HFR Series: Use and Maintenance Manual
HFR Series: Use and Maintenance Manual
Rev. 03/2013
HFR SerieS
CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................ 3
1.1 Symbols used in this manual .............................................................................................................. 3
2 SAFETY ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.1 General recommendations ................................................................................................................... 3
2.2 Safety when using high-pressure circuits ............................................................................................. 3
2.3 Safety when using the pump ............................................................................................................... 3
2.4 Rules of conduct regarding the use of high pressure
nozzles ................................................................................................................................................. 4
2.5 Safe system maintenance .................................................................................................................... 4
3 PUMP IDENTIFICATION ........................................................................................................................... 4
4 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ........................................................................................................................ 4
5 PUMP INSTALLATION .............................................................................................................................. 6
5.1 Placing ................................................................................................................................................ 6
5.2 Rotation direction ................................................................................................................................. 6
5.3 Plumbing connections .......................................................................................................................... 6
5.4 Suction line ........................................................................................................................................... 6
5.5 Filter .................................................................................................................................................... 7
5.6 Discharge line ...................................................................................................................................... 7
6 START-UP AND OPERATION ................................................................................................................... 7
6.1 Preliminary checks ............................................................................................................................... 7
6.2 Start-up ............................................................................................................................................... 7
7 MAINTENANCE RULES ............................................................................................................................ 8
7.1 Routine mechanical maintenance ........................................................................................................ 8
7.2 Mechanical dismantlement ................................................................................................................... 8
7.3 Mechanical installation ......................................................................................................................... 8
7.4 Roller bearings inspection .................................................................................................................... 9
7.5 Roller bearings replacement ................................................................................................................ 9
8 PUMPING UNIT MAINTENANCE .............................................................................................................. 9
8.1 VAM valve replacement ....................................................................................................................... 9
8.2 Seal replacement ............................................................................................................................... 10
8.3 Piston replacement ............................................................................................................................ 11
9 MAINTENANCE TOOLS .......................................................................................................................... 11
10 LONG PERIODS OF INACTIVITY ............................................................................................................ 12
11 PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FROST DAMAGE ......................................................................................... 12
12 WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................................. 12
13 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CYCLE ................................................................................................... 12
14 TECHNICAL FAILURES AND THEIR POSSIBLE CAUSES .................................................................. 12
14.1 The pump does not make any noise when started up ....................................................................... 12
14.2 The pump is operating erratically ....................................................................................................... 13
14.3 The pump is not performing as many rotations as expected ............................................................. 13
14.4 The pump is not reaching the expected pressure .............................................................................. 13
14.5 The pump is copiously losing prime ................................................................................................... 13
14.6 The pump is overheating .................................................................................................................... 13
14.7 Vibrations or shocks on the pipes ...................................................................................................... 13
15 RULES REGARDING DISPOSAL ........................................................................................................... 13
16 NOTES ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
17 EXPLODED VIEW DRAWING AND PARTS LIST ................................................................................... 14
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The misuse of pumps and high pressure units as well • that the system has the correct power supply;
as the non-compliance of installation and maintenance • that the electrical parts are correctly and adequately
instructions may cause severe injury to people and/or protected and work efficiently;
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• that the high pressure hoses and hose fittings do not 2.5 Safe system maintenance
exhibit signs of abrasion or excessive wear.
Maintenance of the high pressure system should take
Any defect, damage or reasonable doubt that might arise place as scheduled by the manufacturer, who bears
before or during the operation must be reported and liability according to law.
verified by qualified staff. Should this happen, the system Maintenance must only be performed by qualified
must be stopped immediately and the pressure brought personnel.
down to zero. All pump and system maintenance operations are to be
carried out using appropriate equipment in order to avoid
causing damage to the components during the execution
2.4 Rules of conduct regarding the of work.
use of high pressure nozzles In order to ensure adequate reliability and safety, use
only original spare parts.
