VORTEX VX Series Submersible Pumps Owner’s Manual
- July 18, 2024
- VORTEX
Table of Contents
- VORTEX VX Series Submersible Pumps
- Specifications
- Product Usage Instructions
- FAQs
- INSTALLATION AND USE
- APPLICATION LIMITS
- PERFORMANCE DATA
- Technical data
- DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
- MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS
- SEWAGE LIFTING SYSTEM
- ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE FOR ORDER
- DIMENSIONS
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
VORTEX VX Series Submersible Pumps
Specifications
- Product Name: VX Submersible Pumps
- Application: Sewage, Civil use, Industrial use
- Electric Motor: Three-phase with thermal protector
- Power Cable Length: 10m
- Voltage: 400V
- Frequency: 50Hz (60Hz available upon request)
Product Usage Instructions
- Installation:
- Ensure the pump is submerged at a minimum immersion depth of 500mm for continuous service.
- Connect the power cable (10m length) to a suitable power source with the correct voltage and frequency.
- Operation:
- Switch on the power supply to activate the pump.
- Monitor the pump for proper functioning and water flow.
- Maintenance:
- Regularly check and clean the pump intake to prevent clogging.
- Inspect the power cable for any damages.
FAQs
- Q: What should I do if the pump overheats?
- A: The electric motor is equipped with a thermal protector that activates in case of overheating. Allow the pump to cool down and check for any blockages in the system.
- Q: Can I request different voltage requirements?
- A: Yes, different voltage requirements are available upon request. Please contact customer support for further assistance.
- Q: How do I ensure the pump operates at optimal performance?
- A: Regular maintenance, proper installation, and monitoring of the pump during operation will help ensure optimal performance and longevity of the product.
PERFORMANCE RANGE
- Flow rate up to 1800 l/min (108 m3/h)
- Head up to 26 m
INSTALLATION AND USE
- The VX series is constructed from thick stainless steel and cast iron, offering exceptional robustness, abrasion resistance, and durability. The pumps feature VORTEX-type impellers, renowned for their reliable operation and minimal risk of clogging.
- Recommended for various applications including sewage with suspended solids, wastewater, rainwater, city sewage, and industrial wastewater.
- They are suitable for a wide range of applications, including sewers, tunnels, excavations, canals, and underground parking facilities.
ELECTRIC MOTOR
- The electric motor is safeguarded by a special three-phase thermal protector, situated within the motor, which activates in case of overheating or abnormal power consumption.
INCLUDES
- Power cable length 10 m
APPLICATION LIMITS
- Depth below water level up to 10 m (with an appropriately sized power cable)
- Liquid temperature up to +40 °C
- Suspended solids transfer:
- up to Ø 50 mm for VX/50
- up to Ø 65 mm for VX/65
- up to Ø 80 mm for VX/80
- Minimum immersion for continuous service: 500 mm
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
- Different voltage requirements 60 Hz frequency
PATENTS – TRADE MARKS – MODELS
- Registered Community Model No. 003863158-0002
PERFORMANCE DATA
CURVES AND PERFORMANCE DATA 50 Hz
TYPE
Three- phase
| POWER (P2)| Q| m³/h| 0| 12| 24| 36| 48| 60| 72| 84| 96| 108
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
kW| HP| l/min| 0| 200| 400| 600| 800|
1000| 1200| 1400| 1600| 1800
VX 40/80| 3| 4|
H metres
| 12.5| 11.5| 10.2| 8.5| 6.7| 5| 3| | |
VX 55/80| 4| 5.5| 16.5| 16| 14.4| 12.5| 10.3| 8| 6| 4| |
VX 75/80| 5.5| 7.5| 22| 21| 19.2| 17.4| 15.2| 13| 10.7| 8.4| 6.4|
4.5
Technical data
ABSORPTION
TYPE
Three- phase
| VOLTAGE 400 V
---|---
VX 40/50| 5.8 A
VX 55/50| 7.0 A
VX 40/65| 6.2 A
VX 55/65| 7.7 A
VX 75/65| 12.7 A
TYPE
Three- phase
| VOLTAGE 400 V
---|---
VX 40/80| 6.0 A
VX 55/80| 8.5 A
