Ports And Connections; Pump Installation; Installation; Rotation Direction - Pratissoli KE Serie Manual De Uso Y Mantenimiento

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PORTS AND CONNECTIONS

The KE series pumps (see Fig. 4) are equipped with:
 2 "IN" inlet ports 1" Gas.
Line connection to any of the two ports is indifferent for
proper pump functioning. The unused ports must be
hermetically closed.
 2 "OUT" outlet ports 1/2" Gas.
 3 service ports 1/4" Gas; usually used for the pressure
gauge.
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PUMP INSTALLATION

9.1

Installation

The pump must be fixed horizontally using the M12 threaded
support feet. Tighten the screws with a torque of 80 Nm.
The base must be perfectly flat and rigid enough as not to
allow bending or misalignment on the pump coupling axis/
transmission due to torque transmitted during operation.
The unit cannot be fixed rigidly to the floor but must
interposed with vibration dampers.
For special applications contact the Technical or Customer
Service Departments.
Replace the oil filling hole closing service plug
(red) positioned on the rear casing cover. Check
the correct quantity with the oil dipstick.
The oil dipstick must always be reachable, even
when the unit is assembled.
The pump shaft (PTO) should not be rigidly
connected to the propulsion unit.
The following types of transmission are
recommended:
- Hydraulics by flange, for proper application
consult with our Technical or Customer Service
Departments.
- V-belts.
- Cardan-shaft (comply with manufacturer's Max.
recommended working angles).
- Flexible joint.
9.2

Rotation direction

The rotation direction is indicated by an arrow located on the
casing near the drive shaft.
From a position facing the pump head, the rotation direction
will be as in Fig. 5.
LH SIDE
clockwise
9.3

Version change

The pump version is defined as right when:
Observing the pump facing the head side, the pump shaft
must have a PTO shank on the right side.
The pump version is defined as left when:
Observing the pump facing the head side, the pump shaft
Fig. 4
must have a PTO shank on the left side.
Note. The version shown in Fig. 5 is right.
The version can only be modified by trained and
authorised personnel and carefully following the
instructions below:
1. Separate the hydraulic part from the mechanical
part as indicated in chapter 2 par. 2.2.3 of the
Repair manual.
2. Turn the mechanical part 180° and reposition
the rear casing cover in such a way that the
oil dipstick is turned upward. Reposition the
lifting bracket and relative hole closing plugs
in the upper part of the casing. Finally, properly
reposition the specification label in its housing
on the casing.
Make sure that the lower casing draining
holes in correspondence with the pistons are
open and not closed from the plastic plugs
provided for the previous version.
3. Unite the hydraulic part to the mechanical part
as indicated in the Repair manual.
9.4

Hydraulic connections

In order to isolate the system from vibrations produced by
the pump, it is advisable to make the first section of the duct
adjacent to the pump (both suction and outlet) with flexible
piping. The consistency of the suction section must be such as
to prevent deformations caused by vacuums produced by the
pump.
9.5

Pump supply

A positive head of at least 0.20 metres is required for the best
volumetric efficiency.
For negative prevalence contact our Technical or
Customer Service Departments.
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RH SIDE
anticlockwise
Fig. 5