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Mixer 4640

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 Reference book
Mixer 4640

Overview

Table of This publication contains the following topics:

Contents
Topic
Preface ............................................................................................................. 5
Product Description ............................................................................................ 7
General Description....................................................................................... 8
Drive Unit...................................................................................................... 12
Propeller Unit ................................................................................................ 20
Jet ring and Vortex shield............................................................................... 21
Options......................................................................................................... 23
Product Data...................................................................................................... 31
Drive Unit...................................................................................................... 32
Propeller ....................................................................................................... 34
Materials....................................................................................................... 35
Lubricants ..................................................................................................... 39
Limitations ......................................................................................................... 41
Accessories ....................................................................................................... 43
Electric starters ............................................................................................. 44
Zinc anodes .................................................................................................. 45
Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) ..................................................................... 46
Installation ......................................................................................................... 47
Installation Requirements............................................................................... 48
Installation Alternatives .................................................................................. 49
Lifting Equipment .......................................................................................... 53

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 Preface
Purpose The purpose of this manual is to give the reader an overview of the product and its
• features
• appearance and
• usage.

Recipient The manual is principally intended for ITT Flygt

• sales persons and
• new employees.

Contact Please contact ITT Flygt documentation department if any information in this publication is
• missing
• difficult to find or
• irrelevant.

Reference More information about the product and how to handle it is available in the following
documents:
• Installation
• Parts List
• Service and Maintenance

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 Product Description
Overview

Table of This chapter contains the following topics:

Contents
Topic
General Description............................................................................................ 8
Mixer Versions .............................................................................................. 10
Available Motors............................................................................................ 11
Drive Unit .......................................................................................................... 12
Electrical motor ............................................................................................. 13
Shaft and Bearings ........................................................................................ 14
Mechanical Face Seal ................................................................................... 15
Cables and Cable Entry ................................................................................. 17
Monitoring Equipment.................................................................................... 18
Propeller Unit..................................................................................................... 20
Jet ring and Vortex shield.................................................................................... 21
Options ............................................................................................................. 23
Seal protection ring........................................................................................ 24
Cutting ring ................................................................................................... 25
Seal flushing ................................................................................................. 26
Seal flushing for flange mounted mixer ........................................................... 27
Cooling jacket ............................................................................................... 28
External oil change ........................................................................................ 29

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Product Description, General Description

General Description

Introduction The product is a submersible electrically motor­driven ITT Flygt mixer, designed to work
entirely submerged in the liquid.
The mixing effect is dependent upon
• the density and the viscosity of the liquid
• the volume/shape of the tank and
• the position of the mixer.
The variants available for the machine gives a flexible system of combinations:
• propellers with a number of blade angles
• with or without jet ring
• different stainless steel materials
• different shaft seal materials
• different installation modes
The machine is available as:
• Mixer and
• Propeller pump (PP)

Illustration This is an illustration of the compact mixer and its general parts.

1 2 3 4 5 6

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 Product Description, General Description

General parts This table describes the general parts of the Mixer.
No. Part Description
1 Cable entry The cable entry consists of a spacer sleeve,
compressible rubber bushings and washers to
relieve the cable.
2 Junction box The junction box is completely sealed off from
the surrounding liquid.
3 Electric motor A squirrel cage induction motor with thermal
overload protection.
4 Shaft The motor shaft is:
• delivered with the rotor as an integral part
• completely sealed from, and will not come
in contact with, the liquid.
5 Mechanical face seal Consists of one stationary and one rotating
seal ring.
6 Propeller Two or three­bladed propeller available in
different angles and materials.

Intended use The product is intended to be used in applications where very high flow capacity in relation
to consumed power is desired, for example:
• solids suspension
• bottom erosion
• blending
• circulation and
• destratification.
PP­pump: The propeller pump is designed for applications requiring relatively large
flow at ultra low head.

Applications The product may be used for a wide range of mixing applications for example:
• biological treatment tanks
• sewage plants
• sludge holding tanks,
• fish farms and current creation in dams
• industrial processes and
• ice prevention.

More than one mixer may be required for larger tanks.

PP – Pump The PP­pump is intended to be used in following applications:

applications • Irrigation and controlling of water course systems.
• Waste water treatment, recirculation within treatment processes and return sludge
pumping.
• General applications with large flow and low head.
The PP­Pump in ASTM 316L­version may be used in sea water if equipped with zinc
anodes.

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Product Description, Mixer Versions

Mixer Versions

Introduction The product is available in the following versions:

• Standard version
• Explosion­proof version.

Standard The standard version is available in

version • stainless steel (ASTM 304)
• high grade steel (ASTM 316L) and
• a warm liquid version.
ASTM 304: ASTM 304 version is recommended in
• liquids with dissolved oxygen
• many municipal WWTP´s up to 200 ppm Cl and
• applications with moderately corrosive liquids.
ASTM 316L: ASTM 316L version is preferable in
• industrial processes
• waste water applications
• municipal WWTP´s up to 500 ppm Cl and
• where levels of sulphides are expected to be high.
Warm liquid version: The warm liquid version
• may be used in temperatures up to 90 °C and
• has model designation –W.