Those who operate high pressure nozzles must always
put their own safety - as well as the safety of third parties
likely to be affected by their actions - before any other 3 PUMP IDENTIFICATION
assessment or action in respect of the situation. Their
work must always be guided by common sense and an The pump is equipped with a nameplate bearing the
awareness of responsibility and precautions. following information:
The operator must always acquire appropriate personal
protective equipment (helmet with protective visor, • Serial number
waterproof overalls and rubber boots) that guarantee • Model
good grip and stability on the ground in wet conditions. • Rotation speed
Adequate clothing is effective against splashes of • Power consumption
water, but cannot withstand the direct impact of water • Maximum operating flow and pressure
jets or splashes at close range. In these circumstances,
additional protection is recommended. For further information on the size and technical features
It is also desirable to have the operators work in teams of of each HFR series pump model, please consult the
at least two people in order that they may provide mutual table on page 5.
assistance in case of need or danger, and have them
organise an appropriate rota that will provide cover in the
event of long and tiring shifts. 4 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
The area affected by the water jet must be prohibited
and free from objects which, if hit by the jet, might be The HFR pump is designed to work with clean water
damaged or projected elsewhere. and at a maximum temperature of 40°C.
The jet should always be aimed in the direction of The duration of the seals will depend on the temperature
the workspace, including during preliminary or trial of the water: the warmer the water, the more likely that
operations. deleterious cavitation phenomena - known to reduce
Attention must always be paid to the trajectory of debris the useful life of seal components - will occur.
removed from the jet. If necessary, anything that might be The various performance indicators (flow, pressure,
exposed to the jet should be given adequate protection. speed) given in this booklet and in the catalogue are
The operator should not be distracted for any reason the maximum that the pump can offer and should not
while carrying out his or her work. Those wishing to enter be exceeded in any way.
the workspace must wait for the operator to suspend HFR pumps are equipped with two intake ports and two
work on his or her own initiative and make their presence exhaust ports (for sizes, please consult page 5).
immediately known. Whether the system is connected to one or both of
Team members must always be aware of each other’s the intake or exhaust ports has no bearing on the
intentions in order to avoid potentially dangerous functioning of the pump.
situations. Unused ports must, however, be hermetically sealed.
The system must never be started-up and pressurized
before each team member is at their own station and the
operator has aimed the jet into the workspace.
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• Avoid hydraulic type fittings; at the end of the line compared to the pressure
• Avoid the presence of Venturi-type injectors for measured at the pump;
chemical suction; • Should the effects of the pulse be particularly
• Avoid the presence of foot valves or other one-way harmful, use a pulse damper.
valves;
• When connected to a supply tank, ensure that the
dimensions of the intake duct are such that no 6 START-UP AND OPERATION
eddies and turbulence are generated in the vicinity
of the pump suction pipe outlet;
• It should avoid the use of by-pass valves with direct 6.1 Preliminary checks
discharge to suction;
• It should provide any bulkheads inside the suction
Before each start-up, you must ensure
tank, if any, for the purpose of preventing the flow
that:
coming from the by-pass valve from creating eddies
and turbulence near the pump suction pipe outlet;
• Ensure the intake duct is always clean. • The suction line is connected and full as the pump
must never run dry;
• There are no leaks;
5.5 Filter • Any shut-off valves on the suction circuit are open
and the water can freely enter the pump;
Should you plan to install a suction filter • The discharge line is an open drain type in order to
on the pump, follow the recommendations ensure the speedy evacuation of air in the circuit,
below: thereby encouraging pump priming;
• All fittings and connections are properly tightened;
• Place the filter as close as possible to the pump and • The pump/transmission alignment falls within the
in such a way as to allow easy inspection; acceptance tolerance range;
• The minimum flow rate should be three times higher • The oil level inside the crankcase is correct; this
than the pump capacity; can be checked by means of the dipstick found in
• The diameter of the inlet and outlet should be the the airtight stopper cap or by looking at the oil level
same as the pipe and the pump suction pipe outlet; indicator light.
• Perform regular and frequent cleaning in accordance
with the specific working conditions of the application.
