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Weir Minerals Australia Ltd Weir Minerals Australia Ltd. (“the Company”) is the owner of the copyright and all confidential information in this document. The document may contain information that is private, confidential and/or privileged. The...
Warman AH pumps are range of horizontal slurry pumps and are used for difficult mill duties. A wide variety of impellers and shaft seals used in AH pumps provide a perfect fit for multiple applications.
Chapter Description Introduction Contains an introduction to the Warman AH pumps and the scope of the manual. Lists the safety guidelines that must be adhered to while installing, operating and Safety maintaining the pump.
Important Information EXPLOSION • Weir Minerals would like to bring to your attention the potential hazard caused by the continued operation of centrifugal pumps when the intake and discharge are blocked. • Extreme heat is generated leading to vaporisation of the entrapped liquid. This can result in a life threatening explosion if operation is continued.
• Assess the risks associated with lifting a used pump before lifting it. FAILURE DUE TO CASTING REPAIRS Castings made from A series Weir Minerals materials, for example, A05, A61, etc. are brittle and have low thermal shock resistance. Attempts to repair or rebuild by welding causes catastrophic failure.
The pumps must not be operated beyond the allowable limits of pressure, temperature and speed specified for the application. These limits are dependent on the pump type, configuration and materials used. If there is any doubt about the suitability of the product for the intended application, contact Weir Minerals, quoting the serial number.
• Do not use ropes or over-centre load chain binders (dogs) (refer to Figure 3-2 on page 3-3), when you secure loads for collection or delivery from Weir Minerals Division. Figure 3-2: Over-centre Load Chain Binder INJURY WHILE LASHING/UNLASHING The use of over-centre load chain binders (dogs) results in the release of the stored energy in the load restraint tools while unlashing.
It is possible for operational and storage problems to arise due to environmental conditions the pump is subjected to. These problems must be corrected at the owner’s expense prior to operation. Weir Minerals will accept no responsibility for these problems. These provisions are applicable to Weir Minerals proprietary items only. For the appropriate storage procedures for non-Weir Minerals items refer to specific requirements from the manufacturer.
To store the pumps for prolonged periods: • Weir Minerals recommends to drain the oil filled assemblies (Oil Filled Bearing Assembly - K and KH) leaving some oil in to cover the lowest bearing rollers. This procedure helps to prevent the following two risks: •...
Failure to follow this advice will void the warranty issued by Weir Minerals. NON-WEIR WARMAN ITEMS These provisions are applicable to Weir Warman proprietary items only. For the appropriate storage procedures for non-Weir Warman items, refer to specific requirements from the manufacturer.
Table 4-5 on page 4-3 Table 4-6 on page 4-4 are for reference only. Sometimes, power exceeds the limit. Consult your local Weir Minerals Engineering team, when the power exceeds the limit. Table 4-5 on page 4-3 provides the power rating of the basic bearing assembly.
Warman slurry pumps. For any assistance with the selection of specific material, consult your local Weir Minerals representative. PUMP WEAR IS AFFECTED BY SLURRY PROPERTIES Large variations in slurry properties, increases the rate of wear and corrosion of pump components.
Oil Filled Bearing Assembly - Difference between K and KH Assemblies Oil lubricated and grease lubricated bearing assemblies use different components.. OIL FILLED ASSEMBLY Contact your local Weir Minerals representative for any assistance with oil filled assemblies. Type K • Oil filled for submerged applications where the surrounding fluid keeps the bearing assembly at a safe working temperature.
Align and Grout the Warman Baseplates BASEPLATES Contact your local Weir Minerals representative for more information on fixing baseplates. ALIGN AND GROUT THE WARMAN BASEPLATES • The initial mounting, that is, the plinth is generally formed 50 mm larger all round than the respective baseplate.
Mount the Pump Base on a Steel Framework BASEPLATES Contact your local Weir Minerals representative for further information on fixing baseplates. To mount the pump base directly on a steel framework: 1. Design a frame of sufficient strength to withstand normal pumping operational stress.
ALIGNMENT, TENSIONING, AND ADJUSTMENT OF VEE-BELT DRIVES The following is recommended as a basis for alignment, tensioning, and adjustment of vee-belt drives. Contact your local Weir Minerals representative or belt supplier for further information on a specific product. For optimum performance of vee-belts: •...
The following is recommended as a basis for alignment of direct-coupled pumps. Contact your local Weir Minerals representative for more information on a specific product. In a direct-coupled drive, misalignment causes unnecessary vibration and wear on the bearings. Avoid rigid couplings (that is, couplings that bolt directly together without any flexible member in between) and do not use them without consultation with Weir Minerals Division.
• Ensure all pipe designs are on the basis of zero pump flange loading. If this condition cannot be achieved, consult your local Weir Minerals representative to obtain values for the maximum allowable external loads and moments on the pump flanges.
Warman pump flanges. Alternatively, check if actual loads and moments are within the allowable values by submitting the actual values to your local Weir representative for comparison against the allowable values. Units •...