Stainless steel ASTM 304 and ASTM 316L can be used in sea water and other chloride
liquids if protected with zinc anodes.

WARNING!!
Standard versions must not be used in explosive or flammable environments or liquids.

Explosion­proof The explosion­proof version is designed for use in explosive and flammable environments
version or with flammable liquids.
Cables are
• not included in the EN­approval. For use in hazardous locations, cables that are
approved by local authorities shall be used.
• included in the Factory Mutual approval for use with FM approved products.

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 Product Description, Available Motors

Available Motors

Motors and This table provides an overview of available motor/motors and rated output power (40 °C).
rated output Motor Rated output
power
50 Hz 60 Hz
18­12­8AA 2.50 kW 3.00 kW/ 4.00 hp

Reference For electrical data, see ITT Flygt Intranet, GPI.

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Product Description, Drive Unit

Drive Unit

Illustration This is an illustration of the mixer and the parts in the drive unit.

1 2 3 4 5

6 6 7

Parts This is a list of the parts in the drive unit.

1. Cable entry
2. Motor
3. Monitoring equipment (thermal switches)
4. Shaft
5. Mechanical face seal
6. Bearings
7. Seal housing

Seal housing The seal housing contains medical white oil according to FDA172.878.
(oil housing) The oil in the seal housing:
• lubricates and cools the seals and
• acts as an additional barrier against penetrating liquid.
Pressure build­up within the oil housing is reduced by means of the built­in air volume.

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 Product Description, Electrical motor

Electrical motor

Description The motor is a squirrel cage induction design with a maximum of 30 evenly spaced starts
per hour.
The motor can be run
• continuously or
• intermittently.

Variation of The motor is designed to

rated voltage • supply its rated output at ±5 % variation of the rated voltage and
• operate with a voltage imbalance of up to 2 % between phases.
±10 % variation of the rated voltage can be accepted, without overheating the motor,
provided that the motor does not run continuously at full load.

Starting The motor has a low starting current and is designed for direct­on­line start.
current Star­delta start is not recommended, as the motor may not come up to speed in the
star­delta connection.

Stator The stator is:

• insulated in accordance with class H, IEC 85, which means that the insulation of the
stator winding can resist a temperature up to +180 °C (356 °F).
• shrink fit in the stator housing.
• trickle impregnated with class H resin.

Cooling The motor is hermetically enclosed in air and cooled by the surrounding liquid.

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Product Description, Shaft and Bearings

Shaft and Bearings

Description Motor shaft: The motor shaft is

• sealed off from the media and
• resistant to corrosion in case of leakage.
The rotor is shrink­fit on to the shaft and these parts are delivered as one unit.
Bearings: The bearings consist of:
• one main bearing and
• two support bearings.
Bearing cage: Bearings with metal cages (protection against elevated temperatures) are
recommended for warm liquid applications. In all other applications, bearings with glass
fibre reinforced nylon cages are a sufficient alternative.

Illustration This illustration shows where the bearings and the shaft are located.

2 3 4
1. Motor shaft
2. Support bearing, angular contact ball bearing
3. Support bearing, cylindrical roller bearing
4. Main bearing, angular contact ball bearing

Bearing The bearings have a calculated lifetime of minimum 100.000 hours L10aa.
lifetime Lifetime formula: L10aa is a refined lifetime formula released by SKF (a global supplier of
bearings). It contains the effects of the fatigue limit of the material and the contamination
of the lubricant.

The calculated lifetime is not a warranty.

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 Product Description, Mechanical Face Seal

Mechanical Face Seal

Purpose The mechanical face seal is devised to isolate the motor, bearings and electrical parts of
the drive unit from the surrounding media.

Description The ITT Flygt seal system is based on a double seal arrangement with an intermediate
buffer cavity (seal housing filled with oil) in between.
The mechanical face seal consists of one stationary and one rotating seal ring that are
factory­assembled as a unit. The seal faces are protected from any dirt and solids that
could cause leakage.
The seal unit has a bi­directional mechanical torque transmission from the shaft by a
drive notch fitted in to the drive slot in the shaft. Internally, the seal unit relies only on
mechanical torque locks and torque transmission. The stationary seal ring is secured
by O­ring friction to the bearing housing.

