TH.

WITT Kältemaschinenfabrik GmbH

Lukasstrasse 32, D-52070 Aachen
Tel. +49-241-18208-0, Fax. +49-241-18208-490
https://www.th-witt.com, [email protected]
State of ducumentation: April 2021
2161-601_E_2021_04
 Content
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................ 3
1.1 Intended use ............................................................................................................................ 3
1.2 Safety Requirements ............................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Safety advice ........................................................................................................................... 4
1.4 Disclaimer ................................................................................................................................ 4
TERMS OF WARRENTY ............................................................................................... 5
TECHNICAL INFORMATION......................................................................................... 6
3.1 Description of types ................................................................................................................. 6
3.2 Scope of delivery ..................................................................................................................... 6
3.3 Order information ..................................................................................................................... 7
3.4 Codes / certificates / approvals ............................................................................................... 7
TECHNICAL DATA........................................................................................................ 8
4.1 General information ................................................................................................................. 8
4.2 Motor data................................................................................................................................ 8
4.3 Materias ................................................................................................................................. 10
4.4 Pressure range ...................................................................................................................... 10
4.5 Dimensions ............................................................................................................................ 11
4.6 Sectional Views ..................................................................................................................... 15
4.7 Parts list ................................................................................................................................. 18
4.8 Spare part sets ...................................................................................................................... 21
4.9 Description of operation ......................................................................................................... 22
4.10 Performance characteristic table ........................................................................................... 22
APPLICATIONS............................................................................................................23
5.1 General .................................................................................................................................. 23
5.2 Determination of the delivery head ........................................................................................ 24
5.3 Determination of the required flow ........................................................................................ 24
5.4 Adaptation to plant requirements .......................................................................................... 25
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS...............................................................................26
6.1 Pump arrangement ................................................................................................................ 26
6.2 Pump connection ................................................................................................................... 26
6.3 Downleg design ..................................................................................................................... 27
6.4 Pump discharge line .............................................................................................................. 29
6.5 Protection of the pump .......................................................................................................... 29
6.6 Electrical information ............................................................................................................. 31
TRANSPORT AND STORAGE .....................................................................................31
INSTALLATION AND APPLICATION ..........................................................................32
8.1 Preparing for installation ........................................................................................................ 32
8.2 Mounting instructions ............................................................................................................. 32
8.3 Preparation of commissioning ............................................................................................... 33
8.4 Commissioning ...................................................................................................................... 34
8.5 Normal operation ................................................................................................................... 34
8.6 Pump standstill (Stand-by) .................................................................................................... 35
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................36
9.1 Removing a pump ................................................................................................................. 36
9.2 Oil level control ...................................................................................................................... 36
9.3 Oil exchange .......................................................................................................................... 38
9.4 Changing the shaft seals ....................................................................................................... 38
9.5 Changing the bearings .......................................................................................................... 41
9.6 Oil in the pump ...................................................................................................................... 44
9.7 Shipment of pump ................................................................................................................. 44
9.8 Warnings................................................................................................................................ 45
TROUBLE SHOOTING .............................................................................................46
 INTRODUCTION
Please read the entire manual careful before selecting, installing, commissioning and
servicing the pump.

1.1 INTENDED USE

The WITT refrigerant pump with flanged motor type GP is designed to deliver exclusively re-
frigerant liquid at its boiling point. The pump is labelled with model and design limitation for
pressure and temperature. Pump performance details are specified in chapter 4 “Technical
data”. The standard pump design uses an electric motor (type B5). Other types of drive are
possible, e.g. hydraulic drive motor.

1.2 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

All of the following specified work must be carried out by knowledgeable personnel
experienced in installation and service of refrigeration systems. All personnel must
be familiar with the national legal requirements and safety regulations. All safety reg-
ulations and codes of practice concerning the use of refrigerants must be adhered
to, with special attention paid to protection clothing and wearing of safety glasses.

Service and maintenance only be carried out when the pump is stopped and the
power supply disconnected.

Under no circumstances are the indicated temperature- and pressure limitations to

be exceeded.

Important! The content of this manual must be adhered to. Deviation from the
specified conditions will make any claim for liability or warranty void.

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1.3 SAFETY ADVICE
The pump is designed for use in industrial refrigeration systems using primary refrigerants.

It is very important that everybody responsible for the safe operation and
maintenance of the plant reads this manual.

The coupling protection must be in place at all times! (see chapter 8.2.2)

If you have any problems please do not hesitate to call our service department, who will be
glad to assist you.
Make sure the ground area around the pump is clear, e.g. no incoming electric power cables.
If you cannot avoid such obstruction, they should be marked with two-coloured warning tape
(warning sign).
Correctly retighten all screw connections after mainte-nance and repair work.
If you have to disassemble any safety devices for maintenance and repair make sure that upon
completion of said work the re-assembly and correct functioning is checked.
When operating at low temperatures (< 0°C) freeze bites can occur when the surface is
touched. Therefore always wear appropriate protection clothing.

1.4 DISCLAIMER
Even when using the pump for the intended purpose it cannot be entirely excluded that a dan-
ger may remain during its working lifetime.
Translations have been made to the best of our knowledge. We are unable to accept any
liability for er-rors in translation.
We reserve the right to change descriptions, graphs and technical information due to future
development of the refrigerant pump.

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 TERMS OF WARRENTY
In order to avoid accidents and ensure optimum performance, no modifications or conversions
may be carried out to the refrigerant pump without the explicit written approval by TH. WITT
KÄLTEMASCHINENFABRIK GMBH.
These instructions are based on internationally standardised SI units of measurements.
All data and information on the operation and maintenance of the refrigerant pump is provided
based on our extensive experience and to the best of our technical knowledge.
Our liability or warranty is excluded, if:
 information and instructions in the operating manual are ignored,
 the refrigerant pump including accessories is operated incorrectly or is installed contrary to
these installation instructions
 the refrigerant pump is used for applications other than that for which it was intended,
 safety devices are not used or disconnected
 there have been modifications made without written approval
 the safety regulations are not adhered to
 the refrigerant pump including its filters and required safety devices has not been main-
tained or repaired correctly with respect to frequency or competence this includes the use
of approved spare parts.

Opening the pump within the warranty period will void all implied or explicit
guarantees!

It is recommended to return the pump to the supplier for repair or order an exchange pump.
When exchanging any parts respective spare parts only genuine spare parts are to be used.
Equipment must be used in accordance with the instructions in this manual.

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 TECHNICAL INFORMATION
3.1 DESCRIPTION OF TYPES
Six WITT refrigerant pumps with flanged motor are available:
GP 41, GP 42, GP 51, GP 51a, GP 52 and GP82.
Pumps can be delivered with or without standard flange-motor. To select your model please
see table below.

3.2 SCOPE OF DELIVERY

GP… model 1 Replacement (bare shaft) pump with
- gasket for flanges
- coupling part on the pump side

GP… model 2 Pump as model 1 with

- complete coupling
- motor connection

GP… model 4 Pump as model 2 with

- 1 motor 1500 min-1 for NH3

Please specify for model 2 the motor size for correct selection of the motor
coupling (and if required to be supplied with the intermediate ring for the motor
flange).

The standard motor can be replaced by other sizes in accordance with the mo-
tor selec-tion data sheet.

