SKF GSE Guide

Multi-outlet drum
pump GSE
Installation and commissioning
Version 03
Date of issue June 2016
Publication number 951-130-407
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Multi-outlet drum
pump GSE
English translation of the original installation
and commissioning manual

Imprint
This manual – containing installation, opera-
tion and maintenance instructions complies
with EC-Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
and is an integral part of the described lubri-
cation system. It must be kept for future use.
This manual – containing installation, op-
eration and maintenance instructions was
created in accordance with the valid stan-
dards and regulations on documentation.
© SKF
This documentation is protected by copy-
right. All rights reserved. The photomechan-
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prohibited without the express permission of
SKF.
Subject to editorial or technical
modifications.
Service
For all technical questions, please contact:
SKF France
Lubrication Product Division
204, bld Charles de Gaulle
B.P. 239
37540 St-Cyr-sur-Loire
FRANCE
Tel. [phone]
Or an SKF Service Centre, the addresses of
which are given on our website:
[e-mail]
www.skf.com
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Contents
Multi-outlet drum pump GSE ......3
Imprint .........................4
Service .........................4
Information concerning the EC
Declaration of Conformity and the EC
Declaration of Incorporation .......6
General.........................8
Meaning of symbols and corresponding
information ...................8
1. Safety instructions .............9
1.1 Intended use ...............9
1.2 Authorized personnel .......10
1.3 Danger relating to electric current 10
1.4 Danger relating to system pressure
10
1.5 Warranty .................11
2. Lubricants ...................12
2.1 General ..................12
2.2 Selection of lubricants ......13
2.3 Approved lubricants ........13
2.4 Lubricants and the environment14
2.5 Danger relating to lubricants . 14
3. Design and function ...........15
3.1 Versions..................15
3.2 Construction ..............17
3.3 Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4. Installation instructions........20
4.1 Positioning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.2.2 Installation ..............21
4.3 Pump element.............22
Pump element assembly........23
4.5 Level monitoring ...........24
5. Transport, delivery and storage . 25
5.1 Transport.................25
5.2 Delivery ..................25
5.3 Storage ..................25
6. Activation....................26
6.1 General ..................26
6.2. Commissioning............26
6.3 Flow rate adjustment .......27
6.5 Replacing the drum.........28
7. Shutdown ...................29
7.1 Temporary shutdown .......29
7.2 Permanent shutdown .......29
8. Maintenance .................30
9. Failures .....................31
Technical data ..................33
11. Spare parts and accessories ...35

Information concerning the EC Declaration of Conformity and the EC
Declaration of Incorporation
For the product(s) designated below:
Drum pump
Product line:
GSE
SKF herewith certifies that it conforms to the
pertinent safety requirements set forth in
the following Council Directive(s) for the har-
monization of the laws of the Member
States...
• Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
Note:
1 This declaration certifies conformity with
the aforementioned directive(s), but does
not contain any assurance of properties.
2 The safety instructions in the owner’s
manual must be observed.
3 The certified product must not be started
up until it is confirmed that the equip-
ment, machinery, vehicle or the like in
which the product was installed meets the
provisions and requirements of the na-
tional directives to be applied.
4 Operation of the products on non-stan-
dard main voltage as well as nonobser-
vance of installation instructions can affect
the EMC properties and electrical safety.
SKF further declares that the above men-
tioned product:
• is meant for integration into a machinery /
for connection to other machinery accord-
ing to the EC-Machinery Directive
2006/42/EC, Appendix II Part B. Starting
up the product is not permissible until it is
assured that the machinery, vehicle or the
like in which the product was installed
meets the provisions and requirements of
the regulations set forth in the EC Direc-
tive 2006/42/EC.
• with reference to the EC Directive 97/23/
EC concerning apparatus subjected to
pressure, this product must only be used
as intended and according to the Owner’s
manual. Especially observe the following:
–Products of SKF must not be used in
conjunction with fluids, group I (hazard-
ous fluids), according to the definition of
article 2 paragraph 2 of the Directive
67/548/EC dtd. 27thJune, 1967; and
are not approved for application with
such fluids.