Illustration: This is a cross­sectional view of the mechanical face seal:

Mechanical
face seal
1

1. Stationary seal ring (inner seal)

2. Rotating seal ring (outer seal)
3. Drive notch

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Product Description, Mechanical Face Seal

Illustration: This illustration shows where the mechanical face seal is located.
Seal
placement 1

1. Mechanical face seal (plug­in­type)

Controlled The mechanical face seal is designed to work on the controlled leakage principle where a
leakage minimal amount of oil/media is allowed to enter the space between the seal rings. This
principle creates a hydrodynamic film, which lubricates the seal faces.
In case of leakage through the outer seal, the liquid will enter the seal housing. Depending
on the type of oil that is used in the seal housing the liquid can be detected either by
the emulsion it creates or by the fact that it collects at the bottom of the seal housing,
separated from the oil.

Outer seal The outer seal is available in two different materials:

material • corrosion resistant tungsten carbide (WCCR) and
• silicone carbide (RSiC)
WCCR is the optimum choice in most applications and has a corrosion resistance
capability down to a pH of 3.
RSiC is a better choice when:
• the pH is lower than 3 and
• mixing small particles that have a hardness greater than WCCŔs hardness

Handling seals The seal faces in the seal unit are in contact with each other at all times and shall not be
at service disassembled.
If the mechanical seal unit is removed from the product, it must be replaced by a new
one. The new seal unit is easy to mount without risk of contamination of seal faces or
misalignment of seal rings. The seals smooth exterior makes it resistant to wear and
clogging.

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 Product Description, Cables and Cable Entry

Cables and Cable Entry

Power cable The product is available with the following power cables:
• SUBCAB®
• SUBCAB® AWG
• HCR and
• NSSHÖU
In accordance with IEC 66 the cable is protected with an oil and weather resistant
chlorinated polyethylene rubber jacket.
Reference: For information about available cable sizes and lengths, see Product Data,
page 31.

The cables should be sized in accordance with local and/or national regulations.

Cable entry
There are two types of cable entries available:
• Basic (A) and
• threaded with a metal hose (B).

Illustration This illustration shows the available cable entries.

A B
2

1
1

1. Rubber bushing (seal sleeve)

2. Metal sheathing

Rubber The cable entry has two compressible rubber bushings (seal sleeves) to seal off and
bushing to relieve the cable.
The dimension of the rubber bushings should be selected according to the outer cable
diameter.

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Product Description, Monitoring Equipment

Motor cable The connection of the stator leads and the motor cable is made by means of wire
connection connectors.
The connection of the motor cable and the stator leads are made at a terminal board and
sealed off to the stator housing by an O­ring.
Reference: A connection diagram sticker is provided in the junction box.

Monitoring Equipment

Description The monitoring equipment consists of thermal switches and leakage sensors.
The thermal switches are temperature sensors for stator winding monitoring and the
leakage sensors is a float sensor for detecting leakage in the product.

Thermal The thermal switches are embedded in the end coils of the stator windings. The switches
switches consist of bimetallic contacts and are
• wired in series
• normally closed
• of snap­action type in order to minimize arcing.
Opening and closing temperatures:
This table/tables shows the opening and closure temperatures for thermal switches.

Open at ... Close at ...

+125 °C + 6 % +95 °C

Temp. class T3:

Open at ... Close at ...

+140 °C +110 °C

It is required that thermal switches are connected to protect the motor and validate the
warranty.

On Ex­versions thermal switches must always be connected.

Maximum The maximum allowable switch load is:

allowable • 4 A at cos phi = 0.6
switch load • 6.3 A at cos phi = 1.0
• Rated voltage = 250 V

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 Product Description, Monitoring Equipment

Sensor for The Float Leakage Sensor (FLS) is an internally assembled miniature float switch for
water in stator detecting leakage in the product.
housing The FLS sensor is
• fully compatible with MiniCAS and
• needed to fulfill requirements for an FM explosion proof approval.
When the sensor is connected in series with the thermal switches in the stator winding
and/or in parallel to the water­in­oil sensor (CLS), a MiniCAS supervision relay can
distinguish between leakage and critical temperature signal.

In order to function properly the product may be positioned to maximum ±30° off the
vertical angle.

Reference For more information about Monitoring Equipment, see ITT Flygt intranet, Sales Support,
Monitoring & Control.

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Product Description, Propeller Unit

Propeller Unit

Introduction The propeller unit consists of a:

• two or three­bladed propeller
• hub and
• conical shaft
The propeller blades are welded to the hub and attached to the shaft by a screw.
The tightening torque of the screw gives a corresponding friction force between the
cone­shaped shaft end and the propeller hub which provides the torque to the propeller.

Illustration This is an illustration of the mixer and its general parts in the propeller unit.

1 2

3 4

General parts This is a list of the general parts in the propeller unit.
1. Screw
2. Propeller
3. Mechanical face seal
4. Conical shaft

Propeller The propeller blades have a:

blades • large width
• thin profile
• smooth surface and
• are back­swept which gives a highly efficient and clog­free operation.

Reference For more information about propellers, see Product Data, page 31.