Optional Equipment
 Counter flange, suction side with screws, nuts and gasket
 Counter flange, pressure side with screws, nuts and gasket
 Shut off valve EA … suction side with counter flange, screws, nuts and gasket
 Shut off valve EA … pressure side withcounter flange, screws, nuts, gasket and deaera-
tionvalve EA 10 GB (manometer connection)
 Strainer KS .. P suction side, including shut-off device, with counter flange, screws, nuts
and gasket
 Non return / shut off valve ERA ... pressure side, with counter flange, screws, nuts and
gasket and deaeration valve EA 10 GB (manometer connection) pipe Ø 17,2 and hand
regulating valve EE6 (loose)
 NH3 manometer with stand B for 0 - 12,5 bar
 NH3 manometer with stand B for 0 - 25 bar
 Strainer KS ... L

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3.3 ORDER INFORMATION
Please specify the following data when ordering a pump:
 refrigerant
 type GP 41, GP 42, GP 51, GP 51a, GP 52 or GP82
 For models 2 the required coupling size (or motor size of the motor to be fitted later)
 For models 4 the selected motor
 Voltage and frequency.
 (Special requirements if applicable, e.g. PN 65 for HRP 3232)
If you are unsure about the selection, please provide the following additional information:
 evaporating temperature ....°C
 volume flow .... m3/h or capacity and re-circulation rate
 required pressure head …. m

3.4 CODES / CERTIFICATES / APPROVALS

The following certifications are available and can be downloaded from our website www.th-
witt.com:
declaration of incorporation of a partly completed machinery according to EG machinery di-
rective, conformity declaration according to EU- low voltage directive.

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 TECHNICAL DATA
4.1 GENERAL INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION GP 41 GP 42 GP 51 GP 51a GP 52 GP 82

Volume refrigerant side [ltr.] 1,75 1,85 4,10 4,10 5,25 7,72
Reservoir oil content [ltr.] 1,70 1,70 2,00 2,00 2,00 2,00
Flange connection [DN] 40,00 40,00 50,00 50,00 50,00 50/80
Weight [kg] for
Model 1 41,00 45,00 63,00 63,00 73,00 91,00
Model 2 48,00 52,00 75,00 75,00 92,00 110,00
Model 4 dependent dependent dependent dependent dependent dependent

4.2 MOTOR DATA

4.2.1 Motor data for 50 Hz - 1.500 RPM
Density Power Voltage [V] Weight
Motor size Remark
[kg/dm3] [kW] Δ Y [kg]
< 0,7 (NH3) 0,55 10 Standard
80
< 1,4 0,75 12
GP 41 220 - 240 380 - 420
< 1,6
90S 1,1 14
< 1,8
< 0,7 (NH3) 90S 1,1 14 Standard
< 1,4
90L 1,5 17
GP 42 < 1,6 220 - 240 380 - 420
Motor adapter ring ne-
< 1,8 100L 2,2 22
cessary
< 0,7 (NH3) 100L 3 28 Standard
< 1,4 112M 4 220 - 240 380 - 420 40
GP 51
< 1,6 380 - 420 660 - 725 Motor adapter ring ne-
132S 5,5 66
< 1,8 cessary
< 0,7 (NH3) 100L 2,2 220 - 240 380 - 420 17 Standard
< 1,4
GP 51a 220 - 240 380 - 420
< 1,6 112M 4 40
380 - 420 660 - 725
< 1,8
220 - 240 380 - 420
GP 52 < 0,7 (NH3) 132S 5,5 66 Standard
380 - 420 660 - 725
GP 82 < 0,7 (NH3) 132M 7,5 380 - 420 660 - 725 64 Standard

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4.2.2 Motor data for 50 Hz - 1.000 RPM
Density Power Voltage [V] Weight
Motor size Remark
[kg/dm3] [kW] Δ Y [kg]
< 0,7 (NH3)
< 1,4
GP 41 80 0,37 220 - 240 380 - 420 9
< 1,6
< 1,8
< 0,7 (NH3)
0,37 9
< 1,4
GP 42 80 220 - 240 380 - 420
< 1,6
0,55 11
< 1,8
< 0,7 (NH3)
< 1,4 100L 1,5 25
GP 51 220 - 240 380 - 420
< 1,6
< 1,8 112M 2,2 38
< 0,7 (NH3)
< 1,4
GP 51a 100L 1,5 220 - 240 380 - 420 26
< 1,6
< 1,8
< 0,7 (NH3) 100L 1,5 26
220 - 240 380 - 420
< 1,4 112M 2,2 38
GP 52
< 1,6 132S 3 220 - 240 380 - 420 66 Motor adapter ring ne-
< 1,8 132M 4 380 - 420 660 - 725 82 cessary

4.2.3 Motor data for 60 Hz - 1.800 RPM

Density Motor Power Voltage [V] Weight
Remark
[kg/dm3] size [kW] Δ Y [kg]
< 0,7 (NH3) 80 0,9 12
< 1,4 90S 1,3 14
GP 41 254 - 280 440 - 480
< 1,6
90L 1,8 17
< 1,8
< 0,7 (NH3) 90L 1,8 17
GP 42 < 1,4 254 - 280 440 - 480
100L 2,6 22
< 1,6
254 - 280
< 0,7 (NH3) 112M 4,8 440 - 480 40
460
GP 51
Motor adapter ring ne-
< 1,4 132S 6,6 460 --- 66
cessary
254 - 280
< 0,7 (NH3) 112M 4,8 440 - 480 40
460
GP 51a
Motor adapter ring ne-
< 1,4 132S 6,6 460 --- 66
cessary
GP 82 < 0,7 (NH3) 132M 7,5 460 --- 64

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4.2.4 Motor data for 60 Hz - 1.200 RPM
Density Power Voltage [V] Weight
Motor size Remark
[kg/dm3] [kW] Δ Y [kg]
< 0,7 (NH3)
0,44 9
< 1,4
GP 41 80 254 - 280 440 - 480
< 1,6
0,66 11
< 1,8
< 0,7 (NH3)
80 0,66 11
< 1,4
GP 42 254 - 280 440 - 480
< 1,6 90S 0,9 13
< 1,8 90L 1,3 16
< 0,7 (NH3)
100L 1,8 25
< 1,4
GP 51 254 - 280 440 - 480
< 1,6
112M 2,6 38
< 1,8
< 0,7 (NH3)
100L 1,8 26
< 1,4
GP 51a 254 - 280 440 - 480
< 1,6
112M 2,6 38
< 1,8
< 0,7 (NH3) 112M 2,6 254 - 280 38
< 1,4 132S 3,6 254 - 280 440 - 480 66
GP 52 Motor adapter ring ne-
< 1,6 4,8 460 82
132M cessary
< 1,8 6,6 460 --- 83

4.3 MATERIAS
Pump housing: EN-GJS-400-18-LT Motor flange: EN GJS-400-15
Coupling: Stahl Coupling bush: Kunststoff
Coupling protection: PVC Rohr transparent Ball bearings: Stahl
Shaft: C 35 Shaft seal: PTFE
Impellers: EN GJS-400-15 Main bolts 8.8
Counter flanges: P355NH Bolts for counter flanges: 8.8
Gaskets: Centellen NP Reservoir oil: MR 520
Painting system W 9.1 + W 9.2 *

* W9.1 + W9.2 = 2k epoxidy finish according DIN ISO 12944/5, RAL 7001

4.4 PRESSURE RANGE

Design pressure pump housing [bar] 16

Test pressure (air under water) [bar] 17,6

16 (+50 / -10°C)
Permitted operating pressure range [bar]
8 (-10 / -60°C)

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4.5 DIMENSIONS
4.5.1 Dimensions GP 41 in mm

4.5.2 Dimensions GP 42 in mm

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4.5.3 Dimensions GP 51/ GP 51a in mm

4.5.4 Dimensions GP 52 in mm

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4.5.5 Dimensions GP 82 in mm

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4.5.6 Dimensions in mm Strainer KS + ERA and 2x EA

GP41/42 GP51/52 GP82

h1 123 123 123
f1 328 328 328
h2 123 123 193
f2 358 358 484
h3 107 135 131
f3 234 267 324
l1 372 405 498
h4 123
f4 358

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 4.6 SECTIONAL VIEWS

Figure 3a: GP 42

Figure 3b: GP 52

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Figure 3c: GP 82

Figure 3d: Details of spindle

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Figure 3e: Detail of coupling and motor connection

Figure 3f: Details of shaft seal / bearing

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 4.7 PARTS LIST
Spare Parts
An overview of the available spare parts can be found in the WITT spare part cata-
logue and as a document in the download area at http://www.th-witt.com.