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• High process slurry temperatures cause thermal expansion in the pipes which results in high thrust loads on the pump. In these cases consult your local Weir Minerals representative. LOADS AND MOMENTS •...
• Ensure that pipes are aligned with the pump flanges and supported independent of the pump and as close to the pump as practical. Use approximate Warman joint rings at the pump flanges. • All allowable loads and moments can act concurrently. Consult your local Weir Minerals representative for the following: •...
STATIC HEAD For any proposed application where the system static head exceeds 50 m and the length of the discharge pipeline exceeds 200 m, contact your local Weir Minerals representative for specific advice regarding precautions required to avoid these problems.
MONITOR PUMP PERFORMANCE Lack of monitoring temperature, flow, pressure, and vibration can lead to catastrophic failure of the pumps. Weir Minerals recommends following ISO standards. LARGE SIZED PUMPS The operation and maintenance of the large pumps has an increased risk due to the size and weights of components as well as the physical size of the complete pump unit.
Slacken off gland and adjust it so that a small flow is obtained along the shaft. Note that pumps supplied directly from Weir Minerals factories usually have tight glands to minimise shaft vibration during transport. For centrifugally sealed pumps, screw the grease cup down a few turns to charge the static seal chamber with grease.
For recommended maximum allowable pump speeds, refer to the specific pump performance curve which takes into consideration the impeller and liner materials and the maximum allowable peripheral velocity. Contact your local Weir Minerals representative for maximum bearing and impeller tip speeds. MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE PUMP SPEEDS...
Select materials according to the following tabulated recommendations. e. Some stuffing boxes and expeller rings have been upgraded from the normal 700 kPa rating to the maximum allowable working pressure of the pump. Contact your local Weir Minerals representative for more information on availability and suitability.
• Non-standard cover plate bolt materials, example C23 Stainless Steel - refer to your local Weir representative in this special case. 8.12 Bearing Fault Frequencies for Conditioning Monitoring Contact your local Weir Minerals representative for bearing fault frequencies for conditioning monitoring figures. 8.13 Oil Filled Bearing Assembly - K and KH...
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Lubrication Specification for Heavy Duty, Basic and Modified Basic Bearing Assemblies LUBRICATION • This section provides the general recommended information only. • Contact your local Weir Minerals representative for any assistance. This section describes: • Recommended bearing grease specification for Heavy Duty, Basic and Modified Basic Bearing Assemblies •...
Correct PPE must be worn when disassembling pumps. 11.2 Decommissioning To decommission the slurry pumps, Weir Minerals recommends the following steps: 1. Flush the pump with clean water. a. For small to medium pumps, flush the pump for 10 to 15 minutes.
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Disposal When a pump is sold, all pump documentation and guarding must be supplied with it. To dispose of a complete pump unit, Weir Minerals recommends the following steps: 1. Confirm the hazards associated with the slurry last pumped. 2. Ensure that all lifting points are suitable to use.
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Troubleshooting 12.3 Bearing and Impeller Tip Speeds Contact your local Weir Minerals representative for maximum bearing and impeller tip speeds. MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE PUMP SPEEDS For recommended maximum allowable pump speeds, refer to the specific pump performance curve which takes into consideration the impeller and liner materials and the maximum allowable peripheral velocity.
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5. Do not use any other points to restrain the transport cradle or the pump. 6. Ensure the straps are not choked over any grease or hydraulic lines. 7. If you need any assistance, please contact your local Weir Minerals Representative (www.weirminerals.com/contacts/worldwide.aspx).
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3. Keep the angle of the tie-down points within 45 degrees of the angle of the lug. 4. Only use chains where indicated. 5. Do not use any other points to restrain the transport cradle, baseplate, or the pump. 6. If you need any assistance, please contact your local Weir Minerals Representative (www.weirminerals.com/contacts/worldwide.aspx). UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT...
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7. Ensure the straps are not choked over any grease or hydraulic lines. 8. Ensure the straps are not choked over motor terminal box (001) and motor fan housing (002). 9. If you need any assistance, please contact your local Weir Minerals Representative (www.weirminerals.com/contacts/worldwide.aspx).
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6. Ensure the straps are not choked over any grease or hydraulic lines. 7. Ensure the straps are not choked over motor terminal box (001) and motor fan housing (002). 8. If you need any assistance, please contact your local Weir Minerals Representative (www.weirminerals.com/contacts/worldwide.aspx).
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(001). 9. Store all lifting equipment in a dry, non corrosive environment. 10. All lifting points must be routinely inspected and maintained. 11. If you need any assistance, please contact your local Weir Minerals Representative (www.weirminerals.com/contacts/worldwide.aspx). UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT Document Name: LFT-WARMAN-H-BSE-EN...
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1500 8. Store all lifting equipment in a dry, non corrosive environment. 9. All lifting points must be routinely inspected and maintained. 10. If you need any assistance, please contact your local Weir Minerals Representative (www.weirminerals.com/contacts/worldwide.aspx). UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT Document Name: LFT-WARMAN-H-BSS-EN...