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 Product Description, Jet ring and Vortex shield

Jet ring and Vortex shield

Introduction The product may be equipped with a jet ring and vortex shield.
It should be noted that the power could be up to 20 % lower for a propeller operating
with a jet ring.

Purpose The jet ring directs the mixer jet and improves the efficiency.
The vortex shield is for use in applications where the liquid depth is very shallow or where
the product may be placed close to the surface.

Illustration This illustration shows the mixer alternatives with jet ring and vortex shield.

1. Basic mixer design

2. Jet ring
3. Jet ring and vortex shield
4. Mixer with vortex shield

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Product Description, Jet ring and Vortex shield

Jet ring The jet ring reduces losses related to the change of flow direction, as well as losses
from blade tip recirculation.
Using a jet ring results in an efficiency increase of 10–15 % in water and even more in
viscous media.
Use:
A jet ring is recommended when there is a need to
• improve capacity and hydraulic efficiency
• maintain the capacity in viscous liquids and consistency media
• protect the propeller or
• avoid vortex
Don’t use:
A jet ring is not recommended to be used when
• a large through­let is required
• mechanical work on surface crust (high shear) is needed
• the entrance opening is too small for the jet ring
• operating in small tanks with high turbulence inflow to the mixer
• the price of the jet ring is not in proportion to its benefits or
• when there is risk for clogging.

Vortex shield A vortex shield may be used to prevent air vortices to be drawn from the surface into the
propeller, which may cause damage to the propeller and a drop in performance.

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 Product Description, Options

Options

Introduction The product may be equipped with the following accessories as options:
• Seal protection ring
• Cutting rings
• Seal flushing
• Cooling jacket
• External oil change
Illustration: This illustration shows the outer optional accessories.

1. Cooling
2. Seal flushing
3. External oil change

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Product Description, Seal protection ring

Seal protection ring

Description The purpose of the seal protection ring is to

• prevent material build­up around the shaft in media with stringy content and
• reduce the risk for clogging of the propeller blades.
It is recommended that seal protectors are applied as standard for all WWTP applications
and other applications where stringy material (long fibers, e.g. hair) may exists.
Seal protector shall not be used in:
• temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F)
• applications such as paper pulp and
• heavily abrasive media.

Illustration This illustration shows an example of a mixer with a seal protection ring (1).

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 Product Description, Cutting ring

Cutting ring

Description The purpose of a cutting ring is to prevent clogging of the hub area.
Cutting rings are intended to be used in liquids where long fibers, strings etc. will be mixed
or pumped. They are mainly an option when seal protector for some reason has failed or
when very harsh conditions can be anticipated.
The cutting rings may be used
• with flushing or
• without flushing.

Illustration This illustration shows accessories for cutting ring.

1
3

1. Rotating cutting ring

2. Stationary cutting ring
3. Inlet pipe for flushing

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Product Description, Seal flushing

Seal flushing

Description The purpose of seal flushing is to prevent very fine particles (smaller particles than the
liquid film between the surfaces of the mechanical seal) from penetrating past the outer
seal.
The flushing media can be
• water or
• air.
Other flushing media can be used provided that the materials in the hub area can
withstand the media.
Principle: The flushing media is connected to an inlet pipe. The lip seal that seals against
the propeller hub, opens for inner pressure and is designed to allow the flushing media
to disappear.

Illustration This illustration shows the accessories for seal flushing.

1

1. Inlet pipe
2. Lip seal
3. Shaft seal

Recommended This table gives an overview of recommended flow for continuous flushing.
flow Flow media Minimum Maximum
liter/min liter/min
Water 0.5 ­
Air 10 20

If the flow is lower than the minimum value recommended there may be problems with
clogging and worn­out seal ring in the propeller hub.

If the air flow is greater than the maximum value the mixing process will be disturbed.

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 Product Description, Seal flushing for flange mounted mixer

Seal flushing for flange mounted mixer

Description On a flange mounted mixer a pipe and coupling will be connected between the stationary
flushing and a fixing plate.
The fixing plate is provided with five threaded holes ISO G­3/8 for
• external inspection
• change of oil
• cooling water and
• seal flushing
Unused holes in the fixing plate will be provided with conical plugs from the factory.
For easy handling, the seal flushing hole may be equipped with hydraulic coupling or
coupling with hose clips.

Illustration These illustrations show accessories for seal flushing on flange mounted mixer.

1 5
3
2 4

Inlet pipe and coupling Fixing plate

1. Oil in
2. Cooling water in
3. Oil out
4. Cooling water out
5. Seal flushing

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Product Description, Cooling jacket

Cooling jacket

Description The flange mounted mixer may be equipped with a cooling jacket. Normally the stator
is cooled by the surrounding liquid. In some cases the cooling has to be external with a
cooling jacket.
If the cooling jacket option is used at liquid temperatures over +40 °C (104 °F), there
are no warm liquid motor power limitations.
Principle: Pipes and couplings are connected between the cooling jacket and the fixing
plate. Cooling water enters through the fixing plate at the connection, see illustration.
For easy handling, the seal flushing hole may be equipped with hydraulic coupling or
coupling with hose clamps.
Unused holes in the fixing plate will be provided with conical plugs from the factory.