4.7.1 parts list for pump (part 1 of 2)

GP 41/ GP 42 GP 51/ GP 51a/ GP 52 GP82
weight weight weight
part Dimension Article-No. Dimension Article-No. Dimension Article-No.
[gr] [gr] [gr]
slide flange 11 Ø40 2161.001295 82 Ø50 2161.001296 120 Ø50 2161.001296 120

slide ring 12 Ø22 2161.001226 2 Ø28 2161.001265 3 Ø28 2161.001265 3

o-ring 13 Ø22 x 3,5 5642.ABBR01 1 Ø28 x 5 5642.ABCD01 3 Ø28 x 5 5642.ABCD01 3

pressure ring 15 Ø42 2161.001230 60 Ø42 2161.001269 40 Ø42 2161.001269 40

pressure spring 16 3 x 38 x 34 5512.WBD001 17 3 x 38 x 34 5512.WBD001 17 3 x 38 x 34 5512.WBD001 17

spring washer 17 Ø60 2161.001228 105 Ø73 2161.001267 127 Ø73 2161.001267 127

brake disc 18 Ø70 2161.001223 105 Ø86 2161.001260 23 Ø86 2161.001260 23

pressure-limitation valve 19.1 2161.002009 90 2161.002009 90 2161.002009 90

safety pressure-limitation valve 19.2 2161.001208 20 2161.001208 20 2161.001208 20

cylinder head screw with inner hex 21 M5 x 25 5112.BC41AO 5 M5 x 25 5112.BC41AO 5 M5 x 25 5112.BC41AO 5

cylinder head screw with inner hex 22 M6 x 16 5112.BC51AF 6 M6 x 16 5112.BC51AF 6 M6 x 16 5112.BC51AF 6

cylinder head screw with inner hex 23 M8 x 25 5112.BH61AO 15 M8 x 25 5112.BH61AO 15 M8 x 25 5112.BH61AO 15

cylinder head screw with inner hex 24 M8 x 20 5112.BH61AJ 13 M8 x 20 5112.BH61AJ 13 M8 x 20 5112.BH61AJ 13

cylinder head screw with inner hex 25 M10 x 25 5112.BH71AO 25 M12 x 30 5112.BH81AT 39 M12 x 30 5112.BH81AT 39

cylinder head screw with inner hex 26b M10 x 35 5112.BH71AY 28 M12 x 50 5112.BH81BD 55 M12 x 50 5112.BH81BD 55

hex nut 26c M10 5151.AH7100 10 M12 5151.AH8100 15 M12 5151.AH8100 15

hex bolt 27a M16 x 55 5111.AHA1BI 110 M16 x 55 5111.AHA1BI 110 M16 x 65 5111.AHA1BS 126

hex nut 27b M16 5151.AHA100 30 M16 5151.AHA100 30 M16 5151.AHA100 30

hexagon socket screw (GP 41 & 51) 28 M16 x 100 5112.BHA1CR 186 M16 x 150 5112.BHA1E5 266 ---

hexagon socket screw (GP 42, 52 & 82) 28 M16 x 140 5112.BHA1DV 250 M16 x 220 5112.BHA1G3 320 M16 x 300 5112.BHA3IB 440

cylinder head screw with inner hex 29 M10 x 25 5112.BH71AO 25 M12 x 25 5112.BH81AO 36 M12 x 25 5112.BH81AO 36

gasket suction connection 31 40/60 x 1 5632.1B3BNI 3 50/67 x 1 5632.1BDBUI 4 77/100x1 5632.1C4CRI 6

gasket pressure connection 32 40/60 x 2 5632.1B3BNK 6 50/67 x 2 5632.1BDBUK 7 50/67 x 2 5632.1BDBUK 7

gasket intermediate piece 33 138/149x0,3 5632.1DTE44 1 180/195x0,3 5632.1EZFE8 2 180/195x0,3 5632.1EZFE8 2

gasket cover 34 70/84 x 2 5632.1BXCBK 10 80/100 x 1 5632.1C7CRI 12 80/100 x 1 5632.1C7CRI 12

gasket slide flange 35 30/40 x 0,5 5632.1ATB38 1 38/50 x 0,5 5632.1B1BD8 1 38/50 x 0,5 5632.1B1BD8 1

gasket oil pot 36 125/155x1,5 5632.1DGEAJ 20 125/155x1,5 5632.1DGEAJ 20 125/155x1,5 5632.1DGEAJ 20

gasket oil-fill screw 37 22x27x1,5 5641.A11AL0 3 22x27x1,5 5641.A11AL0 3 22x27x1,5 5641.A11AL0 3

gasket oil-drain screw 38 14x20x1,5 5641.A11AD0 1 14x20x1,5 5641.A11AD0 1 14x20x1,5 5641.A11AD0 1

seal for stop valve 39 8/14 x 8 5643.ABAP01 1 8/14 x 8 5643.ABAP01 1 8/14 x 8 5643.ABAP01 1

rill ball bearing with steel cage 41 5341.000003 240 5341.000002 380 5341.000002 380

baring bush 42 Ø45 2161.001219 130 Ø55 2161.001256 220 Ø55 2161.001256 220

tightening ring 43 Ø55 2161.001220 77 Ø63 2161.001257 95 Ø63 2161.001257 95

spring cage 44 Ø55 2161.001229 110 Ø62 2161.001268 130 Ø62 2161.001268 130

safety ring (2 resp. 4 pcs.) 45 22 x 1,2 5541.AAL120 2 28 x 1,5 5541.AAR150 3 28 x 1,5 5541.AAR150 3

disc spring 46 5 x 7,5 5712.AGF001 4 6 x 10 5712.AHH001 9 6 x 10 5712.AHH001 9

impeller 47 Ø130 2161.001243 440 Ø165 2161.001285 1170 Ø165 2161.180101 1170

shaft GP 41 / GP 51 48 Ø23 x 370 2161.001210 1085 Ø30 x 400 2161.001251 1875 Ø30 x 400 --- 1875

shaft GP 42 / GP 52 / GP 82 49 Ø23 x 410 2161.001211 1180 Ø30 x 474 2161.001252 2180 Ø30 x 590 2161.182102 2660

oil housing 50 2161.001303 3050 2161.001303 3050 2161.001303 3050

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 4.7.2 parts list for pump (part 2 of 2)
GP 41/ GP 42 GP 51/ GP 51a/ GP 52 GP82

weight weight weight

part Dimension Article-No. Dimension Article-No. Dimension Article-No.
[gr] [gr] [gr]

oil MR 520 51 1 ltr. 9831.100001 872 1 ltr. 9831.100001 872 1 ltr. 9831.100001 872

sight glass 52 45 45 45
2161.002001 2161.002001 2161.002001
gasket for sight glass 56 30/40 x 2 2 30/40 x 2 2 30/40 x 2 2

oil-fill screw 57 M22 x 1,5 5116.OG4510 48 M22 x 1,5 5116.OG4510 48 M22 x 1,5 5116.OG4510 48

oil-drain screw 58 G ¼“ 5116.OG6210 15 G ¼“ 5116.OG6210 15 G ¼“ 5116.OG6210 15

coupling protection (transp. PVC pipe) 59 BG 80/90 2161.001215 165 BG 100/112 2161.001217 210 ---

coupling protection (transp. PVC pipe) 59 BG 100 2161.001216 185 BG 132 2161.001218 210 BG 132 2161.001218 210

coupling, pump side 61 Ø16 2494.000011 330 Ø22 2494.000051 670 Ø22 2494.000051 670

