LEH.

350 - 4400 with mechanical seal

Single-stage liquid ring vacuum pumps

Translation of the original instructions

To be strictly observed
Safety .............................................……............................................................ Chapter 1
Application, operating mode
Intended application ...................................………........................................... Chapter 2
Methods of operation, connections, accessories
Planning the installation .....................................…………............................... Chapter 3
Supply, interim storage, corrosion prevention
Unpacking, transport, storage ..............................................…….…............... Chapter 4
Assembly site, tools, checking
Installing the pump .....................................................................…………....... Chapter 5
Requirements, filling and draining the pump
Start up and shut down ................................……………………………..…....... Chapter 6
Notes, testing
Maintenance, disassembly, assembly ....................………….......................... Chapter 7
If something does not work
Troubleshooting ....................................................................……..………....... Chapter 8
Operating limits, type designation
Technical data .......................................................................………................. Chapter 9
Sectional drawings, dimension tables, catalogue values, conformity certificate (example)
Annex .....................................................................................…….................... Chapter 10

Note: This pump and/or this pump package must be installed and operated only by qualified technical personnel. In
addition, these operating instructions and the associated site and legal requirements must be strictly observed. If
you these operating instructions are not followed,
• danger may result for you and/or your colleagues,
• the pump or the pump package may be damaged,
• the manufacturer is not liable for damage resulting from failure to observe these instructions.
These operating instructions are valid for pumps in standard executions including their application in explosive
areas corresponding to Category 2. For use in Category 1 applications the operating instructions Ex 1G/2G must, in
addition, be observed.

Please be aware of your responsibilities to your colleagues when working on the pump or the pump package!
Sterling Fluid Systems
Document No. ...... : BA 26410_EN_04
File ..................... : VFLEH1de-d.doc Sterling SIHI GmbH
Date .................... : 27.06.2011 P.O. Box 1941, 25509 Itzehoe, Germany
Telephone: +49 (0) 4821 771 - 01 Telefax: +49 (0) 4821 771 - 274
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1.0 Safety qualified. The scope of responsibility of, and supervi-

This operating manual gives basic instructions which sion of, the personnel must be defined precisely by
are to be observed during installation, operation and the plant operator. If staff do not have the necessary
maintenance of the pump. It is therefore imperative knowledge, they must be trained and instructed. This
that this manual is read by the responsible person- may be performed by the machine manufacturer or
nel/operator prior to assembly and commissioning. It supplier on behalf of the plant operator. Moreover, the
must always be kept available at the installation site. plant operator must ensure that the contents of the
Not only the general safety instructions contained in operating instructions are fully understood.
this chapter “Safety” must be observed, but also the
specific information provided under the other chap- 1.3 Hazards in case of non compliance
ters. with the safety instructions
Non compliance with the safety instructions may
1.1 Identification of safety cause risk to the personnel as well as to the environ-
notices in the operating ment and the unit and result in a loss of any right to
instructions claim damages.
Safety notices given in these operating instructions, For example non compliance may involve the follow-
non compliance with which would affect safety, are ing hazards:
identified by the following symbol • failure of important functions of the unit
• failure of specified procedures of maintenance
and repair
• exposure of people to electrical, mechanical and
chemical hazards
Danger symbol as per DIN 4844-W9 • endangering the environment owing to hazardous
(ISO 3864 - B.3.1) substances being released.

or in case of danger of electric shock with the symbol: 1.4 Compliance with regulations
relating to safety at work
When operating the pump the safety instructions con-
tained in this manual, the relevant national accident
prevention regulations and any other service and
Danger symbol as per DIN 4844 W-8 safety instructions issued by the plant operator, must
(ISO 3864 - B.3.6) be observed.

The word
ATTENTION

identifies those safety notices where non compliance

may cause danger for the unit and also its function.
It is imperative that signs affixed to the machine, e.g.
• arrow indicating the direction of rotation
• symbols indicating fluid connections
• type plate
are observed and kept legible.

1.2 Qualification and training of

personnel
The personnel responsible for operation, mainte-
nance, inspection and assembly must be adequately

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1.5 Safety instructions relevant for 1.7 Safety instructions for use in areas
operation with explosion hazard
• If hot or cold components of the unit involve haz-
ards, they must be guarded by the user against
accidental contact.
• Guards for moving parts (e.g. couplings) must not
be removed from the machine while in operation.
• Any leakage of hazardous (e.g. explosive, toxic, In this paragraph information is given for operation in
hot) fluids (e.g. from the shaft seal) must be areas with explosion hazards.
drained away so as to prevent any risk occurring
to persons or the environment. Statutory regula- 1.7.1 Packaged unit/System
tions are to be complied with. If the pump is combined with other mechanical or
• Hazards resulting from electricity are to be elimi- electrical components to form a package/system, the
nated by the user (see for example the VDE- complete unit may be considered as meeting the re-
specifications and the bye-laws of the local power quirements of directive 94/9/EC only if each compo-
supply utilities). nent individually meets these requirements.

1.6 Safety instructions relevant for Note:

maintenance, inspection and This guideline has particular significance when using
assembly work pumps which correspond to a machine category in
It is the plant operator’s responsibility to ensure that the directive 94/9/EC, but are driven by a motor which
all maintenance, inspection and assembly work is does not meet this directive. Thus it may be that the
performed by authorised personnel who have ade- pump has been provided with the EX-label but the
quately familiarised themselves with the subject mat- unit must not be used in areas with explosion hazard
ter by studying this manual in detail. because the motor has not been certified for use in
Any work on the machine must only be performed these areas. Thus the operator must always pay at-
when it is at a standstill. It is imperative that the pro- tention to compliance of all the components used in
cedure for shutting down the machine described in the package with the directive 94/9/EC.
this manual is followed.
Pumps and pump units which convey hazardous me- 1.7.2 Types of coupling guards for shaft
dia must be decontaminated. couplings
On completion of work all safety and protective Coupling guards which are to be used in areas with
measures must be re-installed and made operative explosion hazard must fulfill the following criteria:
again. Prior to restarting the machine, the instructions • non- sparking material e.g. brass must be used or
listed under „first commissioning“ must be observed. • sheet steel fabrications must be used, designed in
such as way that potential damage (e.g. deforma-
tion by stepping on the coupling guard) will not
cause contact between the rotating parts and the
coupling guard.

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1.7.3 Pump Monitoring 1.9 Unauthorised methods of opera-

When using pumps in areas with explosion hazards tion
the operator must check regularly for the following: The reliability of the machine supplied will only be
• leakage at the shaft seals guaranteed if it is used in the manner intended and in
• if necessary, bearing temperatures accordance with the instructions of this manual. The
• liquid level in the pump during commissioning specified operational limits must not be exceeded in
• for pumps with magnetic coupling, the tempera- any circumstances.
ture of the electrically conductive shroud should
be monitored. 1.10 Warranty / guarantee
The operator must ensure that the pump, under ab- Sterling SIHI guarantee longterm, satisfactory opera-
normal conditions is taken out of operation and not tion if:
restarted until normal operating conditions are re- • the pump is installed and operated in compliance
established. The instructions regarding operation and with these instructions and under conditions ap-
maintenance given in this operation manual must be proved by Sterling SIHI.
observed. • no modifications are undertaken without Sterling
Specific information regarding the surface tempera- SIHI’s written agreement.
tures of the pump are given in chapter 9 of this opera-
tion manual.

1.7.4 Avoiding sparks caused by

the effect of external impact
The operator must ensure that when operating the
pump in areas where there is an explosion hazard, no
external impact on the pump casing can cause
sparks.

1.7.5 Electric Equi - Potential

The operator must ensure that where the unit is used
in an explosion hazard area, that potential for static
discharges is eliminated by ensuring an equi – poten-
tial.
Hence, all metal parts of the pump package must,
where appropriate be linked through electrically con-
ducting cables and with the process plant/unit using
e.g. earthing cables. The insulating effects of paint
coatings must also be considered.

1.8 Unauthorised alterations and

production of spare parts
Any unauthorized modification of the unit will result in
absolving Sterling SIHI of any liability. In such cases
the operator of the machine assumes responsibility
for safe operation of the unit.

Using spare parts and accessories authorised by the

manufacturer is in the interests of safety. Use of other
parts may absolve the manufacturer of any liability.

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2.0 Application 2.3 Operating limits

Liquid ring vacuum pumps and compressors are
used to transfer and compress gases and vapours.
ATTENTION
These pumps can also handle small quantities of liq-
uid e.g. as liquid “carry-over”.
The pump must only be used under the operating
conditions set out by the customer and confirmed by
the supplier. The guarantee terms and conditions are The pump operating limits must be observed.
as set out in our general terms and conditions of These are set out in chapter 9:
sale. • Max. temperature of the medium handled
• Max. temperature, max. viscosity and max. den-
2.1 Misuse warning sity of service liquid
• Max. permissible discharge pressure and max.
permissible pressure difference
• Max. speed
For use in Ex areas, the additional limits set out in
chapter 9.5 or 9.6 (explosion protection) must also
be observed.

The pump must only be used for the approved oper- ATTENTION
ating conditions. Otherwise it may be dangerous for Avoid the following conditions when using the liquid
people and/or the environment. ring vacuum pump:
• Combining several operating limits
• Switching the pump on and off frequently (max. 5
2.2 Construction and mode of - 10 per hour)
operation • Significant pressure increases of the gas
The pump operates according to the liquid ring prin- • Significant temperature increases of either the
ciple. The vane wheel impeller is arranged eccentri- gas or of the service liquid
cally in the circular pump casing. It transfers kinetic • Entrainment of larger surge liquid flows
energy to a liquid ring that forms concentric to the
casing when starting the pump. This arrangement
causes the liquid to leave and to enter individual 2.4 Accessories
vane wheel impeller cells with similar effects to a pis- The accessories included in the scope of supply are
ton. Where the liquid leaves the cell of the impeller it indicated in the annex. The corresponding operating
draws in the gas to be evacuated through the suction and installation instructions can also be found in the
opening in the guide disc. Conversely, where the liq- annex.
uid ring enters the vane wheel impeller cells the gas Before installing other accessories on the pump or to
is compressed and pushed out via a discharge port. the pump unit, please contact the manufacturer.
During operation the pump must continuously be
supplied with service liquid, normally water. This liq-
uid serves to eliminate the heat resulting from the
gas compression, which is largely taken up by the
liquid ring, and also to replenish the liquid ring, be-
cause a portion of the liquid ring escapes with the
gas. This liquid can be recycled to be used as ser-
vice liquid.

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3.0 Planning the installation Liquid ring vacuum pump

3.1 Pump construction, Gas ejector

method of operation Liquid pump
The construction of the pump and the selection of
the method of operation depend primarily on the duty Separator
requirements. Typical methods of operation are
described in the following sections Heat exchanger

Non-return valve
Designation and symbols:
A Drain liquid Shut-off valve

B Service liquid Regulating valve

F Make-up liquid Float valve
G Gas ejector
Thermostatic regulating valve
K Cooling liquid
Solenoid valve
U Circulating liquid
Dirt trap
uA Liquid drain
uB Service liquid connection Adjusting socket

uF Make-up liquid connection Thermometer

uKI Heat exchanger, cooling water inlet Pressure gauge
uKII Heat exchanger, cooling water outlet Liquid level indicator
uMI Suction line connection Gas flow
uMII Discharge line connection
Gas/liquid flow
uMIII Motive gas connection
Liquid flow
uU Circulating liquid connection
uc Protection against cavitation
ue,se Connection for drain, dirt drain, central drain
The figures in this section are schematic drawings.
um Connection for measuring suction pressure,
The dimensions of the pump and the exact position
drain valve, filling valve, inert gas supply
of the connections are indicated in the dimensions
table in the annex.

(*) Liquid level

ATTENTION
(**) Gas ejectors are used where the vacuum
If the pump is to be used as a compressor, the
reached by the liquid ring vacuum pump is
instructions in chapter 3.5 must also be considered.
not sufficient.
In these operating instructions the term „pump“ is
Gas ejectors extend the range of application
used for „vacuum pump“ and also for „compressor“.
of the liquid ring vacuum pumps to lower
absolute pressures (to 8 mbar). Vapour
saturated gases can be handled.

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3.1.1 Circulating liquid operation cool down to around ambient temperature before the
This method of operation is recommended for: next start-up.
• Service liquids that due to their properties must
neither leave the process circuit nor come into 3.1.2 Combined liquid operation
contact with the cooling liquid (e.g. when using The service liquid B consists of make-up liquid F and
oil, alkali or acid as service liquid). circulating liquid U (B = F + U). The circulating liquid
• Waste water systems that must not be U flows either through the circulating liquid line or it
contaminated by the service liquid or by the gas is taken directly from the surge chamber during the
dissolved in it etc. inner liquid return (assembly according to 3.2.8). A
liquid flow equal in quantity to the make up liquid F
supplied, leaves the separator as drain liquid A
through the liquid drain uA. The make up liquid shall
have only slight overpressure (max. 0.1 bar or max.
0.1 bar exceeding the compression pressure).

3.1.2.1 Lay-out
This method of operation has a simple lay-out,
requires little space and has a reduced make-up
water consumption.

The service liquid B consists of circulating liquid

U (B = U) that is cooled in the heat exchanger to the
required operating temperature. The heat exchanger
must be selected so that it is able to extract
completely the heat generated in the service liquid
both by the effects of the motor and by the latent
heat arising from any gas condensation.

The circulating liquid line is not necessary if the

ATTENTION
adjusting screw for the inner liquid return has been
removed according to the section 3.2.8. If the
In case of this operating method the inner liquid
separate discharge of gas and liquid is not required
return is not possible. Therefore the adjusting screw
the top mounted separator can be omitted. A pipe
must not be turned out according to the paragraph
discharging into an outlet (gully) is sufficient. The line
3.2.8.
for cavitation protection, is led from the connection
uc and must be connected to this pipework.
The liquid pump shown in the circulating liquid line is
necessary if the vacuum pump runs without a
significant pressure difference between suction and
discharge branch or, if the flow resistance of the heat
exchanger exceeds approx. 0.2 bar.
The heat exchanger can be omitted if the vacuum
pump runs for only few minutes and the liquid can

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3.1.2.2 Temperature regulation

In combined liquid operation the make-up liquid flow

is regulated by means of a thermostat. In this way If the pressure in the make-up liquid line varies
the required temperature of the service liquid can be considerably so that a temporary overpressure of
maintained. about 0.1 bar at the manometer vacuum gauge is
likely to be exceeded, a pressure reducing valve
3.1.3 Make-up liquid operation must be installed or the make-up liquid must be
diverted into a tank with float valve (see fig. below).
The liquid level in the tank from which the vacuum
pump is supplied with service liquid must be at shaft
level.
For compressor operation the make-up liquid must
In uses corresponding to Category 1, it is not be supplied at discharge pressure.
permitted to operate the pump using only make up
water in the pump

This method of operation is applicable where

adequate liquid is available and where there is no
need to reuse it as service liquid.
The make-up liquid method of operation is
recommended also in those cases where the
temperature increase in the vacuum pump is low,
e.g. when handling liquids with a low specific heat. In
this case the inner liquid return is not reasonable so
that the adjusting screw should not be turned out
according to the section 3.2.8.
If the separate discharge of gas and liquid is not
required the top mounted separator can be omitted.
A pipe discharging into an outlet (gully) is sufficient.
The line for cavitation protection, is led from the
connection uc and must be connected to this
pipework. The service liquid B consists of make-up
liquid F (B = F). Its pressure should not exceed 0 bar
(atmospheric pressure) at the manometer vacuum
gauge.