–None of the products manufactured by
SKF can be used in conjunction with
gases, liquefied gases, pressurized gas-
es in solution and fluids with a vapor
pressure exceeding normal atmospher-
ic pressure (1013 mbar) by more than
0,5 bar at their maximum permissible
temperature.
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–When used as intended, the products
supplied by SKF do not reach the limit
values listed in the Article 3 par. 1, sec-
tions 1.1 to 1.3 and par. 2 of the Direc-
tive 97/23/EC. Therefore, they do not
come under the requirements set forth
in annex I of that Directive.They are not
labeled with the CE mark with reference
to the Directive 97/23/EC.They are
classified by SKF to come under Article
3 par. 3 of the Directive.
–The EC Declaration of Conformity and
EC-Declaration of Incorporation is part
of the product documentation.
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General
Meaning of symbols and
corresponding information
In this manual, the symbols and safety
wordings shown on this page are intended to
communicate a particular risk to persons,
material assets, or the environment.
All safety instructions must be respected
by person exposed to these risks. The safety
instructions must be communicated to all
other persons.
Instructions attached directly to the equip-
ment, such as
• rotational direction arrows
• fluid connection labels, etc.
must be respected and remain perfectly
legible.
It is essential to read these instructions
thoroughly and to respect the safety instruc-
tions given.
Table 1
Hazard symbols
Symbol Standard Meaning
DIN 4844-2 W000 General hazard
DIN 4844-2 W008 Voltage
DIN 4844-2 W026 Hot surface
DIN 4844-2 W028 Slippery floor
DIN 4844-2 W027 Risk of hand injury
DIN 4844-2 W55 Risk of pollution
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1. Safety instructions
The described product was manufactured in
accordance with all generally acknowledged
regulations pertaining to technology, occu-
pational safety, and accident prevention.
However, dangers that can cause physical
injury to persons or damage to other mate-
rial assets might still occur during the use of
the product.
!These instructions must be read
and understood by all persons
who are involved with the installation,
operation, maintenance, and repair of
the product. These instructions must be
kept close to the equipment for future
reference.
Note that these installation instruc-
tions is an integral part of the product. It
must be handed over to the new opera-
tor of the product if the product is sold.
!In addition to the information pro-
vided in the installation instruc-
tions, all generally applicable regulations
on accident prevention and the environ-
ment must be observed.
1.1 Intended use
The described product is for supplying cen-
tralized lubrication systems with lubricant
and is intended for use in centralized lubri-
cation systems. Other use or use beyond this
purpose is considered unintended.
Products of SKF must not be used in con-
junction with substances and mixtures clas-
sified as hazardous by the Annex I part 2-5
of the CLP regulation (EC 1272/2008), and
identified with hazard pictograms GHS01-
GHS06 and GHS08.
None of the products manufactured by
SKF can be used in conjunction with gases,
liquefied gases, pressurized gases in solution
and fluids with a vapor pressure exceeding
normal atmospheric pressure (1013 mbar)
by more than 0.5 bar at their maximum per-
missible temperature.
Unless otherwise noted, products of SKF
must not be used in conjunction with explo-
sive atmospheres according to the ATEX-Di-
rective 2014/34/EU.
!All products from SKF may be
used only for their intended pur-
pose as described in this brochure and in
any instructions.
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1.2 Authorized personnel
The products described in the installation in-
structions may only be installed, operated,
maintained, and repaired by qualified ex-
perts. Qualified experts are persons who
have been trained, instructed, and familiar-
ized with the end product into which the de-
scribed product is installed.
These persons are considered capable of
such tasks due to their education, training,
and experience with valid standards, condi-
tions, accident prevention regulations in ef-
fect, and installation conditions. They should
be able to carry out the required tasks and to
recognize – and thus avoid – any dangers
that might otherwise occur.
A definition of what constitutes a qualified
person and who are unqualified persons are
stipulated in DIN VDE 0105 and IEC 364.