coupling- motor side 62/2 BG 80 2494.000012 430 BG 100 2494.000052 600 ---

coupling- motor side 62/3 BG 90 2494.000013 430 BG 112 2494.000052 600 ---

coupling- motor side 62/4 BG 100 2494.000014 430 BG 132 2494.000053 460 BG 132 2494.000053 460

threated stud 63 M8 x 12 5121.ED60AB 2 M8 x 12 5121.ED60AB 2 M8 x 12 5121.ED60AB 2

coupling bush 64 2494.000005 110 2494.000006 130 2494.000006 130

motor connection part 65 2161.001309 4200 2161.001254 5900 2161.001254 5900

motor connection flange 66 2161.001214 4650 2161.001255 6900 2161.001255 6900

u-base 67 2161.001249 520 2161.001293 1680 2161.001293 1680

support plate 68 2161.001250 600 2161.001294 600 2161.001294 600

suction housing 71 2161.002206 2161.002406 ---

discharge housing (incl. 58 + 38) 72 2161.002207 5900 2161.002407 11400 ---

Intermediate piece narrow 73 2161.001238 1110 2161.001278 3150 2161.180402

suction intermediate piece 73.1 --- --- 2162.002015 2160

guide vane-interm. Piece 73.2 --- --- 2162.002017 4860

return intermediate piece 73.3 --- --- 2162.002020 3860

radial impeller 73.4 --- --- 2161.180102 670

Intermediate piece
74 2161.001241 1260 --- ---
large (only GP 42)

Intermediate piece with supporting

74.5 --- 2161.001286 3835 2161.001286
bearing (only GP 52 and GP 82)

Intermediate piece without bore 75 2161.001240 1375 2161.001280 3800 2161.001280 3800
Intermediate piece
75 --- 2161.001283 ---
without bore (GP 51a)
bearing cover 76 2161.001306 2161.001307 2161.001307

distance bushing 78 2161.001236 2161.001276 ---

clamp ring 78.1 --- --- 2161.180201

felt ring 78.5 20 x 30 x 4 5641.B03AJ0 1 25 x 37 x 5 5641.B0AO0 1 25 x 37 x 5 5641.B0AO0 1

Intermediate piece narrow 79 --- --- 2161.180403

support bearing housing complete 79.1 --- --- 2161.180404

counter flange, suction side 83 DN 40 --- DN 50 --- DN 80 ---

counter flange, pressure side 84 DN 40 --- DN 50 --- DN 50 ---

hand wheel 85 Ø50/6 5531.000001 25 Ø50/6 5531.000001 25 Ø50/6 5531.000001 25

valve spindle 86 DN 10 4191.G1DA00 25 DN 10 4191.G1DA00 25 DN 10 4191.G1DA00 25

stuffing box 87 6438.000001 8 6438.000001 8 6438.000001 8

base ring 88 Ø8 6438.000004 2 Ø8 6438.000004 2 Ø8 6438.000004 2

spindle guide bushing 89.7 M16x1,5x18 2161.001201 15 M16x1,5x18 2161.001201 15 M16x1,5x18 2161.001201 15

locking pin 89.8 3 x 30 5723.AA0302 1 3 x 30 5723.AA0302 1 3 x 30 5723.AA0302 1

conical suction strainer 91 2196.000001 15 2196.000002 20 2196.000004 20

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 4.7.3 parts list for strainers
KS 40-P KS 50-P KS 80-P

weight weight weight

part Dimension Article-No. Dimension Article-No. Dimension Article-No.
[gr] [gr] [gr]

o-ring 92 40 x 6 5642.ABDB01 5 50 x 6 5642.ABDV01 8 10x18x2 5642.A12A90 8

gasket 93 70/84 x 2 5632.1BXCBK 5 80/94 x 2 5632.1C7CLK 10 84/96x1 5632.3CBCNI 10

hexagon socket screw 94 M10 x 30 5111.CL71AT 25 M12 x 35 5111.CL81AY 35 --- --- ---

inlet filter 95 40 4491.000003 155 50 4491.000004 165 80 4411.B10B07 58

cover 96 6416.D57BB0 975 6416.D62BB0 1345 ?

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 4.8 SPARE PART SETS
GP 41 GP 42 GP 51 / GP 51a GP 52 GP 82

weight weight weight weight weight

part Articel-No. Articel-No. Articel-No. Articel-No. Articel-No.
[gr] [gr] [gr] [gr] [gr]
repair set complete
2 x part no. 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 41, 45
1 x part no. E19.1, E19.2, E30, 47 E 2161.002204 2.478 2161.002205 2.558 2161.002404 4.397 2161.002405 4702 2161.002605 4730
1 x part no. 48 (GP 41 & 51)
1 x part no. 49 (GP 42, 52 & 82)
shaft seal single (formerly 10)
E10 2161.002201 88 2161.002201 88 2161.002401 127 2161.002401 127 2161.002401 127
1 x part no. 11, 12, 13, 35
shaft seal complete
2 x part no. 11, 12, 13, 15, 16 E11 2161.002212 2161.002212 2161.002412 2161.002412 2161.002612
8 x part no. 22
1 x part no. E30
pressure-limitation valve
E19.1 2161.002009 90 2161.002009 90 2161.002009 90 2161.002009 90 2161.002009 90
1 x part no. 19.1 and screwing
safety pressure-limitation valve
E19.2 2161.001208 20 2161.001208 20 2161.001208 20 2161.001208 20 2161.001208 20
1 x part no. 19.2 and screwing
set of gaskets
for GP 41 / GP 42
1 x part no. 32, 36
2 x part no. 31, 34, 35, 38, 78.5 2161.002202 71 2161.002202 71
3 x part no. 37
5 x part no. 33
for GP 51 / GP 52
1 x part no. 32, 36, 78.5 E30
2 x part no. 31, 34, 35, 38 2161.002402 83 2161.002402 83
3 x part no. 37
5 x part no. 33
for GP 82
1 x part no. 36, 78.5
2 x part no. 31, 32, 34, 35, 38 2161.002602 83
3 x part no. 37
9 x part no. 33
set of ball bearings
2 x part no. 41, 42, 43, 44
4 x part no. 45 E41 2161.002213 2161.002213 2161.002413 2161.002413 2161.002413
2 x part no. 45 (GP 82)
8 x part no. 21
set shaft GP 41 / GP 51
1 x part no. 48
2 x part no. 46 E48 2161.002214 2161.002414
2 x part no. 45 (GP 51)
4 x part no. 45 (GP 41)
set shaft GP 42 / GP 52 / GP 82
1 x part no. 49
2 x part no. 45 (GP 52 & 82) E49 2161.002215 2161.002415 2161.002615
4 x part no. 45 (GP 42)
3 x part no. 46
oil fill- / oil-drain-screw
E50 2161.002102 2161.002102 2161.002102 2161.002102 2161.002102
1 x part no. 37, 38, 57, 58
coupling - motor side (unbored)
E60/1 2441.000006 895 2441.000006 895 2441.000007 1530 2441.000007 1530
1 x part no. 61, 62/1, 63, 64
coupling - BG80, BG110/112
E60/2 2441.000001 895 2441.000001 895 2441.000004 1530 2441.000004 1530
1 x part no. 61, 62/2, 63, 64
coupling - BG90, BG132
E60/3 2441.000002 895 2441.000002 895 2441.000005 1530 2441.000005 1530 2441.000005 1530
1 x part no. 61, 62/3, 63, 64
coupling - BG100
E60/4 2441.000003 895 2441.000003 895
1 x part no. 61, 62/4, 63, 64
counter flange, suction side
1x part no. 83, 31 E83 2161.000077 1000 2161.000077 1000 2161.000078 2000 2161.000078 2000 2162.000146 3000
4x part no. 27a, 27b (GP 51 - 82)
2x part no. 27a, 27b (GP 41 & 42)
counter flange, pressure side
1x part no. 84, 32
E84 2161.000079 1000 2161.000079 1000 2161.000080 2000 2161.000080 2000 2161.000080 2000
4x part no. 27a, 27b (GP 51 - 82)
2x part no. 27a, 27b (GP 41 & 42)
set conical suction strainer
1 x part no. 32, 91 E91 2161.002216 2161.002216 2161.002416 2161.002416 2161.002616
2 x part no. 31
set impurity strainer
1 x part no. 92, 93 95 E95 2161.002217 2161.002217 2161.002417 2161.002417 2161.002617
6 x part no. 94