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3.2 Pump, pipework connections must be connected by pipework or by a hose. This

enables the vacuum pump to draw non-condensable
(inert) gas from the separator, if the suction pressure
ATTENTION
is 40 mbar or lower. This type of connection serves
mainly to protect the pump during start-up if the
suction side is closed (i.e. not effective protection
during continuous operation with suction side
closed).
• Take note of the arrows indicating flow direction. If the liquid ring vacuum pump is run at a suction
• The nominal diameters of the pipework must not pressure close to the vapour pressure of the service
be smaller than the nominal diameters of the liquid, cavitation can also occur. In order to prevent
corresponding pump branches. cavitation at this operating point, the pump must be
• All pipework must be cleaned prior to installation vented with non-condensable (inert) gas at the
of the pump. connection um.
• The pipework must be supported in order to Cavitation does not occur, if the vacuum pump
avoid damage to pump components (danger of operates in combination with a gas ejector.
breaking the pump components).
• The suction, discharge and service liquid lines
must be as short as possible and their cross
section must be at least as large as the
corresponding pump connections. For long
lengths of pipework larger cross sections are
• Independent of the service liquid used, the
required.
suction pressure p1,min must not be allowed to
fall below the preset limit. An inert (non
condensable) gas must then be fed on the
LEH. 350 / 450, LEH. 600 / 800 / 900:
suction side.
The service liquid line can be connected to the
The smallest permitted suction pressure p1,min
second connection uB as well. This can be made
is 20 mbar higher than the vapour pressure of the
alternatively but also additionally. If both connections
service liquid.
are used, it must be ensured that the pressures and
• If pure vapour is pumped with the liquid ring
liquid flows are the same size.
vacuum pump, then on the suction side an inert
As from construction size LEH.1200 / 1500 / 1800:
gas must always be supplied.
The connections uB must be used on both sides.

3.2.1 Position of the pump 3.2.3 Suction line

The pump must be installed horizontally; the suction
A non-return valve should be installed in the suction
branch then points vertically upwards.
line. For that purpose the SIHI non-return valves,
type XCk, have proved to be good because of their
3.2.2 Protection against cavitation low pressure loss.
Long operating periods under cavitation result in
The venting of the pump, for example during
damage to the material of the pump and failure of
starting-up and stopping, is possible by means of a
the liquid ring vacuum pump.
vent cock, which must be installed at the
To ensure cavitation-free operation the pump must
connection ul um1 resp.
continuously be supplied with a minimum quantity of
If the pump is started or stopped with a closed shut-
non condensable (inert) gas.
off component, e.g. valve in the suction line,
Cavitation occurs if the pumping medium consists
cavitation will occur. This can be avoided by
mainly of vapour that condenses during
adopting cavitation protection measures (see 3.2.2).
compression. In order to prevent this, the
connections uc at the pump and at the separator

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3.2.4 Discharge line 3.2.8 Inner liquid return

LEH. 350 / 450

The valve (1) must not be closed during pump start-

up.

3.2.5 Operation with minimal pressure LEH. 600-900

difference
If a pump is run for a long period without a significant
pressure difference (less than 0.2 bar), e.g. to
evacuate a large tank, an orifice plate must be
installed in the suction line.

LEH. 1200-1800
3.2.6 Shaft seal
Mechanical seals or gland packing are used to seal
the shaft. In the as delivered pump, seal flushing is
by liquid from the interior of the pump.
To change the pump to flushing / sealing with an
external liquid, please contact the manufacturer.

LEH. 2200 / 3000

3.2.7 Dirt drain
LEH. 3600 / 4400
If any fine-grained dirt went along with the pumped
gas or the service liquid might reach the pump, it can
be washed out by liquid through the connection use
during the operation in order to avoid any corrosion.
In case of strong dirt sediment the dirt drain can be
operated continuously. In the casing the pump has a mounted line for the
In order to safely wash out the dirt particles the liquid return from the surge chamber up to the
suction pressure should not be lower than approx. service liquid chamber. During delivery this line is
300 mbar. However it must be observed that the closed by an adjusting screw (grub screw). It
pump is nearly completely drained through this becomes accessible after turning out the locking
connection during standstill. Therefore the drain line screw on the connection uiF. The inner liquid return
must be closed before putting out of operation or the enables a combined liquid operation with a low
pump must be refilled up to the shaft height before expenditure of technical devices. The make-up liquid
putting into operation. must be fed with slight overpressure. The make-up
liquid flow can be regulated by the pressure.

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3.3 Electrical connections 3.4.4 Gas ejector

For the drive motor a mains connection is required Sterling SIHI gas ejectors complement Sterling SIHI
that complies with the regulations valid at site. liquid ring vacuum pumps.
The rules and instructions prescribed by the local Detailed information is available from the operating
public utilities regarding precautions against instructions for gas ejectors.
explosion must be observed. The motor protection
switch or the excess current trip must be adjusted to 3.5. Compressor operation
the rated current of the motor. If the operational limits (see chapter 9) are observed,
this pumps can also be used as compressors.
3.4. Accessories For compressor operation a pressure liquid
The following accessories are available for liquid ring separator XBd should be used and be placed in such
vacuum pumps: a way alongside the liquid ring compressor that the
• Motor protection switch to control the power liquid drain uA is at shaft level. A safety valve, set in
absorption of the motor accordance with the operating conditions, must be
• Soft starter connected to the connection ub of the separator. A
• Liquid separator liquid discharge trap XUk must be provided for the
• Gas ejector drain liquid.
• Heat exchanger For this application there are three different methods
• Required connection pipework of operation:
• Fittings for the thermostatic control of the service - Circulating liquid operation
liquid temperature - Combined liquid operation
• Ball type non-return valve - Make-up liquid operation
• Drain valve
• Safety valve If the evacuated gases or vapours are inflammable
• Liquid discharge trap or injurious to health, a gas tight take-off must be
installed. In addition leakage tests must be carried
3.4.1 Motor protection switch out at regular intervals. This is also required after
The motor protection switch controls the power repair work.
absorption of the drive motor. If the rated current is
exceeded the motor is switched off automatically.
ATTENTION
3.4.2 Soft starter
A soft starter can be used to start-up the pump. Slow In case of compressor operation > 0.5 bar the EU
acceleration of the pump is preferable both for the „Pressure Equipment Directive“ must also be
pump/package and for the power system. observed.

3.4.3 Liquid separator

A part of the service liquid leaves the pump together
with the compressed gas. In the liquid separator the
gas and liquid are separated.
The following types of liquid separators are available:
• top mounted liquid separator
• upright liquid separator

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3.6 V – Belt Operation In this connection it is important to distinguish

The preferred method of drive for the load on both between the location of the pump and the internal
the pump shaft and on its bearings is direct drive. In environment of the pump.
case of large vacuum pumps it is recommendable to
use a gearing between motor and pump. If a V-belt 3.7.1 Location
drive is to be used, the motor should be arranged as Pump location corresponds to Category 2.
follows:
− Pump with clockwise rotating shaft (fig. 3.6): 3.7.2 Internal environment of the pump
Motor adjacent to and on the right side of the Requirements:
pump If it is required that the internal parts of the pump
− Pump with anticlockwise rotating shaft: conform to Category 2, then the following additional
Motor adjacent to and on the left side of the pump requirements must be considered at the planning
stage of the installation.

Category 1 for the pump internals:

For applications requiring Category 1, the operating
instructions Ex 1G/2G must, in addition, be adhered
to.

fig. 3.6 Pump with clockwise rotating shaft

ATTENTION

The minimum permitted diameter of the pulley is set

Category 2 for the pump internals:
out in chapter 9.3.
Explosion protection in the working chamber of the
liquid ring vacuum pump is assured by prevention of
any effective ignition source. This is made possible
by ensuring that in all operating conditions (at start
In Ex- areas, electrically conducting pulleys must be
up, shut down as well as when operating) a sufficient
used (< 106 Ω). The halves of the sheave must be
quantity of liquid is in the pump.
electrically connected to ensure that they are at the
• For conformity with Category 2 for the pump
same potential.
internals, the level of the liquid in the pump on
start up and the liquid inlet during operation, must
3.7 Explosion protection be monitored.
• When a safety control is activated, the vacuum
pump must automatically switch off.

In accordance with the Directive 94/9/EG, all

components of a package for use in explosive areas
must comply with the required equipment category.

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Technical Execution:
To guarantee Category 2 for the internals of the liquid ring vacuum pump, Sterling SIHI suggests the following
layout:

N1 = Process gas
N2 = Gas out
A = Overflow
F = Make-up liquid
K = Cooling liquid
c = Cavitation protection
e = Draining

Flow chart: Vacuum pump system with alternative safety devices

Package with liquid separator unit with coupled cavitation protection pipework and with a backflow
prevention ball valve in the suction line.

Measuring equipment:
• LS1 Liquid level in the vacuum pump
or
LS2 Liquid level in the adjacent liquid separator.
• FS1 Liquid flow in the service liquid line
or
TS1 Temperature in the pressure chamber of the pump casing or in the pressure line directly behind
the discharge orifice of the pump.

The measurement positions LS1 and LS2 should be adjusted so as to be on the same level as the shaft of the
liquid ring vacuum pump. For LS1 the connection um1 resp. um (see dimensions table) can be used.
If a check valve is installed in the service liquid line from the liquid separator to the pump, it must be ensured that
during start up as well as during operation, that the valve remains open.
Monitoring of the pressure in the pressure line PS2 is recommended if, because of the system design, the
permitted compression pressure (see Chapter 9) is likely to be exceeded.

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4.0 Unpacking, transport, storage 4.4.2 Re-protection

The pump must be protected with a preservative as
4.1 Safety measures indicated on the pump label.

4.5 Transport
The pump must be transported as shown in the fol-
lowing diagram.

• Never stand underneath the suspended load.

• Keep a sufficient safety margin between you and
the load during transport.
• Use only licensed lifting appliances which are in
perfect condition.
• Adjust the length of the lifting straps in such a
way that the pump or the pump unit is suspended
horizontally.
• Do not remove documents which are attached to
the pump.
• Remove the protection caps from the pump
inlet/outlet branches only immediately before in-
stallation of the piping system. This is to avoid
contamination.

4.2 Unpacking
Before unpacking a visual check of the packaging is
recommended. If transport damage is visible, its ex-
tent is to be noted on the receipt or on the delivery
note. Possible claims are to be lodged immediately
with the carriers or the insurance company.

4.3 Intermediate storage

If the pump or the pump unit is not installed immedi-
ately after delivery, it must be stored free from vibra-
tion in a dry room.

4.4 Protection during storage

The pump is protected with a preservative as stated
on the pump label.

4.4.1 Removing the preservative

The preservative can be removed as described in
the instructions on the pump label.
The preservative must be disposed of in accordance
with the applicable regulations.

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5.0 Installing the pump 5.3.2 Assembly tools

The work described in this chapter must be carried Special tools are not required for assembly and in-
out only by skilled and appropriately trained staff. stallation of the pump.

5.1 Requirements 5.3.3 Permissible ambient conditions

The pump must have been handled as set out in The ambient temperature should be between -20 °C
chapter 4. and +40 °C. The air humidity should be as low as
possible in order to avoid corrosion.
5.2 Safety precautions
5.3.4 Base, foundation
The pump or the unit, must be installed on a flat, vi-
bration free floor or foundation.
The base frame should rest upon a solid structure.
• Make sure that the preservative has been re-
At the positions where the fixing bolts will be located
moved as set out on the pump label. Failure to
the base should be solid i.e no air pockets in the
follow these instructions may lead to contamina-
material. Sinking the baseplate into concrete
tion of the equipment.
reduces the noise level of the motor and pump.
• Make sure that the pipework has been cleaned
before installing the pump.
5.3.5 Space required
• Support the pipework to avoid subjecting pump
The dimensions for the space required for the pump
components to stress (danger of damage).
or package are sets out in the dimensions table in
• Ensure that the suction line and the discharge
the annex.
line are closed.
Ensure unhindered access to the shut-off and control
• Connect the pipework to avoid leakage of the
devices as well as to the measuring instruments.
pumped media during operation which may en-
danger the operator and the environment.
5.4 Mounting the coupling
• After installing the motor the coupling guard must
When assembling pump and motor both shafts must
be attached.
be concentric to each other and be easily rotatable.
• When installing and operating the unit the rules
LPH. 45008 / 45311 /45316, LPH. 55312 / 55316 / 55320,
for the prevention of accidents and any other
LEH. 350 / 450 with magnetic coupling:
relevant regulations and laws must be observed.
For mounting the coupling please follow the instruc-
• Pay attention to site instructions regarding
tions set out in chapter 7.
operating equipment of this type.

ATTENTION

Hammer blows must not be used to force the cou-

• Ensure that all electrical connections are free pling onto the shaft end. The distance between both
from current. Otherwise there is a risk to life. coupling halves must correspond to the measure-
ment specified (see list of accessories).

5.3 Notes

5.3.1 Connections to the pump

The labelling of the connections as well as their ex-
act positions are indicated in the dimensions table
(see annex).

measurement to be set ”a”

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After tightening the foot screws the position of the 5.7 Protection and control devices
coupling halves should be checked again. If the cou- The existing protection and control devices (see also
pling runs in the danger zone, i.e. less than 2.5 m chapter 3.4 accessories) must be installed and con-
above floor level, the rotating parts must be nected according to the relevant instructions (see
screened, according to the rules for the prevention of annex).
accidents. The motor protection switch or the excess current
trip must be adjusted to the rated current of the mo-
5.5 Checks before installation tor.
Before installing the pump into the plant, check the Pumps with magnetic coupling:
following points: For monitoring the temperature of the can the isola-
1. There is no current to the motor? tion shroud has a threaded pipe connection M 12x1
2. Are suction and/or discharge line empty and for a temperature probe.
closed?
3. Is it possible to rotate the pump easily by hand 5.8 Finishing steps
(rotate the ventilation fan of the motor or cou- The following final steps must be carried out:
pling)? 1. Check the tightness of the connecting flanges.
4. Have site instructions with regard to operating 2. Check the easy running of the pump (rotate the
this type of equipment been followed? ventilation fan of the motor or coupling).