Illustration These illustrations show the fixing plate and a mixer with cooling jacket.

1 5
3
2 4

Fixing plate Cooling jacket

1. Oil in 1. Cooling water out
2. Cooling water in 2. Cooling water in
3. Oil out
4. Cooling water out
5. Seal flushing

Recommended The recommended flow for cooling jacket with cooling water temperature +20 °C (+68 °F) is:
flow 2 liter/min.

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 Product Description, External oil change

External oil change

Description The flange mounted mixer may be equipped with external oil change. In this installation,
pipes and couplings are connected between the oil casing and the fixing plate.

Illustration These illustrations show the fixing plate with inlet ports and a mixer with external oil
change device.

1 5
3
2 4

Fixing plate External oil change

1. Oil in 1. Oil in
2. Cooling water in 2. Oil out
3. Oil out
4. Cooling water out
5. Seal flushing

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 Product Data
Overview

Table of This chapter contains the following topics:

Contents
Topic
Drive Unit .......................................................................................................... 32
Propeller............................................................................................................ 34
Materials ........................................................................................................... 35
Material characteristics .................................................................................. 38
Lubricants.......................................................................................................... 39

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Product Data, Drive Unit

Drive Unit

Power cable This table gives an overview of available cable types and approvals.
types and Cable type Approvals Description
approvals
SUBCAB® • IEC 60245 The cable
• CENELEC HD 22 SECT.2 • is designed for use in
• VDE 0282 part 16 ambient temperature up to
• CAN/CSA C22.2 No 49 +70 °C.
• UL 62 • have high mechanical
• IEC 60679–14 properties for example tear,
• IEC 60811­1­1 clause 9 and tensile, strength.
60811­2­1 clause 10 • have low water absorption.
• IEC 60332–1 and • withstands continuous water
IEC60332–2. pressure of 5 bars (73 psi)
• is oil resistant and
SUBCAB® • Factory Mutual
• flame retardant.
AWG • MSHA
• IEC 60245
• CAN/CSA­C 22.2 No. 49
• ICEA S­ 68­516
• CAN 3C 68.4­M86
• UL 62
• IEC 60811­1­1 clause 9 and
60811­2­1 clause 10
• IEC 60332–1 and
IEC60332–2.
HCR • SEMKO approved. • Ambient temperature up to
• Flame­retardant according to +90 °C
IEC 60332–3 Cat A. • Resistant to chemicals and
solvents.
NSSHÖU../3E DIN VDE 0250 part 812 • Ambient temperature up to
+ST +70 °C
• Screened rubber cable
• For use in VFD applications
where CE­marking (EMC) is
a demand.

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 Product Data, Drive Unit

Power cable This table gives an overview of available cable sizes and power cable lengths that the
sizes product can be delivered with from the factory.
Cable Cable size Outer diameter Cable length
(mm) (m)
SUBCAB® 4 G 2.5 + 2 × 1.5 mm2 17.0 – 18.0 10 or 20
SUBCAB® AWG 14 AWG / 7 18.0 – 20.0 13 or 16
HCR 7 G 2.5 mm2 11,4 ± 0,4 10
NSSHÖU../3E + St 3 × 2.5+3×2.5/3E + 18.0 – 22.0 10
3×1.5 St

The cables should be sized in accordance with local regulations.

Cable entry This table shows available size/sizes of cable entries for power cables.
Cable Cable entry

(mm)
SUBCAB® 16 – 18
SUBCAB® AWG 18 – 20
HCR 10 – 12
NSSHÖU../3E + ST 18 – 20

Integral The control leads for thermal switches and leakage sensors are wired integrally with
control leads the power cable.

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Product Data, Propeller

Propeller

Propeller Available standard propeller diameter is:

blade diameter 368 mm

Blade angle The propeller is available in the following blade angles:

• 5°
• 6°
• 7°
• 8°
• 9°
• 10°
• 11°
• 12°
• 13°
• 14°
• 15°
• 16°

Rated shaft This table gives an overview of rated shaft power and nominal thrust.
power and Motor Rated shaft power Max. nominal thrust
nominal thrust
values 50 Hz 2.5 kW/ 3.3 hp 0.79 kN/ 177 lb
60 Hz 3.0 kW/ 4.0 hp 0.82 kN/ 180 lb

Reference: For more detailed information about power and thrust values, see Mixer Data
Chart at ITT Flygt intranet, GPI.