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4.9 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION
From the surge drum refrigerant liquid flows into the suc-tion chamber of the pump. A conical
filter is positioned in the suction connection. A special design of the suction chamber reduces
the inlet friction. The fluid pressure is increased by passing through one or two stage impellers
and intermediate piece(s).
Due to the lateral channels in the intermediate pieces the pump can deliver a gas/liquid mixture
without surging or reversing the flow.
The special double shaft seal with associated oil reservoir in the between ensures that no
refrigerant will escape outside the system.
During standstill any gas that evaporates must be able to leave the pump and vent to the surge
drum. If the pump can be isolated on the delivery side or if a return valve is mounted, a purge
line with a diameter of 10 mm (0.4”) must be installed between delivery flange and stop valve
and connected to the wet suction return line.
The WITT stop/return valve ERA is provided with a purge connection pipe DN 10 and a hand
regulating valve EE6, supplied loose. The EE6 should be fitted so that any gas may be purged
to the surge drum. The valve should be left ½ - ¼-turn open depending on the differential
pressure (see also fig. 6).

4.10 PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTIC TABLE

1450 1/min (RPM)
PRESSURE DIFFERENCE [bar] VOLUME FLOW [m³/h]

LIQUID NH3 R 22
HEAD
[m] EVAPORATING TEMPERATURE t0 GP 41 GP 42 GP 51A GP 51 GP 52 GP 82

+40°C -40°C +40°C -40°C

2 0,11 0,14 0,22 0,28 3,4 3,6 10,2 16,8 16,8 24

4 0,23 0,27 0,44 0,55 3,2 3,4 10 16,5 16,5 23,5

6 0,34 0,41 0,67 0,83 2,9 3,3 9,7 16,3 16,3 23
8 0,45 0,54 0,89 1,13 2,7 3,1 9,4 16,1 16,2 22,4
10 0,57 0,68 1,11 1,38 2,6 3 9 15,7 16,1 21,8

15 0,85 1,02 1,67 2,08 2,2 2,6 8,3 14,2 16 20,3

20 1,14 1,35 2,22 2,77 1,8 2,4 7,4 12,3 15,8 19

25 1,42 1,69 2,78 3,46 1,4 2,1 6,3 9,8 15,1 17,8
30 1,7 2,03 3,33 4,15 - 1,9 5,5 7 14,2 16,6
35 1,99 2,37 3,89 4,84 - 1,6 4,5 3,6 13,5 15,5
40 2,27 2,71 4,45 5,54 - 1,3 - 0 12,5 14,3
45 2,56 3,05 5 6,23 - 1,1 - - 11,1 13
50 2,84 3,38 5,56 6,92 - 0,8 - - 10,4 11,6
55 3,12 3,72 6,11 7,61 - - - - 9,3 10
60 3,41 4,06 6,67 8,31 - - - - 8 8,4
65 3,69 4,4 7,22 9 - - - - 6,5 -
70 3,98 4,74 7,78 9,69 - - - - 5 -
1 m = 3.281 ft | 1 bar = 14.504 PSI | 1 m³/h = 4.403 gal/min

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 APPLICATIONS
5.1 GENERAL
In industrial refrigeration systems pumps are used to deliver refrigerant to the evaporators.
WITT refrigerant pumps are designed especially for this purpose.
The principle of a pump re-circulation system is shown in fig. 4.

Fig. 4 principle of pump recirculation system

WITT refrigerant pumps differ from conventional centrifu-gal pump designs due to the fact that
large volumes of entrained vapour (gas bubbles) do not completely stop delivery of the refrig-
erant liquid. Large volumes of gas occur in the pump suction when the evaporation tempera-
ture of the plant fluctuates during the production cycle, particularly during compressor start up
(pull down period) and during the rapid loading or unloading of compressor steps of capacity.
Large amounts of gas bubbles in the pump suction line will cause the mass flow of liquid re-
frigerant to be re-duced.
It is important to ensure the pump suction lines are sized generously.
With respect to the lifetime of the shaft seals the pump should only be operated in the pressure
range below 10 bar (145 psi) in continuous operation. If higher pres-sures are expected, this
should be specified when ordering.

Long periods of cavitation must be avoided, as this will cause premature failure of
the pump. It is im-portant the installation instructions in chapter. 6 are correctly
understood and followed.

A horizontal separator is recommended: this gives great-er surface area for the settlement of
any oil and stable suction head conditions.

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OPERATIONAL LIMITATIONS
GP refrigerant pumps are suitable for operation with all refrigerants.

GP 52 can be operated with ammonia up to 1450 RPM.

GP 52 is only permitted for operation with higher density refrigerants (ρ > 800 kg/m³)
below 1200 RPM!

5.2 DETERMINATION OF THE DELIVERY HEAD

The required delivery head is the resistance the pump needs to overcome to supply the evap-
orator with the high-est pressure loss with sufficient liquid refrigerant (in most cases this will
be the furthest distant evaporator).
The delivery head is depending from:
 Height difference between pumps and evaporators
 Resistance of pipe work and evaporators
 Pressure losses of valves and fittings in the delivery line
 Density of the refrigerant

The max. allowable delivery head should never be exceeded, because otherwise the pump is
operated outside the permitted range and will see internal damages (see chap. 6.5)

5.3 DETERMINATION OF THE REQUIRED FLOW

The evaporators have to be supplied with sufficient liquid refrigerant, so that
 The surface of the evaporators is fully used
 Supply to several evaporators with ifferent duties is as even as possible.
The re-circulation rate is calculated as follows:

mass flow pump pump

Recirculation rate
evaporated refrigerant Q0

A re-circulation factor of 4 means that 3 parts refrigerant are returned as liquid and 1 part is
evaporated.
The recirculation rate depends on the type of evaporator equipment and operation conditions.
The larger the duty, loading rate, the greater the recommended recirculation factor.

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RECIRCULATION RATES AND PUMP CAPACITY

Recirculation factor Recirculation flow in m³/hr per 100 kW*

Refrigerant CO2 NH3 R22 CO2 NH3 R22
Air Cooler 1,2 – 2,0 3-4 2-3 1,4 – 2,4 1,3 – 1,8 2,8 – 4,3

Plate Freezer 5 - 10 7 - 10 5 - 10 6 - 12 3 – 4,5 6,5 - 13

Liquid Chiller 1,2 – 1,5 1,2 – 1,5 1,2 – 1,5 1,4 – 1,6 0,6 1,7

*) including re-circulation rate

5.4 ADAPTATION TO PLANT REQUIREMENTS

Fig. 5 shows different plant operating conditions. The delivery head H is shown in relation to
the required plant capacity Q.
Performance curve characteristics of the refrigerant pump are shown in fig 5A. The different
points W mark the varying plant conditions that may occur during operation.
If the required liquid flow does not correspond with the available pump capacity then the liquid
flow to the sys-tem can be adjusted as follows:

pump capacity too large: pump capacity too small:

 switch off a pump  switch on an extra pump, fig 5D
 open a liquid bypass valve, fig. 5B  install a larger pump
 speed control of the pump, fig 5C

V1 +V2 ≠ 2 x V1

Fig. 5, A-D

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 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
To ensure trouble free operation some basic rules need to be applied to the installation
of the pumps.

6.1 PUMP ARRANGEMENT

The installation must be designed as compact as possible below the separator or

low-pressure receiver. Allow sufficient access space around the pumps for removing
or replacing the pump, servicing valves, setting pressure difference control,
inspection and cleaning the conical strainer. Also allow space for normal frost/ice
accumulation around the pump.