1.3 Danger relating to electric
current
The electrical connection for the described
product may only be established by qualified,
instructed persons who have been autho-
rized by the operator or owner to carry out
this task. If the product is improperly con-
nected, substantial material or personal
damage my be the consequence.
DANGER!
Working on products that have
not been disconnected from the power
supply can cause serious injury or death
to persons. Installation, maintenance,
and repair work may only be carried out
by qualified experts on products that
have been disconnected from the power
supply. The supply voltage must be
turned off before any product compo-
nents are opened. .
1.4 Danger relating to system
pressure
DANGER!
Centralized lubrication systems
are under pressure when they are being
operated. Such systems must therefore
be depressurized before starting instal-
lation, maintenance, or repair work and
before making any changes to the
system.
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1.5 Warranty
The instructions do not contain any informa-
tion on the warranty. This can be found in
the General Conditions of Sales, which are
available at: www.skf.com/lubrication.
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2. Lubricants
2.1 General
!All SKF products must only be
used for their intended purpose
and in accordance with the specifications
of the installation instructions for the
product in question.
The intended use of this product is for the
centralized lubrication/lubrication of bear-
ings and wear points with lubricants. All
physical limitations of use stipulated in the
documentation of the product such as the
owner’s manual, technical drawings and cat-
alogs must be observed.
More specifically, we call your attention to
the fact that substances and mixtures classi-
fied as hazardous by the Annex I part 2-5 of
the CLP regulation (EC 1272/2008), and
identified with hazard pictograms GHS01-
GHS06 and GHS08, can only be used to feed
the SKF centralized lubrication systems,
transported or distributed by these systems
after consultation with SKF and obtaining
written permission.
All products manufactured by SKF are not
approved for use in conjunction with gases,
liquefied gases, pressurized gases in solution
and fluids with a vapor pressure exceeding
normal atmospheric pressure (1013 mbars)
by more than 0,5 bar at their maximum per-
missible temperature.
Should there be a need to use the product
to convey media other than lubricants or
hazardous substances, this must be dis-
cussed with SKF first and the company must
give express written permission.
In the opinion of SKF, lubricants constitute
a design element that must be considered
when selecting components and designing
centralized lubrication systems.The lubrica-
tion properties of the lubricants in question
must be considered.
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!You must observe the machinery
manufacturer's information on
the lubricants to be used in the
machinery.
DANGER!
The manufacturer of the bearing
or machinery to be lubricated will specify
the lubricant requirements for each
point to be lubricated. You must make
sure that the required quantity of lubri-
cant is provided to the relevant lubricat-
ing point. If a lubricating point is insuf-
ficiently lubricated, the bearing may
become damaged or jammed.
While the machinery/bearing manufacturer
usually specifies lubricants, it is the owner/
operator (or maintenance person) who must
finally select the appropriate lubricant, with
the help of the lubricant supplier. When se-
lecting a lubricant, the type of bearing/wear
point, the stresses and strains to be expected
during operation, and anticipated ambient
conditions must be taken into account. All fi-
nancial/economic aspects must also be
considered.
!If required, SKF can help custom-
ers to select suitable components
for the conveyance of the selected lubri-
cant and to plan and design their cen-
tralized lubrication system.
If you have further questions, you can
contact SKF.
We can test lubricants in our own labora-
tory to establish their suitability for convey-
ance (e.g. 'oil separation' behavior) in cen-
tralized lubrication systems.
You can request an overview of lubricant
tests offered by SKF from our Service Center.
2.3 Approved lubricants
DANGER!
Only lubricants that have been
approved by SKF for use with the prod-
uct may be used. Unsuitable lubricants
can cause product malfunctions and
damage to property.
2.2 Selection of lubricants
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Note that lubricants are harmful to the envi-
ronment and flammable; their transporta-
tion, storage, and processing are subject to
special precautionary measures. For specifi-
cations on transportation, storage, process-
ing, and dangers to the use and the environ-
ment for the lubricant, refer to the material
safety data sheet provided by or available
from the lubricant manufacturer. You can ask
the manufacturer of the lubricant for the
material safety data sheet.