PP — Rated This table shows the shaft power and discharge values for propeller pumps (PP).
shaft power Motor Shaft power Discharge
and discharge
50 Hz 2.5 kW/ 3.3 hp DN 400
60 Hz 3 kW/ 4.0 hp DN 400

About The power and thrust varies depending on which propeller angle that is used.
performance The values that are given in the Mixer Data Chart are valid for water in the so­called
and thrust “open­sea” situation, i.e. when there is little or no flow to disturb the mixer, and when
there are no walls or obstacles close to it.
Reduction: If there is a background flow parallel to the mixer jet, the thrust and power are
reduced.

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 Product Data, Materials

Materials

Introduction The exposed parts of the machine are available in two different materials:
• Stainless steel — ASTM 304 or
• High grade stainless steel — ASTM 316L
Reference: For more information about stainless steel, see Material characteristics,
page 38.

ASTM 304 This table gives an overview of materials for the ASTM 304 stainless steel variant with
propeller options as shown.
Part Material ITT Flygt No. EN AISI/ASTM
Jet ring, inlet Stainless steel 0344.2333.02 1.4301 304
cone, seal
holder, fixing
plate
Support, Stainless steel 0344.2343.02 1.4432 316L
motor casing,
lifting device,
coupling,
cooling jacket,
tubes, screws,
entrance
flange,
protective
sleeve, vortex
shield and
guiding rollers.
Propeller Stainless steel 0344.2343.02 1.4432 316L
or
Hi­chrome 0314.0466.20 JN2080 A532
Shaft Stainless steel 0344.2321.05 1.4021 420
Seal housing, Vinylester SMC 0544.9585.70 ­ ­
propeller cover CR30
Stator housing Aluminum 0404.4263.10 DF6 B85 A413.0

Bearing casing A1413.0

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Product Data, Materials

ASTM 316L This table gives an overview of materials for the ASTM 316 stainless steel variant with
propeller options as shown.
Part Material ITT Flygt No. EN AISI/ASTM
Jet ring, inlet Stainless steel 0344.2343.02 1.4432 316L
cone, seal
holder, fixing
plate, support,
motor casing,
lifting device,
coupling,
cooling jacket,
tubes, screws,
entrance
flange,
protective
sleeve, vortex
shield and
guiding rollers.
Propeller Stainless steel 0344.2343.02 1.4432 316L
or
Hi­chrome 0314.0466.20 JN2080 A532
Shaft Stainless steel 0344.2321.05 1.4021 420
Seal housing, Vinylester SMC 0544.9585.70 ­ ­
propeller cover CR30
Stator housing Aluminum 0404.4263.10 DF6 B85 A413.0

Bearing casing A1413.0

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 Product Data, Materials

Sealing This table gives an overview of available sealing materials.

material Denomination Material Flygt No
O­rings Nitrile rubber (NBR), 70° IRH or 0516.2637.04
Flourinated rubber (FPM), 90°
IRH 0516.2677.32

Bushing (seal sleeve) in Nitrile rubber (NBR), 70° IRH or 0516.2636.33

cable entry Flourinated rubber (FPM), 90°
IRH 0516.2677.32

Seal sleeve in outer seal Flourinated rubber (FPM), 90° 0516.2677.32

IRH
Mechanical face seal Inner: Cemented carbide ­
(WCCR)/ Aluminum oxide
(AL2O3)

Outer:
• Cemented carbide (WCCR)/
Cemented carbide (WCCR)
or
• silicone carbide (RSiC)/
silicone carbide (RSiC)/
Seal holder Polyfenylene sulfide 0561.9570.50

Flourinated rubber (FPM), 90° IRH should be used when high chemical resistance is
required.

pH range limits This table describes pH ranges where the outer seal ring materials may not be used.

Seal ring material may NOT be used in...

Corrosion cemented carbide acids with pH <3
(WCCR/WCCR)
sea water > 40 °C
silicone carbide (RSiC/RSiC) bases with pH >10

Surface Parts in stainless steel are blasted to a dull grey finish.

treatment

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Product Data, Material characteristics

Material characteristics

ASTM 304 Stainless steel 304 possesses a good combination of strength, corrosion resistance and
fabricability.

ASTM 316L The stainless steel ASTM 316L is an austenitic steel with good corrosion resistance in
general. Due to the addition of molybden, its sensitivity to pitting and crevise corrosion is
lower than for many other austenitic steels.
ASTM 316L is resistant in many solutions at high concentration and temperatures, for
example:
• Citric acids
• Phosphoric acids
• Lactic acids
• Nitric acids

Hi­Chrome Hi­chrome is an extremely abrasion­resistant alloy, but with limited corrosion resistance
(Cast iron) capabilities. The material is recommended when mixing hard mineral slurries.

Hi­chrome is not recommended for use in media below a pH of 5.5.

Reference For detailed information about Stainless steel and its durability in a specific media, see
ITT Flygt CREST program.

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 Product Data, Lubricants

Lubricants

Table This table describes what kind of lubricants that are used in the product when delivered
from the factory.