Vertical distance between bottom of the separator to the pump centre shall be at
least 1 m. Greater distance will make the pump less sensitive to system pressure
fluctuations.

The pump shall be aligned vertically on channel frame supports.

Please consider that

 a condensate trip tray can easily be placed and cleaned.
 the oil sight glass can be conveniently observed.
 the conical suction line filter can be cleaned easily.
 stress in the piping system is avoided.

6.2 PUMP CONNECTION

The top connection of the suction line to the separator can be made with a down pipe with
vortex breaker.
The vortext breaker shall consist of crossed plates with a baffle plate on top to avoid any vor-
texing. Vortex breakers are available from TH. WITT.
Above the baffle plate of the vortex breaker there should be at least 15mm refrigerant level (in
CO2 systems a minimum coverage of 50mm is required).

When using non-soluble oils in ammonia systems special attention must be

taken that any oil, which may settle, does not drain into the duty or stand-by
pump.

Therefore, it is recommended that the suction downleg protrude into the surge drum by 30 -
40 mm, depending on the vessel diameter (see fig. 6).
A standard short oil drainage dome is not suitable for connecting a pump suction down leg.

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Do not connect two or more pumps in operation by a single common pump suction line liquid
header.

Fig.6 Application with two pumps in operation

6.3 DOWNLEG DESIGN

The pump shall be connected using a vertical pipeline to the separator. To prevent interaction
between pumps it is advised that each pump be connected individually to the separator, see
fig. 6.
Only when a stand-by pump is installed may two pumps be connected to a common downleg.
To avoid liquid vortexing the downleg should again pro-trudes into the separator and be fitted
with a vortex breaker.
An oil drainage dome around the down leg can be used to collect oil.
It is important that the vertical suction line is installed directly to the pump, avoiding additional
elbows or horizontal run.
Any gas accumulation in the suction line and particularly in valves attached to the pump must
be avoided. Gas bubbles should be able to flow back (counter flow) to the separator unhin-
dered, particularly when the pump is not in operation.

Installing of separate vent line per pump.

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Shut off valves in the suction line shall be sized generously and without reducers to enable
degassing. Installation of full-bore ball valves are recommended. Straight through valves must
be installed with stem in horizontal position; ball valves should not have a reduced bore on the
pump side connection.
The installation of filters, dryers, etc. in the suction line is not permitted.

To be sure the pump will operate even at a low-pressure difference resulting

in maximum capacity, the diameter of the downleg to the pump must be
executed as mentioned in the table below as a minimum!

Required diameter of the downleg to the pumps

GP 41 GP 42 GP 51 / GP 51a GP 52 GP 82
50 Hz DN 80 DN 80 DN 100 DN 150 DN 150
60 Hz 3” 3” 4“ 6“ 6“

Under no circumstances should the maximum velocity in the downleg exceed 0.3
m/s (1 ft/s)!

The conical suction filter supplied with the pump must be installed at all times to protect the
pump from foreign material contamination!
The coarse-meshed strainer KS is intended to avoid contamination upon erection of the sys-
tem After approximately 2 weeks the strainer should be removed to avoid unnecessary pres-
sure drop.

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6.4 PUMP DISCHARGE LINE
The sizing of the discharge line is less critical to the sys-tem operation. A liquid velocity of 1.5
m/s is normally recommended.

A non-return valve (this is usually a combined stop/check valve type ERA) in the
discharge line is required when a backwards flow from the discharge to the suction
side is possible. This may be the case, when:
 several pumps are connected to one discharge manifold.
 the static head to the coolers is high.

A non-return valve should be mounted as close as possible to the discharge flange. If a larger
distance is required, an additional vent line should be installed to prevent a possible gas block-
age.

Vent line
To avoid backflow of refrigerant during stand-still it is important that each pump is individually
connected with a separate vent line immediately in front of the check valve on the delivery side
to the top of the surge drum.

It is important each pump gets its own vent line back to the surge drum to ensure the
pump can vent during stand-still!

The stop valve after the orifice shall be DN20 (3/4”) respective DN25 (1”) if installed in the part
of the vent line that can contain liquid.
If the valve is installed in the gas part of the vent line, immediately in front of the connection
point to the vessel a smaller valve is sufficient, e.g. DN10 (0.4”). The stop valve must be locked
in an open position and marked “do not close during normal operation”.

In application with a non-return valve or solenoid valve liquid may be trapped. When
this liquid is warmed up, the pressure increases rapidly to an unacceptable value
and the piping may fracture.

Adequate precautions must be taken by the installer to prevent any liquid from becoming
trapped.

6.5 PROTECTION OF THE PUMP

GP refrigerant pumps with flanged motor are of a robust design and do not require special
protection besides with common motor protection switch.
The following protections provide additional safety.

29 - Installation requirements -
6.5.1 Safeguarding against too high pressure

Operating refrigerant pumps against too high pressure (e.g. against partially or fully
closed throttled condition) is not allowed and will damage the refrigerant pump!

A by-pass valve (adjustable) has proven good practice to safeguard the pump against too
high pressure.
To set the by-pass valve select the pressure difference across the pump according table 1 for
the following de-livery head. (take into account the pressure losses in the pipework to the by-
pass valve)

960 RPM 1150 RPM 1450 RPM 1740 RPM

GP 41 11 m 16 m 25 m 36 m
GP 42 20 m 30 m 48 m 70 m
GP 51 13 m 19 m 31 m 47 m
GP 51a 16 m 23 m 37 m 50 m
GP 52 26 m 40 m 65 m -
GP 82 - - 55 m 85 m

A diameter of DN20 has been proven for the by-pass valve.

6.5.2 Dry-run protection

If a minimum level cut out switch is mounted on the separator, it shall be used to switch the
pump off in case of a lack of refrigerant (dry run protection).
6.5.3 Pressure differential switch
A pressure differential switch - with time delay during start up - shall be used when there is
insufficient discharge pressure.
The delay should be set at approx. 30 s, which means if the pump was not able to build up
pressure (e.g. 0,3 – 0,5 bar) within 30 s, the pump will be stopped
This procedure can be repeated a maximum of four times. Then a malfunction message should
be submitted and the pump switched off. After that a restart should only be made after inves-
tigation of the cause of failure and acknowledging the fault indicator.
The pressure differential switch does not protect the pump against too high pressure running
(dead heading)!
6.5.4 Flow switch
A flow switch must be installed, when a bypass valve is not fitted in the refrigerant circuit. It
is known when the bypass valve is not fitted, the pump is capable of producing a differential
pressure without volume flow and has not been stopped by the differential pressure switch.
The flow switch control in the pump discharge shall stop the flow as the flow drops below 0,2
m/s.
See also WITT information sheet W 4652-0.01

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6.6 ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
Folgende Vorkehrungen im Steuerstromkreis sind zu berücksichtigen:
6.6.1 Overload protection
An overload protection switch shall protect the pump against too high current (amps) consump-
tion. Maximum setting must be less than max. allowable current Imax shown on the type plate.
6.6.2 Hand switch
It is recommended the control panel incorporates a H–0-A switch for use during commission-
ing and maintenance operations.

It is important to take care that during manual operation of the pump all safety
devices in the circuit are connected and in good working condition.

The length of the incoming power cables should be of sufficient length to enable the tilting and
moving of the pump during inspection and replacement of the conical strainer in the pump
suction connection.

TRANSPORT AND STORAGE

All connections are protected with yellow plastic caps to prevent any dirt, debris or water con-
taminates the regulator.
Storage shall be dry and protected from any dirt or debris.
Please lift the pumps according to the following photos.

31 - Transport and storage -

 INSTALLATION AND APPLICATION

Only qualified personnel must carry out installation work on the refrigerant pump!