5.6 Mounting the pump and

installation into the piping system
On delivery, suction and discharge branches as well
as the service liquid connection are closed to pre-
vent foreign bodies entering. The caps must be re-
moved only immediately before connecting the pipe-
work.
The weight of heavy pipework must be supported in
order to prevent distorting the pump and the liquid
separator.
Permitted branch load: see chapter 9
The pump must be aligned with the pipework.
The screws must be tightened in the following order:
1. Tighten the flange connections of suction and dis-
charge lines.
2. Fasten the service liquid line.
3. Tighten the pump feet and the motor feet.

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5.9 Additional Instructions for stripes in different colours. Only elements of one
Couplings in ATEX conform type must be used in one coupling.
pumpsets When assembling a pumpset with a coupling, the fits
of the bores and shafts must be checked, see table
5.C.1.

The following instructions for couplings need espe- Table 5.C.1 Tolerances for coupling fit
cially to be followed for pumpsets which are manu- Coupling
Nominal Shaft
factured in conformity with Directive 94/9/EC for op- Fit bore
diameter tolerance
tolerance
erations as category II equipment in hazardous ar-
Shaft tolerance 
 k6
eas. according to H7
DIN 748/1 > 50 mm m6
Limitations
Only the coupling type BDS and HDS is released for
pumpsets in conformity with 94/9/EC.
Failure to observe these instructions
may result in breakage of the coupling. Danger from
These couplings are designed to be operated ac-
flying fragments! The coupling then becomes an ex-
cording the following parameters:
plosion hazard.
o Max. 25 starts per hour
o Daily operating cycle up to 24 h
Mounting the coupling parts
o Operation within the specified alignment
Before beginning installation, the shaft ends and the
o Temperature range -30°C to +80°C in the
coupling parts must be carefully cleaned. Before
immediate vicinity of the coupling
cleaning the coupling parts with solvent the flexible
elements must be removed.
Storage
If necessary, heating the coupling parts (to max
If coupling parts are stored as spare parts, the stor-
150°C) will facilitate fitting. With temperatures over
age area must be dry and free from dust. The flexi-
80°C the flexible elements must be removed from
ble elements must not be stored with chemicals, sol-
the coupling parts before heating.
vents, motor fuels, acids, etc. Furthermore they
should be protected against light, in particular direct
sunlight and bright artificial light with high ultraviolet
content. Coupling parts must be fitted with the
aid of suitable equipment to avoid damaging the
shaft bearings through axial joining forces. Always
use a suitable lifting equipment.
The storage area must not contain
any ozone-generating equipment, e.g. fluorescent
The shaft ends must not project from the inner sides
light sources, mercury vapour lamps, high voltage
of the hub. Axial securing is effected by means of the
electrical equipment. Damp storage areas are un-
set screw.
suitable. Ensure that no condensation occurs. The
most favourable atmospheric humidity is below 65%.

Installation Tightening the set screws to a tight-

Type B and H couplings shall never be operated in ening torque in accordance with the table 5.C.3.
pumpsets category II.

The flexible elements are delivered in different mate- Failure to observe these instructions
rials and are then differently coloured or marked with may result in breakage of the coupling. Danger from

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flying fragments! The coupling then becomes an ex- Table 5.C.2 Alignment dimensions
plosion hazard. coupling
type
Axial
gap
'(*),+- ./(0(
Angular and radial alignment

BDS S at speed
After fitting the coupling parts onto the shafts the fle- 750 1000 1500 2000 3000
xible elements, if previously removed must be fitted. rpm rpm rpm rpm rpm
Previously heated coupling parts must have cooled 76 2–4 0,25 0,2 0,2 0,15 0,15
88 2–4 0,25 0,2 0,2 0,15 0,15
down again to a temperature below +80°C. It must
103 2–4 0,25 0,25 0,2 0,2 0,15
be ensured that the flexible elements are of identical
118 2–4 0,3 0,25 0,2 0,2 0,15
size and colour or have identical marking. 135 2–4 0,3 0,25 0,25 0,2 0,15
152 2–4 0,35 0,3 0,25 0,2 0,2
Move together the components to be coupled. 172 2–6 0,4 0,35 0,3 0,25 0,2
194 2–6 0,4 0,35 0,3 0,25 0,2
218 2–6 0,45 0,4 0,3 0,3 0,2
245 2–6 0,5 0,4 0,35 0,3 0,25
Danger of squeezing!

Alignment Fixing the coupling on the shaft

The couplings connect the two shaft ends of the For fixing the coupling parts on the shaft there are
driver and the pump. The alignment of the shaft set screws, which need to be locked with the follow-
ends needs to be adjusted within the following toler- ing torque depending on coupling size:
ances.
The errors of alignment are differentiated into: Table 5.C.3: Torque for Set Screws
o Axial misalignment: The allowable difference be- Size 76 88 103 118 135 152
tween maximum and minimum axial gap S be- Torque [Nm] 4 4 4 4 8 8
tween the two coupling halves is given in table Size 172 194 218 245
5.C.2. Torque [Nm] 15 25 25 25
o Angular misalignment: This can usefully be

 

measured as the difference in the gap dimension Operation
max – Smin. The allowable values are given

in table 5.C.2 depending on coupling size and

If any irregularities are registered
speed.
during operation (vibrations or noise) the pumpset is
o Radial misalignment is the radial offset between
to be switched off immediately. Determine the cause
      !"#$%  
the shaft centres.
 &  of the fault using the fault list in Chapter 8. This list
contains possible faults, their reasons and suggested
like for the angular misalignment given in table
actions.
5.C.2.
If the analysis is not possible then contact the Ster-
ling Service.
The method to adjust the alignment is:
first correct the angular misalignment,
Maintenance
then correct the axial gap,
then correct the radial misalignment.
Regular control of the torsional back-
The useful tool are a feeler gauge and a ruler as
lash of the coupling halves to each other is neces-
shown in figure 5.C.2.
sary to preventively avoid any damage or failure of
the plant.

There must be never a radial and an

The torsional backlash is to be measured in the fol-
angular misalignment at the same time.
lowing way: One coupling part is rotated against the
other with no torque to a stop. Then this position of
the two coupling halves is marked as shown in the

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left had picture of figure 5.C.3. Then the coupling independent of the individual wear) Only identically
parts are rotated into the other direction as far as marked flexible elements must be used. Only spare

two marks is the backlash measure


possible without torque. The distance between the parts from the original equipment manufacturer is
b. The maxi- allowed for replacement.
mum values for this measure are given in table 5.C.4
by coupling size. If this measure is exceeded, then Table 5.C.4 Torsional backlash measure
the flexible elements need to be exchanged. size
' b [mm] 7,0
76 88
5,0
103
7,0
118
9,0
135
10,5
152
11,5
172
9,0
size
' [mm]
194
8,0
218
7,0
245
6,5
The flexible elements must be re- b

placed in sets (all elements of one coupling at once,

Figures:

Figure 5.C.1 Measures for checking alignment

Smax Smax

Smin 12 Smin

- Smin
max

Axial misalignment Angular misalignment Radial misalignment

Figure 5.C.2 Checking of alignment

Ruler

Figure 5.C.3 Measurement of torsional backlash


b

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6.0 Pump start-up and shut down 6.3 Filling and emptying
The work described in this chapter must only be car- Before the initial start-up the pump must be filled with
ried out by skilled and appropriately trained staff. service liquid.
Filling with service liquid is via the make-up liquid
6.1 Preconditions connection uF (shut-off valve). When starting-up the
The pump or the pump package must have been in- pump the liquid level in the pump must not be above
stalled according to the instructions set out in chap- the shaft (connection um).
ter 5. When operating using the circulating liquid method of
operation (chapter 3.1.1) the pump can be filled via
6.2 Safety measures the connection um1. When used as vacuum pump the
installation of an automatic Sterling SIHI drain valve
XCg to this connection prevents the liquid level rising
above shaft height. The drain valve is not necessary,
if the set-up and operation of the unit make it impos-
• Connecting power to the pump/pump package sible for the liquid level to rise above shaft height (for
must be done according to the regulations of the example by using a liquid separator placed alongside
local public utilities and to the ELexV standards. and possibly using a liquid discharge trap).
All other relevant local legislation and site direc- The Sterling SIHI drain valve XCg must not be used
tives relating to operating pumps/packages of this while operating the pump as a compressor.
type must be observed. The pump can be emptied through the central drain
• Only authorized personnel may carry out duties use and the drain connections ue. Note that there may
involving electrical installation. be “dead” spaces within the pump, in which sediment
from the service liquid can remain. Because of this,
flush the pump before disassembly, particularly when
using toxic media.
The adjacent liquid separator can be emptied through
the connection ue.

6.4 Electrical connection

The motor must be connected as set out in the circuit
• Ensure the pump is filled correctly.
diagram in the terminal box.
• Check the direction of rotation only when the
pump is filled.
6.5 Connection and checking of
• When handling explosive, toxic, hot or aggressive
accessories and monitoring
media ensure that there is no danger to persons
equipment
or the environment.
The connection and checking of monitoring equip-
• When handling inflammable gases be aware of
ment and of accessories must be in accordance with
the possible generation of explosive gas/air mix-
the attached operating instructions for the different
tures. If necessary, flush the pump with inert gas.
equipment (see annex).
• The pump may be operated only if a continuous
supply of service liquid is available.

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6.6 Checks before switching-on Adjust the service liquid pressure at the regulating
valve.
Adjust the cooling liquid flow by means of the regulat-
ATTENTION
ing valve while the shut-off valve is open. To save
cooling liquid the service liquid should be run so
• The pump must never run dry.
warm that the required suction capacity can safely be
• Fill the pump with service liquid before the initial
reached.
start-up.
Check regularly the liquid level in the separator (liquid
The liquid level must not be higher than the shaft
level indicator). If necessary, adjust the liquid level.
height.
• Never start the pump when the discharge side is
6.9.2 Combined liquid operation
closed.
(See chapter 3.1.2)
Open the shut-off valve while the pump is running.
Adjust the make-up liquid flow by means of the ad-
6.7 Checking direction of rotation
justing valve or the regulating socket to half the liquid
The direction of rotation must be checked by briefly
flow as indicated for make-up liquid operation F in the
switching on the motor (the arrow on the pump casing
annex. This flow can be determined by measuring the
indicates the direction of rotation).
quantity of drain liquid A (A=F).
After reaching the operating point fine adjustment of
the make-up liquid flow can be made as follows:
• By throttling of the make-up liquid flow the tem-
perature in the pump increases and the suction
capacity decreases.
• By increasing the make-up liquid flow the tem-
Checking the direction of rotation must only be done
perature in the pump decreases and the suction
when the compressor is full.
capacity increases.
The colder the make-up liquid the smaller the
make-up liquid flow required. When handling dry
6.8 Start-up
gas a service liquid temperature of ca. 10° C
For start-up proceed as follows:
should be kept as a minimum in the suction
1. Switch on the motor.
branch of the pump because of the danger of ic-
2. Open the shut-off valve for the service liquid.
ing.
3. Regulate the service liquid flow as set out in the
instructions in chapters 6.9.1 to 6.9.3.
The make-up liquid flow for different applications is
4. Ensure that the prescribed pressures are meas-
indicated in the annex.
ured at the pressure measuring points. Note the
To save make-up liquid the temperature should be
requirements in chapter 3.2.
high enough to ensure that the required suction ca-
pacity is reached consistently. However, the tempera-
6.9 Adjusting service liquid flow
ture limit (see chapter 9) must not be exceeded.
Depending upon the method of operation, proceed as
follows:
After reaching the required make-up liquid flow the
regulating valve or the adjusting socket must be
6.9.1 Circulating liquid operation
(See chapter 3.1.1) closed.
The pump has the necessary service liquid flow, if When using the thermostatic regulation as described
the pressure at the manometric vacuum gauge does in chapter 3.1.2.2, a thermostatic regulating valve ad-
not deviate from its discharge pressure by more than justs automatically the make-up water flow if its tem-
± 0,2 bar. perature changes.

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Increasing the make-up liquid flow F over the indi-

cated maximum must be avoided.

6.9.3 Make-up liquid operation

(See chapter 3.1.3) To ensure conformity to Category 2 for the interior of
Open the shut-off valve while the pump is running. the pump, the liquid supply line or the liquid level
Adjust the regulating valve such that the pressure at must be monitored. If the safety controls are acti-
the manometric vacuum gauge does not exceed the vated, the compressor must automatically shut down.
corresponding discharge pressure. Then the make-
up liquid flow will correspond to that stated in the an- 6.12.1 Start up
nex. Before starting up the liquid ring vacuum pump,
check the following::
6.10 Shut-down operation • LS1 Liquid level in the vacuum pump
For shutting down, proceed as follows: and/or
1. Close the shut-off valve for the service liquid. • LS2 Liquid level in the liquid separator
2. Ventilate the suction chamber MI.
3. Switch off the motor.

ATTENTION

When controlling the unit, check that the pump can

If there is a risk of freezing, drain the pump, the liquid
only be operated when liquid is indicated at the
separator and the pipework. The pump must be pro-
measurement points LS1 and/or LS2.
tected against corrosion if it is to be stopped for an
extended period of time.
6.12.2 Operation
Check the following when operating the liquid ring
6.11 Adjustment of the stuffing box
vacuum pump:
When liquid ring pumps with stuffing boxes are used
• FS1 Service liquid flow
the stuffing box must be prestressed correctly on the
and/or
initial start-up.
• TS1 Temperature of the media conveyed
Carry out the following steps:
in the working chamber or in the pressure line.
1. Loosen slightly the nuts at the gland before start-
ing the pump.
2. After reaching the operating point of the pump the
stuffing box must be adjusted.
Tighten the nuts at the gland to such an extent
that only there is only a small leakage (streamlet).

6.12 Explosion protection

If it is likely that at some time flammable media are
likely to enter the liquid ring vacuum pump, the pump
and/or pump package must be designed and oper-
ated to conform to Category 2 according to Directive
94/9EC (see chapter 3).

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The „dead time“ from the start of the liquid ring vac-
uum pump to commencement of monitoring of the
service liquid flow FS1 should not exceed the follow-
ing values:
- Direct start: ∆t = 10 sec
- Soft start: ∆t = 30 sec
The control of the pump unit must be set such that
the vacuum pump is automatically switched off if:
- at the measurement point FS1 the service liquid
flow is below the minimum permitted service liquid
flow Bmin (see Chapter 9)
or
- at the measurement point TS1 the maximum
permitted temperature t2,max (see Chapter 9) is ex-
ceeded.

The operator must ensure that technical operating

limits (see chapter 9) at all points are maintained.

