Inspection

Inspect the motor at regular intervals. 

• 

Keep  the  motor  clean  and  ensure  free 

• 

ventilation airflow.

Check  the  condition  of  shaft  seals  and 

• 

replace if necessary.

Check  the  condition  of  connections  and 

• 

assembly bolts.

Check  the  bearing  condition  by  listening 

• 

for unusual noise, vibration measurement, 

bearing temperature, inspection of spent  

grease or SPM nipple monitoring. 

9.6.2 

Cleaning

Depending on local conditions, air passages 

should be cleaned regularly. 

9.6.3 

Bearing maintenance and  

 

 

lubrication

 

Before the First Start of the 

motor it must be greased!

Observance of regreasing 

 

 intervals is vital for the  

 

operational reliabilty of the 

 

 motors!   

Under normal operating conditions, motors can 

be  operated  between  2-4.000  hours  without 

maintenance  depending  on  frame  size  and 

rpm.  The  maximum  period  of  maintenance-

free  operation  is  four  years.  However,  the 

condition  of  the  grease  should  be  checked 

occasionally  even  before  this  time  limit.  The 

indicated number of service hours is only valid 

for  operation  at  rated  speed.  The  bearings 

should  only  be  filled  2/3  since  a  complete 

filling of the bearings and bearing covers with 

grease leads to increased bearing temperature  

and therefore to increased wear. 

The  ball  bearings  and  the  bearing  caps 

should  be  washed  with  petrol  or  benzene.  If 

necessary, replace the bearings. Half fill the 

spaces between the ball and the roller track 

as  well  as  the  grease  compartments  with 

grease.  Coat  shaft  bushings  in  the  bearing 

caps or end shields with a thin layer of grease. 

Permanently  greased  bearings  (2RS  and  2Z 

bearings)  cannot  be  washed  and  regreased. 

Such bearings must therefore be replaced. To 

dismantle the bearings, use pressing screws 

or other appropriate devices. 

9.6.4 

Bearings with regreasing device  

 

and grease slinger

Regreasing  interval  and  required  quantity 

of  grease  are  indicated  on  the  rating  plate. 

Bearings and bearing caps must be washed 

with petrol or benzene after regreasing twelve 

times. 

With the outer bearing cap open but the inner 

cap  screwed  on,  the  rotor  should  be  turned 

slowly  and  grease  pressed  in  through  the 

regreasing device until approximately half the 

empty space between the rolling elements an 

the roller tracks is filled with grease.

9.6.5 

Lubricants 

When regreasing, use only special ball bearing 

grease with the following properties:

When regreasing, use only special ball bearing 

grease with the following properties:

Good quality grease with lithium complex 

• 

soap and with mineral or PAO oil

Base oil viscosity 100–160 at 40°C

• 

Consistency NLGI grade 1.5–3 *

• 

Temperature range -30° - +120°C 

• 

continuous.

*)  For  vertically  mounted  motors  or  in 

hot  conditions,  a  stiffer  end  of  scale  is 

recommended.

Grease with the correct properties is available 

from all major lubricant manufacturers.

Highly  loaded  or  slowly  rotating  bearings 

require EP grease.

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The  following  (or  similar)  high  performance 

grease can be used:

Esso

Unirex N3

Mobil

Mobilith SHC 100

SKF

LGHQ 3

BP

Energrease LC 2

Shell

Albida EMS 2

9.6.6 

Lubrication intervals

The  lubricantion  intervals  are  based  on 

a  bearing  operation  temperature  of  80°C 

(ambient  temperature  of  25°C)  An  increase 

in  the  ambient  temperature  raises  the 

temperature of the bearings correspondingly. 

The table values should be halved for a 15°C 

decrease  in  bearing  temperature  and  may 

be  doubled  for  a  15°C  increase  in  bearing 

temperature.

Frame size

Two pole 

design

Four and 

multipole 

design

112 to 315

2000 hrs

4000 hrs

355 to 400

2000 hrs

3000 hrs

9.7 

Spare Parts and Repair

Any  repair  work  within  the  guarantee 

period  is  subject  to  approval  by  the  motor 

manufacturer.

When ordering Spare Parts, the full type must 

be designated and the product code as stated 

on the rating plate must be specified.

If the motor is stamped with a serial number, 

this should also be given. 

9.7.1 

Rewinding

Rewinding  should  always  be  carried  out  by 

qualified repair shops.

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9.8 

Troubleshooting

The diagram below describes the most common faults which can occur during operation of motors. 

Should additional information be required, please contact IRON Pump or the motor manufacturer.

Problem

Possible cause

Solution

Motor does not 

start:

Blown fuses.

Replace fuses with proper type and rating.

Overload.

Check and reset overload in starter.

Improper power supply.

Check if power supplied is consistent with 

motor rating plate and load factor.

Improper line connections.

Check connections with diagram supplied 

with motor. 