Lubricant Product ITT Flygt Standandard

Bearing grease Mobilith SHC 30 M0651.82.0001
Oil for seal housing Paraffin oil, viscosity class M0610.82.0001
ISO VG32

Note! In media where

paraffin oil is not required a
mineral oil, viscosity class
ISO VG32, can be used.

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 Limitations
Submersion The product, including blades, should always be fully submerged during operation.
depth Maximum permissible submersion depth is 20 m.
Minimum vortex free submergence can be calculated as follows:
S min = (0.019/√(SG)) * √(F/D)
Where:
S min = depth from surface to propeller tip (m)
D = propeller diameter (m)
F = mixer thrust (N)
SG = the liquid specific gravity
Reference: ITT Flygt Mixer Positioning Principles (art.no: 892731).
For recommended submergence for the product, see Installation, page 47.

The product, including blades, must always be fully submerged during operation.

Liquid This table shows allowable liquid parameters for the product.
characteristics Liquid characteristics Maximum load value
Temperature 40 °C

For warm liquid and Ex­approved version:

90 °C
Density Depends on the power margin of the motor.
Viscosity 2000 cp –12000 cp

Depending on nominal thrust and motor

power margin.
pH 1–14
Depends on the seal material.

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Limitations, Overview

Electrical All electrical data of the motor and the performance of the product are related to operation
limitations at the rated voltage.
The product is designed for operation at the rated voltage ±5 %.
Greater voltage deviations up to a maximum of ±10 % are acceptable but
• affects performance and
• may affect the working life of the motor.
Maximum starts per hour: 30
Table: This table shows the electrical limitations.
Maximum voltage ... is ...
imbalance 2%
on the thermal switches 250 V
on the thermistors 2.5 V

Service factor The service factor mainly concerns the US market.

ITT FLYGT mixer and PP pump motors have a combined service factor of 1.10.
The combined effect of voltage, frequency and specific gravity variations should not
exceed this value.

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 Accessories
Overview

Table of This chapter contains the following topics:

Contents
Topic
Electric starters .................................................................................................. 44
Zinc anodes....................................................................................................... 45
Variable Frequency Drive (VFD).......................................................................... 46

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Accessories, Electric starters

Electric starters

Description The machine may be equipped with an electrical starter to protect the product.
It is recommended that the electrical starter should have
• a motor protection of a well­known manufacturer.
• protection for built­in sensors.

For explosion­proof versions the starter must be approved for use in hazardous area.

Reference For information about available starters supplied by ITT Flygt, see Starters at ITT Flygt
intranet, Sales support, Monitoring & Control.

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 Accessories, Zinc anodes

Zinc anodes

Description The machine can be equipped with zinc­anodes.

It is recommended to use zinc­anodes when mixing/pumping in sea water or other liquids
with chloride contact greater than 200 ppm (stainless steel 304) or 500 ppm (stainless
steel 316L).

Reference For available zinc­anodes part number, see ITT Flygt, Parts List.

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Accessories, Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)

Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)

Description The machine can be equipped with Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) which is a way to
achieve a variable speed motor.
Nuisance: The fast switching by the VFD generates high frequency harmonics which can
lead to problems such as nuisance tripping of control equipment.

Cables By using a shielded cable and appropriate filters the nuisance tripping of control equipment
can be minimized. The filter may be connected between the monitoring conductors (T1,
T2) and ground (PE).
Cables containing both power and pilot cores should be kept to a minimum length.
Recommended cable: NSSHÖU../3E +ST

Reference For information about VFD supplied by ITT Flygt, see Variable Frequency Drives at ITT
Flygt intranet, Sales support, Monitoring & Control.

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 Installation
Overview

Table of This chapter contains the following topics:

Contents
Topic
Installation Requirements ................................................................................... 48
Installation Alternatives....................................................................................... 49
Single Guide Bar System ............................................................................... 49
Flange Mounted Mixer ................................................................................... 51
PP – Installation ............................................................................................ 52
Lifting Equipment ............................................................................................... 53

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Installation, Installation Requirements

Installation Requirements

Introduction ITT Flygt supplies equipment for a semi­permanent mode of installation, that is guide bar
systems. The product can be installed on:
• rigid structures
• pillars
• stands
• gratings
• anchored rafts.

Requirements For continuously operating mixers, the product should not be installed where
• there are obstacles in front of the product.
• the flow on the suction side of the product is obstructed due to the design of the tank.
• the propeller can draw down air (snore condition).

Personal When mixing near a lake or similar (for example jetties, beaches, ponds, fountains) there
safety must be a safety distance between any person and the mixer, if the person is in contact
with the mixed media.
Safety distance:
The safety distance is 20 m

Minimum This table shows the minimum distances that should be observed in connection with
distance the installation work.
Distance between the propeller and the should not be less than ...
...
side wall 0.5 times the propeller diameter.
bottom 1 propeller diameter.
background wall 1.5 times the propeller diameter.