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7.0 Maintenance, disassembly, 7.3 Maintenance

assembly The pump requires only limited maintenance.
Trained and appropriately skilled staff must carry out However the following points must be observed:
the work described in this chapter. • The bearings should be relubricated after a certain
Only authorised, skilled staff must carry out work on number of operating hours at least after 6 months.
electrical connections. required
operating grease
7.1 Requirements hours quantity per
bearing
The pump or pump package must have been shut
LEH 350 / 450 3000 10 g
down as set out in chapter 6.
LEH 600 / 800 / 900 3000 15 g
LEH 1200 / 1500 / 1800 1000 20 g
7.2 Safety measures LEH 2200 / 3000 1800 40 g
LEH 3600 / 4400 1800 70 g
On delivery lithium-saponified grease, dropping
point approx. 180°C, worked penetration 265/295
mm / 10 has been used.
• The mechanical seals do not require any
maintenance. Some leakage may be noticeable
after several thousand hours operating if the wear
parts need replacing.
• When assembling and disassembling the pump • In case of danger of freezing, the pump, the liquid
particularly make sure that no toxic or aggressive separator and the pipework must be drained. The
media can escape from open pipework. Secure pump must be protected against corrosion/rust.
the shut-off devices against unauthorised • If hard (high calcium content) water is used as
operation. service liquid, the pump must be opened at least
• Drain the pump before removing from the plant. every six months and the calcium deposits
After draining, liquid may remain in the pump removed.
which must be removed by flushing the pump with The calcium deposits can be prevented if the
a suitable liquid. service liquid is dosed with a suitable agent. The
measures adopted depend on length of operation
and water quality.
If the pump will not be used for extended periods,
it must be drained and, if necessary, protected
• The electrical connections must be connected and against corrosion.
disconnected only after removal of corresponding • As contamination will accumulate in the pump and
fuses. in the liquid separator, both must be cleaned at
appropriate intervals.

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7.4 Notes 7.5 Disassembly

7.4.1 Assembly tools

For the disassembly and assembly of the pump no
special tools are required.

7.4.2 Sealing surfaces and alignment

ATTENTION
All parts of the pump, especially the sealing surfaces
Take care with dangerous media because even after
must be handled with care to avoid damage and
flushing the pump carefully, residues of the medium
ensure trouble free operation.
and/or the service liquid can remain in dead spaces
in the pump.
7.4.3 Spare parts
When ordering spare parts indicate the Part No., the
pump type and the Pump No. (see annex or type
7.5.1 Preparation for disassembly
plate). Typical wear parts are marked by frames in
Proceed as follows:
the sectional drawings.
1. Switch off the power supply to the motor.
2. Disconnect the motor.
7.4.4 Motor specification
3. Drain the installation at least within the pump area,
The electrical data for the motor are provided on the
i.e. between the valves on the suction- and
motor type plate.
discharge side.
When ordering spare parts, indicate pump type and
4. If necessary, disconnect any measuring probes or
Pump No. (see annex).
control instruments and remove them.
5. Drain the pump.
7.4.5 Sectional drawings
6. Remove the pump unit from the plant.
The disassembly and assembly of the pumps are
7. If necessary, flush the pump.
described by the sectional drawings (see annex).
8. Remove the coupling half.

7.5.2 Disassembly of the pump

Disassembly should always start from the non-drive side, i.e. from the axially fixed bearing.

LEH. 350 / 450:

1. Take off the Y-pipes 14.70. Remove the key 94.00. Remove the bearing cover 36.00 and 36.10. Loosen both
bearing covers 36.01.
2. Take off the bearing housing 33.00. Loosen the shaft nut 92.30, dismount the safety tab washer 93.11, the
bearing 32.10, the spacer 52.50, the bearing cover 36.01, the thrower 50.70 and the shaft seal casing 44.10.
L1k-mechanical seal: Take off the static part of the mechanical seal 43.30.
SIHI FN: Dismount the mechanical seal 43.31.
Place the pump vertically (drive side upward).
The spacer 52.30 slips down and thus can be dismounted (SIHI FN) !
3. Dismount the bearing housing 33.00, draw off the bearing 32.10, dismount the bearing cover 36.01, the thrower
50.70 and the shaft seal casing 44.10.
L1k-mechanical seal: Take off the static part of the mechanical seal 43.30.
SIHI FN: Dismount the mechanical seal 43.30.

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4. Loosen the pipe unions 73.00 from the by-pass line 71.10. Loosen the tie bolts 90.50, take off the vacuum
casing 10.60 with the guide disc 13.70, the central body 10.90 as well as the spacer 52.30 (SIHI FN).
Pull out upward the shaft 21.00 with the vane wheel impeller 23.50.
5. Draw off the rotating parts of the mechanical seal 43.30 from the shaft (L1k mechanical seal). Heat the
mechanical seal 23.50 only if the disassembly is really necessary and draw off from the shaft 21.00.
6. Separate the vacuum casing 10.60 from the guide disc 13.70. Take off the valve plate 75.11 and the valve balls
75.40. Proceed the same way with the vacuum casing 10.70 and the guide disc 13.71.

LEH. 600 / 800 / 900:

1. Take off the Y-pipes 14.70 and 14.71. Remove the key 94.00. Dismount the coupling guards 68.10. Take off the
bearing covers 36.00 and 36.10. Loosen the bearing covers 36.01 and 36.02.
2. Dismount the bearing housing 35.00. Take off the lock washer 93.14 and the pressure piece 50.50. Loosen the
withdrawal sleeve 52.80 by tightening the delivered shaft nut 92.31. Take off the withdrawal sleeve 52.80, the
bearing 32.21, the spacer 52.31, the bearing cover 36.02, the thrower 50.70 and the shaft seal casing 44.10.
L1k-mechanical seal: Loosen the screws in the carrier of the mechanical seal 43.30 and take off the mechanical
seal 43.30.
SIHI FN: Take off the mechanical seal 43.31 and the spacer 52.30.
Place the pump vertically (drive side upward).
3. Remove the bearing housing 35.00, draw off the bearing 32.20, take off the bearing cover 36.01, the thrower
50.70 and the shaft seal casing 44.10.
L1k-mechanical seal: Loosen the screws in the carrier of the mechanical seal 43.30 and take off the mechanical
seal 43.30.
SIHI FN: Remove the mechanical seal 43.30 and the spacer 52.30.
4. Loosen the pipe unions 73.00 from the by-pass line 71.10. Loosen the tie bolts 90.50, take off the vacuum
casing 10.60 with the guide disc 13.70 as well as the central body 10.90.
Afterwards pull out upward the shaft 21.00 with the vane wheel impeller 23.50.
5. With shaft protection sleeve:
Loosen the shaft nuts 92.20, take off the lock washer 93.10, the shaft protection sleeves 52.40 with the O-rings
41.20. Draw off the vane wheel impeller 23.50.
Without shaft protection sleeve:
Heat the vane wheel impeller 23.50 only if the disassembly is absolutely necessary and draw off from the shaft
21.00.
6. Separate the vacuum casing 10.60 from the guide disc 13.70. Take off the valve plate 75.10 and the valve balls
75.40 and if necessary the spacer 52.32. Proceed the same way with the vacuum casing 10.70 and the guide
disc 13.71.

LEH. 1200 / 1500 / 1800:

1. Dismount the Y-pipes 14.70 and 14.71. Take off the coupling guards 68.10. Remove the key 94.01. Take off the
V-ring 41.01, the bearing cover 36.00 and 36.10. Loosen the bearing cover 36.01.
2. Take off the bearing housing 33.00. Loosen the shaft nut 92.20, take off the lock washer 93.10 and the spacer
52.50. Loosen the withdrawal sleeve 52.80 by tightening the delivered shaft nut 92.31.Take off the withdrawal
sleeve 52.80, the bearing 32.02, the bearing cover 36.01 and the V-ring 41.00. Dismount the shaft seal casing
44.10 and the mechanical seal 43.31 or the shaft seal casing 44.10 together with the static part of the
mechanical seal 43.30. Place the pump vertically (drive side upward). Pay attention that the spacer 52.52 slips
down and thus can be dismounted (SIHI FN) !

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3. Dismount the bearing housing 33.00, draw off the bearing 32.01, dismount the bearing cover 36.01 and the V-
ring 41.00. Dismount the shaft seal casing 44.10 and the mechanical seal 43.30 or the shaft seal casing 44.10
together with the static part of the mechanical seal 43.30.
4. Loosen the tie bolts 90.50, take off the vacuum casing 10.60 with the guide disc 13.70, the central body 10.90 as
well as the spacer 52.52, if necessary.
Afterwards pull out upward the shaft 21.00 with the vane wheel impeller 23.50.
5. Loosen the grub screws and the rotating parts of the mechanical seals 43.30 (not all executions). Loosen the
shaft nuts 92.21, take off the lock washer 93.11, the shaft protection sleeves 52.40 with the O-rings 41.20. Draw
off the vane wheel impeller 23.50. Separate the vacuum casing 10.60 from the guide disc 13.70. Take off the
valve plate 75.10, the valve balls 75.40 and the spacer 52.51. Proceed the same way with the vacuum casing
10.70 and the guide disc 13.71.

LEH. 2200 / 3000 / 3600 / 4400:

1. Take off the Y-pipes 14.70, 14.71. Dismount the coupling guards 68.10. Remove the key in the shaft end. Take
off the bearing covers 36.00 and 36.10.
2. Loosen the shaft nut 92.22 and take off the lock washer 93.12. Loosen the screws 90.12. Take off the adjusting
discs 50.90 and the complete bearing head 50.80 / 35.20 / 35.00 / 32.01 as well as the deflector disc 50.71 and
the throttling disc 52.20 (only LEH. 3600 / 4400).
3. Take off the bearing housing 33.00 by means of the withdrawal tap holes in the bearing housing flange. Draw off
the bearing 32.02 (LEH. 3600 / 4400: see 7.7) and take off the bearing cover 36.01 with the felt ring or the radial
shaft seal ring 42.10, the spacer 52.50 (only LEH. 3600 / 4400) and the V-ring 41.00. Remove the shaft seal
casing 44.10 resp. 45.10. Take off the static part of the mechanical seal 43.30. Place the pump vertically (drive
side upward).
4. Loosen the shaft nut 92.20, take off the lock washer 93.10, the deflector disc 50.70 and the throttling disc 52.20
(only LEH. 3600 / 4400). Take off the bearing housing 33.00, draw off the bearing 32.02 (LEH. 3600 / 4400: see
7.7), take off the bearing cover 36.01 with the felt ring or the radial shaft seal ring 42.10, the spacer 52.50 (only
LEH. 3600 / 4400) and the V-ring 41.00. Take off the shaft seal casing 44.10 resp. 45.10. Dismount the static
part of the mechanical seal 43.30.
5. Loosen the tie bolts 90.50, take off the vacuum casing 10.60 with the guide disk 13.70 and the centering blocks
55.90 as well as the central body 10.90.
Afterwards pull out upward the shaft 21.00 with the vane wheel impeller 23.50.
6. Loosen the grub screws and take off the rotating parts of the mechanical seals 43.30. Loosen the shaft nuts
92.21, take off the lock washers 93.11 and the shaft protection sleeves 52.40 with the O-rings 41.21 Draw off the
vane wheel impeller 23.50 (LEH. 3600 / 4400: For this heat the vane wheel impeller 23.50 steadily from the
outside by means of a burner).
7. Separate the vacuum casing 10.60 from the guide disc 13.70. Take off the valve plate 75.10 and the valve balls
75.40. The centering blocks 55.90 should not be dismounted from the guide disc 13.70. Proceed the same way
with the vacuum casing 10.70 and the guide disc 13.71.
8. The disassembly of the thrust bearing head should be made only if it is absolutely necessary. For this screw off
the union nut 35.20. Press out the inclined ball bearing 32.01.

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7.6 Assembly

7.6.1 Preparation for assembly

1. Clean carefully all pump parts.
Make sure that the sealing surfaces have no grooves and that the guide disk is perfectly flat. If necessary, the
guide disk must be ground on a levelling plate by means of abrasive cloth.
2. Coat the running surface of the guide disk as well as all threads and fittings (except the sealing fittings) with
Molykote lubrication paste.
3. Provide the sealing surfaces shortly before joining with sealing compound,
(last sign of the pump denomination: „0“ / „R“ / „S“: liquid compound,
„4“ / „P“ / „T“: Teflon cord).
In general is used the liquid sealing compound Epple 33 for grey cast iron parts and Silastik for stainless steel
parts.
4. During assembly no foreign matter and no superfluous sealing compound must enter the pump.
5. Use appropriate clamps/vices for clamping the parts for assembly.

7.6.2 Tightening torque

When tightening the bolts and nuts the following tightening torques must be observed:
LEH. 350 / 450: Item 92.30 : M 40x1,5 : 120 Nm
LEH. 600 / 800 / 900: Item 90.15: 30 Nm
Item 92.20: 240 Nm
LEH. 1200 / 1500 / 1800: Item 92.20 : M 60x2 : 260 Nm
Item 92.21 : M 78x2 : 600 Nm
LEH. 2200 / 3000: Item 92.20: M 85x2 : 700 Nm
Item 92.21: M 100x2 : 1200 Nm
Item 92.22: M 65x2 : 400 Nm
LEH. 3600 / 4400: Item 92.20 : M 120x2 : 1900 Nm
Item 92.21 : M 135x2 : 3200 Nm
Item 92.22 : M 110x2 : 1600 Nm

M6 M8 M 10 M 12 M 16 M 20 M 24x2 M 30x2 M 36x1,5

(Nm) (Nm) (Nm) (Nm) (Nm) (Nm) (Nm) (Nm) (Nm)
Bolts under pressure 8.5 12 25 40 90 175 300 500 700
Tie bolts (item 90.50) 8.5 12 25 40 90 140 150 340 350

Note: Bolts made from stainless steel must be retightened after 24 hours

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7.6.3 Pump assembly 73.00. Insert the tie bolts 90.50 and tighten only
Process as follows: manually.
6. Assembly of the coil spring
LEH. 350 / 450: (item 43.30 - SIHI FN):
1. All markings must be in perfect alignment.
If one or several parts must be replaced which
may affect the position of the rotor by their axial
length the rotor must be readjusted in such a way
that between the vane wheel impeller and the
clockwise 43.30
guide discs a gap is formed of half the total play Push the spacer 52.30 and the rotating part of the
each. mechanical seal 43.30 on the shaft 21.00.
The total play is:
0,3 mm with material design grey cast iron, ATTENTION
0,4 mm with material design stainless steel. Ensure that the direction of rotation of the coil
2. Insert the valve balls 75.40 into the valve borings spring is correct!
of the guide discs 13.70 and 13.71. Mount the 7. Insert the static part of the mechanical seal 43.30
valve plates 75.11. Attach the guide discs 13.70 / into the shaft seal casing 44.10. Attach the shaft
13.71 to the vacuum casings 10.60 / 10.70. seal casing 44.10 including the static part of the
3. Standard gauge of the vane-wheel impeller:
mechanical seal to the vacuum casing 10.60.
When doing so pay attention that the marking at
the shaft seal casing 44.10 points upward.
Assembly position of the shaft seal casing:

At the free side of the shaft 21.00 from the shaft

chamfer ∅ 40/43 mm adjust a dimension of
190 mm up to the vane wheel impeller surface by
means of a provisional bush or an adjusting ring.
Heat the vane wheel impeller 23.50 by approx.
160°C and pull up on the shaft 21.00. The vanes 8. Push the thrower 50.70, the bearing cover 36.01
of the impeller must point in the direction of and the bearing 32.10 on the shaft 21.00. Attach
rotation. the bearing housing 33.00 to the vacuum casing
4. L1k - mechanical seal: 10.60 in such a way that the drain outlet points to
Push the rotating parts of the mechanical seal the casing feet. Mount the bearing cover 36.00
43.30 on the shaft and fix them (regarding and 36.01 to the bearing housing 33.00. Rotate
dimensions see the sectional drawing). the pump carefully through 180° so that the drive
5. Place the previously mounted vacuum casing side points downward.
10.70 with the guide disc 13.71 upward. Screw the 9. Assembly of the coil spring
pipe union 73.00 into the vacuum casing 10.70 (item 43.31 - SIHI FN):
and insert loosely the by-pass line 71.10. Insert
the previously mounted shaft 21.00 with the drive
side upward. Centre the central body 10.90 on the
guide disc 13.71. Screw the pipe union 73.00 into
the vacuum casing 10.60. Centre the previously
anti-clockwise 43.31
mounted vacuum casing 10.60 with the guide disc
Push the spacer 52.30 and the rotating part of the
13.70 first on the central body 10.90. When doing
mechanical seal 43.31 on the shaft 21.00.
so insert the by-pass line 71.10 into the pipe union

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ATTENTION guide disc a gap is formed of half the total play

Ensure that the direction of rotation of the coil each. The total play is:
spring is correct! 0,4 mm in case of material execution grey cast
10. Insert the static part of the mechanical seal 43.30 iron,
(SIHI FN: 43.31) into the shaft seal casing 44.10 0,5 mm in case of material execution stainless
and attach the shaft seal casing 44.10 to the steel.
vacuum casing 10.70. When doing so pay 2. Insert the valve balls 75.40 into the valve borings
attention that the marking at the shaft seal casing of the guide discs 13.70 / 13.71. Mount the valve
44.10 points upward. plates 75.10 (if necessary with the spacers 52.32).
11. Push the thrower 50.70, the bearing cover 36.01, Attach the guide discs 13.70/13.71 to the vacuum
the spacer 52.50 as well as the bearing 32.10 on casings 10.60 / 10.70.
the shaft 21.00 and fix with the shaft nut 92.30 and 3. With shaft protection sleeve:
the lock washer 93.11. Attach the bearing housing
33.00 to the vacuum casing 10.70 in such a way
that the drain outlet points to the casing feet. Put
on the bearing cover 36.10. Screw only loosely the
screws 90.10 for the bearing cover mounting and
do not tighten.
12. Place the pump horizontally, align the pump feet
on a plane base and tighten the tie bolts 90.50.
Pull the vane wheel impeller 23.50 on the shaft
Tighten the pipe unions 73.00.
21.00. The vanes of the impeller must point in the
13. The total play of the rotor is measured by the
direction of rotation. Insert the O-rings 41.20 into
alternating tightening of the bearing covers 36.01
the shaft protection sleeves 52.40 and mount
and 36.10 until the rotor stop. When doing so the
them. Put on the lock washer 93.10, screw on
cover in direction of the movement has to be
loosely the shaft nut 92.20. Adjust a dimension of
completely loosened before. The degree of
199 mm from the shaft chamfer ∅ 45/52 mm until
displacement can be determined at the shaft end
the stop of the vane wheel impeller at the non-
by means of a dial gauge. The rotor adjustment to
drive side of the shaft 21.00, tighten the shaft nuts
the middle of the measured total play is also
92.20 and secure them.
achieved by means of the bearing covers 36.01
Without shaft protection sleeve:
and 36.10 by loosening the cover tightened at last
and by re-tightening the counter cover until the dial
gauge indicates the correct value. Tighten the
loosened bearing cover steadily.
14. Attach the Y-pipes 14.70 with the joints 40.00 to
the pump branches. Insert the key 94.00 into the
groove of the shaft 21.00 and put on the coupling
half. After lubrication (see chapter 7.7.1) and Adjust a dimension of 207 mm by means of a
testing the pump (see chapter 7.8) install the provisional bush or an adjusting ring at the free
pump in the plant. side of the shaft 21.00 from the shaft chamber
∅ 45/55 mm up to the vane wheel impeller stop.
LEH. 600 / 800 / 900: Heat the vane wheel impeller 23.50 by approx.
1. All markings must be in perfect alignment. 160°C and pull on the shaft 21.00. When doing so
If one or several parts must be replaced which the vanes of the impeller must point in the
may affect the position of the rotor by their axial direction of rotation.
length, the rotor must be readjusted in such a way 4. Put on the previously mounted vacuum casing
that between the vane wheel impeller and the 10.70 with the guide disc 13.71 upward. Screw the

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pipe union 73.00 into the vacuum casing 10.70 the bearing housing 35.00 in such a way that the
and insert the by-pass line 71.10 loosely. Insert drain outlet points to the casing feet. Attach the
the previously mounted shaft 21.00 with the drive bearing housing 35.00 to the vacuum casing
side upward. Centre the central body 10.90 on the 10.60. Mount the bearing covers 36.00 and 36.01
guide disc 13.71. Screw the pipe union 73.00 into to the bearing housing 35.00. Rotate the pump
the vacuum casing 10.60. Centre the previously carefully through 180° so that the drive side point s
mounted vacuum casing 10.60 with the guide disc downward.
13.70 first on the central body 10.90. When doing 9. Assembly of the coil spring
so insert the by-pass line 71.10 into the pipe union (item 43.31 - SIHI FN):
73.00. Insert the tie bolts 90.50 and tighten only
manually.
5. Assembly of the coil spring
(item 43.30 - SIHI FN):
anti-clockwise 43.31
Push the spacer 52.30 and the rotating part of the
mechanical seal 43.31 on the shaft 21.00 or the
shaft protection sleeve 52.40 respectively.
clockwise 43.30
ATTENTION
Push the spacer 52.30 and the rotating part of the
mechanical seal 43.30 on the shaft 21.00 or the Ensure that the direction of rotation of the coil
shaft protection sleeve 52.40. spring is correct!
10. L1k - mechanical seal
ATTENTION (with shaft protection sleeve):
Ensure that the direction of rotation of the coil
spring is correct!
6. L1k-mechanical seal:

L1k - mechanical seal

(without shaft protection sleeve):
Mount the rotating part of the mechanical seal
43.30 to the shaft protection sleeve 52.40 or to the
shaft 21.00 (see the drawing).
7. Insert the static part of the mechanical seal 43.30
into the shaft seal casing 44.10 and attach the
shaft seal casing 44.10 to the vacuum casing
10.60. When doing so pay attention that the
flushing boring of the vacuum casing 10.60 and
the shaft seal casing 44.10 corresponds to each
other. Mount the rotating part of the mechanical seal
8. Push the thrower 50.70, the bearing cover 36.01 43.30 to the shaft protection sleeve 52.40 or to the
and the bearing 32.20 on the shaft 21.00. Put on shaft 21.00 according to the drawing.

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11. Insert the static part of the mechanical seal 43.31 LEH. 1200 / 1500 / 1800:
(SIHI FN: 43.31) into the shaft seal casing 44.10 1. All markings must be in perfect alignment.
and attach the shaft seal casing 44.10 to the If one or several parts must be replaced which
vacuum casing 10.70. When doing so pay may affect the position of the rotor by their axial
attention that the flushing boring of the vacuum length the rotor must be adjusted in such a way
casing 10.70 and the shaft seal casing 44.10 does that between the vane wheel impeller and the
match to each other. guide disc a gap is formed of half the total play
12. Push the thrower 50.70, the bearing cover 36.02, each. The total play is 0,5 mm.
if necessary the spacer 52.31, the bearing 32.21 2. Insert the valve balls 75.40 into the valve borings
and the withdrawal sleeve 52.80 on the shaft of the guide discs 13.70 and 13.71. Mount the
21.00. Put on the bearing housing 35.00 in such a valve plates 75.10 and the spacers 52.51. Attach
way that the drain outlet points to the casing feet. the guide discs 13.70 and 13.71 to the vacuum
Attach the bearing housing 35.00 to the vacuum casings 10.60 and 10.70.
casing 10.70. Push the pressure piece 50.50 on 3. Standard gauge of the vane wheel impeller:
the clamping sleeve 56.10 of the shaft 21.00 and
mount with the screw 90.15 and the lock washer
93.14.
ATTENTION
Tighten the screw 90.15 only with 30 Nm!

Put on the bearing cover 36.10. Screw only loosely

the screws 90.10 for the bearing cover mounting Pull the vane wheel impeller 23.50 on the shaft
and do not tighten. 21.00. The vanes of the impeller must point in the
13. Place the pump horizontally, align the pump feet direction of rotation. Insert the O-rings 41.20 into
on a plane base and tighten crosswise the tie bolts the shaft protection sleeves 52.40 and mount
90.50. Tighten the pipe unions 73.00. them. Put on the lock washers 93.11, screw
14. The total play of the rotor is measured by the loosely the shaft nuts 92.21. At the non-drive side
alternating tightening of the bearing covers 36.02 of the shaft 21.00 adjust a dimension of 282 mm
and 36.10 until the rotor stop. When doing so the from the shaft chamfer ∅ 60/75 mm up to the
bearing cover in direction of movement has to be vane wheel impeller stop, tighten the shaft nuts
completely loosened before. The degree of 92.21 and secure them.
displacement can be determined at the shaft end 4. L1k-mechanical seal:

by means of a dial gauge. The rotor adjustment to

the middle of the measured total play is also
achieved by means of the bearing covers 36.02
and 36.10 by loosening the bearing cover
tightened at last and by re-tightening the counter
cover until the dial gauge indicates the right value.
Mount the rotating parts of the mechanical seals
Tighten the loosened bearing cover steadily.
43.30 to the shaft protection sleeves 52.40
15. Attach the Y-pipes 14.70 and 14.71 with the joints
according to the drawing.
40.00 to the pump branches. Mount the coupling
5. Put on the previously mounted vacuum casing
guards 68.10. Insert the key 94.00 into the groove
10.70 with the guide disc 13.71 upward. Insert the
of the shaft 21.00 and put on the coupling half.
previously mounted shaft 21.00 with the drive side
After lubrication (see chapter 7.7.1) and testing
upward (with L1k-mechanical seal: Be careful with
the pump (see chapter 7.8) install the pump in the
the mechanical seal parts). Centre the central
plant.
body 10.90 on the guide disc 13.71. Centre the
previously mounted vacuum casing 10.60 with the

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guide disc 13.70 first on the central body 10.90. ATTENTION

Insert the tie bolts 90.50 and tighten only Ensure that the direction of rotation of the coil
manually. spring is correct!
6. Assembly of the coil spring 10. Insert the static part of the mechanical seal 43.30
(item 43.30 - SIHI FN): or 43.31 (SIHI FN) into the shaft seal casing 44.10
and mount it to the vacuum casing 10.70. When
doing so pay attention that the flushing boring of
the vacuum casing 10.70 and the shaft seal
casing 44.10 does match to each other.
11. Push the V-ring 41.00, the bearing cover 36.01
direction of rotation of the shaft
(with the inserted radial shaft seal ring 42.11), the
Push the spacer 52.52 and the rotating part of the
bearing 32.02 and the withdrawal sleeve 52.80 on
mechanical seal 43.30 on the shaft protection
the shaft 21.00. Put on the bearing housing 33.00
sleeve 52.40.
in such a way that the drain outlet points to the
ATTENTION
casing feet. Mount the bearing housing 33.00 to
Ensure that the direction of rotation of the coil
the vacuum casing 10.70. Insert the spacer 52.50
spring is correct!
into the shaft 21.00 and tighten with the shaft nut
7. Insert the static part of the mechanical seal 43.30
92.20 and the lock washer 93.10. Put on the
into the shaft seal casing 44.10 and attach the
bearing cover 36.10. Screw only loosely the
shaft seal casing 44.10 to the vacuum casing
screws 90.10 for the bearing cover mounting.
10.60. When doing so pay attention that the
12. Place the pump horizontally, align the pump feet
flushing boring of the vacuum casing 10.60 and
on a plane base and tighten the tie bolts 90.50
the shaft seal casing 44.10 does match to each
crosswise.
other.
13. The total play of the rotor is measured by the
8. Push the V-ring 41.00, the bearing cover 36.01
alternating tightening of the bearing covers 36.01
(with the inserted radial shaft seal ring 42.11) and
and 36.1 up to the rotor stop. When doing so the
the bearing 32.01 on the shaft 21.00. Put on the
cover in direction of movement has to be
bearing housing 33.00 in such a way that the drain
completely loosened before. The degree of
outlet points to the casing feet. Mount the bearing
displacement can be determined at the shaft end
housing 33.00 to the vacuum casing 10.60. Mount
by means of a dial gauge. The rotor adjustment to
the bearing cover 36.00 (with the inserted radial
the middle of the measured total play is also
shaft seal ring 42.10) and 36.01 to the bearing
achieved by means of the bearing covers 36.01
housing 33.00 and push the V-rings 41.00 and
and 36.10 by loosening the cover tightened at last
41.01 against the radial shaft seal rings 42.10 and
and by re-tightening the counter cover until the dial
42.11. Rotate the pump carefully through 180° so
gauge indicates the correct value. Tighten the
that the drive side points downward.
loosened bearing cover steadily. Push the V-ring
9. Assembly of the coil spring
41.00 against the radial shaft seal ring 42.11 in the
(item 43.31 - SIHI FN):
bearing cover 36.01.
14. Attach the Y-pipes 14.70 and 14.71 with the joints
40.01 to the pump branch. Mount the coupling
guards 68.10 to the bearing housings 33.00. Insert
the key 94.01 into the groove of the shaft 21.00
and put on the coupling half. After lubrication (see
direction of rotation of the shaft chapter 7.7.1) and testing the pump (see chapter
Push the spacer 52.52 and the rotating part of the 7.8) install the pump in the plant.
mechanical seal 43.31 on the shaft protection
sleeve 52.40.