6.2 Start-up
5.6 Discharge line
Upon starting up the pump for the first
time, you must check:
The discharge line should be as
described in the following rules and
recommendations: • That the rotation direction of the pump is correct;
• Always avoid operating the pump under load. Always
• The initial section of the discharge pipe should be discharge the pressure regulating valve or use the
made via a flexible hose in order to dampen the discharge mechanisms, where present.
vibrations induced by the pump. • Check that the speed does not exceed the value
• Use high-pressure pipes and fittings to guarantee a indicated on the nameplate.
wide safety margin in all operating conditions; • Wait a few minutes before pressurizing the circuit,
• Always ensure the presence of properly-adjusted making sure that the pump is sucking properly.
pressure relief valves; • Before stopping the pump, reset the pressure to
• It is preferable to use glycerine filled pressure gauges zero by discharging the pressure regulating valve
that are designed to withstand the shock loads and or using the circuit’s discharge mechanisms, where
water hammers that are typical of piston pumps; present. If the pump is coupled to an endothermic
• Always bear in mind that pressure drops along the motor, bring the motor down to its lowest speed
pipe result in a reduction of the effective pressure before stopping it altogether.
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Caution: If the pump has been running for 7.3 Mechanical installation
several minutes, the oil could be very hot
and so it is recommended that protective
gloves be worn before changing the oilo. Reassemble the mechanical parts as
described below:
The first oil change should take place after 50 hours,
and then every 1000 hours or at least once a year. The
required quantity is 3.5 litres. • Reinsert the piston rods with their connecting rods if
these too were removed, pushing them to the bottom
of the crankcase;
7.2 Mechanical dismantlement • After rotating the connecting rod opposite the power
take-off by 45 degrees, insert the shaft sideways via
the flange hole (power take-off side), taking care to
Carry out the disassembly as follows: keep the power take-off on the correct side of the
crankcase (in any event, it is recommended that the
shaft be inserted from the side without the power
Drain the oil from the crankcase using the drain plug take-off, which can be propped up by hand);
provided; • Insert the two flange bearing units into the holes of
Figure 3 Figure 4
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the crankcase, having already replaced the oil seal 7.5 Roller bearings replacement
ring in the event that this was worn, remembering to
check that the wearing rings are in place. Tighten the Once the flange bearing units and the shaft have been
6 screws to a torque of 20 Nm; removed as set out in the paragraphs above, proceed to
• Reassemble the connecting rod feet, taking care not remove, using a pin punch or similar, the outer rings of
to mix up their positions and to respect the proper the bearings from their respective flanges and the inner
torque of 38 Nm; rings from the shaft.
• Reassemble new oil seal rings on the piston rods in New bearings can be assembled with a press or barbell,
the event that these too were removed; using the rings provided to assist you in the operation.
• Replace the back cover, tightening the screws to a Avoid mixing up the outer rings of the bearings inside the
torque of 10 Nm; flange during the assembly operation.
• If dismantled to remove the connecting rods and their
shafts, reassemble the pistons that are fitted with a
splash shield, tightening the screws to a torque of 8 PUMPING UNIT MAINTENANCE
20 Nm;
• Replace the cylinder head, with the help of a few The maintenance of the pumping unit is connected to
studs positioned on the crankcase; VAM valve replacement every 800 hours and seal
• Return the key to the shaft. replacement each time a water leak is detected or, in any
event, in the presence of a significant drop in flow (and
therefore the maximum pressure reached by the pump).
7.4 Roller bearings inspection
After having disassembled the mechanical part, as 8.1 VAM valve replacement
described in the previous point, you should proceed to
visually inspect the rollers and their tracks. To replace the VAM valves inside the
Unless any abnormal wear is noted, proceed to clean the cylinder head, follow these steps:
rollers and tracks with a solvent; once that is done, cover
them with a thin layer of lubricating oil (the same as the
oil contained in the crankcase). • Remove the three M6 hexagonal head screws found
Once this operation is complete, you may replace the on each VAM cover (Figure 6).
mechanical part as shown above. • Unscrew the eight M12 Allen head bolts securing the
If, on the other hand, the tracks or rollers show signs of VAM cover and remove.
wear, replace them as specified in the next step. • With the aid of a screw or an M6 threaded bar,
screwed into the threaded hole of each VAM cap (or
using the appropriate tool-kit equipment), remove
the VAM valves.
• Again, using a screw or an M6 threaded bar
screwed into the threaded hole found at the top
of the VAM cage (or using the appropriate tool-
kit equipment), you can now remove the entire
package consisting of seat, cage, plate and spring.
Be careful when doing this as there is the possibility
that the cage might detach from the seat (Figure
7). If this should happen, reposition the cage on
the seat before giving the VAM package removal
operation another attempt. If, at each removal
attempt, the seat should remain stuck inside the
cylinder head, remove the cage, spring and plate,
as described above, and proceed to remove the
seat with the help of the bent nose pliers provided
with the tool-kit.