Working Load Limit (WLL) / Rated Capacity data. 4. All lifting equipment must be routinely inspected and maintained. 5. Store all lifting equipment in a dry, non-corrosive environment. 6. If you need any assistance, please contact your local Weir Minerals Representative (www.weirminerals.com/contacts/worldwide.aspx). UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT Document Name: LFT-WARMAN-H-SB-EN...
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Working Load Limit (WLL) / Rated Capacity data. 4. All lifting equipment must be routinely inspected and maintained. 5. Store all lifting equipment in a dry, non-corrosive environment. 6. If you need any assistance, please contact your local Weir Minerals Representative (www.weirminerals.com/contacts/worldwide.aspx). UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT Document Name: LFT-WARMAN-H-ER-EN Page 1 of 1 Document No.: DOC-04-000055...
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Working Load Limit (WLL) / Rated Capacity data. 4. All lifting equipment must be routinely inspected and maintained. 5. Store all lifting equipment in a dry, non-corrosive environment. 6. If you need any assistance, please contact your local Weir Minerals Representative (www.weirminerals.com/contacts/worldwide.aspx). UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT Document Name: LFT-WARMAN-H-SA-EN Page 1 of 1 Document No.: DOC-04-000058...
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Working Load Limit (WLL) / Rated Capacity data. 4. All lifting equipment must be routinely inspected and maintained. 5. Store all lifting equipment in a dry, non-corrosive environment. 6. If you need any assistance, please contact your local Weir Minerals Representative (www.weirminerals.com/contacts/worldwide.aspx). UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT Document Name: LFT-WARMAN-H-FPLI-EN...
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Working Load Limit (WLL) / Rated Capacity data. 5. All lifting equipment must be routinely inspected and maintained. 6. Store all lifting equipment in a dry, non-corrosive environment. 7. If you need any assistance, please contact your local Weir Minerals Representative (www.weirminerals.com/contacts/worldwide.aspx). UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT Document Name: LFT-WARMAN-H-VL-EN Page 1 of 1 Document No.
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Working Load Limit (WLL) / Rated Capacity data. 4. All lifting equipment must be routinely inspected and maintained. 5. Store all lifting equipment in a dry, non-corrosive environment. 6. If you need any assistance, please contact your local Weir Minerals Representative (www.weirminerals.com/contacts/worldwide.aspx). UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT...
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Working Load Limit (WLL) / Rated Capacity data. 4. All lifting equipment must be routinely inspected and maintained. 5. Store all lifting equipment in a dry, non-corrosive environment. 6. If you need any assistance, please contact your local Weir Minerals Representative (www.weirminerals.com/contacts/worldwide.aspx). UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT Document Name: LFT-WARMAN-H-TB-EN...
Working Load Limit (WLL) / Rated Capacity data. 4. All lifting equipment must be routinely inspected and maintained. 5. Store all lifting equipment in a dry, non-corrosive environment. 6. If you need any assistance, please contact your local Weir Minerals Representative (www.weirminerals.com/contacts/worldwide.aspx). UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT...
Working Load Limit (WLL) / Rated Capacity data. 3. All lifting equipment must be routinely inspected and maintained. 4. Store all lifting equipment in a dry, non-corrosive environment. 5. If you need any assistance, please contact your local Weir Minerals Representative (www.weirminerals.com/contacts/worldwide.aspx). UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT Document Name: LFT-WARMAN-H-SC-EN...
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3. Store all lifting equipment in a dry, non corrosive environment. 4. All lifting points must be routinely inspected and maintained. 5. If you need any assistance, please contact your local Weir Minerals Representative (www.weirminerals.com/contacts/worldwide.aspx). UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT Document Name: LFT-WARMAN-SN-EN Page 1 of 1 Document No.
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2. Store all lifting equipment in a dry, non corrosive environment. 3. All lifting points must be routinely inspected and maintained. 4. If you need any assistance, please contact your local Weir Minerals Representative (www.weirminerals.com/contacts/worldwide.aspx). 1200...
6. Store all lifting equipment in a dry, non corrosive environment. 7. All lifting points must be routinely inspected and maintained. 8. If you need any assistance, please contact your local Weir Minerals Representative (www.weirminerals.com/contacts/worldwide.aspx). UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT Document Name: LFT-WARMAN-BPLT-EN...
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6. The centre of gravity for each pump will vary due to assembly configuration variations. 7. Store all lifting equipment in a dry, non corrosive environment. 8. All lifting points must be routinely inspected and maintained. 1200 9. If you need any assistance, please contact your local Weir Minerals Representative 1500 (www.weirminerals.com/contacts/worldwide.aspx). UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT...
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This may require installation of a load distribution ring between the connecting flange and the pump and may require high flange bolt torques. • Foundations must be adequately designed and constructed to accept the forces outlined on the Weir supplied general arrangement drawing.
Spare parts for Warman pumps consist in the main of liners, impellers, bearings, shaft sleeves, seals, and shaft seal parts. Weir Minerals recommends that sufficient spares are kept in stock based on expected wear life of each part to maximise operational availability of installed pumps.
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