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LEH. 2200 / 3000: Insert the tie bolts 90.50 and tighten only
1. All markings must be in perfect alignment. manually.
If one or several parts must be replaced which 5. Attach the shaft seal casing 44.10 with the
may affect the position of the rotor by their axial inserted static part of the mechanical seal 43.30 to
length the rotor must be adjusted in such a way the vacuum casing 10.60. Push the V-ring 41.00
that between the vane wheel impeller and the and the bearing cover 36.01 with the inserted
guide disc a gap is formed of half the total play radial shaft seal ring 42.10 on the shaft 21.00. Put
each. The total play is 0,6 mm. the radial bearing 32.02 and the deflector disc
2. Screw the stud bolts 90.21 into the guide discs 50.70 on the shaft 21.00 and mount with the lock
13.70 and 13.71. Insert the valve balls 75.40 into washer 93.10 and the shaft nut 92.20. Attach the
the valve borings of the guide discs 13.70 and bearing housing 33.00 to the vacuum casing 10.60
13.71. Put the spacers 52.50 and the valve plates in such a way that the drain outlet points to the
75.10 on the stud bolts 90.21 and with the nuts casing feet. Attach the covers 36.00 and 36.01 to
92.03. Attach the guide discs 13.70 and 13.71 to the bearing housing 33.00. Rotate the pump
the vacuum casings 10.60 and 10.70. Fix the carefully through 180° so that the drive side point s
centering blocks 55.90 on the guide discs 13.70 downward.
and 13.71. 6. Attach the shaft seal casing 44.10 with the
3. Standard gauge of the vane wheel impeller: inserted static part of the mechanical seal 43.30 to
the vacuum casing 10.70. Push the V-ring 41.00
and the bearing cover 36.01 with the inserted
radial shaft seal ring 42.10 on the shaft 21.00. Put
the radial bearing 32.02 on the shaft 21.00. Attach
the bearing housing 33.00 to the vacuum casing
10.70 in such a way that the drain outlet points to
the casing feet. Push the deflector disc 50.71, the
spherical ring 50.80 and the bearing casing 35.00
Insert the key 94.00. Draw the vane wheel impeller
with the pressed axial bearing 32.01 on the shaft
23.50 on the shaft 21.00. The vanes of the
21.00 and with the lock washer 93.12 and the
impeller must point in the direction of rotation.
shaft nut 92.22. Mount the bearing cover 36.10 to
Insert the keys 94.01. Insert the O-rings 41.21 into
the bearing casing 35.00. Screw loosely the union
the shaft protection sleeves 52.40 and push them
nut 35.20.
on the shaft 21.00. Put on the lock washers 93.11
7. Place the pump horizontally, align the pump feet
and screw loosely the shaft nuts 92.21. At the
on a plane base and tighten the tie bolts 90.50
non-drive side of the shaft 21.00 adjust a
crosswise.
dimension of 284 mm from the shaft chamfer
8. Adjustment of the play:
∅85/96 mm up to the vane wheel impeller stop,
The play of the rotor is measured (dial gauge at
tighten with the shaft nuts 92.21 and secure them.
the front side of the shaft end) by moving forth and
Mount the rotating parts of the mechanical seals
back the rotor up to the stops between the guide
43.30 to the shaft protection sleeves 52.40 as per
disks. Toward the axial bearing side the rotor is
the drawing.
pulled by means of a draw off device which must
4. Put on the previously mounted vacuum casing
be fastened to the shaft end at the drive side and
with the guide disc 13.71 upward. Insert the
to the bearing housing. The moving of the rotor
previously mounted shaft 21.00 with the drive side
towards the drive side is made by tightening the
upward (be careful with the mechanical seal
screws 90.12.
parts). Centre the central body 10.90 (with O-rings
41.20) on the guide disc 13.71. Centre the
previously mounted vacuum casing 10.60 with the
guide disc 13.70 first on the central body 10.90.

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9. Determination of the adjusting discs thickness: 3. Standard gauge of the vane wheel impeller:

Push the shaft protection sleeve 52.40 with the O-

ring 41.20 on the non-drive side of the shaft 21.00,
screw on loosely the lock washer 93.11 and the
Loosen the screws 90.12. Pull the rotor towards shaft nut 92.21. Adjust from the shaft chamfer
the non-drive side (do not loosen the detaching ∅120/132 mm a dimension of 328 mm up to the
device) and tighten the union nut 35.20 manually. vane wheel impeller stop. Place the shaft vertically
Measure the distance between the spherical ring that the vane wheel impeller 23.50 can be pushed
50.80 and the bearing housing 33.00 (dimension by means of a lifting device. Heat the vane wheel
x) at the screw points. Machine the adjusting discs impeller 23.50 in a suitable oven 4 hours at a
50.90 by the dimension x minus the half play, temperature of 200°C. Insert the keys 94.00 into
insert them and tighten the screws 90.12 slightly. the grooves of the shaft. Afterward push the vane
Tighten the union nut 35.20 and secure with the wheel impeller 23.50 on the prepared shaft 21.00.
screws 90.18. When doing so the bearing casing The vanes of the impeller must point in the
35.00 must still remain movable. Mount the direction of rotation. Let the rotor cool off and
bearing cover 36.10 to the bearing casing 35.00. afterward push the shaft protection sleeve 52.40
10. Mount the Y-pipes 14.70 and 14.71 with the joints with the O-ring 41.20 on the shaft 21.00. Put on
40.01 to the pump branches. Attach the coupling the lock washer 93.11 and screw the shaft nuts
guards 68.10 to the bearing housings 33.00. Insert 92.21 loosely. Turn over the rotor and retighten
the key 94.00 into the groove of the shaft 21.00 the previously mounted shaft protection sleeve
and put on the coupling half. After lubrication (see 52.40 with the shaft nuts 92.21 and secure with
chapter 7.7.1) and testing the pump (see chapter the lock washer 93.11.
7.8) install the pump in the plant. 4. Mount the rotating parts of the mechanical seals
43.30 to the shaft protection sleeves 52.40 as per
LEH. 3600 / 4400: the drawing.
1. All markings must be in perfect alignment.
If one or several parts must be replaced which
may affect by their axial length the position of the
rotor, the rotor must be adjusted in such a way
that between the vane wheel impeller and the
guide disc a gap is formed of half the total play
each. The total play is 0,7 mm.
2. Attach the centering blocks 55.90 to the guide
discs 13.70 and 13.71. When doing so pay
5. Put on the previously mounted vacuum casing
attention to the markings. Insert the valve balls
10.70 with the guide disc 13.71 upward. Insert the
75.40 into the guide discs 13.70 and 13.71 and
previously mounted shaft 21.00 with the drive side
mount the valve plates 75.10 / 75.11. Attach the
upward (be careful with the mechanical seal
guide discs 13.70 / 13.71 to the vacuum casings
parts). Centre the central body 10.90 with the
10.60 / 10.70.
inserted O-rings 41.21 on the guide disc 13.71.
Centre the previously mounted vacuum casing
10.60 with the guide disc 13.70 first on the central

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body 10.90. Insert the tie bolts 90.50 and tighten 11. Determination of the adjusting disc thickness:
only manually.
6. Attach the shaft seal casing 45.10 with the
inserted static part of the mechanical seal 43.30 to
the vacuum casing 10.60. Push the V-ring 41.00
and the bearing cover 36.01 (with the inserted felt
ring 42.10) on the shaft 21.00. Attach the bearing
housing 33.00 to the vacuum casing 10.60 in such
a way that the drain outlet points to the feet of the Loosen the screws 90.12. Pull the rotor to the non-
casing. Push the spacer 52.50 on the shaft 21.00. drive side (do not loosen the withdrawal device)
Press in the cleaned or new bearing 32.02. Push and tighten the union nut 35.20 manually.
the throttling disc 52.20 and the deflector disc Measure the distance between the spherical ring
50.70 against the bearing 32.02, put on the safety 50.80 and the bearing housing 33.00 (measure x)
tab washer 93.10 and tighten the shaft nut 92.20. at the screw points. Machine the adjusting discs
Attach the bearing cover 36.01 and 36.00 to the 50.90 by the measure x minus the half play, insert
bearing housing 33.00. them and tighten the screws 90.12 slightly.
7. Rotate the pump carefully through 180° (with the Tighten the union nut 35.20 and secure with the
drive side downward). clamping screw. The bearing casing 35.00 must
8. Push the V-ring 41.00 and the bearing cover 36.01 remain still movable.
(with the inserted felt ring 42.10) on the shaft 12. Attach the Y-pipes 14.70 and 14.71 with the joints
21.00. Attach the bearing housing 33.00 to the 40.01 to the pump branches. Mount the coupling
vacuum casing 10.70 in such a way that the drain guards 68.10. Insert the key 94.02 into the groove
outlet points to the feet of the casing. Push the of the shaft 21.00 and put on the coupling half.
spacer 52.50 on the shaft 21.00. Press the After lubrication (see chapter 7.7.1) and testing
cleaned or new bearing 32.02 into the bearing the pump (see chapter 7.8) install the pump in the
housing 33.00. Push the throttling disc 52.20 and plant.
the deflector disc 50.71, the spherical ring 50.80
and the bearing casing 35.00 with the pressed 7.6.4 Check possibility of the gaps in
axial bearing 32.01 on the shaft 21.00 and mount mounted condition
it with the safety tab washer 93.12 and the shaft only LEH. 3600 / 4400:
nut 92.22. Attach the bearing cover 36.10 to the The gap can be measured through an open branch.
bearing casing 35.00. Screw on loosely the union Should the gap be not equal at both sides of the vane
nut 35.20 and tighten the spherical ring 50.80 and wheel impellers it is possible to make a correction as
the bearing casing 35.00. When doing so loosen set out in chapter 7.6.3 point 10.
the screws 90.12 somewhat.
9. Place the pump horizontally. Align the pump feet
on a plane base and tighten the tie bolts 90.50
crosswise.
10. Adjustment of the play:
The play of the rotor is measured (dial gauge at
the front side of the shaft end) by moving forth and
back the rotors up to the stop. Toward the axial
bearing side the rotor is pushed by means of a
withdrawal device which must be fitted to the
bearing housing at the drive side. The moving of
the rotor to the drive side is achieved by tightening
the screws 90.12.

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7.7 Bearings 2. Non-drive side bearing 32.21:

Remove the bearing cover 36.10 and the coupling
7.7.1 Lubrication guards 68.10, loosen the bearing cover 36.02.
Initial lubrication or lubrication after the cleaning of Take off the bearing housing 35.00, the lock
the bearing and the free chambers. washer 93.14 and the pressure piece 50.50.
The bearing is completely filled whereas the free Loosen the withdrawal sleeve 52.80 by tightening
chamber in the casing are only partly filled with the delivered shaft nut 92.31. Take off the
grease that means between 30 and 50%. withdrawal sleeve 52.80 and the bearing 32.21.
Grease type according to chapter 7.3. In case the Assembly in reverse order.
bearing is drawn in warm condition, the lubrication The following must be observed:
follows after the cooling down. − The screw 90.15 may be tightened only with
30 Nm!
7.7.2 Replacement of the bearings − The rotor adjustment must be remade as set
Prepare for disassembly as set out in chapter 7.5.1. out in chapter 7.6.3 point 14.
− The shaft nut 92.31 must not remain in the
LEH. 350 / 450: pump.
1. Drive side bearing 32.10: Lubricate the bearing as set out in chapter 7.7.1.
Remove the key 94.00. Remove the bearing cover
36.00 and loosen the bearing cover 36.01. Take LEH. 1200 / 1500 / 1800:
off the bearing housing 33.00. Draw off the 1. Drive side bearing 32.01:
bearing 32.10 from the shaft 21.00. Remove the key 94.01. Remove the coupling
Assembly in reverse order. guards 68.10, the bearing cover 36.00 and the V-
Lubricate the bearing as set out in chapter 7.7.1. ring 41.01. Loosen the bearing cover 36.01. Take
2. Non-drive side bearing 32.10: off the bearing housing 33.00. Draw off the
Remove the bearing cover 36.10 and loosen the bearing 32.01 from the shaft 21.00.
bearing cover 36.01. Take off the bearing housing Assembly in reverse order.
33.00. Loosen the shaft nut 92.30 and take off the Lubricate the bearing as set out in chapter 7.7.1.
lock washer 93.11. Remove the bearing 32.10 2. Non-drive side bearing 32.02:
from the shaft 21.00. Remove the bearing cover 36.10 and the coupling
Assembly in reverse order. guards 68.10, loosen the bearing cover 36.01.
The rotor adjustment has to be made as set out in Take off the bearing housing 33.00. Loosen the
chapter 7.6.3 point 13. shaft nut 92.20, take off the lock washer 93.10
Lubricate the bearing as set out in chapter 7.7.1. and the spacer 52.50. Loosen the withdrawal
sleeve 52.80 by tightening the delivered shaft nut
LEH. 600 / 800 / 900: 92.31. Take off the withdrawal sleeve 52.80 and
1. Drive side bearing 32.20: the bearing 32.02.
Remove the key 94.00. Remove the coupling Assembly in reverse order.
guards 68.10 and the bearing cover 36.00. Loosen The following must be observed:
the bearing cover 36.01. Take off the bearing − The rotor adjustment must be remade as set
housing 35.00. Draw off the bearing 32.20 from out in chapter 7.6.3 point 13.
the shaft 21.00. − The shaft nut 92.31 must not remain in the
Assembly in reverse order. pump.
Lubricate the bearing as set out in chapter 7.7.1. Lubricate the bearing as set out in chapter 7.7.1.

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LEH. 2200 / 3000: LEH. 3600 / 4400:

1. Drive side radial bearing 32.02: 1. Drive side bearing 32.02:
Remove the key 94.00. Take off the coupling Remove the bearing cover 36.00 and the coupling
guards 68.10. Remove the bearing cover 36.00 guards 68.10. Loosen the bearing cover 36.01.
and loosen the bearing cover 36.01. Loosen the Loosen the shaft nut 92.20 and take off the safety
shaft nut 92.20. Take off the safety tab washer tab washer 93.10, the deflector disc 50.70 and the
93.10 and the deflector disc 50.70. Take off the throttling disc 52.20. Take off the bearing housing
bearing housing 33.00. Withdraw the radial 33.00 by means of the withdrawal tap holes in the
bearing 32.02 from the shaft 21.00. bearing housing flange. Withdraw the bearing
Assembly in reverse order. 32.02 from the shaft 21.00. For this connect a
Lubricate the radial bearing as set out in chapter hydraulic pump to the thread M24 at the front side
7.7.1. of the corresponding shaft end and enlarge the
2. Non-drive side radial bearing 32.02: inner ring of the bearing by means of pressure.
Take off the coupling guards 68.10. Take off the Use as liquid oil with a rust-solving addition e.g.
bearing cover 36.10. Loosen the shaft nut 92.22 petroleum. After this withdraw the bearing by
and take off the lock washer 93.12. Take off the means of the withdrawal device.
adjusting discs 50.90 and the complete bearing Assembly in reverse order.
head 50.80 / 35.20 / 35.00 / 32.01 as well as the Lubricate the bearing as set out in chapter 7.7.1.
deflector disc 50.71. Remove the bearing housing
33.00. Withdraw the radial bearing 32.02 from the
shaft 21.00.
Assembly in reverse order.
When doing so the following must be observed:
− The rotor adjustment must be remade as set
out in chapter 7.6.3 point 8.
Lubricate the radial bearing as set out in chapter 2. Non-drive side bearing 32.02:
7.7.1. Remove the bearing cover 36.10 and the coupling
3. Non-drive side axial bearing 32.01: guards 68.10. Loosen the shaft nut 92.22 and take
Take off the bearing cover 36.10. Loosen the shaft off the lock washer 93.12. Loosen the screws
nut 92.22 and the lock washer 93.12. Take off the 92.01. Take off the adjusting discs 50.90 and the
union nut 35.20. Draw off the bearing casing 35.00 complete bearing head (50.80 / 35.20 / 35.00 /
with the inserted axial bearing 32.01 from the shaft 32.01) as well as the deflector disc 50.71 and the
21.00. throttling disc 52.20. Loosen the bearing cover
The assembly follows in reverse order. 36.01. Take off the bearing cover 33.00 by means
The following must be observed: of the withdrawal tap holes in the bearing flange.
− The rotor adjustment must be remade as set Withdraw from the shaft the bearing 32.02. For
out in chapter 7.6.3 point 8. this a hydraulic pump must be connected to the
Lubricate the axial bearing as set out in chapter thread M24 at the front side of the corresponding
7.7.1. shaft end and enlarge the inner ring of the bearing
by means of pressure. Use as liquid oil with a rust-
solving addition e.g. petroleum. Afterward
withdraw the bearing by means of a withdrawal
device.
Assembly in reverse order.
The following must be observed:
− The adjustment of the rotor must be made
again as set out in chapter 7.6.3 point 10.
Lubricate the bearing as set out in chapter 7.7.1.