Open circuit in winding or 

control switch.

Indicated by humming sound when 

switch is closed. Check for loose wiring 

connections. Also ensure that all control 

contacts are closed.

Mechanical failure.

Check if motor and drive turn freely. Check 

bearings and lubrication.

Short circuited stator.

Indicated by blown fuses. Motor must be 

rewound. 

Poor stator coil connection.

Remove end bells, locate with test lamp.

Rotor defective. 

Look for broken bars or end rings.

Motor may be overloaded.

Reduce load.

Motor stalls:

One phase may be open. 

Check lines for open phase.

Wrong application. 

Change type or size. Consult manufacturer.

Overload.

Reduce load.

Low voltage. 

Ensure the rating plate voltage is 

maintained. Check connection.

Open circuit.

Fuses blown, check overload relay, stator 

and push buttons.

Motor runs and 

suddenly stops:

Power failure.

Check fuses, control panel and lines for 

loose connections.

Motor does not 

come up to speed:

Not applied properly. 

Consult supplier for proper type.

Voltage too low at motor 

terminals because of line 

drop.

Use higher voltage or transformer 

terminals or reduce load. Check 

connections. Check conductors for proper 

size.

Starting load too high. 

Check admissible load which motor is 

supposed to carry at start.

Broken rotor bars or loose 

rotor. 

Look for cracks near the rings. A new rotor 

may be required as repairs are usually 

temporary.

Open primary circuit.

Locate fault with testing device and repair.

Motor takes too long 

to accelerate and/or 

draws high current:

Excessive load.

Reduce load.

Low voltage during start.

Check for high resistance. Adequate wire 

size.

Defective squirrel cage rotor. Replace with new rotor.

Wrong rotation:

Wrong phase sequence.  

Reverse connections at motor or 

switchboard.

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Problem

Possible cause

Solution

Motor overheats 

while running under 

load:

Overloaded. 

Reduce load.

Frame or bracket vents may 

be clogged with dirt and 

prevent proper ventilation of 

motor.

Open vent holes and check for a 

continuous stream of air from the motor.

Motor may have one phase 

open. 

Check to make sure that all leads are 

properly connected.

Grounded coil. 

Locate and repair.

Unbalanced terminal 

voltage.

Check for faulty leads, connections and 

transformers.

Motor vibrates:

Motor misaligned. 

Realign.

Weak support. 

Strengthen base.

Coupling out of balance. 

Balance coupling.

Driven equipment 

unbalanced. 

Rebalance driven equipment.

Defective bearings. 

Replace bearings.

Bearings not in line. 

Line up properly.

Balancing weights shifted. 

Rebalance motor.

Discrepancy between 

balancing of rotor and 

coupling (half key - full key).

Rebalance coupling or motor.

Polyphase motor running 

single phase.

Check for open circuit.

Excessive end play.

Adjust bearing or add shim.

Scraping noise:

Fan rubbing fan cover. 

Remove interference.

Fan striking insulation. 

Clear fan.

Motor loose on bedplate.

Tighten holding bolts.

Noisy operation:

Air gap not uniform.

Check and correct bracket fits or bearing.

Rotor imbalance.

Rebalance.

Bearing balls are 

getting hot:

Bent or sprung shaft.

Straighten or replace shaft.

Excessive belt pull. 

Decrease belt tension.

Pulleys too far away. 

Move pulleys closer to motor bearing.

Pulley diameter too small. 

Use larger pulleys.

Misalignment.

Correct by realignment of drive.

Insufficient grease.

Maintain proper quantity of grease in 

bearing.

Deterioration of grease or 

lubricant contaminated.

Remove old grease, wash bearings 

thoroughly in kerosene and replace with 

new grease.

Excess lubricant. 

Reduce some grease. Bearing should not 

be more than 1/2 filled.

Overloaded bearing.

Check alignment, side and end thrust.

Broken ball or rough races.

Replace bearing. First clean housing 

thoroughly.

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P.O. Box 527

Generatorvej 10

2730 Herlev

Denmark

www.ironpump.com

Service

Tel.  

+45 4454 7111

Mob.  

+45 2072 6788

Fax.  

+45 4491 1644

E-mail  

service@ironpump.dk

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Tel. 

+45 4454 7184

Mob. 

+45 4077 6788

Fax. 

+45 4491 0744

E-mail  

spare-parts@ironpump.dk

Spares

When requesting our assistance please make 

sure  to  have  the  following  information  at 

hand:

Pump type 

• 

Serial number (i.e. P.no. DHB ####, from 

• 

Type plate, it is also stamped in the suction 

flange).

IRON  Pump  A/S  order  number  (5  or  7 

• 

digits.)

Item No. and description of part (See Spare 

• 

Parts drawing).

If you need spares for your IRON Pump A/S, 

you can also use the spare parts enquiry form 

which can be found on our website.

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Valid from: 2012-02-02

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