ROTH PUMP COMPANY X0L212AB INSTALLATION &

STEAM CONDENSATE RETURN STATIONS OPERATION MANUAL

Keep this manual with product for owner’s reference

Introduction: These instructions are designed to serve as a guide for the maintenance engineer or technician. Although the
guiding statements are generally correct, this equipment may contain special features not normally furnished. The engineer or
technician will need to identify such differences and use good judgment at such points. Also, in the interest of brevity and
simplicity, obvious steps and procedures are omitted however, failure to read and understand these instructions may result in
damage to the component parts or faulty assembly. The user is expected to utilize appropriate caution and take adequate
measures to avoid injury to component parts. Roth Pump Company is not responsible for any problems resulting from improper
installation or repair method.
Guarantee: Roth Steam Condensate Return Stations are guaranteed by the factory, (for the services recommended). against Model in photo may be
defects in material and workmanship for 18 months from date of shipment or 12 months from date of startup, whichever is different from actual model.

sooner. Guarantee can be voided at factory option if the unit is not installed and operated in accordance with factory instructions, catalog data, or other
engineering data which may have been provided for a specific order, or if the conditions of service are revised beyond the recommended limits of the
equipment. The factory also warrants that materials of construction are as ordered and represented in the quotation or invoice. The factory does not
guarantee resistance to corrosion or abrasion except in specified situations where such guarantee is requested in advance of shipment and all pertinent
data is forwarded with the request. Electrical equipment furnished with the pump, if any, is guaranteed by the manufacturer of that equipment, and claims
dealing with such should be referred to the original manufacturer. Roth pumps are carefully rated to provide the assurance of long and satisfactory
service. Follow these instructions carefully to be assured of full factory test performance.

Installation: Install the unit in a clean, dry, ventilated location which is avoided. Termination point should be protected from wind and clogging due
accessible for inspection and care. No special foundation is necessary for to birds.
the unit, although the floor or other surface to be used should be relatively
Overflow Piping: An overflow pipe should be installed in the end of the
smooth and level. Before setting the unit in place, be sure all return lines
receiver and extended to a suitable drain.
are clean and free from dirt, chips, and other abrasive material. Piping to
both suction and discharge should be given careful attention, and must be Drain Piping: A nipple and a ball valve should be installed in the bottom of
properly supported to insure there is no pipe strain. The pumps as shipped the receiver and piping extended to a suitable drain. The valve will facilitate
have plastic closures in the discharge, leave this closure in place until the removal of sediment from inside of the tank.
ready to install.
Strainer: No chips, scale or hard foreign particles should be allowed to
Return Piping: Connect the return line to the receiver with a gate valve enter pump. A suitable strainer (the same size as the suction pipe) should
and union installed in the line as close to the tank as possible. The union always be installed as near as possible to the tank inlet.
should be installed between the gate valve and the tank.
Blow Out Plug: A neoprene blow out plug is furnished on top of unit to
Discharge Piping: The discharge piping should be connected to the pump prevent pressure build-up. Do not alter or replace with unauthorized
with a nipple, union, check valve, and gate valve. See Drg. A-5244. replacement. Upon request Roth Pump Company will furnish a
In the event it becomes necessary to work on the pump in the future, it can replacement plug at no cost.
be removed from the unit quite easily by separating at union.
Tests: Every Roth Pump is pressure tested for leaks and given a running
test for capacity and head from two or more points on the curve. The
serialized records are permanently recorded and kept on file against the
sales order. In addition, pumps running slightly over capacity are checked
for power input against specified limits so that motors will not be
overloaded.
Lubrication: No lubrication is required on the pump as the pump bearing is
lubricated by the liquid being pumped. Motors are grease packed by motor
manufacturer. All subsequent lubrication of motor bearings should be in
accordance with motor manufacturer's instructions. New motors that have
been stored for a year or more should be relubricated before start-up.
Corrosion:
The contractor or user should protect the pump against damage through
corrosion by making sure that no strong chemicals or solutions are allowed
to contact the pump interior. Many boiler feed compounds contain alkali or
ammonia which go into solution and attack the bronze parts in boiler feed
pumps. The amine compounds which release ammonia in solution can
Drg. A-5244 carry over with the steam and dissolve in the returning condensate.
Relief Valve Piping: The installation of a suitable relief valve in the Float Switch: Release float switch float from shipping position by removing
discharge line is recommended if it is possible to close valves in the wire attached to float rod and mounting flange. Rod must be free to move
discharge line against a running pump. The valve should be sized large for switch to operate.
enough to relieve the full discharge capacity of the pump at 10% over
normal working pressure and piped back to source. Mechanical Alternator: (Duplex Units Only) Float rod or mechanical
alternator is secured in the shipping position by means of wire attached to
Vent Piping: Install a full size vent line to atmosphere using the NPT fitting the mounting flange. This wire must be removed before operation can
provided on top of the unit. Any horizontal portion of the vent line must begin.
slope upward, toward termination point. All loops or traps should be
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 DANGER Wiring: All electrical connections should be made by a qualified electrician in
accordance with local electrical code, power company regulations, and OSHA
HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE
safety standards. Units equipped with single phase motors are shipped with
float switch or mechanical alternator wired to motor and are tagged to show
- DISCONNECT ALL POWER BEFORE WIRING OR whether connected for 110V or 220V. Units with 3 phase motors are not wired
SERVICING UNIT.
at the factory. Connect electric service to unit using materials and wire sizes
- INSTALL AND SECURE ELECTRICAL COVERS BEFORE as required by local code or power company regulations. Provide a circuit
RESTORING POWER. breaker or fused disconnect switch in the main line. We recommend the use
Electrical shock will result in death or serious injury. of a magnetic across the line starter with 3 phase units.