8.1 PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION

Before the pump will be installed, the following functions should be carried out:
 Unpack the pump and check for possible damage during shipping and the correct scope of
equipment supplied. In case of any damages, inform your supplier immediately.
 Remove all plastic caps or other sealings immediately prior to installation of the pump.
 Check that the conical suction strainer has been supplied and that the gaskets are on both
sides of the suction strainer mounting ring.
 The gaskets must be lightly covered with oil.
 The gaskets must be clean.
 Make sure all equipment connections are clear of plastic caps and rags.
 The piping system is to be clean and free of any moisture.
 Electrical wiring and control systems as well as integra-tion of the pump in the onsite pro-
tective conductor system should be carried out according to national regulations and codes
of practice.

The pumps have undergone a short mechanical test run at ambient temperature with
mineral refrigerant machine oil in the factory. If the pump is to be used in systems
where contamination with mineral oil is not allowed, i.e. in cases with ester oil in the
system, the residual oil must be removed and the pump cleaned by use of solvents.

8.2 MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

The pump is equipped with appropriate U-base to be used for assembly.
Align the pump horizontally and connect without inducing stress to the base frame and the pipe
work. (see installation instructions for fitting pumps to a piping system, available on the WITT
website). Special attention must be paid to the expected pipe contraction at low temperatures.

When welding to WITT stop valves, the valves should be in a half open position with
wet cloths around the valve packing.

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8.2.1 Flange allignment
GP pumps are designed with a grooved (female) flange on the suction side and a tongue
(male) flange on the delivery side. It is important to ensure the pump connection flanges are
properly aligned before tightening.
Do not use the flange bolts to align or "stretch" the pipe. Using flange bolts to pull together a
too large gap will cause undue stress in the pipework or distort the pump or the flange. Do not
use the mounting bolts to pull down the pump on to the channel framework, the cast iron
mounting foot pads will fracture.
Prior to mounting the pump it should be correctly aligned in height by the use of chim material.
The screws of suction- and delivery flange need to be tightend with a torque of 210 Nm.

8.2.2 Coupling protection

If the pump was not supplied with a motor you have to install a coupling protection
(see right photo).

8.3 PREPARATION OF COMMISSIONING

 The refrigeration system must be pressure tested, vacuum tested and be fully charged with
refrigerant.
 The suction- and discharge valves must be fully open.
 The valves of the pressure differential control, if fitted, must be fully open.
 The pressure differential switch, if fitted, must be set at a difference of at least 20 kPa above
the system static height (static height means "liquid column + pressure difference between
cooler inlet and separator").
 A sufficient volume of refrigerant must be present in the separator or low-pressure receiver
for a minimum running time of approximately 2-3 minutes.
 The electrical control system including all safety controls must be pre-tested prior to starting
the pump.
 Check whether the coupling protection is in place.

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8.4 COMMISSIONING
 Check and record the pressures in the system.
 If the pressure difference is smaller than expected, the pump may be rotating in the wrong
direction. The pump should rotate clockwise in the direction of the arrow indicated on the
pump housing.
 Close the stop valve on the delivery side until the pressure difference has reached the max-
imum value as indicated in table 1 and set the flow switch accordingly.
 If you hear unusual, or unfamiliar sounds from the pump, switch off the pump immediately
and investigate the cause.

The hand wheel (85) should always be turned fully open during operation!

When the pump operates normally, check after 2 hours, after 8 hours and later the pressure
difference and note the measured values.
After 1 to 2 weeks of trouble free operation you should inspect the conical filter for dirt
and contamination. Depending the degree of contamination the conical filter should be
regularly inspected and cleaned at planned intervals.
If the pump is fitted in an existing refrigeration system special attention has to be taken to drain
oil out of the the entire system within the first weeks.
If oil has collected in the pump, you can install an oil drain valve EA 10 GÜ/GB instead of plug
(58). With this valve in combination with a quick acting valve the pump may carefully drained
from oil by trained personnel (see chapter 9.6)

8.5 NORMAL OPERATION

When the pump has been installed properly a long lifetime is ensured.

It is strongly recommended that the following items are checked frequently:

 Conical suction filter for contamination
 Pump-circulation pipework for oil contamination
 Pressure differential of the pump
 Oil level in the oil chamber (see chapter 8.2)
 Running sound of the pump
 Once a year, or as dictated by the classification rules, the pump operation, settings and all
safety provisions
 The date, time and results of each inspection should be recorded together with the serial
number.

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8.6 PUMP STANDSTILL (STAND-BY)

During periods of pump standstill, only one shut-off valve may be closed, preferably
the discharge valve. When the suction and discharge valves are closed at the same
time, the pressure of the trapped cold liquid in the pump will increase rapidly. As the
liquid warms up to an unacceptable high value, it can very quickly damage the pump.

The pump shaft should be rotated once a day to avoid the shaft seal sticking to the
shaft.

If there is oil contamination during standstill of the pump, the oil must be drained before re-
starting the pump. Otherwise, a malfunction may occur which can lead to pump failure, which
may lead to the failure of the pump.

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 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
9.1 REMOVING A PUMP
Follow all national and local safety requirements when re-moving the pump. Particular care
must be taken of the following:
 Check the plant room layout and exit doors so you can evacuate the area quickly in case of
an emergency.
 Seek assistance to handle and remove the pumps.
 Always wear the correct protective safety clothing. As a minimum use safety goggles and
gloves. In case of NH3 have a safety gas mask ready to hand.

Isolate the pump by switching off and locking off the electrical supply and the
electrical controls. A label should be fixed to control panel to indicate pumps are
switched off and are being worked on. Note the sequence of electrical connections
and disconnect the wiring.

A trained engineer or suitable qualified electrician in accordance with electrical

engineering regulations should carry out any work on electrical equipment or
controls.

Before moving or tilting the pump e.g. to access or to clean the conical suction filter, replace
the shaft seal or other parts, the refrigerant must be discharged. It is recommend-ed that the
refrigerant is purged to the dry gas side of the surge drum via the pressure gauge valve at the
base of the discharge valve. Hot water may be used on the outside of the pump to accelerate
the boiling off of the liquid refrigerant.

The use of an open flame is prohibited.

When there is no liquid refrigerant left in the pump, any remaining refrigerant gas can be
purged through the pressure gauge valve or, if installed, the drain valve EA10 GÜ/GB with
quick acting valve.
When there is no residual pressure inside the pump the flange bolts can be carefully un-
screwed. Be aware of any trapped liquid or leaking valves seats.

Be aware of any trapped liquid or leaking valves seats.

9.2 OIL LEVEL CONTROL

The GP refrigerant pump is filled by the manufacturer with a special oil “MR 520” from FUCHS-
DEA, which guarantees optimum performance and avoids carbonisation of the oil. This oil can
be used at temperatures down to –50°C.
The oil level should be checked weekly. If you notice at standstill of the pump that the oil side
glass shows a distincly checkered marking under light, oil has to be replenished.

- Service and maintenance - 36

 Only when filling oil the hand wheel (85) has to be turned close!

To fill oil carefully open the slotted screw (57) by hand ¼ turn. The surrounding of the screw
shall be covered with a wet cloth to dind any escaping refrigerant gas. (see first photo chapter
0). If liquid refrigerant has collected in the oil chamber (e.g. because of a leaking inner shaft
seal) it may take several hours until the chamber has depressurized.

Never open the slotted screw (57) completely if there is any residual pressure re-
maining!

A lack of oil normally indicates that the inner shaft seal has started to leak and needs
to be replaced. Particularly when the oil level drops after a short period of time(less
then 14 days) the inner shaft seal must be replaced.
If the shaft seal has been replaced and you ob-serve again a lack of oil, you should
check wheth-er hand wheel (85) is/was turned open the whole time, also when work-
ing on the pump side (except when filling oil).