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3. Non-drive side bearing 32.01:

Remove the bearing cover 36.10. Loosen the
shaft nut 92.22 and take off the lock washer
93.12. Loosen the screws 92.01. Screw off the
union nut 35.20 after having loosened the
clamping screw. Withdraw the bearing casing
35.00 with the inclined ball bearing 32.01 by
means of a withdrawal device. Withdraw the
inclined ball bearing 32.01. Press out the bearing.
Assembly in reverse order.
When doing so the following must be observed:
− The adjustment of the rotor must be made
again as set out in chapter 7.6.3 point 10.
Lubricate the bearing as set out in chapter 7.7.1.

7.8 Testing

ATTENTION
Do not operate the pump without liquid.

After installation, make the following checks:

1. Check the ease of movement of the pump rotating
parts by turning the shaft end.
Should the pump jam, the impeller is probably
incorrectly adjusted. The mistake must be
rectified.
2. Make a hydrostatic test. For a test with water the
pressure should be 3 bar
Drain the pump.
3. Undertake a leak test using a foaming agent.

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8.0 Help in case of problems

Fault finding and elimination must be carried out only by trained and skilled staff.

8.1 Requirements
It is essential for the proper operation of the pump that the instructions for installation and starting-up of the pump
set out in chapters 5 and 6, are followed.
The different modes of operation of the pump are described in chapter 3.

8.2 Troubleshooting

Problem Cause Elimination

Insufficient suction volume Suction line leaking. Check the flange connections and if ne-
flow in the pump cessary retighten them.
If necessary replace the seal.
Suction volume flow decreases as result Lower the temperature of the service liquid
of increased service liquid temperature by increasing the make-up liquid flow or by
(Values indicated in the manual refer to increasing the cooling liquid flow in the
water at15 °C) heat exchanger.
Deposit formation in the pump Check the pump for contamination and
deposits.
Clean the pump.
If necessary, take precautions to inhibit
deposit formation.
Pump causes creaking noise The pump runs at considerably lower Install cavitation protection (see chapter 3).
(cavitation) suction pressures than indicated in the
manual.
Service liquid temperature is higher than Lower the temperature of the service liquid
determined in the annex. by increasing the make-up liquid flow or by
increasing the cooling liquid flow in the
heat exchanger.
Liquid at the gas outlet MII Make-up liquid flow F too great Throttle the make-up liquid flow.
Drain liquid flow A too small, overflow Check the overflow for sufficient clearan-
clogged ce/any clogging, eliminate the blockage.
Escape of liquid from the Mechanical seal is leaky. Change the mechanical seal
mechanical seal (assembly and disassembly instruction are
set out in chapter 7).
If the sliding surfaces are damaged by
slight scoring, relapping is possible.

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9.0 Technical data

9.1 Catalogue data of the pump

In the annex the operating data are set out for the liquid ring vacuum pump based on the conditions set out in the
manual (gas handled: air at 20°C, service liquid: water at 15°C).

9.2 Make-up liquid flow

In the annex the make-up liquid flows F are set out for combined operation (KB) and for make-up liquid operation
(FB) when using water as service liquid.
The make-up liquid flows indicated in the column differences in temperature are applicable for the compression of
dry gases. If condensing vapours are compressed, the make-up liquid flows increase because, in addition, the la-
tent heat released on condensation must be eliminated.

9.3 Operating limit data

• For Category 2 operation, the operating limits set out in Section 9.6.2 must be observed.
• For Category 1 operation, the additional operating instruction Ex 1G/2G must be applied and observed.

Pump type unit LEH LEH LEH LEH LEH

350 450 600 800 900 1200 1500 1800 2200 3000 3600 4400
min. suction pressure mbar 33
permissible discharge overpressure bar 1,5 1,5 1,2 1,5
permissible pressure difference max. mbar 1500 1500 1200 1500
between suction and discharge side min. 200 200 200
max. gas inlet dry °C 200 160
temperature vapour saturated °C 100 80
min. diameter of pulley mm 200 300 355 355 355 500 355 500 710 800
max. speed rpm 1750 1750 1175 880 700
service liquid max. °C 80 60
temperature min. °C 10 10
3
max. service liquid density kg/m 1200
max. service liquid viscosity mm2/s 90
Absolute pressures [mbar]
Overpressures [bar]
Table 9.3: Operating limits

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ATTENTION

The surface temperatures at the outside surfaces of the pump result from the temperature of the pumping me-
dium or of the service liquid. Depending on the operating conditions, the temperature rise of the service liquid will
be about 5 - 20 C when passing through the pump.

9.4 Permitted nozzle loadings

Forces Fx, Fy, Fz Moments Mx, My, Mz
[N] [Nm]

LEH. 350 / 450: 510 200

LEH. 600 / 800 / 900: 1000 360
LEH. 1200 / 1500 / 1800: 1320 470
LEH. 2200 / 3000: 2200 800
LEH. 3600 / 4400: 2800 1000

9.5 Type codes

The following table sets out the Sterling SIHI-type code (extract from the standard delivery programme).

series + size hydraulics + bearings shaft sealing material design casing seal

0A main parts of GG 0 liquid

sealing
041 gland packing, 0B main parts of GG,
double execution free of non-ferrous 4 teflon cord
A• hydraulic A
0S main parts of GG, R as 0, but
AAE mechanical seal with shaft without y-pipes
•B two grease lubricated O-rings Perbunan protection sleeve
anti-friction bearings S as 0, but
4B main parts of without
AA1 as AAE, but Cr Ni Mo cast steel Y-pipe at the
O-rings Viton discharge side
4S main parts of
Cr Ni Mo cast steel, V 2 vertical
y-pipes
with shaft protection
sleeve

LEH 350 AB AAE, AA1 0A, 4B 0

450
600
LEH 800 AB AAE, AA1 0S, 4S 0
900
1200
LEH 1500 AB 041, AAE, AA1 0B, 4B 0
1800
LEH 2200 AB 041 0B, 4B 0
3000
LEH 3600 AB 041 0B, 4B 0
LEH 4400

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9.6 Explosion protection

9.6.1 Pump internals

It is possible that occasionally, inflammable media may be present in the pump and that in such circumstances,
conformity with Category 2 of Directive 94/9/EG is required. The operator must then ensure that the following lim-
its are not exceeded:
• - Gas inlet temperature t1,max
- Gas outlet temperature t2,max
- Service liquid temperature tB,max.
• The temperature limits are quoted in Section 9.6.2 independent of the requested temperature class.
• The temperature data is valid for water as service liquid.
When using service liquids other than water, the operator must ensure that at all operating points of the com-
pressor, the media temperature does not approach its ignition temperature.

If monitoring the service liquid supply is used for safety control for category 2 (see chapter 3), the service liquid
flow must not fall below the following min. permissible flow.

Minimum permissible service liquid flow

Bmin [m³/h]

LEH. 350 / 450: 0,50

LEH. 600: 0,62
LEH. 800: 0,72
LEH. 900: 0,86
LEH. 1200 / 1500 / 1800: 2,0
LEH. 2200 / 3000: 3,7
LEH. 3600: 3,8
LEH. 4400: 4,2

9.6.2 Temperature Class

In the table, the temperature classes (according to EN 13463-1) are set out as well as the corresponding maxi-
mum permissible temperature of the medium being evacuated and/or of the service liquid.

Maximum permitted gas outlet temperature t2,max

Maximum permitted gas inlet
or
temperature t1,max
Maximum permitted service liquid temperature tB,max

T3 150 °C *) 100 °C *)
T4 100 °C 100 °C
T5 80 °C 80 °C
T6 65 °C 65 °C
*) The limits in Section 9.3 must also be observed.

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10.0 Annex
- Sectional drawings
- Dimension tables
- Operating data, fresh water flows
- Certificate of conformity

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Identification of spare parts: item-no.

LEH. 350 / 450 with mechanical seal SIHI FN:

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LEH. 350 / 450 with mechanical seal according to DIN EN 12756, design K, form U (L1k-GLRD):

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LEH. 600 / 800 / 900 with mechanical seal SIHI FN:

*) only for LEH 900

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LEH. 600 / 800 / 900 with mechanical seal according to DIN EN 12756, design K, form U (L1k-GLRD):

*) only for LEH 900

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LEH. 1200 / 1500 / 1800 with mechanical seal SIHI FN:

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LEH. 1200 / 1500 / 1800 with mechanical seal according to DIN EN 12756, design K, form U (L1k-GLRD):

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LEH. 2200 / 3000 with mechanical seal according to DIN EN 12756, design K, form U (L1k-GLRD):

*) only in stainless steel design

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LEH. 3600 / 4400 with mechanical seal according to DIN EN 12756, design K, form U (L1k-GLRD):

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Dimensional table LEH 350, LEH 450

N1 = gas inlet DN 65
N2 = gas outlet DN 65
uB = connection for service liquid G ¾
uc = connection for protection against cavitation G ¼
ue = connection for drainage G ½
ul = connection for vacuum breaker cock G ½
um = connection for pressure gauge G ½
u m1 = connection for drainage valve G ½
u se = connection for dirt discharge G ½
u iF = adjusting screw for internal liquid return

weight
a m 1 m 2 o3 abt. kg

LEH 350 230 350 310 720 140

LEH 450 302 422 382 792 157

flanges connections according to DIN 2501 PN 10

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Dimensional table LEH 600, LEH 800, LEH 900

N1 = gas inlet DN 100

N2 = gas outlet DN 100
uB = connection for service liquid G 1
uc = connection for protection against cavitation G ¼
ue = connection for drainage G ½
u m1 = connection for drainage valve G 3/8
u se = connection for dirt discharge G ½
u iF = adjusting screw for internal liquid return

weight
a g m 1 m 2 o3 abt. kg
LEH 600 375 356 515 455 845 217
LEH 800 416 397 556 496 886 223
LEH 900 225

flanges connections according to DIN 2501 PN 10

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Dimensional table LEH 1200, LEH 1500, LEH 1800

N1 = gas inlet DN 125

N2 = gas outlet DN 125
uB = connection for service liquid G 1¼
uc = connection for protection against cavitation G ¼
ue = connection for drainage G ½
u m1 = connection for drainage valve G ½
u se = connection for dirt discharge G ½

weight
a g m 1 m 2 o3 q3 abt. kg

LEH 1200 490 593 651 571 1150 632 479

LEH 1500 560 663 721 641 1220 667 519
LEH 1800 615 718 776 696 1275 695 549

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Dimensional table LEH 2200, LEH 3000

N1 = gas inlet DN 200

N2 = gas outlet DN 200
uB = connection for service liquid G 1½
uc = connection for protection against cavitation G ¼
ue = connection for drainage G ½
ul = connection for vacuum breaker cock G ½
um = connection for pressure gauge G ½
u m1 = connection for drainage valve G ½
u se = connection for dirt discharge G ½

weight
a g m 1 m 2 o3 q3 abt. kg

LEH 2200 630 776 880 760 1380 747 1025

LEH 3000 750 896 1000 880 1500 807 1100

flanges connections according to DIN 2501 PN 10

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Dimensional table LEH 3600, LEH 4400

N1 = gas inlet DN 250

N2 = gas outlet DN 250
uB = connection for service liquid G 3
uc = connection for protection against cavitation G ½
ue = connection for drainage G ¾
ul = connection for vacuum breaker cock G 1½
um = connection for pressure gauge G ½
u m1 = connection for drainage valve G ¾
u se = connection for dirt discharge G ¾

weight
a g m 1 m 2 o3 q3 abt. kg

LEH 3600 861 999 1121 1011 1830 971 1950

LEH 4400 986 1124 1246 1136 1955 1033 2050

flanges connections according to DIN 2501 PN 10

Dimensions subject to technical alterations.