FLOAT SWITCH MECHANICAL ALTERNATOR

SINGLE PHASE TYPICAL WIRING SINGLE PHASE MOTOR

Start Up Operation

Observe the following in starting Unit for the first time: After Starting: See that float switch or mechanical alternator starts and
stops unit properly. If adjustment of float switch or mechanical alternator is
1. Open gate valve in return line to fill receiver with condensate. necessary, see Square D cut sheets.
2. Open valve in discharge line approximately halfway. After running for some time: Check to see that motor bearings are not
3. Turn pump over by hand to make sure it turns freely, if pump will not overheating. If doubt arises as to safe operating temperature, take the
turn freely, find out why before running it under power. temperature of the motor and the surrounding air and consult with the
4. Set circuit breaker or disconnect switch in "on" position. motor manufacturer.
5. Allow the pump to come up or down to temperature of the liquid by Possible Trouble in Starting: If motor hums or does not start, stop at
jogging the pump. once and determine the possible cause. Check to see if there is a loose
6. Be sure pump is rotating in the proper direction. Refer to rotational connection in one of the leads or there may be a blown fuse. If the motor
arrows on motor. starts unusually slow, either the voltage may be low or the load unusually
7. Check pressure gauge to see if pump is operating, and adjust gate heavy.
valve in discharge line to achieve required discharge pressure. See Maintenance: Roth Steam Condensate Return Stations are designed to
Drg. A-5244. give long, trouble free service if installed and operated under suitable
Note: Minimum discharge pressure 10 PSI. conditions and given proper care. However, in time it may become
8. Be sure to maintain an adequate supply of liquid to the reservoir. necessary to service or replace certain parts of the pump to maintain its
Serious damage will occur if pump is operated dry for more than a peak performance. In this event, the following procedure should be
few seconds. followed in removing the pump and motor assembly from the receiver.
9. Do not operate with a discharge pressure less than one-third the Removal of Pump and Motor: Break the electrical circuit to the unit by
pressure pump was sold to operate against. setting circuit breaker or disconnect switch in "off' position; then
10. Do not operate the pump at shut-off. Consult curve before changing disconnect all wire connections from the motor. Close gate valves in return
operating conditions. and discharge piping to prevent flooding the receiver while pump is out of
service. Then disconnect union in discharge line. Remove three cap
screws which secure motor mount to receiver. The pump and motor can
now be lifted and removed for servicing.
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