If the hand wheel is closed, refrigerant is trapped in the chamber around the shaft.
Evaporating reber. When the pressure difference between oil chamber and pump
suction chamber reaches an unacceptable high value, the pressure-limitation valve
(19.1) will open and release an oil/refrigerant mixture to the pump suction side. In
such an event you should replace the pressure limitation valve (19.1) and safety
pressure limitation valve (19.2) and make sure the hand wheel (85) is turned open at
all times!

The oil level shall be below the bottom thread of the oil filler plug. The maximum oil filling is
for
 GP 40 pumps 1,7 ltr. (0.45 Gal) and for
 GP 50 pumps 2 ltr. (0.53 Gal).

Avoid an overfilling of oil. The inlet of the pressure limitation valve (19.1) should not
be covered with oil.

When recharging oil and tightening oil filler screw (57) the hand wheel (85) must be
turned open again!

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9.3 OIL EXCHANGE
When exchanging oil the same procedure as described in Chapter 9.2 has to be adhered to.

If there is no significant oil consumption, the oil should be exchanged every 5 years.

9.4 CHANGING THE SHAFT SEALS

1. Carefully open the oil filler plug (57) ¼ 2. The oil fill plug (57) is slotted to avoid a
turn and wait until the oil chamber is de- sudden escape of refrigerant. Never use
pressurized (this may take a while!) Use a power tool to open the plug!
a wet cloth to protect the plug.

3. The hand wheel (85) must be completely 4. Drain oil in a suitable container.
open to ensure that the pressure may
equalize between oil and pump chamber.

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 5. Dismanteling pump parts and inner seal 6. Removing the outer seal at the motor side
at the pump side.
If bearings or shaft have to be replaced
please proceed with Chapter 9.5 “Chang-
ing the bearing”.
For details of the shaft seal see also
chapter 4.6

7. Outter sealing (motor side): 8. The O-ring must press the slide ring
Assemble spring (16) + pressure ring (15) tightly onto the shaft. Therefore, use the
and lightly oil the groove in the pressure loose slide flange (11) as an auxiliary tool.
ring. Protect the O-ring against the sharp
edges of the key bed. Assemble the slide
and lightly oil the entire shaft seal.

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9. Inner Sealing: Use the same procedure 10. Insert the gasket (34) and slide on the
as described in the two photos before. housing. Always carefully tighten the
screws crosswise.

11. Fit for GP 50 pumps 1 felt ring respec- 12. Lightly oil the grooves of the intermediate
tive for GP 40 pumps 2 felt rings (78.5) rings.
and assemble part 78.

13.
14.

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15. Assemble the intermediate rings and gas- 16. Tighten the screws crosswise.
kets (33) in such a way that the marks
align.

9.5 CHANGING THE BEARINGS

1. Loosen screws (21) in the tightening ring 2. You can only remove the snap (Seeger)
while holding against with the coupling. ring, if the screws in the tightening ring
are loose!

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3. Push out shaft and inner bearing with a 4. Replace the bearing.
plastic hammer trough the housing.

GP40 GP50

5. Replace the inner bearing in vice. 6. The bearing in GP 50 pumps is supported

with only 1 snap ring. GP 40 pumps re-
quire 2 snap rings to fit the bearing.

The reassembly shall be executed in the reverse order.

the internal sheet metal discs (18) have the purpose to reduce the turbulence of oil.
Checking the exact position is not required.

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 You can only install the snap (Seeger) ring if the screws of the tightening ring
are loose!

The following Torques shall apply for assembly of the pump:

Hexagon socket screw DIN912,

Size Torque [Nm] Torque [Ft.lb] part
8.8
ball bearing M5 x 25 6 4 21
spring washer M6 x 16 18 11 22
bearing cover M8 x 25 30 21 23
oil pot M8 x 20 30 21 24
U-base GP50 M12 x 25 86 63 29
U-base GP40 M10 x 25 49 36 29
housing screws M16 120 89 28
motor connection GP50 / GP82 M12 x 30 86 63 25
motor adapter ring GP52 / GP82 M12 x 25 86 63 29
motor connection GP40 M10 x 25 49 36 25
motor adapter ring GP42 M10 x 25 49 36 29

Hexagon head cap screw

EN24017 with hexagon nut Size Torque [Nm] Torque [Ft.lb] part
EN24032, 8.8
Motor GP51/51A M12 x 40 86 63 26a
Motor GP52 M12 x 50 86 63 26b
Motor GP41/42 M10 x 35 49 36 26a, b

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9.6 OIL IN THE PUMP

When too much oil flows into the pump from the separator, the pump will not
operate properly or may be damaged.

Oil can be removed through a WITT EA 10 GÜ/GB stop valve, which can be installed in place
of the lower 1/4"-screw plug in the discharge chamber. In addition, a quick closing action valve
must be installed be-hind the drain valve.
Oil from the suction chamber or in between the intermediate pieces can only be partly removed
from the pump.

Make sure drain and quick acting valve are in-stalled in a safe manner to
prevent accidents.

At low temperatures when oil removal is slow the pump should be closed at the inlet
and warmed up on the outside with warm water to lower the viscosity of the oil
making it flow more easily. The oil return system from the surge drum should be
checked or modified to prevent further oil contamination of the pump.

When operating the pump under vacuum condition the oil drainage cannot be easily
drained. Please ask for advise.

9.7 SHIPMENT OF PUMP

When a pump has to be returned to the supplier or the factory be sure the pump is
free of refrigerant, dirt and oil. The risk of damages to goods or the environment by
leaking oil during transport is at the senders risk. When returning the pump it is
important that full information is provided stating the reason and cause of failure.
Always return the conical suction filter, in condition found when the pump was
opened, with the pump.

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9.8 WARNINGS

WITT pumps are for refrigeration systems only.

Read these instructions completely before selecting, using, or servicing these

pumps.

Only knowledgeable, trained refrigeration mechanics should install, operate, or

service these pumps.

Stated temperature and pressure limits should not be exceeded.

Special attention must be paid to the national rules concerning the available
materials.

Pump should not be removed unless system has been evacuated to zero pressure.

All local rules to refrigeration systems, and electric control and installation systems
must complied with.

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 TROUBLE SHOOTING
No. symptom possible causes
No power connectiom
1 Pump does not run Differential pressure switch has been activated
Damaged coupling
valve in the vent line not open
1a Pump does not prime vent line not individually piped to the low pressure side
foreign material in pump
lack of refrigerant
conical filter is blocked
too fast decrease of the evaporating temperature
impellers or intermediate pieces worn out
2 pump makes scratching noise
bearings worn out
a too big pump has been selected
operation at maximum pressure of the pump
direction of rotation wrong
frequency of the pump too low
stop valves behind the pumps closed
too much gas in liquid
liquid level in separator too low
valves on cooler closed
regulating valve not opened far enough
contamination is blocking the piping system
3 capacity too low
non return valve of an other pump leakes
power supply not right, working on only 2 phases
impellers worn out
oil in pump at low temperature
not sufficient suction head
Intermediate pieces do not align (see 9.4, fig 14+15)
see number 2
set value of pressure control not right
hand control valves in system opened too much
4 switched off on pressure difference control too quick start up or capacity steps of compressor(s)
too quick switch off of big capacities
see number 2
set value of flow switch not right
suction side or discharge side closed
5 switched off on flow switch
too quick start up or capacity steps of compressor(s)
too quick switch off of big capacities
6 Oil leakage on the motor side Outer shaft seal needs to be replaced
Lack of refrigerant
Contamination in the system, felt rings are not in place
Insufficient liquid head (see chapter 6.3)
7 Damaged shaft seal
No or wrong oil filling
Hand wheel (85) was closed
Seal sticks to the shaft after a long stand-still(see 8.7)
see also above points for damaged shaft seal
8 life time of bearings too short too much dirt in system, e.g. small particles
Set too low
Pump is blocked (see above)
9 Motor protection/fuses trip the pump Improper oil filling (too high viscosity)
Damaged motor

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