Obstacles and walls downstream of mixer: The clear distance (free of obstructions)
downstream of the mixer should be at least 10 times the propeller diameter.

Submergence The required submergence depends on the flow conditions. Recommended submergence
values are based on low viscous liquids and the largest propeller angle.
Submergence levels:
• Without vortex shield = 900 mm
• With vortex shield = 400 mm

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 Installation, Installation Alternatives

Installation Alternatives

Introduction The product may be installed:

• in an empty or filled tank
• on a turnable guide bar or on fixed structures
• with a single guide bar system
• with a mounting flange or
• as a PP­pump

Reference For more information about possible installation alternatives, see ITT Flygt brochure Mixer
Positioning Principles (art. nr: 892731).

Single Guide Bar System

Single guide In a single guide bar system, the mixer is lowered or raised along a guide bar that is
bar system connected to the wall and/or floor with brackets.
The single guide bar system may be installed:
• with intermediate support or
• without intermediate support
Guide bar system with intermediate support is usually used in tanks over 6 meters (20
ft) depth. In this installation an intermediate bracket is used between the bottom and
upper bracket.
In both systems the lower bracket may be fixed to the bottom or to the wall of the tank.

The mixer can’t be angled when the guide bar is equipped with an intermediate support.

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Installation, Single Guide Bar System

Illustration Illustration: This is an illustration of a typical single guide bar system with support (1).

Guide bar Guide bar sizes: The guide bar is available in the following dimensions:
dimensions • 50 × 50 mm
• 50 × 100 mm
Guide bar length: This table gives an overview of available guide bar lengths.
Guide bar Length
(m)
Without intermediate support 3, 6, 9, 12 or 15
With intermediate support 9 or 12

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 Installation, Flange Mounted Mixer

Flange Mounted Mixer

Description The flange mounted mixer consists of:

• a mixer with fixing plate for flange mounting and
• a flange cover
The mixer is mounted to an adapter flange, which in turn is mounted in the tank inspection
hole opening.
The design of the mixer‘s fixing plate makes it possible to attach the mixer to the flange
cover.
The flange cover:
• has to be manufactured to fit each specific tank, with its particular flange.
• is calculated according to Swedish standard TKN­87, a standard for pressure vessels.
The square tubes on the flange cover are made for forklift trucks for easy and fast
installation.

Illustration This illustration is an example of a flange mounted mixer.

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Installation, PP – Installation

PP – Installation

Description Instead of an ordinary pump a Propeller Pump (PP) is an alternative when moving very
large volumes of fluid over short distances.
With a PP­installation the fluid may be transferred through the wall of a basin instead
of up and over.
The guide bars and tube can be ordered from a local ITT Flygt office or representative.

Illustration This is an illustration of a PP­installation.

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 Installation, Lifting Equipment

Lifting Equipment

Description ITT Flygt provides equipment that enables convenient lifting and handling of the product.
The lifting davit is mounted in a holder at its lower end which enables easy turning of
the davit.

Product safety The lifting equipment must be properly sized to safely lift the product.

Oversized lifting equipment can cause damage if the product gets stuck when being
lifted.

Illustration This is an illustration of the lifting system.

Davit 150

Davit The davit is available in carbon steel or stainless steel ASTM 316 with a maximum load
capability of 150 kg (330 lb).

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Installation, Lifting Equipment

Winch Maximum load:

The winch (with bracket and two corner blocks) is available with the maximum load
capacity of 150 kg (330 lb).
Types:
There are two types of winches available. Winch with:
• holder unit
• bracket unit
For each winch there is a specific winch bracket.
Material: The winch is available in one of the following materials:
• Carbon steel (galvanized)
• Aluminum or
• Stainless steel ASTM 316L
Wire length:
The wire length is 15 m.

Lifting device, The fixing plate, which works as a guiding claw, is delivered with the product.
fixing plate Illustration: This illustration shows the mixer combinations for lifting device, vortex shield,
and jet ring clamp and jet ring.

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 Installation, Lifting Equipment

2
4
3

5
2
3 6
4

10

1. Fixing plate
2. Shackle
3. Clamp
4. Vortex shield
5. Jet ring
6. Clamp, assembly
7. Support
8. Support, assembly
9. Lifting handle
10. Lifting handle assembly with support

Reference: For more information, see ITT Flygt, Parts List.

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Installation, Lifting Equipment

Lifting This table shows available lifting accessories, maximum load and lengths.
accessories Part Max. load Length

(kg) (m)
Lifting chain 500 5 or 20
Chain links 500 0,75

(with abbreviatured hook

and shackle)
Corner block 400 –
Block and tackle 500 –

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Mixer 4640
896433/2.0 ­ 2006–11–23
www.flygt.com © ITT Flygt AB, Printed in Sweden