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Operating data for different speeds

for handling of dry and water vapor saturated air

max. pum-
Suction volume flow in m³/h and power absorption in kW at a suction pressure of: fresh ping
Vacuum Speed water me-
pump 33 mbar 40 mbar 60 mbar 80 mbar 120 mbar 200 mbar 400 mbar 900 mbar need di-
rpm m³/h kW m³/h kW m³/h kW m³/h kW m³/h kW m³/h kW m³/h kW m³/h kW m³/h um
1150 33 2,4 58 2,5 102 3,0 130 3,5 158 4,2 182 4,7 203 4,8 198 3,0 2,5 1
65 95 135 160 180 200 210 200 2
LEH 1450 120 4,4 160 4,5 215 5,0 245 5,5 270 6,2 285 6,7 290 6,8 285 4,8 2,5 1
350 230 265 290 300 310 310 300 290 2
1750 145 7,0 195 7,2 260 7,6 295 8,0 325 8,6 345 9,5 350 9,8 340 7,2 2,5 1
280 320 350 365 370 375 365 350 2
1150 90 4,0 135 4,2 200 5,0 230 5,5 260 6,3 290 7,0 305 7,2 290 4,9 2,5 1
165 210 260 280 295 310 315 295 2
LEH 1450 205 6,4 260 6,6 325 7,3 355 8,0 385 9,0 410 10,0 420 10,3 400 7,5 2,5 1
450 375 410 425 430 435 440 435 405 2
1750 240 10,6 305 11,0 390 11,8 430 12,5 470 13,5 500 15,0 515 15,5 490 13,0 2,5 1
440 480 510 520 530 535 535 500 2
1150 95 5,4 165 5,8 260 7,0 305 7,8 350 9,0 390 10,0 420 10,5 405 7,4 3,1 1
180 265 345 375 400 420 435 410 2
LEH 1450 215 9,4 300 9,8 410 11,0 460 12,0 500 13,0 530 14,0 550 14,5 535 11,5 3,1 1
600 400 480 540 560 568 570 570 545 2
1750 255 14,0 360 14,5 490 15,5 550 16,5 600 18,0 635 19,5 660 20,0 640 17,0 3,1 1
480 580 650 675 680 685 685 650 2
1150 235 6,5 270 7,0 335 8,2 375 9,2 425 10,5 475 12,0 510 12,5 485 8,6 3,6 1
425 430 440 455 480 510 530 495 2
LEH 1450 365 11,5 430 12,0 535 13,0 590 14,0 645 15,5 680 17,5 700 18,0 660 14,0 3,6 1
800 665 680 705 715 730 730 725 670 2
1750 420 17,0 515 17,5 650 19,0 715 20,0 780 22,0 825 24,5 840 26,0 790 21,0 3,6 1
770 815 850 865 880 885 870 800 2
1150 290 9,0 340 9,5 425 10,5 475 11,0 530 12,0 575 13,5 585 14,0 555 10,0 4,3 1
535 541 560 578 600 618 606 564 2
LEH 1450 400 14,0 485 14,5 615 16,0 675 17,0 740 19,0 790 21,0 800 21,5 770 17,5 4,3 1
900 738 772 810 821 838 849 829 782 2
1750 450 21,5 570 22,0 730 23,5 810 24,5 885 27,0 935 29,5 950 30,0 925 26,0 4,3 1
830 905 960 985 1000 1005 985 940 2

The operating data are applicable under the following conditions: Compression pressure 1013 mbar (atmospheric pressure)
Pumping medium 1) dry air 20°C The suction volume flow is applied to the suction pressure
2) water vapor saturated air 20°C Tolerances of the operating data 10%
Service liquid Water 15°C max. fresh water need with lowest suction pressure

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Operating data for different speeds

for handling of dry and water vapor saturated air

max. pum-
Suction volume flow in m³/h and power absorption in kW at a suction pressure of: fresh ping
Vacuum Speed water me-
pump 33 mbar 40 mbar 60 mbar 80 mbar 120 mbar 200 mbar 400 mbar 900 mbar need di-
rpm m³/h kW m³/h kW m³/h kW m³/h kW m³/h kW m³/h kW m³/h kW m³/h kW m³/h um
880 360 13,7 420 14,7 610 16,6 740 18,4 880 21,4 990 23,9 1070 25,2 1060 17,2 10 1
660 690 810 910 1000 1060 1100 1080 2
LEH 975 440 17,3 580 18,2 800 20,3 930 22,3 1030 25,0 1140 27,7 1200 29,4 1200 21,5 10 1
1200 830 940 1070 1140 1180 1230 1250 1220 2
1175 450 27,3 650 27,8 970 30,0 1130 31,8 1260 34,8 1360 38,4 1450 41,1 1460 28,6 10 1
850 1060 1290 1390 1430 1460 1500 1480 2
880 600 17,0 700 17,7 920 21,3 1020 23,2 1130 26,7 1230 29,9 1300 30,8 1300 21,5 10 1
1100 1120 1210 1240 1280 1320 1340 1320 2
LEH 975 680 21,2 840 22,3 1080 25,1 1180 27,4 1290 31,2 1380 34,4 1460 35,9 1420 27,3 10 1
1500 1250 1340 1400 1430 1460 1480 1500 1440 2
1175 730 33,6 900 34,3 1240 37,0 1410 39,4 1550 43,5 1650 47,7 1760 51,2 1710 36,4 10 1
1350 1430 1630 1710 1750 1770 1820 1730 2
880 670 19,9 790 20,6 1020 23,5 1130 26,2 1270 30,4 1410 34,3 1510 34,5 1440 22,8 10 1
1210 1240 1330 1360 1430 1510 1560 1460 2
LEH 975 810 25,1 940 26,1 1170 29,1 1290 32,0 1440 35,8 1560 39,9 1670 42,5 1590 28,2 10 1
1800 1450 1470 1530 1560 1620 1670 1720 1610 2
1175 890 38,8 1090 39,8 1440 43,0 1600 46,2 1730 50,8 1850 55,9 1990 60,3 1800 39,4 10 1
1610 1710 1880 1930 1950 1980 2050 1820 2

The operating data are applicable under the following conditions: Compression pressure 1013 mbar (atmospheric pressure)
Pumping medium 1) dry air 20°C The suction volume flow is applied to the suction pressure
2) water vapor saturated air 20°C Tolerances of the operating data 10%
Service liquid Water 15°C max. fresh water need with lowest suction pressure

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Operating data for different speeds

for handling of dry and water vapor saturated air

max. pum-
Suction volume flow in m³/h and power absorption in kW at a suction pressure of: fresh ping
Vacuum Speed water me-
pump 33 mbar 40 mbar 60 mbar 80 mbar 120 mbar 200 mbar 400 mbar 900 mbar need di-
rpm m³/h kW m³/h kW m³/h kW m³/h kW m³/h kW m³/h kW m³/h kW m³/h kW m³/h um
700 670 28,0 920 29,5 1300 34,0 1500 37,0 1700 42,0 1900 45,5 2000 47,5 2000 34,0 18,6 1
1270 1490 1730 1840 1930 2050 2070 2030 2
LEH 735 730 31,0 1000 33,0 1400 37,0 1600 40,0 1800 45,5 2000 49,5 2100 52,5 2130 37,0 18,6 1
2200 1380 1620 1860 1960 2050 2160 2180 2160 2
880 850 44,0 1280 45,0 1800 50,0 2000 53,0 2250 60,0 2400 65,0 2500 68,0 2550 45,0 18,6 1
1610 2080 2400 2450 2560 2590 2590 2590 2
700 1050 33,0 1300 35,0 1750 41,0 2050 45,5 2350 52,0 2600 59,0 2700 62,0 2650 42,0 18,6 1
1920 2050 2300 2450 2650 2800 2800 2700 2
LEH 735 1150 37,5 1400 40,0 1950 45,0 2250 51,0 2500 57,5 2750 64,5 2850 69,0 2750 46,0 18,6 1
3000 2100 2200 2550 2700 2800 3000 2950 2800 2
880 1450 55,0 1900 59,0 2400 66,0 2700 71,0 2950 78,0 3200 88,0 3450 94,0 3350 68,0 18,6 1
2650 3000 3150 3250 3300 3400 3550 3400 2
500 600 29 900 31 1550 37 1950 42 2450 50 2750 57 2900 60 2650 39 19 1
1150 1400 2000 2350 2800 2950 3000 2700 2
LEH 585 1100 42 1450 44 2250 50 2650 56 3000 64 3250 71 3400 75 3150 52 19 1
3600 2050 2350 3000 3250 3400 3500 3550 3200 2
700 1400 63 2000 66 2850 74 3250 80 3650 90 3950 100 4100 107 3850 80 19 1
2650 3250 3800 4000 4150 4250 4250 3900 2
500 1250 40 1550 43 2250 52 2650 57 3050 64 3400 72 3450 74 3150 48 21 1
2250 2450 2950 3200 3450 3650 3550 3200 2
LEH 585 1450 55 1850 58 2750 67 3200 73 3650 82 4000 91 4200 95 3800 67 21 1
4400 2650 2950 3600 3900 4150 4300 4350 3850 2
700 1800 83 2550 87 3400 97 3850 104 4350 114 4800 127 4950 136 4600 97 21 1
3300 4000 4450 4650 4900 5150 5100 4650 2

The operating data are applicable under the following conditions: Compression pressure 1013 mbar (atmospheric pressure)
Pumping medium 1) dry air 20°C The suction volume flow is applied to the suction pressure
2) water vapor saturated air 20°C Tolerances: volume flow 10%; power absorption 5%
Service liquid Water 15°C max. fresh water need with lowest suction pressure

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Fresh water flow [m³/h] for different speeds and

temperature differences between service water inlet- and fresh water temperature

KB : required fresh water flow [m³/h] FB: Operating water flow (m³/h)

Suction pressure in [mbar] 33 120 200 400

KB KB KB KB
Vacuum Speed Temperature FB Temperature FB Temperature FB Temperature FB
pump difference [°C] difference [°C] difference [°C] difference [°C]
[rpm] 20 10 5 2 20 10 5 2 20 10 5 2 20 10 5 2
LEH 1450 0,18 0,33 0,58 1,08 2,5 0,24 0,43 0,71 1,19 2,2 0,25 0,44 0,72 1,14 1,9 0,24 0,40 0,62 0,90 1,3

350 1750 0,27 0,48 0,81 1,37 0,32 0,55 0,88 1,36 0,34 0,57 0,88 1,30 0,32 0,51 0,73 0,99

LEH 1450 0,25 0,45 0,76 1,31 2,5 0,33 0,57 0,90 1,38 2,2 0,35 0,59 0,90 1,32 1,9 0,33 0,53 0,75 1,00 1,3

450 1750 0,39 0,67 1,05 1,61 0,46 0,75 1,12 1,57 0,48 0,77 1,09 1,47 0,44 0,66 0,87 1,09

LEH 1450 0,36 0,64 1,06 1,75 3,1 0,47 0,80 1,25 1,89 2,9 0,49 0,82 1,25 1,82 2,6 0,47 0,75 1,08 1,46 1,9

600 1750 0,50 0,87 1,35 2,05 0,61 1,00 1,48 2,08 0,63 1,02 1,46 1,98 0,59 0,90 1,22 1,56

LEH 1450 0,43 0,78 1,28 2,08 3,6 0,55 0,94 1,46 2,18 3,3 0,60 1,00 1,50 2,14 3,0 0,57 0,91 1,29 1,71 2,2

800 1750 0,61 1,04 1,61 2,41 0,73 1,20 1,75 2,42 0,78 1,24 1,75 2,33 0,74 1,11 1,47 1,84

LEH 1450 0,53 0,94 1,54 2,51 4,3 0,68 1,16 1,80 2,68 4,0 0,73 1,21 1,83 2,62 3,7 0,69 1,11 1,59 2,15 2,8

900 1750 0,76 1,29 1,99 2,93 0,90 1,47 2,15 2,97 0,94 1,50 2,14 2,86 0,88 1,34 1,81 2,30

Suction pressure in [mbar] 33 120 200 400

KB KB KB KB
Vacuum Speed Temperature FB Temperature FB Temperature FB Temperature FB
pump difference [°C] difference [°C] difference [°C] difference [°C]
[rpm] 20 10 5 2 20 10 5 2 20 10 5 2 20 10 5 2
LEH 975 0,7 1,3 2,3 4,3 10,0 0,9 1,7 2,7 4,3 7,2 1,0 1,7 2,7 4,2 6,4 1,0 1,7 2,5 3,6 5,0

1200 1175 1,0 1,9 3,2 5,4 1,2 2,1 3,3 4,9 1,3 2,2 3,2 4,6 1,3 2,1 2,9 3,9

LEH 975 0,8 1,5 2,7 4,8 10,0 1,1 2,0 3,1 4,7 7,2 1,2 2,0 3,1 4,5 6,4 1,2 1,9 2,8 3,8 5,0

1500 1175 1,3 2,2 3,7 5,9 1,5 2,5 3,7 5,2 1,6 2,5 3,6 4,9 1,5 2,3 3,2 4,1

LEH 975 1,0 1,8 3,0 5,2 10,0 1,3 2,2 3,3 4,9 7,2 1,4 2,2 3,3 4,7 6,4 1,3 2,1 3,0 3,9 5,0

1800 1175 1,4 2,5 4,0 6,3 1,7 2,7 3,9 5,4 1,7 2,7 3,8 5,1 1,7 2,5 3,4 4,2

LEH 735 1,2 2,3 4,1 7,8 18,6 1,7 3,1 5,1 8,4 14,7 1,8 3,2 5,2 8,1 13,2 1,9 3,2 4,9 7,3 10,8

2200 880 1,7 3,1 5,4 9,4 2,2 3,8 6,1 9,4 2,3 3,9 6,1 9,0 2,3 3,8 5,6 7,9

LEH 735 1,5 2,7 4,8 8,6 18,6 2,1 3,7 5,9 9,2 14,7 2,3 3,9 6,0 8,9 13,2 2,3 3,8 5,7 7,9 10,8

3000 880 2,1 3,8 6,3 10,4 2,7 4,6 7,0 10,2 2,9 4,8 7,0 9,8 2,9 4,6 6,5 8,5

LEH 585 1,7 3,0 5,2 9,3 19,0 2,3 4,0 6,2 9,3 14,0 2,4 4,0 6,1 8,6 12,0 2,4 3,8 5,5 7,3 9,5

3600 700 2,4 4,2 6,9 11,2 3,0 5,0 7,4 10,3 3,2 5,0 7,1 9,4 3,1 4,7 6,3 7,9

LEH 585 2,1 3,9 6,5 11,1 21,0 2,8 4,7 7,2 10,3 14,5 3,0 4,8 6,9 9,5 12,5 2,9 4,4 6,0 7,7 9,5

4400 700 3,1 5,3 8,5 13,2 3,7 5,9 8,3 11,2 3,8 5,8 8,0 10,2 3,6 5,2 6,8 8,2

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 EC Declaration of Conformity
The manufacturer:
Sterling SIHI GmbH
Lindenstraße 170
D-25524 Itzehoe

declares herewith that the product

Pump: LEM
LRM

Serial number: XXX

fulfils all relevant provisions of the Directive Machinery 2006/42/EC.

Furthermore the aforementioned product complies with the provisions of the EC Directives:
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Harmonised standards used:

EN 1012-1/2
DIN EN ISO 12100-1
DIN EN ISO 12100-2
EN 1127-1
EN 13463-1
EN 13463-5/8

Other technical standards and specifications used:

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Person authorised to compile the technical file:

Bernd Wenckebach
Sterling SIHI GmbH
Lindenstraße 170
D-25524 Itzehoe

Place, date:
XXX, XX.XX.XXXX

Person empowered to draw up this declaration:

Product Line Manager Operation Manager
 EC Declaration of Conformity
The manufacturer:
Sterling SIHI GmbH
Lindenstraße 170
D-25524 Itzehoe

declares herewith that the product

Pump: LEM – equipped with a motor suitable to ATEX,

LEL
LOH LPH LEH
SL
Serial number: XXX

fulfils all relevant provisions of the Directive Machinery 2006/42/EC.

Furthermore the aforementioned product complies with the provisions of the EC Directives:

- Explosion Protection 94/9/EC (ATEX) as follows:

Pump: XXX

Harmonised standards used:

EN 1012-1/2
DIN EN ISO 12100-1
DIN EN ISO 12100-2
EN 1127-1
EN 13463-1
EN 13463-5/8

Other technical standards and specifications used:

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Person authorised to compile the technical file:

Bernd Wenckebach
Sterling SIHI GmbH
Lindenstraße 170
D-25524 Itzehoe

Place, date:
XXX, XX.XX.XXXX

Person empowered to draw up this declaration:

Product Line Manager Operation Manager