DANGER!
Centralized lubrication systems
must be absolutely leak-free. Leaking
centralized lubrication systems can
cause a slip hazard. When performing
installation, maintenance, and repairs
test the centralized lubrication system
for leaks. Leaky parts of the centralized
lubrication system or components of the
lubrication equipment have to be sealed
immediately.
Leaking centralized lubrication systems or
components of the lubrication equipment
are a source of danger in relation to slip haz-
ard and the risk of injury. These dangers can
cause physical injury to persons or damage
to other material assets.
2.5 Danger relating to
lubricants
DANGER!
Different lubricants must not be
mixed together. Doing so can cause
damage and require extensive cleaning
of the products/centralized lubrication
system. To prevent confusion, we recom-
mend that you attach information indi-
cating the lubricant to be used on the lu-
bricant reservoir.
The described product can be operated with
lubricants that comply with the specifications
in the technical data.
Note that some lubricants may have prop-
erties that lie within the permitted limit val-
ues and yet not be suitable for use in cen-
tralized lubrication systems for other
reasons. For example, some synthetic lubri-
cants are not compatible with elastomers.
2.4 Lubricants and the
environment
DANGER!
Lubricants can contaminate the
ground and watercourses. Lubricants
must be used and disposed of in compli-
ance with the rules. Instructions and lo-
cal regulations must be observed when
handling lubricants.
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Refer to safety precautions in the lubricant
manufacturer's material safety data sheet.
Lubricants are hazardous substance. It is
essential to respect any safety instructions
given in the lubricant safety data sheet. You
can ask the manufacturer of the lubricant for
the material safety data sheet.
3. Design and function
3.1 Versions
Motor-driven pumps GSE are available in
different designs. They differ depending on
the drum capacity and dimensions, on which
they are mounted († table 1).
The motor-driven pump GSE can have a lu-
bricant level monitoring device (pressure
switch). A follower plate is fitted to the pump
GSE in the case of a grease drum.
How your motor-driven pump is equipped is
indicated on the nameplate and delivery pa-
pers. The adjacent table explains the type
key.
!If a motor-driven pump unit is not
listed in table 1, please refer to the
delivered technical sheet to know the
specific technical data of the unit.
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Table 1
Multi-outlet drum pumps GSE
Level monitoring
Order No. Drum capacity Follower plate Cover
GSE0-25-00 25
GSE0-25-01 25 • •
GSE0-25-10 25
GSE0-25-11 25 • • •
GSE0-25N-00 25
GSE0-25N-01 25 • •
GSE0-25N-10 25
GSE0-25N-11 25 • • •
GSE0-50-00 50
GSE0-50-01 50 • •
GSE0-50-10 50
GSE0-50-11 50 • • •
GSE0-50L-00 50
GSE0-50L-01 50 • •
GSE0-50L-10 50
GSE0-50L-11 50 • • •
GSE0-200-00 200
GSE0-200-01 200 • •
GSE0-200-10 200
GSE0-200-11 200 • • •
*) Please indicate the voltage key when ordering:
+140: 230/400 V AC, 50 Hz ; +428: 230 V AC , 50/60 Hz ; +924: 24 V DC
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Fig. 1
Multi-outlet drum pump GSE
motor
reducing gear
positioning wheel
drum cover (for
grease only)
follower plate (for
grease only)
pump element
pump housing
suction pipe
suction check
valve
lift ring
3.2 Construction
Figure 1 shows the essential design of the
motor-driven pump GSE.
The main element of the motor-driven
pump GSE is the pump housing with the ec-
centric cam in it. The gear motor on the back
side of the pump housing drives the cam.
The pump housing in mounted on the
suction pipe, which will be plunged into the
drum. You can adjust the height of the suc-
tion pipe with a positioning wheel. In the
case of a drum of grease, the pipe is
equipped with a follower plate and a cover,
which adapts itself to different drum sizes.