VX 75/80| 13.5 A
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
Typical installation
PORT FLANGE
TYPE
Three- phase
| FLANGE
DN
| F| K
mm
| D
mm
| HOLES
---|---|---|---|---|---
N°| Ø (mm)
VX 40/50 VX 55/50| 50
(PN10)
| 2″| 125| 150| 4| 18
__**VX 40/65 __**
VX 55/65 VX 75/65
| 65
(PN10)
| ****
2½”
| ****
145
| ****
185
| ****
8
| ****
18
__**VX 40/80 __**
VX 55/80 VX 75/80
| 80
(PN10)
| ****
3″
| ****
160
| ****
200
| ****
8
| ****
18
PALLET CAPACITY
| TYPE Three- phase | NO. OF PUMPS |
|---|---|
| VX 40/50 | 10 |
| VX 55/50 | 12 |
| VX 40/65 | 12 |
| VX 55/65 | 12 |
| VX 75/65 | 12 |
| VX 40/80 | 12 |
| VX 55/80 | 12 |
| VX 75/80 | 12 |
MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS
- Pump body Cast iron with cataphoresis treatment
- Impeller Cast iron VORTEX type with cataphoresis treatment
- Motor sleeve Stainless steel AISI 304
- Motor cover Cast iron with cataphoresis treatment
- Motor shaft Stainless steel AISI 431
- Double mechanical seal with interposed oil chamber
- Electric Motor
- Three-phase 400 V – 50Hz with winding integrated thermal motor protection
- Insulation: class F
- Protection rating: IP X8
- Power cord
- 10 metres ‘H07 RN-F’ type
- 10 metres ‘H07 RN-F’ type
SEWAGE LIFTING SYSTEM
SEWAGE LIFTING SYSTEM VX – BC
VERSION WITH HORIZONTAL DELIVERY AND ¾” GUIDE PIPES
| For VX /50 | Code ASSPVX50 | DN 2 |
|---|
Kit consisting of:
VERSION WITH VERTICAL DELIVERY AND ¾” GUIDE PIPES
| For VX /50 | Code ASSPVX503V | DN 2½” |
|---|---|---|
| For VX /65, BC /35 | Code ASSPVX653V | DN 3″ |
| For BC /50 | Code ASSVXCF071V |
VERSION WITH VERTICAL DELIVERY AND 2″ GUIDE TUBES
| For VX /50 | Code ASSPVX50V | DN 3″ |
|---|---|---|
| For VX /65, BC /35 | Code ASSPVX65V | |
| For VX /80, BC /50 | Code ASSVXCF0705V |
Kit consisting of:
ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE FOR ORDER
RUNNING GUIDE
| ※ For VX /50 with Ø ¾” guide tubes | Code ASSFL009 |
|---|---|
| ※ For VX /65, BC /35 with Ø ¾” guide tubes | Code ASSFL010 |
| ※ For BC /50 with Ø ¾” guide tubes | Code ASSFL0018 |
| ※ For VX /50 with Ø 2″ guide tubes | Code ASSFL050 |
| ※ For VX /65, BC /35 with Ø 2″ guide tubes | Code ASSFL065 |
| ※ For VX /80, BC /50 with Ø 2″ guide tubes | Code ASSFL072 |
Complete with screws and seals
INTERMEDIATE GUIDE TUBE SUPPORT
| ※ For Ø ¾” guide tubes | Code 859SV340INTFA |
|---|---|
| ※ For guide tubes Ø 2″ | Code 859SV349INTFA |
For reasons of stability, an intermediate support should be interposed:
- every 2 metres with ¾” guide pipes (mandatory)
- every 3 meters with 2″ guide tubes (recommended)
GUIDE TUBE (AISI 304 stainless steel)
| ※ 2 metres Ø ¾” guide tube | Code 54SARTG0052F |
|---|---|
| ※ 3 metres Ø ¾” guide tube | Code 54SARTG0053F |
| ※ 6 metres Ø ¾” guide tube | Code 54SARTG0056F |
| ※ 3 metres Ø 2″ guide tube | Code 54SARTG0063F |
| ※ 6 metres guide tube Ø 2″ | Code 54SARTG0066F |
DIMENSIONS
DIMENSIONS (HORIZONTAL delivery version)
DIMENSIONS (Version with VERTICAL delivery)
Version with ¾” guide tubes
TYPE| Solid bodies
mm
| PORT
DN
| DIMENSIONS mm
---|---|---|---
a| b| c| d| e| p| h1| h2| h3| i1| i2| i3| i4| i5| Øg| Øm| Øn| Ør
VX /50| Ø 50 mm| 2½”| 211| ****
61
| 52| 125| 165| 506| 28| 164| 216| 120| 72| 62| 3| ****
50
| ****
¾”
| ****
14
| ****
11
| ****
18
VX /65| Ø 65 mm| 3″| 213| ****
69
| ****
150
| ****
190
| 537| 48| ****
216
| ****
280
| ****
130
| ****
112
| ****
84
| ****
15
BC /35| Ø 35 mm| 231| 550| 69
BC /50| Ø 50 mm| 222| 553| 19
Version with 2″ guide tubes
TYPE| Solid bodies
mm
| PORT
DN
| DIMENSIONS mm
---|---|---|---
a| b| c| d| e| p| h1| h2| h3| i1| i2| i3| i4| i5| i6| Øg| Øm| Øn| Ør
VX /50| Ø 50 mm| ****
3″
| 319| ****
86
| ****
95
| ****
160
| ****
200
| 706| 107| ****
264
| ****
392
| ****
250
| ****
150
| ****
34
| ****
–
| ****
80
| ****
186
| ****
2″
| ****
22
| ****
13.5
| ****
18
VX /65| Ø 65 mm| 697| 86
VX /80| Ø 80 mm| 328| 714| 57
BC /35| Ø 35 mm| 319| 710| 107
BC /50| Ø 50 mm| 328| 714| 57