Figure 5 • The cage is attached to its respective seat through
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Figure 12
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9 MAINTENANCE TOOLS
When carrying out pump maintenance, we recommend
that you use the specially-provided tool-kit equipment to
facilitate the maintenance of certain parts of this product.
In the absence of this tool-kit, everyday-use tools can
also be used (screwdrivers, pin punches, etc.), taking
care not to damage the pump’s components.
Figure 15
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Figure 16 Figure 17
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14.2 The pump is operating erratically • The pump is operating at too high a pressure;
• The number of rotations is higher than prescribed;
• Air intake; • The oil level is insufficient or inappropriate or the oil
• Insufficient power supply; is now exhausted and must be replaced;
• There are couplings and bends on the power supply • Water has mixed with the oil due to damaged or
line preventing the passage of water; excessively worn piston oil seals;
• The suction filter is clogged or the wrong size; • The motion transmission belt power is excessive or
• The feed pump is inadequate or provides insufficient the joint connecting the motor or speed reducer is
pressure/flow; not aligned properly.
• The pump will not prime because of insufficient swing
or because the outlet is closed during the priming;
• The pump is unable to prime due to a blocked or 14.7 Vibrations or shocks on the pipes
damaged VAM;
• The seals are too worn; • Air intake;
• The pressure regulating valve is damaged or is • Erratic operation or damage to the pressure
operating erratically; regulating valve;
• Motion transmission problems (misalignments, • The discharge line regulating valve is undersized;
plays, loose or worn belts, etc.); • Worn or damaged VAMs;
• The number of rotations is not as expected. • Irregularities in the motion speed.
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EXPLODED VIEW DRAWING AND PARTS LIST
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HFR80F
HFR60F
HFR40F
HFR80S
HFR60S
HFR40S
HFR120S
HFR105S
HFR SerieS
HFR Series
HFR105S
HFR120S
Pompa
HFR40S
HFR60S
HFR80S
HFR40F
HFR60F
HFR80F
incluse Codice e Descrizione
Included Part Number & Description Q.ty by
Positions Pump
♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦
4 - 6 - 8 - 9 - 10 2600.60 - Guarnizioni pistone Ø30 / Plunger Seals 30 mm 1
♦ ♦ ♦
4 - 6 - 9 - 10 2600.95 - Guarnizioni pistone Ø40 / Plunger Seals 40 mm 1
4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 2600.61 - Pacco completo guarnzioni pistone Ø30 / 3
♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦
- 9 - 10 Complete Seals Packing 30 mm
4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 9 2600.94 - Pacco completo guarnzioni pistone Ø40 / 3
♦ ♦ ♦
- 10 Complete Seals Packing 40 mm
2600.62 Pistone Ø30 / Plunger 30 mm 3 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦
41 - 42 - 43 - 44
2600.91 Pistone Ø40 / Plunger 40 mm 3 ♦ ♦ ♦
2600.63 VAM / Complete check valve 6 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦
14 - 15 - 16
2600.93 VAM / Complete check valve 6 ♦ ♦ ♦
2-3 2600.64 Anelli tenuta olio asta / Plunger Oil Seals 1 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦
4-5-6-7-8-9
- 10 - 11 - 12 - 13 2600.65 Testata completa / Complete Manifold 1 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦
- 14 - 15 - 16 - 17
- 18 - 19 - 20 - 23 2600.92 Testata completa / Complete Manifold 1 ♦ ♦ ♦
- 24
2412.03 Tool Kit / Tool Kit 1 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦
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HFR105S
HFR120S
Codice
HFR40S
HFR60S
HFR80S
HFR40F
HFR60F
HFR80F
Pos. Descrizione Q.tà per
Part
Item Description Pompa
number
16
HFR Series
HFR105S
HFR120S
Codice
HFR40S
HFR60S
HFR80S
HFR40F
HFR60F
HFR80F
Pos. Descrizione Q.tà per
Part
Item Description Pompa
number
17
HFR SerieS
HFR105S
HFR120S
Codice
HFR40S
HFR60S
HFR80S
HFR40F
HFR60F
HFR80F
Pos. Descrizione Q.tà per
Part
Item Description Pompa
number
18