The pump elements, from 1 to 6, are fit-
ted around the pump housing. There is a
bleeding plug and the front side of the pump
housing and you can extract the pump from
the drum by means of the lift ring.
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367 env.
H335 env.h
Ø B Ø A205 env.Fig. 2
Dimensions of the motor-driven pump unit GSE
Table 2
Drum Cover Unit
(drum OD)
min. Ø B max. Ø B max. H
25 kg 265 310 935
25 kg N 285 305 935
50 kg 350 395 1,150
50 kg L 360 405 1,150
200 kg 565 610 1,340
Drum Pipe Follower plate
drum) (drum ID)
max. h min. Ø A max. Ø A
25 kg 480 260 298
25 kg N 480 300 340
50 kg 695 330 370
50 kg L 695 360 405
200 kg 890 550 590
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3.3 Function
When the motor-driven pump GSE is
switched on, the primary shaft of the gear
motor (1/100) is driving a vertical shaft, on
which an eccentric cam is mounted. This
cam is in the pump housing. This cam actu-
ates simultaneously:
• the control piston of the suction valve of
the pipe,
• the pumping piston of the pump element.
The pipe sucks via the suction valve the lu-
bricant in the drum and delivers it into the
pump housing. A pressure switch, set at 0,3
bar, is inside the pump housing. It checks the
pump housing is correctly fed up. When the
pressure inside the pump housing drops the
pressure switch sends a signal. The lack of
pressure means that the drum is empty.
The pump elements are fitted around the
pump housing. Every pump element is con-
nected to the eccentric as the piston heel is
put into the eccentric groove. Every rotation
(≈ 15 min–1) of the eccentric actuates the
pump elements. The pumping pistons suck
the lubricant in the pump housing, which is
the metered by the valve piston. The me-
tered quantity of lubricant is then fed out
through the pump element outlet. The pump
element outlet is either directly connected to
a lubrication point, or to a primary line,
which is delivering the lubricant to progres-
sive feeders.
Control (manometer, pressure switches,
flow indicators) and safety devices (over-
pressure valve) have to be independently in-
stalled on every line in regard to the require-
ments and surrounding conditions of every
lubrication point.
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4. Installation
instructions
The motor-driven pump unit described in
the mounting instructions may only be in-
stalled, operated, maintained, and repaired
by qualified experts. Qualified personnel are
persons who have been trained, instructed,
and familiarized by the user of the end prod-
uct into which the system is installed. These
persons are considered capable of such
tasks due to their education, training, and
experience with valid standards, conditions,
accident prevention regulations in effect,
and installation conditions. They should be
able to carry out the required tasks and to
recognize – and thus avoid – any dangers
that might otherwise occur.
A definition of what constitutes a qualified
person and who are unqualified persons are
stipulated in DIN VDE 0105 and IEC 364.
Before installing/positioning the motor-
driven pump unit, remove the packaging
material and any transportation safety de-
vices such as sealing plugs. Keep the pack-
aging material until any and all problems
have been clarified.
Country-specific accident prevention reg-
ulations and the operating and maintenance
instructions for the operator must be ob-
CAUTION!
The motor-driven pump unit
must not be tipped up or dropped!
served when carrying out all installation
work on machines.
4.1 Positioning
The motor-driven pump must be protected
from moisture and vibration, but on the oth-
er hand mounted so that it is easily acces-
sible to ensure that all further installation
work can be carried out without difficulty.
Ensure that there is adequate space for
changing the drum when necessary.
The main lines to the lubrication points
should be laid with an upward inclination if
possible (air bleeding). Lubricant distributors
at the end of the lubrication system should
be installed with the lubrication point lines
pointing upward.
Hand tighten the tube fittings, then tighten
them by 1 1/2 turn.
DANGER!
The supply voltage on site must
agree with the information on the codifi-
cation of the motor-driven pump unit.
Check the fusing of the circuit. Use only
the original fuse with the required am-
pere value. If other fuses are used, dam-
age to property of personal injury may
be the consequence.
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